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Short Info

Date Of BirthJanuary 17, 1945
DiedJuly 8, 2016, Rawalpindi, Pakistan
SpouseShabana Azmi
FactFather 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.

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 NameJaved Akhtar
Date Of BirthJanuary 17, 1945
DiedJuly 8, 2016, Rawalpindi, Pakistan
ProfessionScreenwriter, Lyricist, Poet, Ab Kya Soche, Afreen Afreen, Main Aur Meri Awargi
EducationAligarh Muslim University
NationalityIndian

Family

SpouseShabana Azmi
ChildrenFarhan Akhtar, Zoya Akhtar, Ab Kya Soche, Afreen Afreen, Main Aur Meri Awargi
ParentsSafia Akhtar, Jan Nisar Akhtar, Ab Kya Soche, Afreen Afreen, Main Aur Meri Awargi
SiblingsSalman Akhtar, Albina Sharma, Uneza Akhtar, Shahid Akhtar, Ab Kya Soche, Afreen Afreen, Main Aur Meri Awargi

Accomplishments

AwardsFilmfare 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...
NominationsFilmfare 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
MoviesSholay, 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 ShowsIndian Idol

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Facts

#Fact
1Brother in law of Actor, Director Kamran Khan (Kamran was married to Honey Irani's sister).
2Is exactly five years older than his former wife Honey Irani.
3Grandfather of Shakya Akhtar and Akira Akhtar.
4Father-in-Law of Adhuna Bhabani Akhtar.
5Father of Farhan Akhtar and Zoya Akhtar.
6Son of Jan Nissar Akhtar. Father of Farhan Akhtar and Zoya Akhtar'.
7Was awarded the 'Avadh Samman' in Lucknow for his valuable contribution to Hindi cinema.
8Studied in the Pre-Independence era school Colvin Taluqedar College situated in Lucknow.
9Wrote many screenplays together with Salim Khan as team Salim-Javed.

Movies

Writer

TitleYearStatusCharacter
Mahayoddha Rama2016lyrics
Dil Dhadakne Do2015dialogue: Pluto Mehra
Zanjeer2013original story
The Reluctant Fundamentalist2012eulogy in urdu
Don 22011characters
Zokkomon2011lyrics
Game2011/Ilyrics
Khelein Hum Jee Jaan Sey2010lyrics
Mirch2010lyrics
Prem Kaa Game2010lyrics
Life Goes On2009lyrics
Billa2009original story - as Salim-Javed
Luck by Chance2009dialogue
Khushboo: The Fragraance of Love2008lyrics
Billa2007story
Don2006/Ibased on an original screenplay by - as Javed
Lakshya2004dialogue / screenplay / story
Armaan2003dialogue / screenplay
Kabhi Na Kabhi1998dialogue - as Javed Aktar / screenplay - as Javed Aktar / story - as Javed Aktar
Prem1995dialogue / screenplay / story
Roop Ki Rani Choron Ka Raja1993dialogue / screenplay / story
Bhookamp1993
Khel1992dialogue / screenplay / story
Jhoothi Shaan1991written by
Jeevan Ek Sanghursh1990dialogue - as Javed Akthar / screenplay - as Javed Akthar
Main Azaad Hoon1989writer
Joshilaay1989dialogue - as Javed Akhatar / screenplay - as Javed Akhatar / story - as Javed Akhatar
Mr. India1987as Salim-Javed
Dacait1987dialogue / screenplay / story
Meri Jung1985written by - as Javed
Saagar1985dialogue / screenplay / story
Arjun1985dialogue - as Javed / screenplay - as Javed / story - as Javed
Zamana1985
Duniya1984dialogue / screenplay / story
Mashaal1984dialogue / screenplay / story
Betaab1983writer
Shakti1982written by - as Salim Javed
Kranti1981screenplay - as Salim Javed / story - as Salim Javed
Shaan1980
Dostana1980written by - as Salim Javed
Yugandhar1979story
Kaala Patthar1979writer
Don1978dialogue - as Salim Javed / screenplay - as Salim Javed / story - as Salim Javed
Trishul1978dialogue / screenplay / story
Chacha Bhatija1977dialogue - as Javed / screenplay - as Javed
Manushulu Chesina Dongalu1977as Saleem-Javed
Immaan Dharam1977dialogue - as Salim Javed / screenplay - as Salim Javed / story - as Salim Javed
Premada Kanike1976story
Aakhri Dao1975as Javed
Sholay1975written by - as Salim-Javed
Deewaar1975dialogue - as Javed / screenplay - as Javed / story - as Javed
Majboor1974dialogue - as Salim-Javed / screenplay - as Salim-Javed / story - as Salim-Javed
Haath Ki Safai1974
Yaadon Ki Baaraat1973screenplay - as Javed / story - as Javed
Zanjeer1973dialogue - as Javed / screenplay - as Javed / story - as Javed
Seeta Aur Geeta1972dialogue - as Javed / screenplay - as Javed
Andaz1971
Haathi Mere Saathi1971screenplay - as Saleem-Javed
Yakeen1969dialogue - as Javed

