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Javed Akhtar
Active Bollywood
- FromGwalior, Madhya Pradesh, India
- Based inMumbai, Maharashtra, India
- Ageover–65
- Active1971 – Present
- Updated
Javed Akhtar Biography
Javed Akhtar Personal Information
- Full Name: Javed Akhtar
- Nickname: Jadoo (childhood name)
- Date of Birth: 17 January 1945
- Age: 81 years (as of 2026)
- Birthplace: Gwalior
- Nationality: Indian
- Profession: Poet, Lyricist, Screenwriter, Author, Public Intellectual
- Religion: Born into a Muslim family
- Languages: Urdu, Hindi, English
Education
- Colvin Taluqdars’ College, Lucknow
- Saifiya College, Bhopal
Family Details
- Father: Jan Nisar Akhtar
- Mother: Safia Akhtar
- First Wife: Honey Irani
- Second Wife: Shabana Azmi
- Son: Farhan Akhtar
- Daughter: Zoya Akhtar
Career Highlight
| Year | Career Highlight |
|---|---|
| 1971 | Debut as screenwriter in Andaz, Adhikar, and Haathi Mere Saathi as part of the Salim–Javed partnership |
| 1972 | Wrote the blockbuster Seeta Aur Geeta |
| 1973 | Created two iconic films – Yaadon Ki Baaraat and Zanjeer |
| 1975 | Achieved legendary status with Deewaar and Sholay |
| 1978 | Delivered cult classics Trishul and Don |
| 1979 | Wrote the acclaimed drama Kaala Patthar |
| 1980 | Success with multi-starrer action films Dostana and Shaan |
| 1981 | Contributed to the historical epic Kranti |
| 1982 | Final major Salim–Javed film Shakti released |
| 1983 | Began solo screenwriting career with Betaab |
| 1984 | Wrote acclaimed drama Mashaal and film Duniya |
| 1985 | Major solo successes with Saagar, Arjun, and Meri Jung |
| 1987 | Wrote Dacait; Salim–Javed’s completed script Mr. India released |
| 1989 | Scripted Main Azaad Hoon starring Amitabh Bachchan |
| 1992 | Wrote the thriller Khel |
| 1993 | Contributed to Roop Ki Rani Choron Ka Raja |
| 1995 | Wrote Prem |
| 1998 | Screenplay for Kabhi Na Kabhi |
| 2004 | Returned with the critically acclaimed Lakshya |
| 2006 | Story and screenplay contribution to Don: The Chase Begins Again |
| 1990s–Present | Became one of Bollywood’s most celebrated lyricists, writing songs for films such as 1942: A Love Story, Border, Dil Chahta Hai, Kal Ho Naa Ho, Veer-Zaara, Jodhaa Akbar, and many others |
| 1999 | Received Padma Shri from the Government of India |
| 2007 | Awarded Padma Bhushan |
| 2013 | Won the Sahitya Akademi Award |
| 2020 | Received the Richard Dawkins Award |
| Career Total | 5 National Film Awards, 16 Filmfare Awards, and numerous literary honors |
Awards List
| Year | Award Category | Award Name | Film/Song | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | Best Story | Filmfare Award | Zanjeer | Won |
| 1974 | Best Screenplay | Filmfare Award | Zanjeer | Won |
| 1976 | Best Story | Filmfare Award | Deewar | Won |
| 1976 | Best Dialogue | Filmfare Award | Deewar | Won |
| 1976 | Best Screenplay | Filmfare Award | Deewar | Won |
| 1983 | Best Screenplay | Filmfare Award | Shakti | Won |
| 1984 | Best Story | Filmfare Award | Betaab | Nominated |
| 1985 | Best Story | Filmfare Award | Mashaal | Nominated |
| 1986 | Best Story | Filmfare Award | Arjun | Nominated |
| 1989 | Best Lyricist | Filmfare Award | Ek Do Teen (Tezaab) | Nominated |
| 1990 | Best Dialogue | Filmfare Award | Main Azaad Hoon | Won |
| 1995 | Best Lyricist | Filmfare Award | Ek Ladki Ko Dekha (1942: A Love Story) | Won |
| 1996 | Best Lyrics | National Film Award | Saaz | Won |
| 1997 | Best Lyrics | National Film Award | Border | Won |
| 1997 | Best Lyricist | Filmfare Award | Ghar Se Nikalte (Papa Kehte Hai) | Won |
| 1998 | Best Lyrics | National Film Award | Godmother | Won |
| 1998 | Best Lyricist | Filmfare Award | Sandese Aate Hai (Border) | Won |
| 1998 | Best Lyricist | Filmfare Award | Chand Taare (Yes Boss) | Nominated |
| 1999 | Best Lyricist | Filmfare Award | Mere Mehboob Mere Sanam (Duplicate) | Nominated |
| 2000 | Best Lyrics | National Film Award | Refugee | Won |
| 2001 | Best Lyrics | National Film Award | Lagaan | Won |
| 2001 | Best Lyricist | Filmfare Award | Panchchi Nadiyaan (Refugee) | Won |
| 2002 | Best Lyricist | Filmfare Award | Mitwa (Lagaan) | Won |
| 2002 | Best Lyricist | Filmfare Award | Radha Kaise Na Jale (Lagaan) | Nominated |
| 2004 | Best Lyricist | Filmfare Award | Kal Ho Na Ho (Kal Ho Naa Ho) | Won |
| 2005 | Best Lyricist | Filmfare Award | Tere Liye (Veer-Zaara) | Won |
| 2007 | Lifetime Achievement | Filmfare Award | Career Achievement | Honoured |
| 2009 | Best Lyricist | Filmfare Award | Jashn-E-Bahaara (Jodhaa Akbar) | Won |
| 2011 | Album of the Year | Mirchi Music Award | Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara | Nominated |
| 2011 | Lyricist of the Year | Mirchi Music Award | Khwabon Ke Parindey (Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara) | Won |
| 2011 | Lyricist of the Year | Mirchi Music Award | Senorita (Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara) | Nominated |
| 2012 | Lyricist of the Year | Mirchi Music Award | Jee Le Zara (Talaash) | Won |
| 2014 | Lifetime Achievement | Mirchi Music Award | Career Achievement | Won |
| 2015 | Album of the Year | Mirchi Music Award | Dil Dhadakne Do | Nominated |
| 2015 | Lyricist of the Year | Mirchi Music Award | Phir Bhi Yeh Zindagi (Dil Dhadakne Do) | Nominated |
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