Javed Akhtar
Writing Born Jan 17, 1945 147 credits
Biography
Javed Akhtar works in writing. Born January 17, 1945. Archytele lists 147 screen credits below. A full profile for this page is being written and will appear here once verified against sources.
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Frequent co-stars
Career timeline
Border 2 · LyricistBatwara 1947 · LyricistGovernor · Lyricist
The Roshans120 Bahadur · LyricistSuperboys of Malegaon · LyricistMasala Chai with Rahul Mahajan
Angry Young MenYudhra · LyricistBad Newz · Lyricist
Dunki · LyricistThe Archies · LyricistKho Gaye Hum Kahan · Lyricist
Mili · LyricistNaam Tha KanhaiyalalThe Master: Shyam Benegal
Toofaan · LyricistIndia Shayari Project
Panga · Lyricist
Panipat · Lyricist
MantoNamaste England · LyricistGold · DialogueBird of Dusk
TED Talks IndiaBareilly Ki BarfiTumhari Sulu · LyricistHanuman Da Damdaar
Mohenjo Daro · Lyricist
Dil Dhadakne Do · DialogueBollywood and Beyond: A Century of Indian CinemaShamitabhAll Night Long · Translator
Jai Ho
Nautanki Saala! · Lyricist
Ekk Deewana Tha · Lyricist
The Story of Film: An OdysseyForce · Musical
Karthik Calling Karthik · LyricistAisha · ScreenplayKhelein Hum Jee Jaan Sey · Lyricist
3 Idiots · ThanksWake Up Sid · LyricistLuck by ChanceLuck by Chance · DialogueBilla · Original Story
Jodhaa Akbar · Lyricist
Marigold · LyricistBilla · Original Story
Don · ScreenplayUmrao Jaan · Lyricist
Indian IdolIndian IdolKoffee with KaranSwades · LyricistLakshya · Screenplay
Armaan · DialogueArmaan · ScreenplaySupari · Lyricist
Jeena Isi Ka Naam Hai
Little John · LyricistAalavandhan · Lyricist
Kaun Banega CrorepatiRailway Coolie · Original StoryGaja Gamini · Additional SoundtrackRaja Ko Rani Se Pyar Ho Gaya · Lyricist
Baadshah · Lyricist
Jeans · LyricistKabhi Na Kabhi · StoryKabhi Na Kabhi · DialogueKabhi Na Kabhi · LyricistBada Din · Lyricist
Border · LyricistYes Boss · Lyricist
Prem · Writer
Full filmography
- Border 2 (2026) Lyricist
- Batwara 1947 (2026) Lyricist
- Governor (2026) Lyricist
- The Roshans (2025) as Self
- 120 Bahadur (2025) Lyricist
- Superboys of Malegaon (2025) Lyricist
- Masala Chai with Rahul Mahajan (2025) as Self
- Angry Young Men (2024) as Self
- Yudhra (2024) Lyricist
- Bad Newz (2024) Lyricist
- Dunki (2023) Lyricist
- The Archies (2023) Lyricist
- Kho Gaye Hum Kahan (2023) Lyricist
- Mili (2022) Lyricist
- Naam Tha Kanhaiyalal (2022)
- The Master: Shyam Benegal (2022) as Himself
- Toofaan (2021) Lyricist
- India Shayari Project (2021) as Self
- Panga (2020) Lyricist
- Panipat (2019) Lyricist
- Manto (2018) as Abid Ali Abid
- Namaste England (2018) Lyricist
- Gold (2018) Dialogue
- Bird of Dusk (2018) as (archival footage)
- TED Talks India (2017) as Self
- Bareilly Ki Barfi (2017) as Narrator
- Tumhari Sulu (2017) Lyricist
- Hanuman Da Damdaar (2017) as Valmiki (voice)
- Mohenjo Daro (2016) Lyricist
- Dil Dhadakne Do (2015) Dialogue
- Bollywood and Beyond: A Century of Indian Cinema (2015) as Self
- Shamitabh (2015) as Self
- All Night Long (2015) Translator
- Jai Ho (2014) as self
- Nautanki Saala! (2013) Lyricist
- Ekk Deewana Tha (2012) Lyricist
- The Story of Film: An Odyssey (2011) as Self
- Force (2011) Musical
- Karthik Calling Karthik (2010) Lyricist