Soundtrack

TitleYearStatusCharacter
Rock On 22016lyrics: "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 Do2015lyrics: "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"
Vishwaroopam2013writer: "Vishwaroop" Hindi, "Jung Hai" Hindi, "Main Radha Tu Shaam" Hindi, "Koi Kahin" Hindi
Talaash2012lyrics: "Muskaanein Jhooti Hai", "Jee Le Zaraa", "Jiya Lage Na", "Hona Hai Kya", "Laakh Duniya Kahe", "Jee Le Zaraa Remix"
Ekk Deewana Tha2012writer: "Kya Hai Mohabbat", "Dost Hai Girl I Loved You", "Aromale My Beloved", "Hosanna", "Phoolon Jaisi Ladki", "Sharminda Hoon", "Sun Lo Zara", "Zohra Jabeen"
Force2011lyrics: "Khwabon Khwabon", "Chahoon Bhi", "Dum Hai To Aaja", "Main Chali", "Dil Ki Hai Tamanna"
Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara2011lyrics: "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 Dance2011TV Series writer - 1 episode
Mirch2010lyrics: "Tikhi Tikhi Mirch", "Zindagi Tu Hi Bata", "Mora Saiyyaan", "Mann Bhi Ja", "Kare Kare Badra"
West Is West2010writer: "KUCCH NA KAHO"
Aisha2010/Iwriter: "Behke Behke", "By The Way", "Gal Mitthi Mitthi Bol", "Gal Mitthi Mitthi - Remix", "Lehrein", "Lehrein - Remix", "Sham", "Suno Aisha"
Hum Tum Aur Ghost2010writer: "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 Karthik2010writer: "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 Game2010writer: "Prem Ka Game", "Tum Hi Mere", "Duniya Se Jo Chaaha", "Magar Kuch To Hai", "Khan Kaa Gyaan"
20122009/Iwriter: "Afreen Afreen"
Wake Up Sid2009lyrics: "Suno Toh Zara, Humko Hai Yeh Kahena", "Wake Up Sid", "Gunjasa Hai Iktara"
What's Your Raashee?2009lyrics: "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 Partner2009lyrics: "Goonje Angana Mein Shehnai", "Teri Meri Yeh Zindagi", "Be My Life Partner"
Bollywood Hero2009TV Series writer - 1 episode
Shortkut - The Con Is On2009writer: "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 Musical2009Short writer: "Mere Mehboob Mere Sanam"
Luck by Chance2009writer: "Baawre", "Baawre" - Remix, "O Rahi Re", "Pyaar Ki Daastaan", "Sapnon Se Bhare Naina", "Yeh Aaj Kya Ho Gaya?", "Yeh Zindagi Bhi"
Slumdog Millionaire2008lyrics: "Aaj Ki Raat"
Rock On!!2008lyrics: "Aasmaan Hai Neela Kyon", "Sindbad The Sailor"
Love Story 20502008lyrics: "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 Love2008writer: "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"
Bhoothnath2008writer: "Banku Bhaiya", "Chalo Jaane Do", "Hum To Hain Aandhi", "Mere Buddy", "Mere Buddy - Repeat", "Samay Ka Pahiya"
Krazzy 42008writer: "Dekhta Hai Tu Kya", "Dekhta Hai Tu Kya - Remix", "Ik Rupiya", "O Re Lakad"
Shaurya: It Takes Courage to Make Right... Right2008writer: "Jaane Kyun Jaane Maan", "Dheere Dheere", "Dosti Kya Hai", "Ghabra Ke Dar Dar Ke", "Shaurya"
Jodhaa Akbar2008writer: "Azeem-O-Shaan Shahenshah", "Jashn-E-Bahaaraa", "Khwaja Mere Khwaja", "In Lamhon Ke Daaman Mein", "Mann Mohana"
Dhan Dhana Dhan Goal2007writer: "Billo Rani", "Ishq Ka Kalma", "Hey Dude", "Halla Bol", "Tara Ru", "Billo Rani - Remix"
Om Shanti Om2007writer: "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 Pum2007writer: "Ab To Forever", "Hey Shona", "Nachle Ve", "Saaiyaan", "Tara Rum Pum", "Tara Rum Pum Tararumpum"
Honeymoon Travels Pvt. Ltd.2007writer: "Albela Albela", "Halke Halke", "Halke Halke - Remix", "Jaane Hai Woh Kaha", "Pyaar Ki Yeh Kahani", "Sajanaji Vari Vari"
Umrao Jaan2006performer: "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"
Don2006/Iwriter: "Main Hoon Don", "Main Hoon Don" Funcinterational Mix, "Mourya Re", "Aaj Ki Raat", "Don Revisited"
Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna2006writer: "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...2005writer: "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 Rising2005lyrics: "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 Hero2005lyrics: "Azadi", "Desh Ki Mitti"
