Astrology Birth Chart of Javed Akhtar (Screenwriter) 2024

Javed Akhtar is an Indian political activist, poet, lyricist and screenwriter. He is originally from the Gwalior region. He has received numerous Padma Shri, Padma Bhushan, Sahitya Akademi Award as well as 5 National Cinema Awards. At the start of his career, he was a screenwriter, creating films such as Deewar, Zanjeer and Sholay. After that, he quit his job as a screenwriter and became a lyricist and socio-political activist. He is also still a member of Rajya Sabha. In 2020, he received the Richard Dawkins Award for his contributions to secularism, liberal thought, critical thinking, examination of religious dogmas, human progress and values. Humanities. Javed Akhtar was selected as the recipient of the Richard Dawkins Prize for being "the bright light of reason, free thought and atheism in the dark".

He is most recognized for his association with Salim Khan, an Indian scriptwriter, poet, and lyricist who has contributed to Indian music and Bollywood cinema. Duniya, Mashaal, and Saagar are among his solo-written films.