Known for movies
Short Info
Date Of Birth | January 17, 1945 |
Died | July 8, 2016, Rawalpindi, Pakistan |
Spouse | Shabana Azmi |
Fact | Father of Farhan Akhtar and Zoya Akhtar. |
Javed Akhtar is a highly acclaimed Indian poet, lyricist and screenwriter. He was born on January 17, 1945 in Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh, India to Jan Nisar Akhtar, a well-known Urdu poet, and Safia Akhtar, a homemaker. He has one sister, Shabana Azmi, who is also a well-known Indian actress. He received his early education at the Cathedral and John Connon School in Mumbai. He later attended St. Xavier’s College, Mumbai from where he earned his Bachelor’s degree in Economics.
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— Javed Akhtar (@Javedakhtarjadu) September 19, 2022
He started his career as a screenwriter in the early 1970s and has written the screenplay for several hit Bollywood films such as Zanjeer (1973), Deewaar (1975), Sholay (1975), Don (1978), Trishul (1978) and Mr. India (1987). He has also written the dialogues for films like Lagaan (2001), Rang De Basanti (2006) and 3 Idiots (2009). He has won several awards for his work, including the Padma Shri, the Padma Bhushan and the Dadasaheb Phalke Award.
He is married to Shabana Azmi and has two children, Farhan Akhtar and Zoya Akhtar, both of whom are successful film directors. His net worth is estimated to be Rs. 1200 crore (US$180 million).
General Info
Full Name | Javed Akhtar |
Date Of Birth | January 17, 1945 |
Died | July 8, 2016, Rawalpindi, Pakistan |
Profession | Screenwriter, Lyricist, Poet, Ab Kya Soche, Afreen Afreen, Main Aur Meri Awargi |
Education | Aligarh Muslim University |
Nationality | Indian |
Family
Spouse | Shabana Azmi |
Children | Farhan Akhtar, Zoya Akhtar, Ab Kya Soche, Afreen Afreen, Main Aur Meri Awargi |
Parents | Safia Akhtar, Jan Nisar Akhtar, Ab Kya Soche, Afreen Afreen, Main Aur Meri Awargi |
Siblings | Salman Akhtar, Albina Sharma, Uneza Akhtar, Shahid Akhtar, Ab Kya Soche, Afreen Afreen, Main Aur Meri Awargi |
Accomplishments
Awards | Filmfare Award for Best Lyricist, Filmfare Lifetime Achievement Award, Padma Bhushan, Padma Shri, Filmfare Award for Best Dialogue, IIFA Award for Best Lyricist, National Film Award for Best Lyrics, Indira Gandhi Award for National Integration, Screen Award for Best Dialogue, Mirchi Music Awards for... |
Nominations | Filmfare Award for Best Story, GiMA Award for Best Lyricist, Guild Award for Best Dialogue, BIG Star Music / Lyrics of the Decade, Ab Kya Soche, Afreen Afreen, Main Aur Meri Awargi |
Movies | Sholay, Zanjeer, Deewaar, Mr. India, Lakshya, Haathi Mere Saathi, Don 2, Trishul, Kranti, Andaz, Luck by Chance, Dostana, Yaadon Ki Baaraat, Saagar, Majboor, Chacha Bhatija, Main Azaad Hoon, Haath Ki Safai, Shaan, Betaab, Don, Armaan, Shakti, Immaan Dharam, Kaala Patthar, Zamana, Mashaal, Yugandhar,... |
TV Shows | Indian Idol |
Social profile links
Facts
# | Fact |
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1 | Brother in law of Actor, Director Kamran Khan (Kamran was married to Honey Irani's sister). |
2 | Is exactly five years older than his former wife Honey Irani. |
3 | Grandfather of Shakya Akhtar and Akira Akhtar. |
4 | Father-in-Law of Adhuna Bhabani Akhtar. |
5 | Father of Farhan Akhtar and Zoya Akhtar. |
6 | Son of Jan Nissar Akhtar. Father of Farhan Akhtar and Zoya Akhtar'. |
7 | Was awarded the 'Avadh Samman' in Lucknow for his valuable contribution to Hindi cinema. |
8 | Studied in the Pre-Independence era school Colvin Taluqedar College situated in Lucknow. |