Swades2004lyrics: "Yeh Tara Woh Tara", "Saanwariya Saanwariya", "Yun Hi Chala Chal", "Aahista Aahista", "Yeh Jo Des Hai Tera", "Pal Pal Hai Bhaari", "Dekho Na"
Veer-Zaara2004lyrics: "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 Fair2004lyrics: "Gori Re/O Fair One"
Kyun! Ho Gaya Na...2004writer: "Pyaar Mein Sau Uljhanein", "No No Kyun Ho Gaya Na", "Aao Naa", "Main Hoon", "Baat Samjha Karo", "Dheere Dheere"
Lakshya2004lyrics: "Main Aisa Kyun Hoon", "Agar Main Kahoon", "Kitni Baatein", "Lakshya", "Kandhon Se Milte Hain Kandhe", "Kitni Baatein Reprise"
Main Hoon Na2004lyrics: "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: Kargil2003writer: "Semmagen Bulaye Tujhe", "Pyaar Bhara Geet", "Khush Rehena", "Main Kahin Bhi Rahoon", "Ek Saathi Aur Bhai Tha"
Kal Ho Naa Ho2003writer: "Pretty Woman", "Kal Ho Naa Ho", "Kuchh To Hua Hai", "Maahi Ve", "It's The Time To Disco", "Kal Ho Naa Ho Sad"
Tehzeeb2003writer: "Khoyee Khoyee Aankhein", "Meherbaan", "Aapko Mujhse Gila Hota Na Shikwa", "Sabaq Aisa", "Mujhpe Toofan Uthaye"
Code 462003writer: "Thodasa Pagla"
Kuch Naa Kaho2003writer: "ABBG", "Achchi Lagti Ho", "Baat Meri Suniye To Zara", "Kehti Hai Yeh Hawa", "Kuch Naa Kaho", "Tumhe Aaj Maine Jo Dekha"
Calcutta Mail2003writer: "Bheegi Bheegi Hawa Hai", "Intezar Hai Tera", "Meri Jaan Meri Jaana", "Tum Agar", "Yeh Saaheb Ajeeb Hain"
Supari2003writer: "Bombay Town"
Love at Times Square2003writer: "Aaja Aaja", "Raat Hai Jawaan"
Satta2003lyrics: "Tum Jo Aaye Ho"
Pyaar Ki Dhun2002writer: "Gum Sum Si Ho", "Meri In Aankhon Mein", "Hum Hain Titliyan", "Birhan Ke Nain Jala", "Yeh Sare Din", "Umeedein Dil Mein Machalti Huyee"
Moksha: Salvation2001writer: "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!2001writer: "I am the Best"
Dil Chahta Hai2001lyrics: "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 India2001lyrics: "Ghanan Ghanan", "Mitwa", "Radha Kaise Na Jale", "O Rey Chhori", "Chale Chalo", "O Palanhaare", "Lagaan - Once Upon a Time in India"
Zubeidaa2001lyrics: "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 Gaya2000writer: "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"
Refugee2000writer: "Aisa Lagta Hai", "Jise Tu Na Mila", "Mere Humsafar", "Panchhi Nadiyan Pawan", "Raat Ki Hatheli Par", "Taal Pe Jab"
Pukar2000lyrics: "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 Hindustani2000writer: "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"
Dillagi1999writer: "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"
Baadshah1999writer: "Woh Ladki Jo"
Angaaray1998lyrics: "Yaadein, Kitni Yaadein Dil Mein Jaaghi Hain", "Hai Koi Meherbaan", "Ik Baata Bata Mere Yaara", "Tanha Tanha Dil Dhadke"
Duplicate1998lyrics: "Wah ji wah" Dhal galgayee, "Kathai Aankhon wali ek ladki", "Mere Mehboob Mere Sanam", "Tum Nahi Jana, Sun mere jana"
Darmiyaan: In Between1997lyrics: "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"
Ishq1997writer: "Ishq Hua", "Kaise Kahoon Kaise Ho Tum"
...Aur Pyaar Ho Gaya1997writer: "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"
Border1997/Ilyrics: "Sandese Aate Hain", "To Chalun", "Mere Dushman Mere Bhai", "Humein Jab Se Mohabbat"
Minsaara Kanavu1997lyrics: "Awara Bhavre"
Diljale1996writer: "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 Story1994lyrics: "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 Raja1993lyrics: "Roop Ki Rani, Choron Ka Raja", "Romeo Naam Mera, Chori Hai Kaam Mera", "Main Hoon Roop Ki Rani"
Jeevan Ek Sanghursh1990lyrics: "Mil Gayee", "Husn Ki Malika", "Baba Re Baba.. Yeh Kya Ho Gaya", "Bachke Tu Jayegi Kahan", "Samay Ka Dariya"
Jaadugar1989lyrics: "Padosan Apni Murghi Ko"
Tezaab1988writer: "Ek do teen char" Male version
Saagar1985lyrics: "Sagar Kinare"
Mashaal1984lyrics: "Zindagi Aa Raha Hoon Main", "Futapaathon Ke Hum Rahane Vaale", "Mujhe Tum Yaad Karaana", "O Holi Aayee, Holi Aayee Dekho"
Silsila1981lyrics: "Dekha Ek Khwab", "Yeh Kahaan Aa Gaye Hum", "Neela Aasman" Part 1, "Neela Aasman" Part 2

