As Actor
Manto
2018
7.4
Javed Akhtar
Acting
Birth Date
January 17, 1945
Biography
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 the history of Hindi Cinema. Akhtar came to recognition in the duo Salim–Javed, and earned his breakthrough as a screenwriter with 1973's Zanjeer. He went on to write the films Deewaar and Sholay, both released in 1975; they earned a cult following, and had a significant impact in popular culture. He later earned praise for his work as a lyricist, winning the National Film Award for Best Lyrics five times and the Filmfare Award for Best Lyricist eight times.
Complete Filmography
As Actor
Bareilly Ki Barfi
2017
6.8
As Actor
Bollywood and Beyond: A Century of Indian Cinema
2015
5.2
As Writer
Aisha
2010
5.1
As Writer
Don
2006
6.9
As Writer
Lakshya
2004
6.7
As Writer
Armaan
2003
5.2
As Writer
Prem
1995
3.0
As Writer
Roop Ki Rani Choron Ka Raja
1993
5.8
As Writer
Khel
1992
6.7
As Writer
Joshilaay
1989
5.3
As Writer
Mr. India
1987
6.8
As Writer
Dacait
1987
4.8
As Writer
Meri Jung
1985
7.6
As Writer
Saagar
1985
6.4
As Writer
Arjun
1985
5.4
As Writer
Duniya
1984
6.9
As Writer
Shakti
1982
7.4
As Writer
Kranti
1981
6.2
As Writer
Shaan
1980
6.8