7.9
7.9
Yaadon Ki Baaraat
1973
Screenplay
Javed Akhtar
Writing
Born:January 17, 1945(age 81)
Nationality:British Raj
Education:Aligarh Muslim University, Minto Circle
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CommunityBiography
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 (48 movies)
7.6
7.6
Meri Jung
1985
Writer
7.4
7.4
Manto
2018
as Abid Ali Abid
7.4
7.4
Shakti
1982
Writer
7.4
7.4
Kaala Patthar
1979
Writer
7.1
7.1
Deewaar
1975
Writer
7.0
7.0
Sholay
1975
Writer
6.9
6.9
Seeta and Geeta
1972
Writer
6.9
6.9
Duniya
1984
Writer
6.9
6.9
Don
2006
Screenplay
6.9
6.9
Bareilly Ki Barfi
2017
as Narrator
6.8
6.8
Mr. India
1987
Writer
6.8
6.8
Zanjeer
1973
Writer
6.8
6.8
Majboor
1974
Writer
6.8
6.8
Shaan
1980
Writer
6.8
6.8
Haathi Mere Saathi
1971
Screenplay
6.7
6.7
Lakshya
2004
Screenplay
6.5
6.5
Don
1978
Screenplay
6.4
6.4
Trishul
1978
Screenplay
6.4
6.4
Saagar
1985
Screenplay
6.3
6.3
Khel
1992
Writer
6.2
6.2
Kranti
1981
Writer
6.2
6.2
Main Azaad Hoon
1989
Writer
6.1
6.1
Shamitabh
2015
as Self
6.1
6.1
Dostana
1980
Writer
6.0
6.0
India Shayari Project
2021
as Self
6.0
6.0
Jai Ho
2014
as self
5.8
5.8
Roop Ki Rani Choron Ka Raja
1993
Screenplay
5.5
5.5
Mere Khwabon Mein Jo Aaye
2009
as Judge 1
5.4
5.4
Arjun
1985
Screenplay
5.3
5.3
Joshilaay
1989
Screenplay
5.2
5.2
Bollywood and Beyond: A Century of Indian Cinema
2015
as Self
5.2
5.2
Hanuman Da Damdaar
2017
as Valmiki (voice)
5.2
5.2
Armaan
2003
Screenplay
5.1
5.1
Aisha
2010
Screenplay
5.0
5.0
Haath Ki Safai
1974
Screenplay
5.0
5.0
Immaan Dharam
1977
Writer
4.8
4.8
Dacait
1987
Writer
2.7
2.7
Prem
1995
Writer
Naam Tha Kanhaiyalal
2022
Follow That Star - Amitabh Bachchan
1989
The Master: Shyam Benegal
TBA
as Himself
Jhoothi Shaan
1991
Screenplay
Yugandhar
1979
Writer
Magaadu
1976
Writer
Nippulanti Manishi
1974
Writer
Aakhri Daao
1975
Writer
Zamana
1985
Writer
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