Javed Akhtar Wiki: Ethnicity, Salary, Net Worth, Measurements

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

Twitter	http://www.twitter.com/javedakhtarjadu
Google+	http://plus.google.com/107017777476395378683
IMDB	http://imdb.com/name/nm0015287

Facts

#	Fact
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
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
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
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
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)