Javed Akhtar, the greatest screenwriter, and lyricist of the Indian film world were born on January 14, 1985, in the city of Gwalior in Madhya Pradesh. His father Jan Nisar Akhtar was a leading 20th century Urdu poet and film lyricist and his mother were Safiya Akhtar, an Urdu writer, and teacher. His grandfather Iftikhar Hussain and his brother Bismil Khairabadi were also famous poets. His grandfather Fazl-e-Haq was an Islamic philosopher. Due to the presence of writers and litterateurs in the family, his interest was attracted to literature, poems, and writing. He wrote many articles, poems, poets, and songs during his lifetime and got his name included in the greatest scriptwriting in the Indian world.
Akhtar ji’s real name was ‘Jadoo’ which inspired him from the masks of a poem written by his father, “Moment, moment, some magic will be trapped” Javed Akhtar started his early education at the Colvin Talukkdar School in Lucknow, but due to his mother’s death and father’s busy age at work, he went to his maternal aunt’s house in Aligarh to chew and he stayed and completed his education. He completed his graduation from Sophia College, Bhopal. Adept at keeping his thoughts open to the public and rich in words, Javed Akhtar won many debates and competitions along with his studies. Teachers and classmates who are convinced of their ability to speak encouraged them to campaign in the college elections.
After completing his studies and trying his hand at screenwriting and supporting direction, Javed Akhtar came to Mumbai in the 60s and started living in dismal. He faced a lot of struggle in his initial phase in Mumbai and started living in a small room in Kamalistan studio. In the beginning, Javed Akhtar worked to write dialogues in short films (budget of money). A fan of reading, Akhtar Ji started reading books to make his writing style better. In front of Mumbai’s Andheri railway station, he got acquainted with a bookseller and started reading books on credit.
After doing many minor tasks, he started working as an assistant to the famous poet Kaifi Azmi. After a few years of struggle, Javed Akhtar was awarded an opportunity to work as an assistant director’s clapper in the famous film director S.M Sagar’s film ‘Sarhadi Lootera’. During the shooting of this film, he met a part-time actor and famous screenwriter Salim Khan and later became very close friends. After some time, both of them started working on scriptwriting and contributed to small films. Salim Khan was a storyteller and Javed Akhtar was a dialogue writer. Javed Akhtar used to write dialogue in Urdu and later translated the article into Hindi.
Rajesh Khanna, the famous actor and superstar of the Indian film industry in the 70s, was working on a film but was unhappy with its script. The task of rewriting the script of this film was entrusted to Salim Khan and Javed Akhtar. To grab this golden opportunity, both of them write its story and dialogues with great effort and dedication. The name of the film was “Hathi Mere Sathi” which was released in the year 1972 and was highly acclaimed. Both of them received great appreciation for the hard work put into writing the script of this film and their pair became famous as “Salim-Javed”. After this, they worked together on 24 films together in which, Sita and Geeta (1972), Yaadon Ki Baaraat (1963), Zanjeer (1963), Haath ki Safai (1979), Deewar (1985), Sholay (1985), Chacha-Bhatija (1949), Don (1949), Trishul (1949), Dostana (1980), Kranti (1961), Zamana (1985) and Mr. India (1949) are prominent. However, due to mutual estrangement in 1972, they almost stopped working together.
Javed Akhtar also wrote the script of several films on his form – Betab (1983), Mashaal (1984), Saagar (1985), Meri Jung (1985), Lakshaya (2007), and Don: The Chase Begins (2007) are prominent.
Javed Akhtar wrote the lyrics for the film for the first time at the behest of Yash Chopra, the director of the film “Silsila” released in 1971. The songs written by him in this film were highly appreciated. He wrote songs from many films which later became very famous. After this, he started working together in screenwriting and songwriting.
He was also awarded several awards for his phenomenal work in the film world. Javed Akhtar has been awarded the National Award 5 times, the Filmfare Award, and the Lifetime Achievement Award 4 times. The Indian government also conferred Padma Shri (19), Padma Bhushan (2007), and Sahitya Akademi awards to Javed Akhtar. In 2020, he also received the Richard Dawkins Award for his work on Free Thinking, Secularism, and Human Values.