Music Department

TitleYearStatusCharacter
Hum Tum Aur Ghost2010lyricist
Karthik Calling Karthik2010lyricist
Wake Up Sid2009lyricist
What's Your Raashee?2009lyricist
Life Partner2009lyricist
Red Alert: The War Within2009lyricist
Shortkut - The Con Is On2009lyricist
Karma, Confessions and Holi2009lyricist
Luck by Chance2009lyricist
Rock On!!2008lyricist
Y.M.I. Yeh Mera India2008lyricist
Love Story 20502008lyricist
Bhoothnath2008lyricist
Krazzy 42008lyricist
Shaurya: It Takes Courage to Make Right... Right2008lyricist
Jodhaa Akbar2008lyricist
Ta Ra Rum Pum2007lyricist
Honeymoon Travels Pvt. Ltd.2007lyricist
Swades2004lyricist
Kyun! Ho Gaya Na...2004lyricist
Satya Bol2004lyrics
LOC: Kargil2003lyricist
Tehzeeb2003lyricist
Kuch Naa Kaho2003lyricist
Satta2003lyricist
Mere Yaar Ki Shaadi Hai2002lyricist
Moksha: Salvation2001lyricist
Dil Chahta Hai2001lyrics
Zubeidaa2001lyricist
Hamara Dil Aapke Paas Hai2000lyrics
Earth1998lyrics
Angaaray1998lyricist
Darmiyaan: In Between1997lyricist
...Aur Pyaar Ho Gaya1997lyrics
Border1997/Ilyricist
Diljale1996lyricist
Gardish1993song writer
Jaadugar1989lyricist
Main Zinda Hoon1988lyricist
Mr. India1987lyricist
Mashaal1984lyricist
Silsila1981lyrics by - as Javed
Chalk N Duster2016/Ilyricist
Vishwaroopam2013lyricist
Talaash2012lyrics
Ekk Deewana Tha2012lyricist
Don 22011lyricist
Miley - Naa Miley - Hum2011lyricist
Love Breakups Zindagi2011lyricist
Force2011lyricist
Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara2011lyricist
Shaitan2011lyrics
Aisha2010/Ilyricist

