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 · Sonu Nigam, Manoj Muntashir ( additional )
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    Pagal Parindey
    The Kerala Story · 2023 · Sunidhi Chauhan, Bishakh Jyoti, Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy
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  3. 3
    Dua E Azaadi
    Ae Watan Mere Watan · 2023 · Shashi, Javed Ali, Swaroop Khan, Darab Farooqui, Shashi
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  4. 4
    Nikle The Kabhi Hum Ghar Se
    Dunki · 2023 · Pritam, Sonu Nigam, Pritam
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  5. 5
    Nikle The Kabhi Hum Ghar Se
    Dunki · 2023 · Pritam, Sonu Nigam, Pritam
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  6. 6
    Main Tera Rasta Dekhunga
    Dunki · 2023 · Pritam, Vishal Mishra, Shreya Ghoshal, Shahdab Faridi, Altamash Faridi, Amitabh Bhattacharya, Pritam
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  7. 7
    Main Tera Rasta Dekhunga (Film Version)
    Dunki · 2023 · Pritam, Shahdab Faridi, Altamash Faridi, Amitabh Bhattacharya, Pritam
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  8. 8
    Hone Do Jo Hota Hai
    Kho Gaye Hum Kahan · 2023 · Savera, Lothika, Ankur Tewari, Achint Thakkar, Savera, OAFF, Yashraj Mukhate
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  9. 9
    Baahon Mein Teri
    Kho Gaye Hum Kahan · 2023 · Ankur Tewari, Ankur Tewari
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  10. 10
    Kho Gaye Hum Kahan
    Kho Gaye Hum Kahan · 2023 · Achint, Achint
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  11. 11
    Kho Gaye Hum Kahan
    Kho Gaye Hum Kahan · 2023 · Achint, Achint
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  12. 12
    Fateh
    Shabaash Mithu · 2022 · Romy, Charan, Charan, Salvage Audio Collective
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  13. 13
    Hindustan Meri Jaan
    Shabaash Mithu · 2022 · Amit Trivedi, Kailash Kher, Amit Trivedi
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  14. 14
    Agaaz Hai Tu
    Shabaash Mithu · 2022 · Amit Trivedi, Neha Kakkar, Amit Trivedi
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  15. 15
    Udd Gayi Re Muniya
    Shabaash Mithu · 2022 · Amit Trivedi, Neeraj Arya, Amit Trivedi
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  16. 16
    Masti Takita Dhum
    Shabaash Mithu · 2022 · Amit Trivedi, Lagnajita Chakraborty, Anusha Mani, Amit Trivedi
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  17. 17
    Woh Galiyaan
    Shabaash Mithu · 2022 · Amit Trivedi, Monali Thakur, Shashwat Singh, Amit Trivedi
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  18. 18
    Zindagi Ki Yehi Reet Hai
    Koi Jaane Na · 2020 · Soumitra Dev Burman, Laxmikant–Pyarelal, Rochak Kohli, Manoj Muntashir
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  19. 19
    Dil Ne Kaha
    Panga · 2020 · Shahid Mallya, Asees Kaur, Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy
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  20. 20
    Bibby Song
    Panga · 2020 · Annu Kapoor, Sherry, Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy
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  21. 21
    Wahi Hain Raste
    Panga · 2020 · Mohan Kannan, Asees Kaur, Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy
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  22. 22
    Dil Ne Kaha - Reprise
    Panga · 2020 · Jassie Gill, Asees Kaur, Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy
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  23. 23
    Toofaan Title Track
    Toofaan · 2020 · Siddharth Mahadevan, Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy
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  24. 24
    Star Hai Tu
    Toofaan · 2020 · Divya Kumar, Himani Kapoor, Siddharth Mahadevan, Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy
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  25. 25
    Jo Tum Aa Gaye Ho
    Toofaan · 2020 · Arijit Singh, Samuel, amp; Akanksha, Manoj Kumar Nath
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  26. 26
    Purvaiya
    Toofaan · 2020 · Shankar Mahadevan, Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy
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    Ananya
    Toofaan · 2020 · Arijit Singh, Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy
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  28. 28
    Gehre Andhere
    Toofaan · 2020 · Vishal Dadlani, Daniel Lozinski
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    Main Parwaana
    Pippa · 2020 · Arijit Singh, Pooja Tiwari, Nisa Shetty, Rakshita Suresh, A.R. Rahman
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  30. 30
    Jazbaat
    Pippa · 2020 · Jubin Nautiyal, Shilpa Rao, A.R. Rahman, Shilpa Rao, Jubin Nautiyal
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Filmography 270 films

Year Film Language Role(s) Songs
2026 Border 2 Hindi Lyricist 1
2023 Ae Watan Mere Watan Hindi Lyricist 1
2023 Dunki Hindi Lyricist Singer 3
2023 Kho Gaye Hum Kahan Hindi Lyricist Music Director 3
2023 The Kerala Story Hindi Lyricist 1
2022 Shabaash Mithu Hindi Lyricist 6
2020 Koi Jaane Na Hindi Lyricist 1
2020 Love Aaj Kal Hindi Lyricist 3
2020 Maidaan Hindi Lyricist 5
2020 Panga Hindi Lyricist 6
2020 Pippa Hindi Lyricist 3
2020 Toofaan Hindi Lyricist 6
2019 Ek Ladki Ko Dekha Toh Aisa Laga Hindi Lyricist 2
2019 Gully Boy Hindi Lyricist 4
2019 Panipat Hindi Lyricist 1
2019 Panipat Hindi Lyricist 3
2019 Pm Narendra Modi Hindi Lyricist 1
2018 Baaghi 2 Hindi Lyricist 2
2018 Baaghi 2 Hindi Lyricist 1
2018 Gold Hindi Lyricist 4
2018 Namaste England Hindi Lyricist 5
2018 Paltan Hindi Lyricist 3
2017 Poster Boys Hindi Lyricist 2
2017 Raees Hindi Lyricist 1
2017 Tumhari Sulu Hindi Lyricist 1
2016 Chalk N Duster Hindi Lyricist 3
2016 Force 2 Hindi Lyricist 1
2016 Rock On 2 Hindi Lyricist 9
