🎬Javed Akhtar

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.

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Recent movies

#	Name	Character	Rating
1	Yudhra (2024)	Director / Writer	-	-
2	Bad Newz (2024)	Director / Writer		3
3	The Archies (2023)	Director / Writer		4
4	Dunki (2023)	Director / Writer		4
5	Kho Gaye Hum Kahan (2023)	Director / Writer		5
6	Mili (2022)	Director / Writer		4
7	Toofaan (2021)	Director / Writer		2
8	Panga (2020)	Director / Writer		6
9	Panipat (2019)	Director / Writer		6
10	Gold (2018)	Director / Writer		6
11	Namaste England (2018)	Director / Writer		1
12	Manto (2018)	Abid Ali Abid		3
13	Tumhari Sulu (2017)	Director / Writer		7
14	Bareilly Ki Barfi (2017)	Narrator		5
15	Mohenjo Daro (2016)	Director / Writer		7.7
16	Dil Dhadakne Do (2015)	Director / Writer		6
17	Nautanki Saala! (2013)	Director / Writer		5
18	Aisha (2010)	Director / Writer		6
19	Karthik Calling Karthik (2010)	Director / Writer		6
20	Luck by Chance (2009)	Director / Writer		6
21	Wake Up Sid (2009)	Director / Writer		6.5
22	Jodhaa Akbar (2008)	Director / Writer		6.7
23	Billa (2007)	Director / Writer		8
24	Don (2006)	Director / Writer		6.2
25	Kyun! Ho Gaya Na... (2004)	Director / Writer		5
26	Lakshya (2004)	Director / Writer		7
27	Swades (2004)	Director / Writer		5.5
28	Baadshah (1999)	Director / Writer		6
29	Jeans (1998)	Director / Writer		6
30	Yes Boss (1997)	Director / Writer		6
31	Border (1997)	Director / Writer		6.5
32	1942: A Love Story (1994)	Director / Writer		5
33	Khel (1992)	Director / Writer		6
34	Mr. India (1987)	Director / Writer		7.5
35	Meri Jung (1985)	Director / Writer		6
36	Saagar (1985)	Director / Writer		6
37	Duniya (1984)	Director / Writer		6
38	Shakti (1982)	Director / Writer		2
39	Shaan (1980)	Director / Writer		6
40	Dostana (1980)	Director / Writer		4
41	Kaala Patthar (1979)	Director / Writer		7
42	Don (1978)	Director / Writer		6
43	Deewaar (1975)	Director / Writer	-	-
44	Sholay (1975)	Director / Writer		5
45	Yaadon Ki Baaraat (1973)	Director / Writer		3
46	Zanjeer (1973)	Director / Writer		5