Javed Akhtar
Actor
Biography
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.
Filmography
Luck by Chance
as Self 2009
Shamitabh
as Self 2015
Manto
as Abid Ali Abid 2018
Hanuman Da Damdaar
as Valmiki (voice) 2017
Bollywood and Beyond: A Century of Indian Cinema
as Self 2015
Jai Ho
as self 2014
Mere Khwabon Mein Jo Aaye
as Judge 1 2009
India Shayari Project
as Self 2021
Follow That Star - Amitabh Bachchan
1989
Bird of Dusk
as (archival footage) 2018
Naam Tha Kanhaiyalal
2022