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Overview

Date of Birth:
17 January 1945, Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh, India more
Trivia:
Is exactly five years older than his former wife Honey Irani. more
STARmeter: ?
Down 5% in popularity this week. See why on IMDbPro.
Awards:
20 wins & 24 nominations more
NewsDesk:
(62 articles)
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Alternate Names:
Javed Akhatar | Shri. Javed Akhtar | Javed Aktar | Javed Akthar | Salim Javed | Javed | Saleem-Javed | Salim-Javed
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Filmography

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Writer
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Year Gross (USD) Rating
- 1. Don 2 (in production) (2010) (characters) 2010 - -
- 2. Kismat Talkies (in production) (2010) (dialogue) 2010 - -
- 3. Billa (2009) (original story) (as Salim-Javed) 2009 - 5.8 (6)
- 4. Karma, Confessions and Holi (2009)   (lyrics) 2009 - 3.3 (59)
AKAs:
  • Karma Aur Holi (India: Hindi title: dubbed version)
- 5. Luck by Chance (2009) (dialogue) 2009 - 7.5 (1,262)
- 6. Fast Forward (filming) (2009) (lyrics) 2009 - -
- 7. Gulel (announced) (2009) (lyrics) 2009 - -
- 8. Mahayoddha Rama (post-production) (2009) (screenplay) 2009 - -
- 9. Rock On!! (2008) (lyrics) 2008 - 8.1 (2,847)
- 10. Bhoothnath (2008) (lyrics) 2008 - 6.2 (550)
- 11. Billa (2007) (story) 2007 - 7.0 (260)
- 12. Dus Kahaniyaan (2007) (dialogue) 2007 - 6.0 (490)
- 13. Don (2006/I) (based on an original screenplay by) (as Javed) 2006 - 6.9 (4,104)
- 14. Lakshya (2004) (dialogue) (screenplay) (story) 2004 - 7.8 (2,290)
- 15. Armaan (2003) (dialogue) (screenplay) 2003 - 6.0 (330)
- 16. Kabhi Na Kabhi (1998) (dialogue) (as Javed Aktar) (screenplay) (as Javed Aktar) (story) (as Javed Aktar) 1998 - 3.8 (31)
- 17. Prem (1995) (dialogue) (screenplay) (story) 1995 - 3.4 (37)
- 18. Roop Ki Rani Choron Ka Raja (1993) (dialogue) (screenplay) (story) 1993 - 4.7 (129)
- 19. Jhoothi Shaan (1991) (written by) 1991 - 4.3 (6)
- 20. Khel (1991) (dialogue) (screenplay) (story) 1991 - 6.8 (137)
- 21. Jeevan Ek Sanghursh (1990) (dialogue) (as Javed Akthar) (screenplay) (as Javed Akthar) 1990 - 3.7 (35)
- 22. Joshilaay (1989) (dialogue) (as Javed Akhatar) (screenplay) (as Javed Akhatar) (story) (as Javed Akhatar) 1989 - 5.8 (48)
- 23. Main Azaad Hoon (1989) (writer) 1989 - 7.8 (195)
- 24. Mr India (1987) (writer) (as Salim-Javed) 1987 - 8.2 (815)
- 25. Dacait (1987) (dialogue) (screenplay) (story) 1987 - 7.2 (38)
- 26. Meri Jung (1985) (written by) (as Javed) 1985 - 7.5 (132)
- 27. Saagar (1985) (dialogue) (screenplay) (story) 1985 - 6.8 (146)
- 28. Arjun (1985) (dialogue) (as Javed) (screenplay) (as Javed) (story) (as Javed) 1985 - 7.5 (106)
- 29. Zamana (1985) (writer) 1985 - 7.8 (7)
- 30. Duniya (1984) (dialogue) (screenplay) (story) 1984 - 6.2 (20)
- 31. Mashaal (1984)   (dialogue) (screenplay) (story) 1984 - 7.6 (115)
AKAs:
  • The Torch (India: English title)
  • Torch (International: English title)
- 32. Betaab (1983) (writer) 1983 - 7.3 (84)
- 33. Shakti (1982) (written by) (as Salim Javed) 1982 - 7.7 (350)
- 34. Kranti (1981) (screenplay) (as Salim Javed) (story) (as Salim Javed) 1981 - 7.0 (119)