Actor

TitleYearStatusCharacter
Mere Khwabon Mein Jo Aaye2009Judge #1
Mission Ustaad2007TV SeriesJudge

Assistant Director

TitleYearStatusCharacter
Yakeen1969assistant director

Thanks

TitleYearStatusCharacter
Shamitabh2015thanks
Bollywood: The Greatest Love Story Ever Told2011Documentary special thanks
Tees Maar Khan2010special thanks
3 Idiots2009special thanks
Life Goes On2009special thanks
Luck by Chance2009very special thanks
Honeymoon Travels Pvt. Ltd.2007special thanks
Corporate2006special thanks
China Gate1998acknowledgment - as Shri. Javed Akhtar
Fire1996special thanks

Self

TitleYearStatusCharacter
Bollywood and Beyond: A Century of Indian Cinema2015TV Movie documentaryHimself - Writer
Shamitabh2015Himself
14th International Indian Film Academy Awards2013TV MovieHimself - Winner: Outstanding Contribution to Indian Cinema and Presenter: Best Director
The Story of Film: An Odyssey2011TV Mini-Series documentaryHimself - Interviewee
Cinema is Everywhere2011DocumentaryHimself
Bollywood: The Greatest Love Story Ever Told2011DocumentaryHimself
The Nature of Existence Companion Series2011Video documentaryHimself
The Nature of Existence2010DocumentaryHimself
55th Idea Filmfare Awards2010TV SpecialHimself
Luck by Chance2009Himself
HARDtalk Extra2006TV SeriesHimself
Corporate2006Himself
Indian Idol2004TV SeriesHimself - Judge (2007)

Awards

Won Awards

YearAwardCeremonyNominationMovie
2013Critics' AwardMirchi Music Awards, INLyricist of the YearTalaash (2012)
2008Popular AwardAwards of the International Indian Film AcademyBest LyricistOm Shanti Om (2007)
2007Popular AwardAnnual Central European Bollywood Awards, IndiaBest SongOm Shanti Om (2007)
2007Lifetime Achievement AwardBombay International Film Festival
2005Popular AwardAwards of the International Indian Film AcademyBest LyricistSwades: We, the People (2004)
2005Filmfare AwardFilmfare AwardsBest LyricistVeer-Zaara (2004)
2005Popular AwardZee Cine AwardsBest LyricstSwades: We, the People (2004)
2004Popular AwardAwards of the International Indian Film AcademyBest LyricistKal Ho Naa Ho (2003)
2004Filmfare AwardFilmfare AwardsBest LyricsKal Ho Naa Ho (2003)
2004ScreenScreen Weekly AwardsBest LyricsLOC: Kargil (2003)
2002Popular AwardAwards of the International Indian Film AcademyLyricsLagaan: Once Upon a Time in India (2001)
2002Filmfare AwardFilmfare AwardsBest LyricistLagaan: Once Upon a Time in India (2001)
2002Silver Lotus AwardNational Film Awards, IndiaBest LyricistLagaan: Once Upon a Time in India (2001)
2002ScreenScreen Weekly AwardsBest LyricsDil Chahta Hai (2001)
2002Popular AwardZee Cine AwardsBest LyricistLagaan: Once Upon a Time in India (2001)
2001Popular AwardAwards of the International Indian Film AcademyBest LyricistRefugee (2000)
2001Filmfare AwardFilmfare AwardsBest LyricistRefugee (2000)
2001Silver Lotus AwardNational Film Awards, IndiaBest LyricsRefugee (2000)
1999Silver Lotus AwardNational Film Awards, IndiaBest LyricistGodmother (1999)
1998Filmfare AwardFilmfare AwardsBest LyricistBorder (1997)
1995Filmfare AwardFilmfare AwardsBest Lyricist1942: A Love Story (1994)
1990Filmfare AwardFilmfare AwardsBest Dialogue WriterMain Azaad Hoon (1989)
1974Filmfare AwardFilmfare AwardsBest ScreenplayZanjeer (1973)
1974Filmfare AwardFilmfare AwardsBest Story WriterZanjeer (1973)