9 | Wrote many screenplays together with Salim Khan as team Salim-Javed. |
Movies
Writer
Title | Year | Status | Character |
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Mahayoddha Rama | 2016 | lyrics | |
Dil Dhadakne Do | 2015 | dialogue: Pluto Mehra | |
Zanjeer | 2013 | original story | |
The Reluctant Fundamentalist | 2012 | eulogy in urdu | |
Don 2 | 2011 | characters | |
Zokkomon | 2011 | lyrics | |
Game | 2011/I | lyrics | |
Khelein Hum Jee Jaan Sey | 2010 | lyrics | |
Mirch | 2010 | lyrics | |
Prem Kaa Game | 2010 | lyrics | |
Life Goes On | 2009 | lyrics | |
Billa | 2009 | original story - as Salim-Javed | |
Luck by Chance | 2009 | dialogue | |
Khushboo: The Fragraance of Love | 2008 | lyrics | |
Billa | 2007 | story | |
Don | 2006/I | based on an original screenplay by - as Javed | |
Lakshya | 2004 | dialogue / screenplay / story | |
Armaan | 2003 | dialogue / screenplay | |
Kabhi Na Kabhi | 1998 | dialogue - as Javed Aktar / screenplay - as Javed Aktar / story - as Javed Aktar | |
Prem | 1995 | dialogue / screenplay / story | |
Roop Ki Rani Choron Ka Raja | 1993 | dialogue / screenplay / story | |
Bhookamp | 1993 | ||
Khel | 1992 | dialogue / screenplay / story | |
Jhoothi Shaan | 1991 | written by | |
Jeevan Ek Sanghursh | 1990 | dialogue - as Javed Akthar / screenplay - as Javed Akthar | |
Main Azaad Hoon | 1989 | writer | |
Joshilaay | 1989 | dialogue - as Javed Akhatar / screenplay - as Javed Akhatar / story - as Javed Akhatar | |
Mr. India | 1987 | as Salim-Javed | |
Dacait | 1987 | dialogue / screenplay / story | |
Meri Jung | 1985 | written by - as Javed | |
Saagar | 1985 | dialogue / screenplay / story | |
Arjun | 1985 | dialogue - as Javed / screenplay - as Javed / story - as Javed | |
Zamana | 1985 | ||
Duniya | 1984 | dialogue / screenplay / story | |
Mashaal | 1984 | dialogue / screenplay / story | |
Betaab | 1983 | writer | |
Shakti | 1982 | written by - as Salim Javed | |
Kranti | 1981 | screenplay - as Salim Javed / story - as Salim Javed | |
Shaan | 1980 | ||
Dostana | 1980 | written by - as Salim Javed | |
Yugandhar | 1979 | story | |
Kaala Patthar | 1979 | writer | |
Don | 1978 | dialogue - as Salim Javed / screenplay - as Salim Javed / story - as Salim Javed | |
Trishul | 1978 | dialogue / screenplay / story | |
Chacha Bhatija | 1977 | dialogue - as Javed / screenplay - as Javed | |
Manushulu Chesina Dongalu | 1977 | as Saleem-Javed | |
Immaan Dharam | 1977 | dialogue - as Salim Javed / screenplay - as Salim Javed / story - as Salim Javed | |
Premada Kanike | 1976 | story | |
Aakhri Dao | 1975 | as Javed | |
Sholay | 1975 | written by - as Salim-Javed | |
Deewaar | 1975 | dialogue - as Javed / screenplay - as Javed / story - as Javed | |
Majboor | 1974 | dialogue - as Salim-Javed / screenplay - as Salim-Javed / story - as Salim-Javed | |
Haath Ki Safai | 1974 | ||
Yaadon Ki Baaraat | 1973 | screenplay - as Javed / story - as Javed | |
Zanjeer | 1973 | dialogue - as Javed / screenplay - as Javed / story - as Javed | |
Seeta Aur Geeta | 1972 | dialogue - as Javed / screenplay - as Javed | |
Andaz | 1971 | ||
Haathi Mere Saathi | 1971 | screenplay - as Saleem-Javed | |
Yakeen | 1969 | dialogue - as Javed |
Soundtrack
Title | Year | Status | Character |
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Rock On 2 | 2016 | lyrics: "Jaago", "Udja Re", "You Know What I Mean", "Manzar Naya", "Tere Mere Dil", "Woh Jahaan", "Hoi Kiw/Chalo Chalo", "Ishq Mastana", "Rock On Revisited" | |