Javed Akhtar first married Hani Irani in 1972 with whom he had 2 children – Farhan Akhtar and Zoya Akhtar. Both have achieved a lot in the film world. He was married to Shabana Azmi, the daughter of the famous Urdu poet and poet Kaifi Azmi in 1984.
Javed Akhtar Shayari | Shayari of Javed Akhtar
- Tumhein bhi yaad nahi aur mein bhi bhool gya
Vo lamha kitna haseen tha magar fizool gya.
- Un Chiragoon main tel hi Kam Tha,
Kyon Gila fir Humein Hawa Se Rahe.
- Jidhar jaate hain sab Jaana udhar achchha nahi lagta
mujhe pamal raston ka safar achchha nahin lagta !
- Kabhi jo ḳhvab Tha vo pa Liya hai
Magar jo kho gai vo chiiz kya thi. - Kyu Daren Zindagi mein kya Hoga?
Kuch na hoga to tazurba hoga.
Javed Akhtar Shayari in Hindi (2 Lines)
- Humko Uthna To Munh Andhere Tha
Lekin Ik Khwab Humko Ghere Tha - Sab Hawayein Le Gaya Mere Samander Ki Koi
Aur Mujhko Ek Kashti Baadbaani De Gaya - Hamare dil main ab talkhi nahin hai,
Magar woh baat pehle si nahin hai, - Khush-Shakal Bhi Hai Vo, Ye Alag Baat Hai, Magar
Humko Jaheen Log Hamesha Ajeej The - Humko Uthna To Munh Andhere Tha
Lekin Ik Khwab Humko Ghere Tha - Mujhe mayuus bhi karti nahin hai,
Yehi aadat teri achi nahin hai, - Khush-Shakal Bhi Hai Vo, Ye Alag Baat Hai, Magar
Humko Jaheen Log Hamesha Ajeej The - Kaun Sa Sher Sunayun Main Tumhe, Sochta Hun
Nya Uljha Hai Bahut Aur Purana Mushkil - Narm Awaaz, Bhali Baatei’n, Mohzab Lehze’n..
Pehli Baarish Mein Hi Yeh Rang Utar Jaatey Hain.. - Gin-Gin Ke Sikke Hath Mera Khurdura Hua
Jaati Rhi Vo Spars Ki Narmi, Bura Hua. - Raat Sar Per Hai Aur Safar Baaki
Humko Chalna Zara Savere Tha - Un Chiraagon Mein Tel Hi Kam Tha
Kyon Gila Fir Humein Hawa Se Rahe - Kam Se Kam Usko Dekh Lete The
Ab Ke Sailaab Mein Vo Pull Bhi Gya - Unchi Imaaraton Se Makaan Mera Ghir Gya
Kuch Log Mere Hisse Ka Suraj Bhi Kha Gye - Thakaan Se Choor Paas Aaya Tha Iske
Gira Sote Mein Mujh Per Ye Shajar Kyon? - Meri Buniyaadon Mein Koi Tedh Thi
Apni Deewaron Ko Kya Ilzaam Doon - Voh Nehar Ek Kissa Hai Duniya Ke Vaaste
Ferhaad Ne Taraasha Tha Khud Ko Chattaan Per - Voh Nehar Ek Kissa Hai Duniya Ke Vaaste
Ferhaad Ne Taraasha Tha Khud Ko Chattaan Per - Meri Buniyaadon Mein Koi Tedh Thi
Apni Deewaron Ko Kya Ilzaam Doon - Thakaan Se Choor Paas Aaya Tha Iske
Gira Sote Mein Mujh Per Ye Shajar Kyon? - Un Chiraagon Mein Tel Hi Kam Tha
Kyon Gila Fir Humein Hawa Se Rahe - Kam Se Kam Usko Dekh Lete The
Ab Ke Sailaab Mein Vo Pull Bhi Gya - Unchi Imaaraton Se Makaan Mera Ghir Gya
Kuch Log Mere Hisse Ka Suraj Bhi Kha Gye - Ek Khilona Jogi Se Kho Gya That Bachpan Mein
Dhundhta Fira Vo Nagar-Nagar Tanha - Gin-Gin Ke Sikke Hath Mera Khurdura Hua
Jaati Rhi Vo Spars Ki Narmi, Bura Hua. - Raat Sar Per Hai Aur Safar Baaki
Humko Chalna Zara Savere Tha - Kaun Sa Sher Sunayun Main Tumhe, Sochta Hun
Nya Uljha Hai Bahut Aur Purana Mushkil - Aaj Ki Duniya Mein Jeene Ka Kareena Samjho
Jo Mile Pyar Se Un Logo Ko Zeena (Ladder) Samjho - Ek Khilona Jogi Se Kho Gya That Bachpan Mein
Dhundhta Fira Vo Nagar-Nagar Tanha - Zara See Baat Jo Phailee to Daastaan Banee
Vo Baat Khatm Huee Daastaan Baaqee Hai - Mere Vujood Se Yoon Bekhabar Hai Vo Jaise
Vo Ek Dhoopghadi Hai Main Raat Ka Pal Hoon - Jaate Jaate Vo Mujhe Achchhee Nishaanee DE Gaya
Javed Akhtar Poetry | Javed Akhtar Quotes
Apart from Javed Akhtar’s शायरी लव रोमांटिक, Poetry & Romantic Quotes in Hindi are also very famous.
