Javed Akhtar

Javed Akhtar

Javed Akhtar is a renowned Indian film lyricist, poet, and screenwriter, best known for his collaborations with Salim Khan, with whom he formed the iconic duo Salim-Javed. He has penned iconic lyrics for films like "Sholay," "Deewar," and "Don," and has won numerous awards, including multiple National Film Awards and Filmfare Awards. Akhtar's contributions to Indian cinema have left a lasting legacy, earning him a Padma Shri and a Padma Bhushan, two of India's highest civilian honors.

Songs recent 30

  1. 1
    "Ghar Kab Aaoge" sad
    Border 2 · 2026
  2. 2
    "Halka Halka" romantic
    Raees · 2017
  3. 3
    Hawa Hawai 2.0 item
    Tumhari Sulu · 2017
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  4. 4
    Pehli Baar romantic
    Dil Dhadakne Do · 2015
  5. 5
    Ek Do Teen Chaar item
    Vishwaroopam · 2013
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  6. 6
    Jee Le Zaraa other
    Talaash: The Answer Lies Within · 2012
  7. 7
    Senorita dance
    Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara · 2011
  8. 8
    Uff Teri Adaa dance
    Karthik Calling Karthik · 2010
  9. 9
    Sapnon Se Bhare Naina other
    Luck By Chance · 2009
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  10. 10
    Jashn-E-Baharaa romanticYaman
    Jodhaa Akbar · 2008
  11. 11
    Rock On!! other
    Rock On!! · 2008
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  12. 12
    Main Agar Kahoon romantic
    Om Shanti Om · 2007
  13. 13
    Hey Shona romantic
    Ta Ra Rum Pum · 2007
  14. 14
    Mitwa romantic
    Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna · 2006
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  15. 15
    Woh Kisna Hai devotional
    Kisna: The Warrior Poet · 2005
  16. 16
    Mangal Mangal other
    Mangal Pandey: The Rising · 2005
  17. 17
    Kitni Baatein sadPahadi
    Lakshya · 2004
  18. 18
    Aao Na romantic
    Kyun! Ho Gaya Na... · 2004
  19. 19
    Gori Gori dance
    Main Hoon Na · 2004
  20. 20
    Yeh Jo Des Hai Tera devotionalDesh
    Swades · 2004
  21. 21
    Pretty Woman dance
    Kal Ho Naa Ho · 2003
  22. 22
    Ek Ladki romantic
    Mere Yaar Ki Shaadi Hai · 2002
  23. 23
    Mitwa romantic
    Lagaan · 2001
  24. 24
    Ghanan Ghanan folk
    Lagaan · 2001
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  25. 25
    Radha Kaise Na Jale romantic
    Lagaan · 2001
  26. 26
    O Rey Chhori romantic
    Lagaan · 2001
  27. 27
    Chale Chalo other
    Lagaan · 2001
  28. 28
    O Paalanhaare devotionalBhairavi
    Lagaan · 2001
  29. 29
    Dil Chahta Hai other
    Dil Chahta Hai · 2001
  30. 30
    Kaavaan Kaavaan folk
    Monsoon Wedding · 2001

Filmography 48 films

Year Film Language Role(s) Songs
2026 Border 2 Hindi Lyricist 1
2017 Raees Hindi Lyricist 1
2017 Tumhari Sulu Hindi Lyricist 1
2015 Dil Dhadakne Do Hindi Lyricist 1
2013 Vishwaroopam Tamil Lyricist 1
2012 Talaash: The Answer Lies Within Hindi Lyricist 1
2011 Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara Hindi Lyricist 1
2010 Karthik Calling Karthik Hindi Lyricist 1
2009 Luck By Chance Hindi Lyricist 1
2008 Jodhaa Akbar Hindi Lyricist 1
2008 Rock On!! Hindi Lyricist 1
2007 Om Shanti Om Hindi Lyricist 1
2007 Ta Ra Rum Pum Hindi Lyricist 1
2006 Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna Hindi Lyricist 1
2005 Kisna: The Warrior Poet Hindi Lyricist 1
2005 Mangal Pandey: The Rising Hindi Lyricist 1
2004 Kyun! Ho Gaya Na... Hindi Lyricist 1
2004 Lakshya Hindi Lyricist 1
2004 Main Hoon Na Hindi Lyricist 1
2004 Swades Hindi Lyricist 1
2003 Kal Ho Naa Ho Hindi Lyricist 1
2002 Mere Yaar Ki Shaadi Hai Hindi Lyricist 1
2001 Dil Chahta Hai Hindi Lyricist 1
2001 Lagaan Hindi Lyricist 6
2001 Monsoon Wedding Hindi Lyricist 1
2000 Refugee Hindi Lyricist 1
1999 Earth Hindi Lyricist 1
1998 Breathless (Album) Hindi Lyricist 1
1997 Border Hindi Lyricist 2
1997 Sapnay Hindi Lyricist 1
1997 Yes Boss Hindi Lyricist 1
1996 Papa Kehte Hain Hindi Lyricist 1
1987 Mr. India Hindi Lyricist 2
1981 Silsila Hindi Lyricist 1
1976 Moondru Mudichu Tamil Lyricist 1
1968 Manchi Kutumbam Telugu Lyricist 1
— 120 Bahadur Hindi Lyricist 1
— Abhi Toh Main Jawaan Hoon Hindi Lyricist 1
— Baaghi 2 Hindi Lyricist 1
— Desi Magic † Hindi Lyricist 1
— Namastey L Hindi Lyricist 1
— Namastey London Hindi Lyricist 1
— Namastey London, starring Akshay Kumar and Katrina Kaif, thi Hindi Lyricist 1
— Nyaya Anyay Hindi Lyricist 1
— Panipat Hindi Lyricist 1
— Triveni Hindi Lyricist 1
— Wake Up Sid! Hindi Lyricist 1
— Woh Phir Aayegi Hindi Lyricist 1