Dil Dhadakne Do | 2015 | lyrics: "Dil Dhadakne Do", "Pehli Baar", "Gallan Goodiyaan", "Girls Like To Swing", "Phir Bhi Yeh Zindagi" / writer: "Dil Dhadakne Do", "Pehli Baar", "Gallan Goodiyaan", "Girls Like To Swing", "Phir Bhi Yeh Zindagi" | |
Vishwaroopam | 2013 | writer: "Vishwaroop" Hindi, "Jung Hai" Hindi, "Main Radha Tu Shaam" Hindi, "Koi Kahin" Hindi | |
Talaash | 2012 | lyrics: "Muskaanein Jhooti Hai", "Jee Le Zaraa", "Jiya Lage Na", "Hona Hai Kya", "Laakh Duniya Kahe", "Jee Le Zaraa Remix" | |
Ekk Deewana Tha | 2012 | writer: "Kya Hai Mohabbat", "Dost Hai Girl I Loved You", "Aromale My Beloved", "Hosanna", "Phoolon Jaisi Ladki", "Sharminda Hoon", "Sun Lo Zara", "Zohra Jabeen" | |
Force | 2011 | lyrics: "Khwabon Khwabon", "Chahoon Bhi", "Dum Hai To Aaja", "Main Chali", "Dil Ki Hai Tamanna" | |
Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara | 2011 | lyrics: "Dil Dhadakne Do", "Ik Junoon Paint It Red", "Khwabon Ke Parindey", "Señorita", "Sooraj Ki Baahon Mein", "Toh Zinda Ho Tum" | |
So You Think You Can Dance | 2011 | TV Series writer - 1 episode | |
Mirch | 2010 | lyrics: "Tikhi Tikhi Mirch", "Zindagi Tu Hi Bata", "Mora Saiyyaan", "Mann Bhi Ja", "Kare Kare Badra" | |
West Is West | 2010 | writer: "KUCCH NA KAHO" | |
Aisha | 2010/I | writer: "Behke Behke", "By The Way", "Gal Mitthi Mitthi Bol", "Gal Mitthi Mitthi - Remix", "Lehrein", "Lehrein - Remix", "Sham", "Suno Aisha" | |
Hum Tum Aur Ghost | 2010 | writer: "Dekho Raste Mein Hasate", "Hum Tum Aur Ghost", "Banware Se Pooche Banwariyan", "Kaal Tum The Yahan", "Hum Tum Aur Ghost - Remix", "Dekho Raste Mein Hasate - Remix", "Kaal Tum The Yahan - Remix" | |
Karthik Calling Karthik | 2010 | writer: "Hey Ya!", "Hey Ya! - Remix", "Jaane Ye Kya Hua", "Kaisi Hai Ye Udaasi", "Karthik Calling Karthik", "Karthik Calling Karthik - Remix", "Uff Teri Adaa", "Uff Teri Adaa - Remix" | |
Prem Kaa Game | 2010 | writer: "Prem Ka Game", "Tum Hi Mere", "Duniya Se Jo Chaaha", "Magar Kuch To Hai", "Khan Kaa Gyaan" | |
2012 | 2009/I | writer: "Afreen Afreen" | |
Wake Up Sid | 2009 | lyrics: "Suno Toh Zara, Humko Hai Yeh Kahena", "Wake Up Sid", "Gunjasa Hai Iktara" | |
What's Your Raashee? | 2009 | lyrics: "What's Your Raashee?" Pal Pal Dil Jisko Dhoonde, "Jao Na", "Aaja Lehraate", "Bikhri Bikhri Julfein", "Maanunga Maanunga Jo Tera Kahena", "Sau Janam", "Aa Le Chal Mujko Sapnon Ke Nagar", "Pyaari Pyaari Yeh Pyaari", "Su Chhe Ek Manne Kahedya", "Salone Kya", "Dhadkan Dhadkan Boley Meri", "Koi Jaane Na", "What's Your Raashee?" Chehre Jo Dekhe Hain | |
Life Partner | 2009 | lyrics: "Goonje Angana Mein Shehnai", "Teri Meri Yeh Zindagi", "Be My Life Partner" | |
Bollywood Hero | 2009 | TV Series writer - 1 episode | |
Shortkut - The Con Is On | 2009 | writer: "Marize Mohabbat Kadama Hua", "Kal Nau Baje Tum Chand Dekhna", "Nikal Bhi Jaa Patli Gali Se", "Pal Pal Koi Paagalpan", "Nikal Bhi Jaa Patli Gali Se - Remix", "Marize Mohabbat Kadama Hua - Remix" | |
Arranged: The Musical | 2009 | Short writer: "Mere Mehboob Mere Sanam" | |
Luck by Chance | 2009 | writer: "Baawre", "Baawre" - Remix, "O Rahi Re", "Pyaar Ki Daastaan", "Sapnon Se Bhare Naina", "Yeh Aaj Kya Ho Gaya?", "Yeh Zindagi Bhi" | |
Slumdog Millionaire | 2008 | lyrics: "Aaj Ki Raat" | |
Rock On!! | 2008 | lyrics: "Aasmaan Hai Neela Kyon", "Sindbad The Sailor" | |
Love Story 2050 | 2008 | lyrics: "Sach Kahena Sach Sach Kahena", "Mausam Achanak Badla Hai Kyon", "Meelhon Ka Jaisa Tha Faslah", "Jaane Kaisi Hai Yeh Teri Meri Love Story", "Aa Gaya Hoon Main" | |
Khushboo: The Fragraance of Love | 2008 | writer: "Kyon Hai Mujhe Lagta", "Dil Yeh Kahe", "Kya Hai Sochati Tu", "Tum Jo Mile Humko", "Badi Albeli Hai Tu", "Kyon Hai Mujhe Lagta - Remix", "Badi Albeli Hai Tu - Remix", "Dil Yeh Kahe - Remix" | |
