Javed Akhtar

Javed Akhtar

Filmography

As Cast

The Roshans (2025)
as Self
Masala Chai with Rahul Mahajan (2025)
as Self
Angry Young Men (2024)
as Self
Naam Tha Kanhaiyalal (2022)
The Master: Shyam Benegal (2022)
as Himself
India Shayari Project (2021)
as Self
Bird of Dusk (2018)
as (archival footage)
Manto (2018)
as Abid Ali Abid
Hanuman Da Damdaar (2017)
as Valmiki (voice)
Bareilly Ki Barfi (2017)
as Narrator
TED Talks India (2017)
as Self
Shamitabh (2015)
as Self
Bollywood and Beyond: A Century of Indian Cinema (2015)
as Self
Jai Ho (2014)
as self
The Story of Film: An Odyssey (2011)
as Self
Luck by Chance (2009)
as Self
Mere Khwabon Mein Jo Aaye (2009)
as Judge 1
Indian Idol (2004)
as Judge
Indian Idol (2004)
as Self
Koffee with Karan (2004)
as Self
Jeena Isi Ka Naam Hai (2002)
as Himself
Kaun Banega Crorepati (2000)
as Self
Follow That Star - Amitabh Bachchan (1989)

As Crew

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