- 35. Shaan (1980) (writer) 1980 - 7.0 (392)
- 36. Dostana (1980) (written by) (as Salim Javed) 1980 - 6.9 (142)
- 37. Kaala Patthar (1979)   (writer) 1979 - 7.5 (273)
AKAs:
  • Black Stone (India: English title)
  • Coal Mine (India: English title)
- 38. Yugandhar (1979) (story) 1979 - 7.6 (5)
- 39. Trishul (1978)   (dialogue) (screenplay) (story) 1978 - 7.7 (354)
AKAs:
  • Trident (International: English title)
- 40. Don (1978) (dialogue) (as Salim Javed) (screenplay) (as Salim Javed) (story) (as Salim Javed) 1978 - 7.8 (1,209)
- 41. Manushulu Chesina Dongalu (1977) (writer) (as Saleem-Javed) 1977 - 8.2 (5)
- 42. Immaan Dharam (1977)   (dialogue) (as Salim Javed) (screenplay) (as Salim Javed) (story) (as Salim Javed) 1977 - 5.4 (38)
AKAs:
  • Imaan Dharam (India: Hindi title: video box title)
- 43. Chacha Bhatija (1977) (dialogue) (as Javed) (screenplay) (as Javed) 1977 - 7.1 (34)
- 44. Sholay (1975)   (written by) (as Salim-Javed) 1975 - 7.6 (6,015)
AKAs:
  • Embers
  • Flames
  • Flames of the Sun (UK: subtitle)
- 45. Deewaar (1975)   (dialogue) (as Javed) (screenplay) (as Javed) (story) (as Javed) 1975 - 8.0 (1,016)
AKAs:
  • I'll Die for Mama
  • Wall
- 46. Aakhri Dao (1975) (writer) 1975 - 7.2 (6)
- 47. Majboor (1974) (dialogue) (as Salim-Javed) (screenplay) (as Salim-Javed) (story) (as Salim-Javed) 1974 - 7.8 (143)
- 48. Haath Ki Safai (1974) (writer) 1974 - 6.8 (15)
- 49. Zanjeer (1973)   (dialogue) (as Javed) (screenplay) (as Javed) (story) (as Javed) 1973 - 7.9 (403)
AKAs:
  • The Chain
- 50. Yaadon Ki Baaraat (1973) (screenplay) (as Javed) (story) (as Javed) 1973 - 7.2 (319)
- 51. Seeta Aur Geeta (1972)   (dialogue) (as Javed) (screenplay) (as Javed) 1972 - 7.3 (223)
AKAs:
  • Seeta and Geeta
  • Sita Aur Gita (India: Hindi title: alternative transliteration)
- 52. Haathi Mere Saathi (1971) (screenplay) (as Saleem-Javed) 1971 - 7.5 (114)
- 53. Andaz (1971)   (writer) 1971 - 7.1 (46)
AKAs:
  • The Gesture
- 54. Yakeen (1969)   (dialogue) (as Javed) 1969 - 7.1 (13)
AKAs:
  • Confirmation
Soundtrack
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Year Gross (USD) Rating
- 1. 2012 (2009/I) (writer: "Afreen Afreen") 2009 - -
- 2. What's Your Raashee? (2009)   (lyrics: "What's Your Raashee?" (Pal Pal Dil Jisko Dhoonde), "Jao Na", "Aaja Lehraate", "Bikhri Bikhri", "Maanunga Maanunga", "Sau Janam", "Aa Le Chal", "Pyaari Pyaari", "Su Chhe", "Salone Kya", "Dhadkan Dhadkan", "Koi Jaane Na", "What's Your Raashee?" (Chehre Jo Dekhe Hain)) 2009 - 5.9 (353)
AKAs:
  • What's Your Zodiac? (India: English title: literal title)
- 3. Arranged: The Musical (2009) (lyrics: "Mere Mehboob Mere Sanam") 2009 - 7.1 (16)
- 4. Luck by Chance (2009) (writer: "Baawre", "Baawre" - Remix, "O Rahi Re", "Pyaar Ki Daastaan", "Sapnon Se Bhare Naina", "Yeh Aaj Kya Ho Gaya?", "Yeh Zindagi Bhi") 2009 - 7.5 (1,262)
- 5. Slumdog Millionaire (2008) (lyrics: "Aaj Ki Raat") 2008 $362M 8.4 (144,616)
- 6. Jodhaa Akbar (2008) (lyrics: "Kahene Ko Jashne Bahaara"") 2008 - 7.4 (3,500)
- 7. Om Shanti Om (2007) (lyrics: "Dastaan-E-Om Shanti Om" (Medley Mix), "Dastaan-E-Om Shanti Om" (The Dark Side), "Ajab Si", "Dard-E-Disco", "Dard-E-Disco" (DJ Aqeel Mix), "All Cool Girls Join Hands & Sing Om Shanti Om", "All Cool Girls Join Hands & Sing Om Shanti Om" (Rainbow Mix), "Dhoom Tana") 2007 $5.42M 6.5 (4,469)