Bhoothnath | 2008 | writer: "Banku Bhaiya", "Chalo Jaane Do", "Hum To Hain Aandhi", "Mere Buddy", "Mere Buddy - Repeat", "Samay Ka Pahiya" | |
Krazzy 4 | 2008 | writer: "Dekhta Hai Tu Kya", "Dekhta Hai Tu Kya - Remix", "Ik Rupiya", "O Re Lakad" | |
Shaurya: It Takes Courage to Make Right... Right | 2008 | writer: "Jaane Kyun Jaane Maan", "Dheere Dheere", "Dosti Kya Hai", "Ghabra Ke Dar Dar Ke", "Shaurya" | |
Jodhaa Akbar | 2008 | writer: "Azeem-O-Shaan Shahenshah", "Jashn-E-Bahaaraa", "Khwaja Mere Khwaja", "In Lamhon Ke Daaman Mein", "Mann Mohana" | |
Dhan Dhana Dhan Goal | 2007 | writer: "Billo Rani", "Ishq Ka Kalma", "Hey Dude", "Halla Bol", "Tara Ru", "Billo Rani - Remix" | |
Om Shanti Om | 2007 | writer: "Dastaan-E-Om Shanti Om", "Dastaan-E-Om Shanti Om" Medley Mix, "Dastaan-E-Om Shanti Om" The Dark Side, "Dard-E-Disco", "Dard-E-Disco" DJ Aqeel Mix, "Deewangi Deewangi", "Deewangi Deewangi" Rainbow Mix, "Main Agar Kahoon", "Dhoom Tana" | |
Ta Ra Rum Pum | 2007 | writer: "Ab To Forever", "Hey Shona", "Nachle Ve", "Saaiyaan", "Tara Rum Pum", "Tara Rum Pum Tararumpum" | |
Honeymoon Travels Pvt. Ltd. | 2007 | writer: "Albela Albela", "Halke Halke", "Halke Halke - Remix", "Jaane Hai Woh Kaha", "Pyaar Ki Yeh Kahani", "Sajanaji Vari Vari" | |
Umrao Jaan | 2006 | performer: "Forward" / writer: "Ek Toote Hue Dil Ki", "Forward", "Salaam", "Pehle Pehle", "Bekha Diya Hamein", "Jhoot Azaam", "Main Na Mil Sakoon Jo Tumse", "Pooch Rahe Hai", "Agle Janam Mohe Bitiya" | |
Don | 2006/I | writer: "Main Hoon Don", "Main Hoon Don" Funcinterational Mix, "Mourya Re", "Aaj Ki Raat", "Don Revisited" | |
Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna | 2006 | writer: "Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna", "Mitwa", "Mitwa Revisited", "Rock N Roll Soniye", "Tumhi Dekho Naa", "Where's The Party Tonight", "Farewell Trance" | |
Dil Jo Bhi Kahey... | 2005 | writer: "C'Est La Vie", "Dil Jo Bhi Kahey", "J'Ai Bessoin De Toi", "Kaun Jaane", "Kitni Narmi Se", "Mera Munna", "Opening Title Theme", "Sajna Angana Aayo Re", "Tu Nahi Thi Jab Yahan" | |
Mangal Pandey: The Rising | 2005 | lyrics: "Mangal Mangal", "Mangal Mangal" Agni Version, "Mangal Mangal" Aatma Version, "Main Vari Vari", "Holi Re", "Rasiya", "Takey Takey", "Al Maddath Maula" | |
Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose: The Forgotten Hero | 2005 | lyrics: "Azadi", "Desh Ki Mitti" | |
Swades | 2004 | lyrics: "Yeh Tara Woh Tara", "Saanwariya Saanwariya", "Yun Hi Chala Chal", "Aahista Aahista", "Yeh Jo Des Hai Tera", "Pal Pal Hai Bhaari", "Dekho Na" | |
Veer-Zaara | 2004 | lyrics: "Tere Liye", "Main Yahaan Hoon", "Aisa Des Hai Mera", "Yeh Hum Aa Gaye Hain Kahaan", "Do Pal", "Kyon Hawa", "Hum To Bhai Jaise Hain", "Aaya Tere Dar Par", "Lodi", "Tum Paas Aa Rahe Ho", "Jaane Kyon" | |
Vanity Fair | 2004 | lyrics: "Gori Re/O Fair One" | |
Kyun! Ho Gaya Na... | 2004 | writer: "Pyaar Mein Sau Uljhanein", "No No Kyun Ho Gaya Na", "Aao Naa", "Main Hoon", "Baat Samjha Karo", "Dheere Dheere" | |
Lakshya | 2004 | lyrics: "Main Aisa Kyun Hoon", "Agar Main Kahoon", "Kitni Baatein", "Lakshya", "Kandhon Se Milte Hain Kandhe", "Kitni Baatein Reprise" | |
Main Hoon Na | 2004 | lyrics: "Main Hoon Na", "Tumse Milke Dil Ka Hai", "Tumhe Jo Maine Dekha", "Gori Gori", "Chale Jaise Hawaien", "Ye Fizaein", "Main Hoon Na Sad Version" | |
LOC: Kargil | 2003 | writer: "Semmagen Bulaye Tujhe", "Pyaar Bhara Geet", "Khush Rehena", "Main Kahin Bhi Rahoon", "Ek Saathi Aur Bhai Tha" | |