- Umr Bhar Doharaenge Aisee Kahaanee DE Gaya
- Tumhein Bhi Yaad Nhi Aur Main Bhi Bhool Gya
Vo Lamha Kitna Haseen Tha Magar Fuzool Gya - Ek Ye Din Jab Apanon NE Bhee Ham SE Naata Tod Liya,
Ek Vah Din Jab Ped Kee Shaakhen Bojh Hamara Sahatee Thee. - mujh ko yaqin hai sach kahti thin jo bhi ammi kahti thin
jab mere bachpan ke din the chand mein pariyan rahti thin - Hamako to Bas Talaash Nae Raaston Kee Hai…
Ham Hain Musaafir Aise Jo Manzil SE Aae Hain… - Tab Ham Donon Vaqt Chura Kar Laate the
Ab Milate Hain Jab Bhee Fursat Hotee Hai - Aap Bhee Aae, Ham Ko Bhee Bulaate Rahie
Dostee Jurm Nahin, Dost Banaate Rahie - Sab Hawayein Le Gaya Mere Samander Ki Koi
Aur Mujhko Ek Kashti Baadbaani De Gaya - Mujh Ko Yakeen Hai Sach Kahatee Thee Jo Bhee Ammee Kahatee Thee,
Jab Mere Bachapan KE Din the Chaand Mein Pariyaan Rahatee Thee. - Ai Safar Itna Bekaar To Na Ja
Na Ho Manzil, Kahin To Pahuncha De - Pehle Bhi Kuch Logon Ne Joun Bo Kar Genhoo Chaha Tha
Hum Bhi Umeed Mein Hain Lekin Kab Aisa Hota Hai - Kin Lafzon Mein Itanee Kadavee, Itanee Kasailee Baat Likhoon
Sher Kee Main Tahazeeb Nibhaoon Ya Apane Haalaat Likhoon - Pehle Bhi Kuch Logon Ne Joun Bo Kar Genhoo Chaha Tha
Hum Bhi Umeed Mein Hain Lekin Kab Aisa Hota Hai - Na Jaanay Kab Say Mujhay Intezaar Hai Uss Ka
Jo Keh Gayaa Tha Mera Intezaar Mat Karna…. - Kaun Sa Sher Sunayun Main Tumhe, Sochta Hun
Nya Uljha Hai Bahut Aur Purana Mushkil - Ai Safar Itna Bekaar To Na Ja
Na Ho Manzil, Kahin To Pahuncha De - Unchi Imaaraton Se Makaan Mera Ghir Gya
Kuch Log Mere Hisse Ka Suraj Bhi Kha Gye - Chand Yaadon Ke Diye Thodi Tamanna Kuchh Khwab
Zindagi Tujh Se Zyada Nahin Maanga Hum Nay…. - Sab Ka Khushi Se Faasla Ek Kadam Hai
Har Ghar Mein Bas Ek Hi Kamra Kam Hai - Gali Mein Shor Tha Matam Tha Aur Hota Kya
Main Ghar Mein Tha Magar Is Gul Mein Koi Sota Kya
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