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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, [1] two of India's highest civilian honours .
Javed Akhtar - Film Writer - Lyricist - Poet - Son of well-known Urdu poet and film lyricist Jan Nisar Akhtar and Safia Akhtar, teacher and writer, Javed Akhtar belongs to a family lineage that can be traced back to seven generations of writers.
A respected social commentator and activist admired for his secular, liberal and progressive values, Javed Akhtar has written a large number of poems against communalism, social injustice, national integration, and for women’s rights.
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Javed Akhtar. Music Department: Lagaan: Once Upon a Time in India. Javed Akhtaris 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 and the Padma Bhushan.
Dec 22, 2023 · Dive into the extraordinary life and creative genius of Javed Akhtar in this exclusive interview. From profound life experiences to the quirky anecdotes behind his iconic songs, join us on a ...
Javed Akhtar is an avid reader with a keen interest in politics. His poetry reflects both his political awareness and his literary concerns. His latest book of poetry in Urdu LAVA was released in New Delhi by Vice President Sh. Hamid Ansari and in Mumbai by Lata Mangashker.
Dec 7, 2023 · In an interview with Rolling Stone India, Akhtar talks about working on The Archies, being familiar with the cultural context, working with artists across generations and why he doesn’t delve on his past work.
Dec 12, 2023 · In an exclusive interview with DW, renowned Indian poet and writer Javed Akhtar speaks about the rise of Hindu nationalism in his country and the prospect of cordial ties between India and...
19 hours ago · Javed Akhtar’s X (Formerly Twitter) account gets hacked; veteran lyricist says tweet about Olympics for Indian team 'was not by him'.