- 8. Umrao Jaan (2006) (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") (performer: "Forward") 2006 - 5.4 (551)
- 9. Don (2006/I) (lyrics: "Main Hoon Don", "Main Hoon Don" (Funcinterational Mix), "Mourya Re", "Aaj Ki Raat", "Don Revisited") 2006 - 6.9 (4,104)
- 10. The Rising: Ballad of Mangal Pandey (2005)   (lyrics: "Mangal Mangal", "Mangal Mangal" (Agni Version), "Mangal Mangal" (Aatma Version), "Main Vari Vari", "Holi Re", "Rasiya", "Takey Takey", "Al Maddath Maula") 2005 - 6.9 (2,174)
AKAs:
  • Mangal Pandey (India: Hindi title)
  • Mangal Pandey: The Rising (India: English title)
- 11. Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose: The Forgotten Hero (2005) (lyrics: "Azadi", "Desh Ki Mitti") 2005 - 6.8 (132)
- 12. Swades: We, the People (2004)   (lyrics: "Yeh Tara Woh Tara", "Saanwariya Saanwariya", "Yun Hi Chala Chal", "Aahista Aahista", "Yeh Jo Des Hai Tera", "Pal Pal Hai Bhaari", "Dekho Na") 2004 - 8.4 (4,787)
AKAs:
  • Our Country (International: English title) (USA)
  • Desam (India: Tamil title: dubbed version)
- 13. Veer-Zaara (2004)   (lyrics: "Tere Liye", "Main Yahan 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") 2004 - 7.3 (3,484)
AKAs:
  • Yash Chopra's Veer-Zaara (India: English title: complete title)
- 14. Vanity Fair (2004) (lyrics: "Gori Re/O Fair One") 2004 - 6.2 (8,502)
- 15. Main Hoon Na (2004) (lyrics: "Main Hoon Na", "Tumse Milke Dil Ka Hai", "Tumhe Jo Maine Dekha", "Gori Gori", "Chale Jaise Hawaien", "Ye Fizaein", "Main Hoon Na (Sad Version)") 2004 - 6.9 (2,864)
- 16. Kal Ho Naa Ho (2003)   (lyrics: "Maahi Ve", "It's The Time To Disco") ("Pretty Woman") 2003 - 7.7 (4,393)
AKAs:
  • Tomorrow May Never Come (USA: informal literal English title)
  • Tomorrow May Not Be (USA: DVD box title)
- 17. Tehzeeb (2003) (lyrics: "Khoye Khoye Aankhen", "Meherbaan", "Aapko Mujhse Gila Hota Na Shikwa", "Sabaq Aisa", "Mujhpe Toofan Uthaye") 2003 - 6.9 (194)
- 18. Code 46 (2003) (writer: "Thodasa Pagla") 2003 - 6.3 (8,686)
- 19. Everybody Says I'm Fine! (2001) (writer: "I am the Best") 2001 - 5.4 (164)
- 20. Dil Chahta Hai (2001)   (lyrics: "Dil Chahta Hai", "Jaane kyon", "Woh ladki hai kahan", "Kaisi hai yeh rut", "Koi kahe kehta rahe", "Tanhayee", "Dil Chahta Hai" (reprise)) 2001 - 8.2 (5,564)
AKAs:
  • Do Your Thing (USA: TV title)
- 21. Lagaan: Once Upon a Time in India (2001)   (lyrics: "Ghanan Ghanan", "Mitwa", "Radha Kaise Na Jale", "O Rey Chhori", "Chale Chalo", "O Palanhaare", "Lagaan - Once Upon a Time in India") 2001 - 8.1 (10,681)
AKAs:
  • Lagaan (India: Hindi title: short title)
  • Land Tax (International: English title: informal literal title)
- 22. Zubeidaa (2001) (lyrics: "Dheeme Dheeme", "Main Albeli", "Mehndi Hai Rachnewaali", "So Gaye Hain - 1", "Hai Na", "Pyaara Sa Gaon", "So Gaye Hain - 2", "Chodo Mori Baiyaan") 2001 - 6.7 (332)
- 23. Pukar (2000) (lyrics: "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") 2000 - 6.7 (327)
- 24. Phir Bhi Dil Hai Hindustani (2000) (writer: "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") 2000 - 5.9 (629)
- 25. Angaaray (1998) (lyrics: "Yade Song") 1998 - 5.5 (46)