Kal Ho Naa Ho | 2003 | writer: "Pretty Woman", "Kal Ho Naa Ho", "Kuchh To Hua Hai", "Maahi Ve", "It's The Time To Disco", "Kal Ho Naa Ho Sad" | |
Tehzeeb | 2003 | writer: "Khoyee Khoyee Aankhein", "Meherbaan", "Aapko Mujhse Gila Hota Na Shikwa", "Sabaq Aisa", "Mujhpe Toofan Uthaye" | |
Code 46 | 2003 | writer: "Thodasa Pagla" | |
Kuch Naa Kaho | 2003 | writer: "ABBG", "Achchi Lagti Ho", "Baat Meri Suniye To Zara", "Kehti Hai Yeh Hawa", "Kuch Naa Kaho", "Tumhe Aaj Maine Jo Dekha" | |
Calcutta Mail | 2003 | writer: "Bheegi Bheegi Hawa Hai", "Intezar Hai Tera", "Meri Jaan Meri Jaana", "Tum Agar", "Yeh Saaheb Ajeeb Hain" | |
Supari | 2003 | writer: "Bombay Town" | |
Love at Times Square | 2003 | writer: "Aaja Aaja", "Raat Hai Jawaan" | |
Satta | 2003 | lyrics: "Tum Jo Aaye Ho" | |
Pyaar Ki Dhun | 2002 | writer: "Gum Sum Si Ho", "Meri In Aankhon Mein", "Hum Hain Titliyan", "Birhan Ke Nain Jala", "Yeh Sare Din", "Umeedein Dil Mein Machalti Huyee" | |
Moksha: Salvation | 2001 | writer: "Jaan Leva", "Humko Pyaar Hai", "Seep Mein Moti", "Seep Mein Moti - II", "Nani Maa", "Nani Maa - Lori Version", "Mohabbat Zindagi Hain", "Jaan Leva - Remix" | |
Everybody Says I'm Fine! | 2001 | writer: "I am the Best" | |
Dil Chahta Hai | 2001 | lyrics: "Dil Chahta Hai", "Jaane kyon", "Woh ladki hai kahan", "Kaisi hai yeh rut", "Koi kahe kehta rahe", "Tanhayee", "Dil Chahta Hai" reprise | |
Lagaan: Once Upon a Time in India | 2001 | lyrics: "Ghanan Ghanan", "Mitwa", "Radha Kaise Na Jale", "O Rey Chhori", "Chale Chalo", "O Palanhaare", "Lagaan - Once Upon a Time in India" | |
Zubeidaa | 2001 | lyrics: "Dheeme Dheeme", "Main Albeli", "Mehndi Hai Rachnewaali", "So Gaye Hain - 1", "Hai Na", "Pyaara Sa Gaon", "So Gaye Hain - 2", "Chodo Mori Baiyaan" | |
Raja Ko Rani Se Pyar Ho Gaya | 2000 | writer: "Dil Chura Ke Chal Dee", "Aao Sune Leharon Se", "Dost Hai Hamare", "Jiske Liye Sapnon Mein Tum Ho", "Sun Lo Re Bandhu", "To Rabba Ki Kariye" | |
Refugee | 2000 | writer: "Aisa Lagta Hai", "Jise Tu Na Mila", "Mere Humsafar", "Panchhi Nadiyan Pawan", "Raat Ki Hatheli Par", "Taal Pe Jab" | |
Pukar | 2000 | lyrics: "Kay Sera... Sera", "Sunta Hai Mera Khuda", "Humrahi Jab Ho Mastana", "Hai Jaana... Hai Jaana", "Kismat Se Tum Hum Ko Mile", "Ek Tu Hi Bharosa" | |
Phir Bhi Dil Hai Hindustani | 2000 | writer: "Phir Bhi Dil Hai Hindustani", "Banke Tera Jogi", "I Am The Best", "Aur Kya", "Kuch To Bata", "I Am The Best V.2", "Vandemataram", "Aao Na Aao Na" | |
Dillagi | 1999 | writer: "Dhoom Dhoom Luck Luck", "Dillagi", "Haan Haan Yeh Pyaar Hai", "Koi Nahin Aisa", "Kya Yeh Sach Hai", "Main Kya Karoon", "Rahon Mein Chhayee", "Sangeet", "Tanhai", "Yeh Zamin Hai" | |
Baadshah | 1999 | writer: "Woh Ladki Jo" | |
Angaaray | 1998 | lyrics: "Yaadein, Kitni Yaadein Dil Mein Jaaghi Hain", "Hai Koi Meherbaan", "Ik Baata Bata Mere Yaara", "Tanha Tanha Dil Dhadke" | |
Duplicate | 1998 | lyrics: "Wah ji wah" Dhal galgayee, "Kathai Aankhon wali ek ladki", "Mere Mehboob Mere Sanam", "Tum Nahi Jana, Sun mere jana" | |
Darmiyaan: In Between | 1997 | lyrics: "Nadiya Pe Lahren, Laheron Pe Naiya", "Dekh Lun Jo Nazar Bar Ke", "Koi Toh Jeena Ka Bahana", "Pigalta Hua Yeh Sama", "Hai Re Lahla, Tera Jiyo Re Lahla" | |
Ishq | 1997 | writer: "Ishq Hua", "Kaise Kahoon Kaise Ho Tum" | |
...Aur Pyaar Ho Gaya | 1997 | writer: "Ek Din Kahin", "Hum Se Rahoge", "Jagi Hui Fizayen", "Koi Jane Koi Na Jane", "Meri Sanson Mein", "Sitara Aankhen", "Thodasa Pagla", "Uttar Dakshin", "Zindagi Jhoom Kar", "Meri Sanson Mein Sad" | |
