Javed Akhtar

(1945-)

Indian writer, poet and lyricist

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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.

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Born	17 January 1945 (age 80) Gwalior state, India
Zodiac	Capricorn
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Honey Irani 1950- · Indian actress and screenwriter · m. 1972; div. 1985 info edit

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Zoya Akhtar info 1st child with Honey Irani Female b. 14 Oct 1972 · Age: 52 · 1972- · Indian film director

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Farhan Akhtar info 2nd child with Honey Irani Male b. 9 Jan 1974 · Age: 51 · 1974- · Indian director and actor

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