Javed Akhtar
Writing Born Jan 17, 1945 147 credits
Biography
Javed Akhtar works in writing. Born January 17, 1945. Archytele tracks 147 screen credits across canonical film and television databases.
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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
147 titles- 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
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Javed Akhtar best known for?
Javed Akhtar is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Border 2 (2026), Governor (2026), 120 Bahadur (2025), Panga (2020).
When and where was Javed Akhtar born?
Javed Akhtar was born on January 17, 1945.
How many credits does Javed Akhtar have?
Javed Akhtar has accumulated over 147 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1969 to 2026.
What is Javed Akhtar's background in cinema and television?
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...
Javed Akhtar by the numbers
147credits
137films
10TV series
1969–2026active years
Age in their best-rated roles
- Bareilly Ki Barfi (2017) as Narrator — aged about 72
- Kaun Banega Crorepati (2000) as Self — aged about 55
- Jeena Isi Ka Naam Hai (2002) as Himself — aged about 57
- Jai Ho (2014) as self — aged about 69
- Koffee with Karan (2004) as Self — aged about 59
- Indian Idol (2004) as Judge — aged about 59
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