Nominated Awards

YearAwardCeremonyNominationMovie
2013Filmfare AwardFilmfare AwardsBest LyricistTalaash (2012)
2013Popular AwardZee Cine AwardsBest LyricistTalaash (2012)
2012Popular AwardAwards of the International Indian Film AcademyBest LyricistZindagi Na Milegi Dobara (2011)
2012Filmfare AwardFilmfare AwardsBest LyricistZindagi Na Milegi Dobara (2011)
2010Music AwardBIG Star Entertainment Awards, IndiaMost Entertaining SongKarthik Calling Karthik (2010)
2010Filmfare AwardFilmfare AwardsBest LyricistWake Up Sid (2009)
2009Popular AwardAwards of the International Indian Film AcademyBest LyricistJodhaa Akbar (2008)
2009Popular AwardAwards of the International Indian Film AcademyBest LyricistRock On!! (2008)
2008Filmfare AwardFilmfare AwardsBest LyricsOm Shanti Om (2007)
2007Popular AwardAnnual Central European Bollywood Awards, IndiaBest SongOm Shanti Om (2007)
2007Popular AwardAwards of the International Indian Film AcademyBest LyricistKabhi Alvida Naa Kehna (2006)
2007Filmfare AwardFilmfare AwardsBest LyricsKabhi Alvida Naa Kehna (2006)
2007Filmfare AwardFilmfare AwardsBest LyricsKabhi Alvida Naa Kehna (2006)
2005Filmfare AwardFilmfare AwardsBest LyricistMain Hoon Na (2004)
2005Filmfare AwardFilmfare AwardsBest LyricistSwades: We, the People (2004)
2005Filmfare AwardFilmfare AwardsBest LyricistVeer-Zaara (2004)
2005Filmfare AwardFilmfare AwardsBest LyricistVeer-Zaara (2004)
2005ScreenScreen Weekly AwardsBest StoryLakshya (2004)
2005ScreenScreen Weekly AwardsBest LyricistMain Hoon Na (2004)
2005ScreenScreen Weekly AwardsBest LyricistVeer-Zaara (2004)
2004Popular AwardAwards of the International Indian Film AcademyBest LyricistLOC: Kargil (2003)
2004Filmfare AwardFilmfare AwardsBest LyricsChalte Chalte (2003)
2004Filmfare AwardFilmfare AwardsBest LyricsLOC: Kargil (2003)
2004Popular AwardZee Cine AwardsBest LyricstChalte Chalte (2003)
2004Popular AwardZee Cine AwardsBest LyricstKuch Naa Kaho (2003)
2004Popular AwardZee Cine AwardsBest LyricstTehzeeb (2003)
2002Popular AwardAwards of the International Indian Film AcademyLyricsDil Chahta Hai (2001)
2002Popular AwardAwards of the International Indian Film AcademyLyricsZubeidaa (2001)
2002Filmfare AwardFilmfare AwardsBest LyricistLagaan: Once Upon a Time in India (2001)
2002ScreenScreen Weekly AwardsBest LyricsLagaan: Once Upon a Time in India (2001)
2002ScreenScreen Weekly AwardsBest LyricsZubeidaa (2001)
2002Popular AwardZee Cine AwardsBest LyricistDil Chahta Hai (2001)
2001ScreenScreen Weekly AwardsBest LyricsRefugee (2000)
1998Filmfare AwardFilmfare AwardsBest LyricistYes Boss (1997)
1986Filmfare AwardFilmfare AwardsBest StoryArjun (1985)

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