Border | 1997/I | lyrics: "Sandese Aate Hain", "To Chalun", "Mere Dushman Mere Bhai", "Humein Jab Se Mohabbat" | |
Minsaara Kanavu | 1997 | lyrics: "Awara Bhavre" | |
Diljale | 1996 | writer: "Ho Nahin Sakta", "Kuchh Tum Behko", "Mera Mulk Mera Desh", "Ek Baat Main Apne Dil", "Shaam Hai Dhuan Dhuan", "Mera Mulk Mera Desh - Sad", "Boom Boom", "Jiske Aane Se" | |
1942: A Love Story | 1994 | lyrics: "Ek Ladki Ko Dekha", "Rim Jhim, Rim Jhim", "Yeh Safar Bahut hi Kathin", "Ruth Na Jana Tum Se", "Pyar Hua Chupke Se" | |
Roop Ki Rani Choron Ka Raja | 1993 | lyrics: "Roop Ki Rani, Choron Ka Raja", "Romeo Naam Mera, Chori Hai Kaam Mera", "Main Hoon Roop Ki Rani" | |
Jeevan Ek Sanghursh | 1990 | lyrics: "Mil Gayee", "Husn Ki Malika", "Baba Re Baba.. Yeh Kya Ho Gaya", "Bachke Tu Jayegi Kahan", "Samay Ka Dariya" | |
Jaadugar | 1989 | lyrics: "Padosan Apni Murghi Ko" | |
Tezaab | 1988 | writer: "Ek do teen char" Male version | |
Saagar | 1985 | lyrics: "Sagar Kinare" | |
Mashaal | 1984 | lyrics: "Zindagi Aa Raha Hoon Main", "Futapaathon Ke Hum Rahane Vaale", "Mujhe Tum Yaad Karaana", "O Holi Aayee, Holi Aayee Dekho" | |
Silsila | 1981 | lyrics: "Dekha Ek Khwab", "Yeh Kahaan Aa Gaye Hum", "Neela Aasman" Part 1, "Neela Aasman" Part 2 |
Music Department
Title | Year | Status | Character |
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Hum Tum Aur Ghost | 2010 | lyricist | |
Karthik Calling Karthik | 2010 | lyricist | |
Wake Up Sid | 2009 | lyricist | |
What's Your Raashee? | 2009 | lyricist | |
Life Partner | 2009 | lyricist | |
Red Alert: The War Within | 2009 | lyricist | |
Shortkut - The Con Is On | 2009 | lyricist | |
Karma, Confessions and Holi | 2009 | lyricist | |
Luck by Chance | 2009 | lyricist | |
Rock On!! | 2008 | lyricist | |
Y.M.I. Yeh Mera India | 2008 | lyricist | |
Love Story 2050 | 2008 | lyricist | |
Bhoothnath | 2008 | lyricist | |
Krazzy 4 | 2008 | lyricist | |
Shaurya: It Takes Courage to Make Right... Right | 2008 | lyricist | |
Jodhaa Akbar | 2008 | lyricist | |
Ta Ra Rum Pum | 2007 | lyricist | |
Honeymoon Travels Pvt. Ltd. | 2007 | lyricist | |
Swades | 2004 | lyricist | |
Kyun! Ho Gaya Na... | 2004 | lyricist | |
Satya Bol | 2004 | lyrics | |
LOC: Kargil | 2003 | lyricist | |
Tehzeeb | 2003 | lyricist | |
Kuch Naa Kaho | 2003 | lyricist | |
Satta | 2003 | lyricist | |
Mere Yaar Ki Shaadi Hai | 2002 | lyricist | |
Moksha: Salvation | 2001 | lyricist | |
Dil Chahta Hai | 2001 | lyrics | |
Zubeidaa | 2001 | lyricist | |
Hamara Dil Aapke Paas Hai | 2000 | lyrics | |
Earth | 1998 | lyrics | |
Angaaray | 1998 | lyricist | |
Darmiyaan: In Between | 1997 | lyricist | |
...Aur Pyaar Ho Gaya | 1997 | lyrics | |
Border | 1997/I | lyricist | |
Diljale | 1996 | lyricist | |
Gardish | 1993 | song writer | |
Jaadugar | 1989 | lyricist | |
Main Zinda Hoon | 1988 | lyricist | |
Mr. India | 1987 | lyricist | |
Mashaal | 1984 | lyricist | |
Silsila | 1981 | lyrics by - as Javed | |
Chalk N Duster | 2016/I | lyricist | |
Vishwaroopam | 2013 | lyricist | |
Talaash | 2012 | lyrics | |
Ekk Deewana Tha | 2012 | lyricist | |
Don 2 | 2011 | lyricist | |
Miley - Naa Miley - Hum | 2011 | lyricist | |
Love Breakups Zindagi | 2011 | lyricist | |
Force | 2011 | lyricist | |
Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara | 2011 | lyricist | |
Shaitan | 2011 | lyrics | |
Aisha | 2010/I | lyricist |
Actor
Title | Year | Status | Character |
---|---|---|---|
Mere Khwabon Mein Jo Aaye | 2009 | Judge #1 | |
Mission Ustaad | 2007 | TV Series | Judge |
Assistant Director
Title | Year | Status | Character |
---|---|---|---|
Yakeen | 1969 | assistant director |
