Javed Akhtar
Javed Akhtar is credited on 23 movies and 1 TV show, best known by TMDB votes for Sholay, Don and Bareilly Ki Barfi.
Born January 17, 1945.
Filmography · 24 titles
US streaming apps shown for the 12 best-known titles, checked October 7, 2026. Tap any title for where it streams and what it costs.
Sholay
1975 · Movie
Free with ads on Tubi TV
Don
2006 · Movie
On Netflix
Bareilly Ki Barfi
2017 · Movie
Not on a US subscription app
Lakshya
2004 · Movie
On Netflix
Mr. India
1987 · Movie
Not on a US subscription app
Don
1978 · Movie
Not on a US subscription app
Deewaar
1975 · Movie
On Eternal Family
Manto
2018 · Movie
Not on a US subscription app
Seeta and Geeta
1972 · Movie
Free with ads on myfilmfriend
Zanjeer
1973 · Movie
Not on a US subscription app
Yaadon Ki Baaraat
1973 · Movie
Not on a US subscription app
Aisha
2010 · Movie
Free with ads on Mometu
Shaan
1980 · Movie
Trishul
1978 · Movie
Shakti
1982 · Movie
Haathi Mere Saathi
1971 · Movie
Saagar
1985 · Movie
Kaala Patthar
1979 · Movie
Indian Idol
2004 · TV show
Dostana
1980 · Movie
Roop Ki Rani Choron Ka Raja
1993 · Movie
Khel
1992 · Movie
Meri Jung
1985 · Movie
Arjun
1985 · Movie
About Javed Akhtar
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...
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