Javed Akhtar (Urdu pronunciation: [d͡ʒɑːʋɛd̪ əxt̪əɾ]; born 17 January 1945) is an Indian screenwriter, lyricist, poet, and political activist. Renowned for his extensive work in Hindi cinema, he has won five National Film Awards and sixteen Filmfare...
Salim–Javed were an Indian screenwriting duo, composed of Salim Khan and Javed Akhtar, who worked primarily in Hindi cinema. They were among the first Indian screenwriters to achieve star status, and are regarded as among "Hindi cinema's greatest...
Shamail Ahmad Abdullah Nadwi (born 7 June 1998) is an Indian Islamic scholar, mufti, and author. In 2025, he live streamed an academic debate titled An Academic Dialogue: Does God Exist? with poet and lyricist Javed Akhtar at the Constitution Club...
Farhan Akhtar (born 9 January 1974) is an Indian actor, filmmaker and singer who works in Hindi films. Born to screenwriters Javed Akhtar and Honey Irani, he established the production company Excel Entertainment, along with Ritesh Sidhwani, in...
Angry Young Men is a 2024 Indian documentary miniseries about the screenwriting duo Salim Khan and Javed Akhtar, popularly known as Salim–Javed. Directed by Namrata Rao in her feature debut, the three-part series premiered on Amazon Prime Video on...
Zoya Akhtar (born 14 October 1972) is an Indian director, producer and screenwriter who works in Hindi films and series. Born to Javed Akhtar and Honey Irani, she completed a diploma in filmmaking from NYU and assisted directors Mira Nair, Tony...
This article lists notable families whose members are prominent in the Indian film industry. This list also includes a select number of South Indian film families who crossed over into Hindi cinema. For a full list, see List of South Indian film...
Salman Akhtar (born 31 July 1946) is an Indian-American psychoanalyst practicing in the United States. He is an author, poet, and Professor of Psychiatry and Human Behavior at Jefferson Medical College in Philadelphia.
Javed Akhtar (21 November 1940 – 8 July 2016) was a Pakistani cricketer who played one Test match for his country, in 1962. An off spinner, Akhtar had success at the first-class level, taking his wickets at an average of 18.17, but struggled in his...
Batwara 1947 (transl. Partition 1947) is a 2026 Indian Hindi-language period drama film co-written and directed by Rajkumar Santoshi, and produced by Aamir Khan under the banner of Aamir Khan Productions. Set in Lahore against the backdrop of the...