
Writing
Born January 17, 1945
Javed Akhtar (born 17 January 1945) is an Indian screenwriter, lyricist and poet. Known for his work in Hindi cinema, he has won five National Film Awards, and received the Padma Shri in 1999 and the Padma Bhushan in 2007, two of India's highest civilian honours. He is considered as one of the greatest screenwriters in the history of Hindi Cinema. Akhtar came to recognition in the duo Salim–Javed, and earned his breakthrough as a screenwriter with 1973's Zanjeer. He went on to write the films Deewaar and Sholay, both released in 1975; they earned a cult following, and had a significant impact in popular culture. He later earned praise for his work as a lyricist, winning the National Film Award for Best Lyrics five times and the Filmfare Award for Best Lyricist eight times.

Naam Tha Kanhaiyalal
2022
The Master: Shyam Benegal
2022

India Shayari Project
2021

Bird of Dusk
2018

Manto
2018

Bareilly Ki Barfi
2017

Hanuman Da Damdaar
2017

Bollywood and Beyond: A Century of Indian Cinema
2015

Shamitabh
2015

Jai Ho
2014

Mere Khwabon Mein Jo Aaye
2009

Luck by Chance
2009

Follow That Star - Amitabh Bachchan
1989