Learn about Javed Akhtar , a renowned film writer, lyricist and poet, and his family background, achievements and works. Explore his films, books, lyrics, albums, poetry, speeches, interviews and more on his website. Javed Akhtar - Film Writer - Lyricist - Poet - Son of well-known Urdu poet and film lyricist Jan Nisar Akhtar and Safia Akhtar , teacher and writer, Javed Akhtar belongs to a family lineage that can be traced back to seven generations of writers. The highly respected Urdu poet, Majaz was his mother’s brother and the work of Muzter Khairabadi, his grandfather, is looked upon as a milestone in Urdu Poetry. Veteran lyricist Javed Akhtar to receive the SOA Sahitya Samman for his significant contributions to Indian cinema and literature. Born on January 17, 1945, Javed Akhtar is an Indian poet, lyricist, and screenwriter. Well-known for his contributions to Hindi cinema, he has been honored
