Where to watch Javed Akhtar in the UK
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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. He is considered as one of the greatest screenwriters in the history of Hindi Cinema. 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…
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- Indian Idol (2004) as Judge
- Border 2 (2026) Lyricist
- Koffee with Karan (2004) as Self
- Jeena Isi Ka Naam Hai (2002) as Himself
- 3 Idiots (2009) Thanks
- Kaun Banega Crorepati (2000) as Self
- The Story of Film: An Odyssey (2011) as Self
- The Roshans (2025) as Self
- Don (2006) Screenplay
- Sholay (1975) Writer
- Dunki (2023) Lyricist
- Angry Young Men (2024) as Self
- Dil Dhadakne Do (2015) Dialogue
- Baadshah (1999) Lyricist
- TED Talks India (2017) as Self
- Jodhaa Akbar (2008) Lyricist
- Swades (2004) Lyricist
- Mohenjo Daro (2016) Lyricist
- Lakshya (2004) Screenplay
- Luck by Chance (2009) Dialogue
- Kaala Patthar (1979) Writer
- Border (1997) Lyricist
- 1942: A Love Story (1994) Lyricist
- Superboys of Malegaon (2025) Lyricist
- Majboor (1974) Writer
- Ekk Deewana Tha (2012) Lyricist
- Armaan (2003) Dialogue
- Karthik Calling Karthik (2010) Lyricist
- Yaadon Ki Baaraat (1973) Writer
- Gold (2018) Dialogue
- Bareilly Ki Barfi (2017) as Narrator
- Wake Up Sid (2009) Lyricist
- Mr. India (1987) Writer
- 120 Bahadur (2025) Lyricist
- Marigold (2007) Lyricist
- Yes Boss (1997) Lyricist
- Mili (2022) Lyricist
- Sathya (1988) Original Story
- Shakti (1982) Writer
- Gardish (1993) Musical
- Billa (2007) Original Story
- Arjun (1985) Screenplay
- Duniya (1984) Writer
- Khel (1992) Writer
- Joshilaay (1989) Dialogue
- Jeans (1998) Lyricist
- Roop Ki Rani Choron Ka Raja (1993) Screenplay
- Namaste England (2018) Lyricist
- Nautanki Saala! (2013) Lyricist
- Gaja Gamini (2000) Additional Soundtrack
- Batwara 1947 (2026) Lyricist
- Aisha (2010) Screenplay
- Manto (2018) as Abid Ali Abid
- Seeta and Geeta (1972) Writer
- Kabhi Na Kabhi (1998) Story
- Bad Newz (2024) Lyricist
- Prem (1995) Writer
- Dostana (1980) Writer
- Toofaan (2021) Lyricist
- Shaan (1980) Writer
- The Archies (2023) Lyricist
- Don (1978) Screenplay
- Kyun! Ho Gaya Na... (2004) Lyricist
- Zamana (1985) Writer
- Dacait (1987) Writer
- Panipat (2019) Lyricist
- Meri Jung (1985) Writer
- Kho Gaye Hum Kahan (2023) Lyricist
- Deewaar (1975) Writer
- Aalavandhan (2001) Lyricist
- Zanjeer (1973) Writer
- Kranti (1981) Writer
- Shamitabh (2015) as Self
- Yudhra (2024) Lyricist
- Saath Saath (1982) Songs
- Immaan Dharam (1977) Writer
- Panga (2020) Lyricist
- Billa (2009) Original Story
- Main Azaad Hoon (1989) Writer
- Tumhari Sulu (2017) Lyricist
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Most-watched Javed Akhtar films currently: Border 2 (2026), 3 Idiots (2009), Don (2006), Sholay (1975), Dunki (2023).
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Selected TV credits: Indian Idol (2004), Koffee with Karan (2004), Jeena Isi Ka Naam Hai (2002), Kaun Banega Crorepati (2000), The Story of Film: An Odyssey (2011).
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