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. 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. Akhtar notably campaigned for the Communist Party of India (CPI) and their candidate in the 2019 Indian general election, and was a member of parliament in Rajya Sabha. For his work, he received the Richard Dawkins Award in 2020.

Hanuman Da’ Damdaar - 2017-04-26T00:00:00.000000Z

Pushto Geet, Vol. 1 - 1970-01-01T00:00:00.000000Z

Tum Ko Dekha to Yeh Khayal Aaya - 2024-06-15T00:00:00.000000Z

Breathless (LoFi) - 2024-06-10T00:00:00.000000Z

Pyar Mujh Se Jo Kiya (Reprise) - 2024-05-10T00:00:00.000000Z

Jadoo Bhari - 2024-03-14T00:00:00.000000Z

Kuchh Na Kaho - 2024-02-22T00:00:00.000000Z

Nikle The Kabhi Hum Ghar Se (From "Dunki") - 2023-12-01T00:00:00.000000Z

Hone Do Jo Hota Hai (From "Kho Gaye Hum Kahan") - 2023-11-30T00:00:00.000000Z

In Raahon Mein (From "The Archies") - 2023-11-20T00:00:00.000000Z

Va Va Voom (From "The Archies") - 2023-11-02T00:00:00.000000Z

Sunoh (From "The Archies") - 2023-10-18T00:00:00.000000Z

Pyar Hua Chupke Se - 2023-09-26T00:00:00.000000Z

Jaanam - Remix - 2023-08-10T00:00:00.000000Z

Main Yahaan Hoon - Remix - 2023-08-08T00:00:00.000000Z

Breathless (Hip Hop Mix) - 2023-07-21T00:00:00.000000Z

Pyar Hua Chupke Se (From "1942 a Love Story") - 2023-06-16T00:00:00.000000Z

Meri Sanson Mein (From "Aur Pyar Ho Gaya") - 2023-06-09T00:00:00.000000Z

Aisa Des Hai Mera - Film Version - 2023-06-05T00:00:00.000000Z

Kuchh Na Kaho (From "1942 A Love Story") - 2023-06-01T00:00:00.000000Z

Pyaar Mein - 2023-04-29T00:00:00.000000Z

Ya Khwaja Karam Karam - 2023-01-27T00:00:00.000000Z

Tud Dihalu Dil Ke Na Bujhalu Tu Phil Ke (Bhojpuri Song) - 2022-12-03T00:00:00.000000Z

The Maa Song (From "Hanuman Da’ Damdaar") - 2017-05-16T00:00:00.000000Z

Hanuman Chalisa (From "Hanuman Da’ Damdaar") - 2017-05-02T00:00:00.000000Z

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