Javed Akhtar (b. 1945)
Alias:
Javed Akthar
Salim-Javed
जावेद अख़्तर
Born:
January 17, 1945
A work in constant progress (and occasional regress).
Alias:
Javed Akthar
Salim-Javed
जावेद अख़्तर
Born:
January 17, 1945
Additional Soundtrack:
2000 Gaja Gamini
Dialogue:
1969 Yakeen
1974 Haath Ki Safai
1978 Don
1978 Trishul
1985 Saagar
1989 Joshilaay
1998 Kabhi Na Kabhi
2000 Gaja Gamini
2003 Armaan
2004 Lakshya
2009 Luck by Chance
2015 Dil Dhadakne Do
2018 Gold
Lyricist:
1969 Yakeen
1974 Haath Ki Safai
1978 Don
1978 Trishul
1985 Saagar
1989 Joshilaay
1994 1942: A Love Story
1997 Border
1997 Yes Boss
1998 Jeans
1998 Kabhi Na Kabhi
1999 Baadshah
2000 Gaja Gamini
2000 Raja Ko Rani Se Pyar Ho Gaya
2001 Aalavandhan
2001 Little John
2003 Armaan
2003 Supari
2004 Kyun! Ho Gaya Na...
2004 Lakshya
2004 Swades
2007 Marigold
2008 Jodhaa Akbar
2009 Luck by Chance
2009 Main Aurr Mrs Khanna
2009 Wake Up Sid
2010 Karthik Calling Karthik
2010 Khelein Hum Jee Jaan Sey
2012 Ekk Deewana Tha
2013 Nautanki Saala!
2015 Dil Dhadakne Do
2016 Mohenjo Daro
2017 Tumhari Sulu
2018 Gold
2018 Namaste England
2019 Panipat
2020 Panga
2021 Toofaan
2022 Mili
2023 Dunki
2023 Kho Gaye Hum Kahan
2023 The Archies
2024 Bad Newz
2024 Yudhra
2025 120 Bahadur
2025 Superboys of Malegaon
2026 Border 2
???? Don 3
???? Lahore 1947
Musical:
1969 Yakeen
1974 Haath Ki Safai
1978 Don
1978 Trishul
1985 Saagar
1989 Joshilaay
1993 Gardish
1994 1942: A Love Story
1997 Border
1997 Yes Boss
1998 Jeans
1998 Kabhi Na Kabhi
1999 Baadshah
2000 Gaja Gamini
2000 Raja Ko Rani Se Pyar Ho Gaya
2001 Aalavandhan
2001 Little John
2003 Armaan
2003 Supari
2004 Kyun! Ho Gaya Na...
2004 Lakshya
2004 Swades
2007 Marigold
2008 Jodhaa Akbar
2009 Luck by Chance
2009 Main Aurr Mrs Khanna
2009 Wake Up Sid
2010 Karthik Calling Karthik
2010 Khelein Hum Jee Jaan Sey
2011 Force
2012 Ekk Deewana Tha
2013 Nautanki Saala!
2015 Dil Dhadakne Do
2016 Mohenjo Daro
2017 Tumhari Sulu
2018 Gold
2018 Namaste England
2019 Panipat
2020 Panga
2021 Toofaan
2022 Mili
2023 Dunki
2023 Kho Gaye Hum Kahan
2023 The Archies
2024 Bad Newz
2024 Yudhra
2025 120 Bahadur
2025 Superboys of Malegaon
2026 Border 2
???? Don 3
???? Lahore 1947
Original Story:
1969 Yakeen
1974 Haath Ki Safai
1975 Annadammula Anubandham
1975 Naalai Namadhe
1978 Don
1978 Trishul
1980 Billa
1980 Polladhavan
1981 Savaal
1983 Nathi Muthal Nathi Vare
1985 Saagar
1986 Mr. Bharath
1986 Sobharaj
1988 Sathya
1989 Joshilaay
1993 Gardish
1994 1942: A Love Story
1997 Border
1997 Yes Boss
1998 Jeans
1998 Kabhi Na Kabhi
1999 Baadshah
2000 Gaja Gamini
2000 Raja Ko Rani Se Pyar Ho Gaya
2001 Aalavandhan
2001 Little John
2003 Armaan
2003 Supari
2004 Kyun! Ho Gaya Na...
2004 Lakshya
2004 Swades
2007 Billa
2007 Marigold
2008 Jodhaa Akbar
2009 Billa
2009 Luck by Chance
2009 Main Aurr Mrs Khanna
2009 Wake Up Sid
2010 Karthik Calling Karthik
2010 Khelein Hum Jee Jaan Sey
2011 Force
2012 Ekk Deewana Tha
2013 Nautanki Saala!
2015 Dil Dhadakne Do
2016 Mohenjo Daro
2017 Tumhari Sulu
2018 Gold
2018 Namaste England
2019 Panipat
2020 Panga
2021 Toofaan
2022 Mili
2023 Dunki
2023 Kho Gaye Hum Kahan
2023 The Archies
2024 Bad Newz
2024 Yudhra
2025 120 Bahadur
2025 Superboys of Malegaon
2026 Border 2
???? Don 3
???? Lahore 1947
Screenplay:
1969 Yakeen
1971 Haathi Mere Saathi
1973 Yaadon Ki Baaraat
1974 Haath Ki Safai
1975 Annadammula Anubandham
1975 Naalai Namadhe
1978 Don
1978 Trishul
1980 Billa
1980 Polladhavan
1981 Savaal
1983 Nathi Muthal Nathi Vare
1985 Arjun
1985 Saagar
1986 Mr. Bharath
1986 Sobharaj
1988 Sathya
1989 Joshilaay
1991 Jhoothi Shaan
1993 Gardish
1993 Roop Ki Rani Choron Ka Raja
1994 1942: A Love Story
1997 Border
1997 Yes Boss
1998 Jeans
1998 Kabhi Na Kabhi
1999 Baadshah
2000 Gaja Gamini
2000 Raja Ko Rani Se Pyar Ho Gaya
2001 Aalavandhan
2001 Little John
2003 Armaan
2003 Supari
2004 Kyun! Ho Gaya Na...
2004 Lakshya
2004 Swades
2006 Don
2007 Billa
2007 Marigold
2008 Jodhaa Akbar
2009 Billa
2009 Luck by Chance
2009 Main Aurr Mrs Khanna
2009 Wake Up Sid
2010 Aisha
2010 Karthik Calling Karthik
2010 Khelein Hum Jee Jaan Sey
2011 Force
2012 Ekk Deewana Tha
2013 Nautanki Saala!
2015 Dil Dhadakne Do
2016 Mohenjo Daro
2017 Tumhari Sulu
2018 Gold
2018 Namaste England
2019 Panipat
2020 Panga
2021 Toofaan
2022 Mili
2023 Dunki
2023 Kho Gaye Hum Kahan
2023 The Archies
2024 Bad Newz
2024 Yudhra
2025 120 Bahadur
2025 Superboys of Malegaon
2026 Border 2
???? Don 3
???? Lahore 1947
Songs:
1969 Yakeen
1971 Haathi Mere Saathi
1973 Yaadon Ki Baaraat
1974 Haath Ki Safai
1975 Annadammula Anubandham
1975 Naalai Namadhe
1978 Don
1978 Trishul
1980 Billa
1980 Polladhavan
1981 Savaal
1982 Saath Saath
1983 Nathi Muthal Nathi Vare
1985 Arjun
1985 Saagar
1986 Mr. Bharath
1986 Sobharaj
1987 Mr. India
1988 Sathya
1989 Joshilaay
1991 Jhoothi Shaan
1993 Gardish
1993 Roop Ki Rani Choron Ka Raja
1994 1942: A Love Story
1997 Border
1997 Yes Boss
1998 Jeans
1998 Kabhi Na Kabhi
1999 Baadshah
2000 Gaja Gamini
2000 Raja Ko Rani Se Pyar Ho Gaya
2001 Aalavandhan
2001 Little John
2003 Armaan
2003 Supari
2004 Kyun! Ho Gaya Na...
2004 Lakshya
2004 Swades
2006 Don
2007 Billa
2007 Marigold
2008 Jodhaa Akbar
2009 Billa
2009 Luck by Chance
2009 Main Aurr Mrs Khanna
2009 Wake Up Sid
2010 Aisha
2010 Karthik Calling Karthik
2010 Khelein Hum Jee Jaan Sey
2011 Force
2012 Ekk Deewana Tha
2013 Nautanki Saala!
2015 Dil Dhadakne Do
2016 Mohenjo Daro
2017 Tumhari Sulu
2018 Gold
2018 Namaste England
2019 Panipat
2020 Panga
2021 Toofaan
2022 Mili
2023 Dunki
2023 Kho Gaye Hum Kahan
2023 The Archies
2024 Bad Newz
2024 Yudhra
2025 120 Bahadur
2025 Superboys of Malegaon
2026 Border 2
???? Don 3
???? Lahore 1947
Story:
1969 Yakeen
1971 Haathi Mere Saathi
1973 Yaadon Ki Baaraat
1974 Haath Ki Safai
1974 Vani Rani
1975 Annadammula Anubandham
1975 Naalai Namadhe
1976 Premada Kanike
1976 Raja Nanna Raja
1978 Don
1978 Trishul
1980 Billa
1980 Polladhavan
1981 Savaal
1982 Saath Saath
1983 Nathi Muthal Nathi Vare
1985 Arjun
1985 Saagar
1986 Mr. Bharath
1986 Sobharaj
1987 Mr. India
1988 Sathya
1989 Joshilaay
1991 Jhoothi Shaan
1993 Gardish
1993 Roop Ki Rani Choron Ka Raja
1994 1942: A Love Story
1997 Border
1997 Yes Boss
1998 Jeans
1998 Kabhi Na Kabhi
1999 Baadshah
2000 Gaja Gamini
2000 Raja Ko Rani Se Pyar Ho Gaya
2001 Aalavandhan
2001 Little John
2003 Armaan
2003 Supari
2004 Kyun! Ho Gaya Na...
2004 Lakshya
2004 Swades
2006 Don
2007 Billa
2007 Marigold
2008 Jodhaa Akbar
2009 Billa
2009 Luck by Chance
2009 Main Aurr Mrs Khanna
2009 Wake Up Sid
2010 Aisha
2010 Karthik Calling Karthik
2010 Khelein Hum Jee Jaan Sey
2011 Force
2012 Ekk Deewana Tha
2013 Nautanki Saala!
2015 Dil Dhadakne Do
2016 Mohenjo Daro
2017 Tumhari Sulu
2018 Gold
2018 Namaste England
2019 Panipat
2020 Panga
2021 Toofaan
2022 Mili
2023 Dunki
2023 Kho Gaye Hum Kahan
2023 The Archies
2024 Bad Newz
2024 Yudhra
2025 120 Bahadur
2025 Superboys of Malegaon
2026 Border 2
???? Don 3
???? Lahore 1947
Thanks:
1969 Yakeen
1971 Haathi Mere Saathi
1973 Yaadon Ki Baaraat
1974 Haath Ki Safai
1974 Vani Rani
1975 Annadammula Anubandham
1975 Naalai Namadhe
1976 Premada Kanike
1976 Raja Nanna Raja
1978 Don
1978 Trishul
1980 Billa
1980 Polladhavan
1981 Savaal
1982 Saath Saath
1983 Nathi Muthal Nathi Vare
1985 Arjun
1985 Saagar
1986 Mr. Bharath
1986 Sobharaj
1987 Mr. India
1988 Sathya
1989 Joshilaay
1991 Jhoothi Shaan
1993 Gardish
1993 Roop Ki Rani Choron Ka Raja
1994 1942: A Love Story
1997 Border
1997 Yes Boss
1998 Jeans
1998 Kabhi Na Kabhi
1999 Baadshah
2000 Gaja Gamini
2000 Raja Ko Rani Se Pyar Ho Gaya
2001 Aalavandhan
2001 Little John
2003 Armaan
2003 Supari
2004 Kyun! Ho Gaya Na...
2004 Lakshya
2004 Swades
2006 Don
2007 Billa
2007 Marigold
2008 Jodhaa Akbar
2009 3 Idiots
2009 Billa
2009 Luck by Chance
2009 Main Aurr Mrs Khanna
2009 Wake Up Sid
2010 Aisha
2010 Karthik Calling Karthik
2010 Khelein Hum Jee Jaan Sey
2011 Force
2012 Ekk Deewana Tha
2013 Nautanki Saala!
2015 Dil Dhadakne Do
2016 Mohenjo Daro
2017 Tumhari Sulu
2018 Gold
2018 Namaste England
2019 Panipat
2020 Panga
2021 Toofaan
2022 Mili
2023 Dunki
2023 Kho Gaye Hum Kahan
2023 The Archies
2024 Bad Newz
2024 Yudhra
2025 120 Bahadur
2025 Superboys of Malegaon
2026 Border 2
???? Don 3
???? Lahore 1947
Writer:
1969 Yakeen
1971 Haathi Mere Saathi
1972 Seeta and Geeta
1973 Yaadon Ki Baaraat
1973 Zanjeer
1974 Haath Ki Safai
1974 Majboor
1974 Nippulanti Manishi
1974 Vani Rani
1975 Aakhri Daao
1975 Annadammula Anubandham
1975 Deewaar
1975 Naalai Namadhe
1975 Sholay
1976 Magaadu
1976 Premada Kanike
1976 Raja Nanna Raja
1977 Immaan Dharam
1978 Don
1978 Trishul
1979 Kaala Patthar
1979 Yugandhar
1980 Billa
1980 Dostana
1980 Polladhavan
1980 Shaan
1981 Kranti
1981 Savaal
1982 Saath Saath
1982 Shakti
1983 Nathi Muthal Nathi Vare
1984 Duniya
1985 Arjun
1985 Meri Jung
1985 Saagar
1985 Zamana
1986 Mr. Bharath
1986 Sobharaj
1987 Dacait
1987 Mr. India
1988 Sathya
1989 Joshilaay
1989 Main Azaad Hoon
1991 Jhoothi Shaan
1992 Khel
1993 Gardish
1993 Roop Ki Rani Choron Ka Raja
1994 1942: A Love Story
1995 Prem
1997 Border
1997 Yes Boss
1998 Jeans
1998 Kabhi Na Kabhi
1999 Baadshah
2000 Gaja Gamini
2000 Raja Ko Rani Se Pyar Ho Gaya
2001 Aalavandhan
2001 Little John
2003 Armaan
2003 Supari
2004 Kyun! Ho Gaya Na...
2004 Lakshya
2004 Swades
2006 Don
2007 Billa
2007 Marigold
2008 Jodhaa Akbar
2009 3 Idiots
2009 Billa
2009 Luck by Chance
2009 Main Aurr Mrs Khanna
2009 Wake Up Sid
2010 Aisha
2010 Karthik Calling Karthik
2010 Khelein Hum Jee Jaan Sey
2011 Force
2012 Ekk Deewana Tha
2013 Nautanki Saala!
2015 Dil Dhadakne Do
2016 Mohenjo Daro
2017 Tumhari Sulu
2018 Gold
2018 Namaste England
2019 Panipat
2020 Panga
2021 Toofaan
2022 Mili
2023 Dunki
2023 Kho Gaye Hum Kahan
2023 The Archies
2024 Bad Newz
2024 Yudhra
2025 120 Bahadur
2025 Superboys of Malegaon
2026 Border 2
???? Don 3
???? Lahore 1947
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