2015 Dil Dhadakne Do Hindi Lyricist 1
2015 Dil Dhadakne Do Hindi Lyricist 5
2014 Daawat-e-Ishq Hindi Lyricist 1
2014 Kill Dil Hindi Lyricist 1
2014 Kill Dil Hindi Lyricist 1
2013 Nautanki Saala! Hindi Lyricist 1
2013 Vishwaroop Tamil Lyricist 1
2013 War Chhod Na Yaar Hindi Lyricist 1
2012 Ekk Deewana Tha Hindi Lyricist 1
2012 Paan Singh Tomar Hindi Singer 1
2012 Talaash: The Answer Lies Within Hindi Lyricist 1
2012 Vicky Donor Hindi Lyricist 1
2011 Don 2 Malayalam Lyricist 1
2011 Don 2 Hindi Lyricist 9
2011 Force Malayalam Lyricist 2
2011 Force Hindi Lyricist 4
2011 Love Breakups Zindagi Hindi Lyricist 7
2011 Miley Na Miley Hum Hindi Lyricist 5
2011 Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara Hindi Lyricist 9
2010 Guzaarish Malayalam Lyricist 1
2010 Hum Tum Aur Ghost Hindi Lyricist 8
2010 Karthik Calling Karthik Hindi Lyricist 11
2010 Khelein Hum Jee Jaan Sey Hindi Lyricist 10
2010 Mirch Hindi Lyricist 7
2010 Once Upon A Time In Mumbai Hindi Lyricist 1
2010 Pankh Hindi Lyricist 1
2010 Prem Kaa Game Hindi Lyricist 3
2010 Veer Hindi Lyricist 2
2009 8 X 10 Tasveer Hindi Lyricist 10
2009 Blue Hindi Lyricist 1
2009 Karma Aur Holi Hindi Lyricist 2
2009 Life Partner Hindi Lyricist 6
2009 Lottery Hindi Lyricist 2
2009 Luck By Chance Hindi Lyricist 1
2009 Luck by Chance Hindi Lyricist 1
2009 Mere Khwabon Mein Jo Aaye Hindi Lyricist 9
2009 Wake Up Sid Hindi Lyricist 6
2009 Wake Up Sid! Hindi Lyricist 1
2009 What's Your Raashee? Hindi Lyricist 1
2009 What's Your Rashee? Hindi Lyricist 13
2008 Anamika Hindi Lyricist 1
2008 Arjun Kannada Music Director 10
2008 Bachna Ae Haseeno Malayalam Lyricist 2
2008 Bhoothnath Hindi Lyricist 6
2008 Emi Hindi Lyricist 1
2008 Ghajini Hindi Lyricist 7
2008 Jodhaa Akbar Hindi Lyricist 6
2008 Krazzy 4 Hindi Lyricist 9
2008 Love Story 2050 Malayalam Lyricist 1
2008 Love Story 2050 Hindi Lyricist 7
2008 Maan Gaye Mughal-e-Azam Hindi Lyricist 1
2008 Mumbai Meri Jaan Hindi Lyricist 1
2008 My Name Is Anthony Gonsalves Hindi Lyricist 1
2008 Rock On Hindi Lyricist 13
2008 Shaurya Hindi Lyricist 5
2008 Thoda Pyaar Thoda Magic Hindi Lyricist 1
2008 Welcome To Sajjanpur Hindi Lyricist 1
2008 Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai Hindi Lyricist 1
2008 Yuvraaj Hindi Lyricist 2
2008 Yuvvraaj Hindi Lyricist 2
2007 Dhan Dhana Dhan Goal Hindi Lyricist 6
2007 Honeymoon Travels Pvt. Ltd. Hindi Lyricist 1
2007 Honeymoon Travels Pvt. Ltd. Hindi Lyricist 9
2007 Jhoom Barabar Jhoom Hindi Lyricist 1
2007 Just Married Hindi Lyricist 1
2007 Khoya Khoya Chand Hindi Lyricist 1
2007 Marigold Hindi Lyricist 5
2007 Namastey London Hindi Lyricist 1
2007 Namastey London Hindi Lyricist 14
2007 Namastey London, starring Akshay Kumar and Katrina Kaif, thi Hindi Lyricist 1
2007 Om Shanti Om Hindi Lyricist 1
2007 Om Shanti Om Hindi Lyricist 13
2007 Partner Hindi Lyricist 1
2007 Shakalaka Boom Boom Hindi Lyricist 1
2007 Ta Ra Rum Pum Hindi Lyricist 9
2007 Taare Zameen Par Hindi Lyricist 1
2006 Don Hindi Lyricist 1
