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Javed Akhtar is a screenwriter, writer, poet born in Gwalior (British Raj).
Javed Akhtar [d͡ʒɑː.ʋɛd̪ əxt̪əɾ] (born 17 January 1947) 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. Akhtar came to recognition in the duo Salim–Javed, and earned his breakthrough as a screenwriter with 1973's Zanjeer. He went on to write the films Deewaar and Sholay, both released in 1975; they earned a cult following, and had a significant impact in popular culture. He later earned praise for his work as a lyricist, winning the National Film Award for Best Lyrics five times and the Filmfare Award for Best Lyricist eight times. Akhtar notably campaigned for the Communist Party of India (CPI) and their candidate in the 2019 Indian general election, and was a member of parliament in Rajya Sabha.
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| Born | 17 January 1945, Gwalior |
| Profession | screenwriter, writer, poet |
| Nationality | British Raj |
| Educated at | Aligarh Muslim University, Minto Circle |
| Spouse | Honey Irani, Shabana Azmi |
| Children | Farhan Akhtar, Zoya Akhtar |
| Awards | Sahitya Akademi Award in Urdu, National Film Award for Best Lyrics, Padma Bhushan, Padma Shri in arts, IIFA Lifetime Achievement Award |
| Moon Sign (Rashi) | Aquarius |
| Nakshatra | Shatabhisha (Pada 3) |
| Sun Sign | Capricorn |
| Ascendant (Lagna) | Pisces |
| Birth data reliability | Uncertain |
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Javed Akhtar was born on 17 January 1945 in Gwalior. Sources disagree about, or do not verify, this person’s birth details. Treat this chart as indicative only.
Javed Akhtar's Moon sign (Rashi) is Aquarius and the Nakshatra is Shatabhisha, pada 3, computed with Swiss Ephemeris using the Lahiri ayanamsa.
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