Javed Akhtar (I) More at IMDbPro »

Writer:

• In Production
• 2000s
• 1990s
• 1980s
• 1970s
• 1960s

1. Don 2 (2010) (in production) (characters)
2. Kismat Talkies (2010) (in production) (dialogue)
3. Gulel (2009) (in production) (lyrics)
4. Fast Forward (2009) (post-production) (lyrics)
5. Mahayoddha Rama (2009) (post-production) (screenplay)
   
   
6. Billa (2009) (original story) (as Salim-Javed)
7. Karma, Confessions and Holi (2009) (lyrics)
   ... aka Karma Aur Holi (India: Hindi title: dubbed version)
8. Luck by Chance (2009) (dialogue)
9. Rock On!! (2008) (lyrics)
10. Love Story 2050 (2008) (lyrics)
11. Bhoothnath (2008) (lyrics)
12. Billa (2007) (story)
13. Dus Kahaniyaan (2007) (dialogue)
14. Don (2006/I) (based on an original screenplay by) (as Javed)
15. Lakshya (2004) (dialogue) (screenplay) (story)
16. Armaan (2003) (dialogue) (screenplay)
17. Satta (2003) (lyrics)
    
    
18. Kabhi Na Kabhi (1998) (dialogue) (as Javed Aktar) (screenplay) (as Javed Aktar) (story) (as Javed Aktar)
19. Prem (1995) (dialogue) (screenplay) (story)
20. Roop Ki Rani Choron Ka Raja (1993) (dialogue) (screenplay) (story)
21. Jhoothi Shaan (1991) (written by)
22. Khel (1991) (dialogue) (screenplay) (story)
23. Jeevan Ek Sanghursh (1990) (dialogue) (as Javed Akthar) (screenplay) (as Javed Akthar)
    
    
24. Joshilaay (1989) (dialogue) (as Javed Akhatar) (screenplay) (as Javed Akhatar) (story) (as Javed Akhatar)
25. Main Azaad Hoon (1989) (writer)
26. Mr India (1987) (writer) (as Salim-Javed)
27. Dacait (1987) (dialogue) (screenplay) (story)
28. Meri Jung (1985) (written by) (as Javed)
29. Saagar (1985) (dialogue) (screenplay) (story)
30. Arjun (1985) (dialogue) (as Javed) (screenplay) (as Javed) (story) (as Javed)
31. Zamana (1985) (writer)
32. Duniya (1984) (dialogue) (screenplay) (story)
33. Mashaal (1984) (dialogue) (screenplay) (story)
    ... aka The Torch (India: English title)
    ... aka Torch (International: English title)
34. Betaab (1983) (writer)
35. Shakti (1982) (written by) (as Salim Javed)
36. Kranti (1981) (screenplay) (as Salim Javed) (story) (as Salim Javed)
37. Shaan (1980) (writer)
38. Dostana (1980) (written by) (as Salim Javed)
    
    
39. Kaala Patthar (1979) (writer)
    ... aka Black Stone (India: English title)
    ... aka Coal Mine (India: English title)
40. Yugandhar (1979) (story)
41. Trishul (1978) (dialogue) (screenplay) (story)
    ... aka Trident (International: English title)
42. Don (1978) (dialogue) (as Salim Javed) (screenplay) (as Salim Javed) (story) (as Salim Javed)
43. Manushulu Chesina Dongalu (1977) (writer) (as Saleem-Javed)
44. Immaan Dharam (1977) (dialogue) (as Salim Javed) (screenplay) (as Salim Javed) (story) (as Salim Javed)
    ... aka Imaan Dharam (India: Hindi title: video box title)
45. Chacha Bhatija (1977) (dialogue) (as Javed) (screenplay) (as Javed)
46. Sholay (1975) (written by) (as Salim-Javed)
    ... aka Embers
    ... aka Flames
    ... aka Flames of the Sun (UK: subtitle)
47. Aakhri Dao (1975) (writer)
48. Deewaar (1975) (dialogue) (as Javed) (screenplay) (as Javed) (story) (as Javed)
    ... aka I'll Die for Mama
    ... aka Wall
49. Majboor (1974) (dialogue) (as Salim-Javed) (screenplay) (as Salim-Javed) (story) (as Salim-Javed)
50. Haath Ki Safai (1974) (writer)
51. Zanjeer (1973) (dialogue) (as Javed) (screenplay) (as Javed) (story) (as Javed)
    ... aka The Chain
52. Yaadon Ki Baaraat (1973) (screenplay) (as Javed) (story) (as Javed)
53. Seeta Aur Geeta (1972) (dialogue) (as Javed) (screenplay) (as Javed)
    ... aka Seeta and Geeta
    ... aka Sita Aur Gita (India: Hindi title: alternative transliteration)
54. Andaz (1971) (writer)
    ... aka The Gesture
55. Haathi Mere Saathi (1971) (screenplay) (as Saleem-Javed)
    
    
56. Yakeen (1969) (dialogue) (as Javed)
    ... aka Confirmation
    

Soundtrack:

• 2000s
• 1990s
• 1980s

1. 2012 (2009/I) (writer: "Afreen Afreen")
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))
   ... aka What's Your Zodiac? (India: English title: literal title)
3. Arranged: The Musical (2009) (lyrics: "Mere Mehboob Mere Sanam")
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")
5. Slumdog Millionaire (2008) (lyrics: "Aaj Ki Raat")
6. Love Story 2050 (2008) (lyrics: "Sach Kahena Sach Sach Kahena", "Mausam Achanak Badla Hai Kyon", "Meelhon Ka Jaisa Tha Faslah", "Jaane Kaisi Hai Yeh Teri Meri Love Story", "Aa Gaya Hoon Main")
7. Jodhaa Akbar (2008) (lyrics: "Kahene Ko Jashne Bahaara"")
8. 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")
9. 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")
10. Don (2006/I) (lyrics: "Main Hoon Don", "Main Hoon Don" (Funcinterational Mix), "Mourya Re", "Aaj Ki Raat", "Don Revisited")
11. 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")
    ... aka Mangal Pandey (India: Hindi title)
    ... aka Mangal Pandey: The Rising (India: English title)
12. Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose: The Forgotten Hero (2005) (lyrics: "Azadi", "Desh Ki Mitti")
13. 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")
    ... aka Our Country (International: English title) (USA)
    ... aka Desam (India: Tamil title: dubbed version)
14. 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")
    ... aka Yash Chopra's Veer-Zaara (India: English title: complete title)
15. Vanity Fair (2004) (lyrics: "Gori Re/O Fair One")
16. 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)")
17. Kal Ho Naa Ho (2003) (lyrics: "Maahi Ve", "It's The Time To Disco") ("Pretty Woman")
    ... aka Tomorrow May Never Come (USA: informal literal English title)
    ... aka Tomorrow May Not Be (USA: DVD box title)
18. Tehzeeb (2003) (lyrics: "Khoye Khoye Aankhen", "Meherbaan", "Aapko Mujhse Gila Hota Na Shikwa", "Sabaq Aisa", "Mujhpe Toofan Uthaye")
19. Code 46 (2003) (writer: "Thodasa Pagla")
20. Everybody Says I'm Fine! (2001) (writer: "I am the Best")
21. 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))
    ... aka Do Your Thing (USA: TV title)
22. 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")
    ... aka Lagaan (India: Hindi title: short title)
    ... aka Land Tax (International: English title: informal literal title)
23. 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")
24. 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")
25. 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")
    
    
26. Angaaray (1998) (lyrics: "Yade Song")
27. Duplicate (1998) (lyrics: "Wah ji wah" (Dhal galgayee), "Kathai Aankhon wali ek ladki", "Mere Mehboob Mere Sanam", "Tum Nahi Jana, Sun mere jana")
28. Minsaara Kanavu (1997) (lyrics: "Awara Bhavre")
    ... aka Merupu Kalalu (India: Telugu title: dubbed version)
    ... aka Minsara Kanavu (India: Tamil title: alternative transliteration)
    ... aka Sapnay (India: Hindi title: dubbed version)
29. Border (1997) (lyrics: "Sandese Aate Hain", "To Chalun", "Mere Dushman Mere Bhai", "Humein Jab Se Mohabbat")
30. 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")
31. 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")
32. Jeevan Ek Sanghursh (1990) (lyrics: "Mil Gayee", "Husn Ki Malika", "Baba Re Baba.. Yeh Kya Ho Gaya", "Bachke Tu Jayegi Kahan", "Samay Ka Dariya")
    
    
33. Saagar (1985) (lyrics: "Sagar Kinare")
34. Silsila (1981) (lyrics: "Dekha Ek Khwab", "Yeh Kahaan Aa Gaye Hum", "Neela Aasman" (Part 1), "Neela Aasman" (Part 2))
    ... aka The Affair (India: English title)
    

Music Department:

• In Production
• 2000s
• 1990s

1. Kaun Bola? (2009) (post-production) (lyricist)
2. Mirch (2009) (post-production) (lyrics)
3. Karthik Calling Karthik (2010) (completed) (lyricist)
   
   
4. Wake Up Sid (2009) (lyricist)
5. What's Your Raashee? (2009) (lyricist)
   ... aka What's Your Zodiac? (India: English title: literal title)
6. Luck by Chance (2009) (lyricist)
7. Rock On!! (2008) (lyricist)
8. Jodhaa Akbar (2008) (lyricist)
9. Swades: We, the People (2004) (lyricist)
   ... aka Our Country (International: English title) (USA)
   ... aka Desam (India: Tamil title: dubbed version)
10. Zubeidaa (2001) (lyricist)
11. Hamara Dil Aapke Paas Hai (2000) (lyrics)
    ... aka You Have My Heart (International: English title: informal title)
    
    
12. Diljale (1996) (lyricist)
    

Actor:

1. "Indian Idol" (2004) TV series .... Judge (2007)
   

Second Unit Director or Assistant Director:

1. Yakeen (1969) (assistant director)
   ... aka Confirmation
   

Thanks:

• 2000s
• 1990s

1. Luck by Chance (2009) (very special thanks)
   
   
2. China Gate (1998) (acknowledgment) (as Shri. Javed Akhtar)
3. Fire (1996) (special thanks)
   

Self:

1. Luck by Chance (2009) .... Himself
2. "HARDtalk Extra" .... Himself (1 episode, 2006)
       - Javed Akhtar (2006) TV episode .... Himself
3. Corporate (2006) .... Himself