2006 Don - The Chase Begins Again Hindi Lyricist 1
2006 Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna Hindi Lyricist 1
2006 Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna Hindi Lyricist 1
2006 Krrish Hindi Lyricist 5
2006 Umrao Jaan Hindi Lyricist 1
2006 Yun Hota Toh Kya Hota Hindi Lyricist 1
2005 Bluffmaster Hindi Lyricist 1
2005 Dus Malayalam Lyricist 1
2005 Dus Hindi Lyricist 1
2005 Garam Masala Hindi Lyricist 1
2005 Iqbal Hindi Lyricist 1
2005 Kisna: The Warrior Poet Hindi Lyricist 2
2005 Mangal Pandey Hindi Lyricist 1
2005 Mangal Pandey: The Rising Hindi Lyricist 11
2005 My Brother... Nikhil Hindi Lyricist 1
2005 Page 3 Hindi Lyricist 1
2005 Sehar Hindi Lyricist 1
2005 Shabd Hindi Lyricist 1
2005 Shabd Hindi Lyricist 2
2005 Socha Na Tha Malayalam Lyricist 1
2005 Socha Naa Tha Hindi Lyricist 1
2005 Tango Charlie Hindi Lyricist 1
2005 Tango Charlie Hindi Lyricist 2
2005 Vaah! Life Ho To Aisi Hindi Lyricist 1
2005 Yahaan Hindi Lyricist 1
2004 Boom Hindi Lyricist 7
2004 Calcutta Mail Hindi Lyricist 2
2004 Kyun! Ho Gaya Na... Hindi Lyricist 1
2004 Lakshya Hindi Lyricist 8
2004 Lodi (Veer-Zaara) Hindi Lyricist 1
2004 Main Hoon Na Malayalam Lyricist 1
2004 Main Hoon Na Hindi Lyricist 12
2004 Meenaxi: A Tale of Three Cities Hindi Lyricist 1
2004 Rok Sako To Rok Lo Hindi Lyricist 1
2004 Swades Hindi Lyricist 3
2004 Veer-Zaara Hindi Lyricist 7
2004 Yuva Hindi Lyricist 1
2003 Calcutta Mail Hindi Lyricist 5
2003 Chameli Hindi Lyricist 1
2003 Chor Machaaye Shor Hindi Lyricist 2
2003 Chura Liyaa Hai Tumne Hindi Lyricist 2
2003 Ek Alag Mausam Hindi Lyricist 1
2003 Ishq Vishk Hindi Lyricist 1
2003 Jhankaar Beats Hindi Lyricist Music Director 1
2003 Kal Ho Naa Ho Hindi Lyricist 3
2003 Khel – No Ordinary Game Hindi Lyricist 1
2003 Kuch Na Kaho Hindi Lyricist 1
2003 Kuch Naa Kaho Hindi Lyricist 1
2003 Kuch Naa Kaho Hindi Lyricist 6
2003 LOC Kargil Hindi Lyricist 1
2003 Mumbai Se Aaya Mera Dost Hindi Lyricist 1
2003 Mumbai Se Aaya Mera Dost Hindi Lyricist 1
2003 Satta Hindi Lyricist 5
2003 Stumped Hindi Lyricist 1
2003 Supari Hindi Lyricist 1
2003 Yeh Tara Woh Tara Hindi Lyricist 1
2002 Agni Varsha Hindi Lyricist 2
2002 Badhaai Ho Badhaai Hindi Lyricist 3
2002 Badhaai Ho Badhaai Hindi Lyricist 10
2002 Mere Yaar Ki Shaadi Hai Hindi Lyricist 2
2002 Mitr, My Friend Hindi Lyricist 5
2002 Mujhse Dosti Karoge Hindi Lyricist 1
2002 Titli Hindi Lyricist 1
2001 Aśoka Hindi Lyricist 1
2001 Bas Itna Sa Khwaab Hai Hindi Lyricist 1
2001 Dil Chahta Hai Hindi Lyricist 3
2001 Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gh Hindi Lyricist 1
2001 Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham Hindi Lyricist 1
2001 Lagaan Hindi Lyricist 2
2001 Lagaan Hindi Lyricist 12
2001 Lagaan - Once Upon a Time in India Hindi Lyricist 1
2001 Moksha Hindi Lyricist 7
2001 Monsoon Wedding Hindi Lyricist 2
2000 Astitva Hindi Lyricist 1
2000 Champion Hindi Lyricist 8
2000 Dil Hi Dil Mein Tamil Lyricist 1
2000 Gang Hindi Lyricist 1
2000 Hamara Dil Aapke Paas Hai Hindi Lyricist 1
