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Javed Akhtar

Writing
Born: 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...

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Film

114 Titles
Border 2
7.2
FILM
Border 22026
3 Idiots
8.0
FILM
3 Idiots2009
Dunki
6.3
FILM
Dunki2023
120 Bahadur
6.3
FILM
120 Bahadur2025
Don
6.9
FILM
Don2006
Sholay
7.0
FILM
Sholay1975
Jodhaa Akbar
7.3
FILM
Jodhaa Akbar2008
Dil Dhadakne Do
6.9
FILM
Dil Dhadakne Do2015
Swades
7.3
FILM
Swades2004
Superboys of Malegaon
7.5
FILM
Superboys of Malegaon2025
Border
6.5
FILM
Border1997
Baadshah
6.6
FILM
Baadshah1999
Mohenjo Daro
6.1
FILM
Mohenjo Daro2016
Lakshya
6.7
FILM
Lakshya2004
Batwara 1947
FILM
Batwara 19472026
Wake Up Sid
7.2
FILM
Wake Up Sid2009

Series

9 Titles
Indian Idol
5.7
SERIES
Indian Idol2004–
Koffee with Karan
5.9
SERIES
Koffee with Karan2004–
Jeena Isi Ka Naam Hai
6.2
SERIES
Jeena Isi Ka Naam Hai2002–
The Story of Film: An Odyssey
7.7
SERIES
The Story of Film: An Odyssey2011–
Kaun Banega Crorepati
6.6
SERIES
Kaun Banega Crorepati2000–
The Roshans
7.9
SERIES
The Roshans2025–
Angry Young Men
8.3
SERIES
Angry Young Men2024–
TED Talks India
SERIES
TED Talks India2017–
Masala Chai with Rahul Mahajan
SERIES
Masala Chai with Rahul Mahajan2025–
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