- Aisha (2010) Screenplay
- Khelein Hum Jee Jaan Sey (2010) Lyricist
- 3 Idiots (2009) Thanks
- Wake Up Sid (2009) Lyricist
- Luck by Chance (2009) as Self
- Luck by Chance (2009) Dialogue
- Billa (2009) Original Story
- Main Aurr Mrs Khanna (2009) Lyricist
- Mere Khwabon Mein Jo Aaye (2009) as Judge 1
- Jodhaa Akbar (2008) Lyricist
- Marigold (2007) Lyricist
- Billa (2007) Original Story
- Don (2006) Screenplay
- Umrao Jaan (2006) Lyricist
- Indian Idol (2004) as Judge
- Indian Idol (2004) as Self
- Koffee with Karan (2004) as Self
- Swades (2004) Lyricist
- Lakshya (2004) Screenplay
- Lakshya (2004) Story
- Lakshya (2004) Dialogue
- Kyun! Ho Gaya Na... (2004) Lyricist
- Armaan (2003) Dialogue
- Armaan (2003) Screenplay
- Supari (2003) Lyricist
- Jeena Isi Ka Naam Hai (2002) as Himself
- Little John (2001) Lyricist
- Aalavandhan (2001) Lyricist
- Kaun Banega Crorepati (2000) as Self
- Railway Coolie (2000) Original Story
- Gaja Gamini (2000) Additional Soundtrack
- Raja Ko Rani Se Pyar Ho Gaya (2000) Lyricist
- Baadshah (1999) Lyricist
- Jeans (1998) Lyricist
- Kabhi Na Kabhi (1998) Story
- Kabhi Na Kabhi (1998) Dialogue
- Kabhi Na Kabhi (1998) Lyricist
- Bada Din (1998) Lyricist
- Border (1997) Lyricist
- Yes Boss (1997) Lyricist
- Prem (1995) Writer
- 1942: A Love Story (1994) Lyricist
- Gardish (1993) Musical
- Roop Ki Rani Choron Ka Raja (1993) Screenplay
- Roop Ki Rani Choron Ka Raja (1993) Story
- Khel (1992) Writer
- Jhoothi Shaan (1991) Screenplay
- Joshilaay (1989) Dialogue
- Joshilaay (1989) Story
- Joshilaay (1989) Screenplay
- Main Azaad Hoon (1989) Writer
- Follow That Star - Amitabh Bachchan (1989)
- Jai Karnataka (1989) Story
- Yuddha Kaanda (1989) Story
- Sathya (1988) Original Story
- Mr. India (1987) Writer
- Mr. India (1987) Songs
- Dacait (1987) Writer
- Mr. Bharath (1986) Original Story
- Sobharaj (1986) Original Story
- Arjun (1985) Screenplay
- Arjun (1985) Story
- Meri Jung (1985) Writer
- Saagar (1985) Dialogue
- Saagar (1985) Screenplay
- Saagar (1985) Story
- Zamana (1985) Writer
- Duniya (1984) Writer
- Nathi Muthal Nathi Vare (1983) Original Story
- Shakti (1982) Writer
- Saath Saath (1982) Songs
- Thee (1981) Original Story
- Kranti (1981) Writer
- Savaal (1981) Original Story
- Dostana (1980) Writer
- Shaan (1980) Writer
- Billa (1980) Original Story
- Polladhavan (1980) Original Story
- Kaala Patthar (1979) Writer
- Yugandhar (1979) Original Story
- Don (1978) Screenplay
- Don (1978) Dialogue
- Don (1978) Writer
- Trishul (1978) Story
- Trishul (1978) Screenplay
- Trishul (1978) Dialogue
- Immaan Dharam (1977) Writer
- Raja Nanna Raja (1976) Story
- Premada Kanike (1976) Story
- Magaadu (1976) Writer
- Naalai Namadhe (1975) Original Story
- Sholay (1975) Writer
- Deewaar (1975) Writer
- Annadammula Anubandham (1975) Original Story
- Aakhri Daao (1975) Writer
- Majboor (1974) Writer
- Haath Ki Safai (1974) Screenplay
- Haath Ki Safai (1974) Dialogue
- Nippulanti Manishi (1974) Writer
- Vani Rani (1974) Story
- Yaadon Ki Baaraat (1973) Writer
- Yaadon Ki Baaraat (1973) Screenplay
- Yaadon Ki Baaraat (1973) Story
- Zanjeer (1973) Writer
- Seeta and Geeta (1972) Writer
- Haathi Mere Saathi (1971) Screenplay
- Yakeen (1969) Dialogue
- Don 3 Lyricist