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
- Koffee with Karan (2004) as Self
- Kaun Banega Crorepati (2000) as Self
- 3 Idiots (2009) Thanks
- Jeena Isi Ka Naam Hai (2002) as Himself
- Border 2 (2026) Lyricist
- The Story of Film: An Odyssey (2011) as Self
- Superboys of Malegaon (2025) Lyricist
- Batwara 1947 (2026) Lyricist
- Governor (2026) Lyricist
- The Roshans (2025) as Self
- Sholay (1975) Writer
- Jai Ho (2014) as self
- TED Talks India (2017) as Self
- Dunki (2023) Lyricist
- Don (2006) Screenplay
- Jodhaa Akbar (2008) Lyricist
- Marigold (2007) Lyricist
- Baadshah (1999) Lyricist
- Angry Young Men (2024) as Self
- 120 Bahadur (2025) Lyricist
- Dil Dhadakne Do (2015) Dialogue
- Swades (2004) Lyricist
- Border (1997) Lyricist
- Mr. India (1987) Writer
- Vani Rani (1974) Story
- Aalavandhan (2001) Lyricist
- The Archies (2023) Lyricist
- Luck by Chance (2009) Dialogue
- Mr. Bharath (1986) Original Story
- Little John (2001) Lyricist
- Force (2011) Musical
- Kho Gaye Hum Kahan (2023) Lyricist
- Jhoothi Shaan (1991) Screenplay
- Naan Vazhavaippen (1979) Original Story
- Sattam (1983) Original Story
- Mohenjo Daro (2016) Lyricist
- Lakshya (2004) Screenplay
- Mili (2022) Lyricist
- Wake Up Sid (2009) Lyricist
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Most-watched Javed Akhtar films currently: 3 Idiots (2009), Border 2 (2026), Superboys of Malegaon (2025), Batwara 1947 (2026), Governor (2026).
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Selected TV credits: Indian Idol (2004), Koffee with Karan (2004), Kaun Banega Crorepati (2000), Jeena Isi Ka Naam Hai (2002), The Story of Film: An Odyssey (2011).
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