2000 Hamara Dil Aapke Paas Hai Hindi Lyricist 9
2000 Karobaar: The Business of Love Hindi Lyricist 1
2000 Phir Bhi Dil Hai Hindustani Hindi Lyricist 1
2000 Phir Bhi Dil Hai Hindustani Hindi Lyricist 7
2000 Pukar Hindi Lyricist 1
2000 Raja Ko Rani Se Pyar Ho Gaya Hindi Lyricist 8
2000 Refugee Hindi Lyricist 10
1999 Arjun Pandit Hindi Lyricist 5
1999 Baadshah Telugu Lyricist 1
1999 Earth Hindi Lyricist 1
1999 Gair Hindi Lyricist 1
1999 Godmother Hindi Lyricist 1
1999 Godmother Hindi Lyricist 5
1999 Jahan Tum Le Chalo Hindi Lyricist 1
1999 Safari Malayalam Lyricist 1
1999 Sarfarosh Hindi Lyricist 1
1998 Achanak Hindi Lyricist 1
1998 Angaaray Hindi Lyricist 1
1998 Angaarey Hindi Lyricist 1
1998 Bada Din Hindi Lyricist 1
1998 Bhavar Hindi Lyricist 1
1998 Breathless (Album) Hindi Lyricist 1
1998 Duplicate Hindi Lyricist 4
1998 Duplicate Hindi Lyricist 5
1998 Kabhi Na Kabhi Hindi Lyricist 7
1998 Wajood Hindi Lyricist 1
1998 Wajood Hindi Lyricist 7
1998 Yugpurush Hindi Lyricist 1
1998 Zakhm Hindi Lyricist 1
1998 Zor Hindi Lyricist 1
1997 Aur Pyaar Ho Gaya Hindi Lyricist 1
1997 Border Hindi Lyricist 9
1997 Daud Hindi Lyricist 1
1997 Ghulam-E-Mustafa Hindi Lyricist 1
1997 Ghulam-E-Musthafa Hindi Lyricist 1
1997 Ishq Hindi Lyricist 4
1997 Ishq Hindi Lyricist 4
1997 Koyla Hindi Lyricist 1
1997 Mrityudand Hindi Lyricist 5
1997 Saaz Hindi Lyricist 1
1997 Sapnay Hindi Lyricist 2
1997 Yes Boss Hindi Lyricist 2
1996 Dastak Hindi Lyricist 2
1996 Diljale Hindi Lyricist 1
1996 Diljale Hindi Lyricist 9
1996 Papa Kahte Hain Hindi Lyricist 1
1996 Papa Kehte Hain Hindi Lyricist 1
1996 Return of Jewel Thief Hindi Lyricist 2
1995 Dilwale Dulhaniya Le Jayenge Hindi Lyricist 1
1994 1942: A Love Story Hindi Lyricist 1
1994 Abhay Hindi Lyricist 6
1994 Andaz Apna Apna Hindi Lyricist 1
1994 Elaan Malayalam Lyricist 1
1994 Yeh Hai Mumbai Meri Jaan Hindi Lyricist 1
1993 Gardish Hindi Lyricist 10
1993 In Custody Other Lyricist 1
1993 King Uncle Hindi Lyricist 3
1993 Muhafiz (In Custody) Hindi Lyricist 1
1993 Phool Hindi Lyricist 1
1992 Raju Ban Gaya Gentleman Hindi Lyricist 2
1992 Virasat Hindi Lyricist 7
1991 Bhookamp Hindi Lyricist 2
1991 Lamhe Hindi Lyricist 1
1989 Jaadugar Hindi Lyricist 1
1989 Joshilaay Hindi Lyricist 5
1988 Tezaab Hindi Lyricist 4
1988 Tezaab Hindi Lyricist 5
1987 Mr. India Hindi Lyricist 9
1986 Chameli Ki Shaadi Hindi Lyricist 1
1985 Saagar Hindi Lyricist 4
1984 Duniya Hindi Lyricist 1
1982 Tehzeeb Hindi Lyricist 3
1981 Silsila Hindi Lyricist 11
1979 Shaitan Hindi Lyricist 1
1976 Arjun Pandit Hindi Lyricist 6
1976 Chalte Chalte Hindi Lyricist 1
1976 Moondru Mudichu Tamil Lyricist 1
1975 Arjun Pandit Hindi Lyricist 3
1970 Bombay Talkie Hindi Lyricist 1
1968 Manchi Kutumbam Telugu Lyricist 1
— 120 Bahadur Hindi Lyricist 1
— Dharila pandharicha chor Marathi Lyricist 1
— E Mone Oi Mon Mileche Bengali Lyricist 1
— K.K. Hindi Lyricist 1
— Main Aisa Kyun Hoon Hindi Lyricist 1
— Namastey L Hindi Lyricist 1
— Tezaab – The Acid of Love Hindi Lyricist 2