Thanks
Title | Year | Status | Character |
---|---|---|---|
Shamitabh | 2015 | thanks | |
Bollywood: The Greatest Love Story Ever Told | 2011 | Documentary special thanks | |
Tees Maar Khan | 2010 | special thanks | |
3 Idiots | 2009 | special thanks | |
Life Goes On | 2009 | special thanks | |
Luck by Chance | 2009 | very special thanks | |
Honeymoon Travels Pvt. Ltd. | 2007 | special thanks | |
Corporate | 2006 | special thanks | |
China Gate | 1998 | acknowledgment - as Shri. Javed Akhtar | |
Fire | 1996 | special thanks |
Self
Title | Year | Status | Character |
---|---|---|---|
Bollywood and Beyond: A Century of Indian Cinema | 2015 | TV Movie documentary | Himself - Writer |
Shamitabh | 2015 | Himself | |
14th International Indian Film Academy Awards | 2013 | TV Movie | Himself - Winner: Outstanding Contribution to Indian Cinema and Presenter: Best Director |
The Story of Film: An Odyssey | 2011 | TV Mini-Series documentary | Himself - Interviewee |
Cinema is Everywhere | 2011 | Documentary | Himself |
Bollywood: The Greatest Love Story Ever Told | 2011 | Documentary | Himself |
The Nature of Existence Companion Series | 2011 | Video documentary | Himself |
The Nature of Existence | 2010 | Documentary | Himself |
55th Idea Filmfare Awards | 2010 | TV Special | Himself |
Luck by Chance | 2009 | Himself | |
HARDtalk Extra | 2006 | TV Series | Himself |
Corporate | 2006 | Himself | |
Indian Idol | 2004 | TV Series | Himself - Judge (2007) |
Awards
Won Awards
Year | Award | Ceremony | Nomination | Movie |
---|---|---|---|---|
2013 | Critics' Award | Mirchi Music Awards, IN | Lyricist of the Year | Talaash (2012) |
2008 | Popular Award | Awards of the International Indian Film Academy | Best Lyricist | Om Shanti Om (2007) |
2007 | Popular Award | Annual Central European Bollywood Awards, India | Best Song | Om Shanti Om (2007) |
2007 | Lifetime Achievement Award | Bombay International Film Festival | ||
2005 | Popular Award | Awards of the International Indian Film Academy | Best Lyricist | Swades: We, the People (2004) |
2005 | Filmfare Award | Filmfare Awards | Best Lyricist | Veer-Zaara (2004) |
2005 | Popular Award | Zee Cine Awards | Best Lyricst | Swades: We, the People (2004) |
2004 | Popular Award | Awards of the International Indian Film Academy | Best Lyricist | Kal Ho Naa Ho (2003) |
2004 | Filmfare Award | Filmfare Awards | Best Lyrics | Kal Ho Naa Ho (2003) |
2004 | Screen | Screen Weekly Awards | Best Lyrics | LOC: Kargil (2003) |
2002 | Popular Award | Awards of the International Indian Film Academy | Lyrics | Lagaan: Once Upon a Time in India (2001) |
2002 | Filmfare Award | Filmfare Awards | Best Lyricist | Lagaan: Once Upon a Time in India (2001) |
2002 | Silver Lotus Award | National Film Awards, India | Best Lyricist | Lagaan: Once Upon a Time in India (2001) |
2002 | Screen | Screen Weekly Awards | Best Lyrics | Dil Chahta Hai (2001) |
2002 | Popular Award | Zee Cine Awards | Best Lyricist | Lagaan: Once Upon a Time in India (2001) |
2001 | Popular Award | Awards of the International Indian Film Academy | Best Lyricist | Refugee (2000) |
2001 | Filmfare Award | Filmfare Awards | Best Lyricist | Refugee (2000) |
2001 | Silver Lotus Award | National Film Awards, India | Best Lyrics | Refugee (2000) |
1999 | Silver Lotus Award | National Film Awards, India | Best Lyricist | Godmother (1999) |
1998 | Filmfare Award | Filmfare Awards | Best Lyricist | Border (1997) |
1995 | Filmfare Award | Filmfare Awards | Best Lyricist | 1942: A Love Story (1994) |
