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Javed Akhtar
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- Jan 17, 1945
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 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.
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Bareilly Ki Barfi

Luck by Chance

The Story of Film: An Odyssey

Shamitabh

Manto

Kaun Banega Crorepati

Koffee with Karan

Indian Idol

The Roshans

Hanuman Da Damdaar

Angry Young Men

Bollywood and Beyond: A Century of Indian Cinema

Jai Ho

Mere Khwabon Mein Jo Aaye

India Shayari Project
The Master: Shyam Benegal

Follow That Star - Amitabh Bachchan

Bird of Dusk