- 26. Duplicate (1998) (lyrics: "Wah ji wah" (Dhal galgayee), "Kathai Aankhon wali ek ladki", "Mere Mehboob Mere Sanam", "Tum Nahi Jana, Sun mere jana") 1998 - 5.5 (796)
- 27. Minsaara Kanavu (1997)   (lyrics: "Awara Bhavre") 1997 - 6.3 (130)
AKAs:
  • Merupu Kalalu (India: Telugu title: dubbed version)
  • Minsara Kanavu (India: Tamil title: alternative transliteration)
  • Sapnay (India: Hindi title: dubbed version)
- 28. Border (1997) (lyrics: "Sandese Aate Hain", "To Chalun", "Mere Dushman Mere Bhai", "Humein Jab Se Mohabbat") 1997 - 7.6 (694)
- 29. 1942: A Love Story (1993) (lyrics: "Ek Ladki Ko Dekha", "Rim Jhim, Rim Jhim", "Yeh Safar Bahut hi Kathin", "Ruth Na Jana Tum Se", "Pyar Hua Chupke Se") 1993 - 7.1 (610)
- 30. Roop Ki Rani Choron Ka Raja (1993) (lyrics: "Roop Ki Rani, Choron Ka Raja", "Romeo Naam Mera, Chori Hai Kaam Mera", "Main Hoon Roop Ki Rani") 1993 - 4.7 (129)
- 31. Jeevan Ek Sanghursh (1990) (lyrics: "Mil Gayee", "Husn Ki Malika", "Baba Re Baba.. Yeh Kya Ho Gaya", "Bachke Tu Jayegi Kahan", "Samay Ka Dariya") 1990 - 3.7 (35)
- 32. Saagar (1985) (lyrics: "Sagar Kinare") 1985 - 6.8 (146)
- 33. Silsila (1981)   (lyrics: "Dekha Ek Khwab", "Yeh Kahaan Aa Gaye Hum", "Neela Aasman" (Part 1), "Neela Aasman" (Part 2)) 1981 - 7.4 (426)
AKAs:
  • The Affair (India: English title)
Music Department
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Year Gross (USD) Rating
- 1. Karthik Calling Karthik (completed) (2010) (lyricist) 2010 - -
- 2. Wake Up Sid (2009) (lyricist) 2009 - 7.2 (528)
- 3. What's Your Raashee? (2009)   (lyricist) 2009 - 5.9 (353)
AKAs:
  • What's Your Zodiac? (India: English title: literal title)
- 4. Luck by Chance (2009) (lyricist) 2009 - 7.5 (1,262)
- 5. Kaun Bola? (post-production) (2009) (lyricist) 2009 - -
- 6. Mirch (post-production) (2009) (lyrics) 2009 - -
- 7. Rock On!! (2008) (lyricist) 2008 - 8.1 (2,847)
- 8. Jodhaa Akbar (2008) (lyricist) 2008 - 7.4 (3,500)
- 9. Swades: We, the People (2004)   (lyricist) 2004 - 8.4 (4,787)
AKAs:
  • Our Country (International: English title) (USA)
  • Desam (India: Tamil title: dubbed version)
- 10. Zubeidaa (2001) (lyricist) 2001 - 6.7 (332)
- 11. Hamara Dil Aapke Paas Hai (2000)   (lyrics) 2000 - 5.7 (246)
AKAs:
  • You Have My Heart (International: English title: informal title)
- 12. Diljale (1996) (lyricist) 1996 - 5.6 (108)
Actor
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Year Gross (USD) Rating
- 1. "Indian Idol" (2004) Judge (2007) 2007 - 5.0 (64)
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
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Year Gross (USD) Rating
- 1. Yakeen (1969)   (assistant director) 1969 - 7.1 (13)
AKAs:
  • Confirmation
Thanks
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Year Gross (USD) Rating
- 1. Luck by Chance (2009) (very special thanks) 2009 - 7.5 (1,262)
- 2. China Gate (1998) (acknowledgment) (as Shri. Javed Akhtar) 1998 - 6.7 (223)
- 3. Fire (1996) (special thanks) 1996 - 7.2 (2,259)
Self
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Year Gross (USD) Rating
- 1. Luck by Chance (2009) Himself 2009 - 7.5 (1,262)
- 2. "HARDtalk Extra" (2004)   Himself (1 episode, 2006) 2006 - -
1 TV episode:
- 3. Corporate (2006) Himself 2006 - 6.8 (433)

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