1990 | Filmfare Award | Filmfare Awards | Best Dialogue Writer | Main Azaad Hoon (1989) |
1974 | Filmfare Award | Filmfare Awards | Best Screenplay | Zanjeer (1973) |
1974 | Filmfare Award | Filmfare Awards | Best Story Writer | Zanjeer (1973) |
Nominated Awards
Year | Award | Ceremony | Nomination | Movie |
---|---|---|---|---|
2013 | Filmfare Award | Filmfare Awards | Best Lyricist | Talaash (2012) |
2013 | Popular Award | Zee Cine Awards | Best Lyricist | Talaash (2012) |
2012 | Popular Award | Awards of the International Indian Film Academy | Best Lyricist | Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara (2011) |
2012 | Filmfare Award | Filmfare Awards | Best Lyricist | Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara (2011) |
2010 | Music Award | BIG Star Entertainment Awards, India | Most Entertaining Song | Karthik Calling Karthik (2010) |
2010 | Filmfare Award | Filmfare Awards | Best Lyricist | Wake Up Sid (2009) |
2009 | Popular Award | Awards of the International Indian Film Academy | Best Lyricist | Jodhaa Akbar (2008) |
2009 | Popular Award | Awards of the International Indian Film Academy | Best Lyricist | Rock On!! (2008) |
2008 | Filmfare Award | Filmfare Awards | Best Lyrics | Om Shanti Om (2007) |
2007 | Popular Award | Annual Central European Bollywood Awards, India | Best Song | Om Shanti Om (2007) |
2007 | Popular Award | Awards of the International Indian Film Academy | Best Lyricist | Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna (2006) |
2007 | Filmfare Award | Filmfare Awards | Best Lyrics | Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna (2006) |
2007 | Filmfare Award | Filmfare Awards | Best Lyrics | Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna (2006) |
2005 | Filmfare Award | Filmfare Awards | Best Lyricist | Main Hoon Na (2004) |
2005 | Filmfare Award | Filmfare Awards | Best Lyricist | Swades: We, the People (2004) |
2005 | Filmfare Award | Filmfare Awards | Best Lyricist | Veer-Zaara (2004) |
2005 | Filmfare Award | Filmfare Awards | Best Lyricist | Veer-Zaara (2004) |
2005 | Screen | Screen Weekly Awards | Best Story | Lakshya (2004) |
2005 | Screen | Screen Weekly Awards | Best Lyricist | Main Hoon Na (2004) |
2005 | Screen | Screen Weekly Awards | Best Lyricist | Veer-Zaara (2004) |
2004 | Popular Award | Awards of the International Indian Film Academy | Best Lyricist | LOC: Kargil (2003) |
2004 | Filmfare Award | Filmfare Awards | Best Lyrics | Chalte Chalte (2003) |
2004 | Filmfare Award | Filmfare Awards | Best Lyrics | LOC: Kargil (2003) |
2004 | Popular Award | Zee Cine Awards | Best Lyricst | Chalte Chalte (2003) |
2004 | Popular Award | Zee Cine Awards | Best Lyricst | Kuch Naa Kaho (2003) |
2004 | Popular Award | Zee Cine Awards | Best Lyricst | Tehzeeb (2003) |
2002 | Popular Award | Awards of the International Indian Film Academy | Lyrics | Dil Chahta Hai (2001) |
2002 | Popular Award | Awards of the International Indian Film Academy | Lyrics | Zubeidaa (2001) |
2002 | Filmfare Award | Filmfare Awards | Best Lyricist | Lagaan: Once Upon a Time in India (2001) |
2002 | Screen | Screen Weekly Awards | Best Lyrics | Lagaan: Once Upon a Time in India (2001) |
2002 | Screen | Screen Weekly Awards | Best Lyrics | Zubeidaa (2001) |
2002 | Popular Award | Zee Cine Awards | Best Lyricist | Dil Chahta Hai (2001) |
2001 | Screen | Screen Weekly Awards | Best Lyrics | Refugee (2000) |
1998 | Filmfare Award | Filmfare Awards | Best Lyricist | Yes Boss (1997) |
1986 | Filmfare Award | Filmfare Awards | Best Story | Arjun (1985) |
Source: IMDb, Wikipedia