Javed Akhtar - A Lifestory

Javed Akhtar is a giant in Indian arts, especially in Hindi cinema's golden age. His long career, over fifty years, made him one of India's most famous screenwriters and lyricists. He started in the late 1960s, teaming up with Salim Khan as the famous SalimJaved. Together, they made some of Bollywood's best movies, like Zanjeer (1973) and Sholay (1975), which changed how India made action movies. These movies weren't just big hits; they were really important to Indian culture, shaping people's ideas for many years. Besides his amazing success writing movie scripts, Akhtar's talent for writing song lyrics is also amazing. Many of his songs are still loved today. His work with music makers like LaxmikantPyarelal and R.D. Burman was magical, and his poetry books have won him lots of praise. His words are often called moving and thoughtprovoking, showing he really understands people's feelings and social problems. Akhtar does more than just make movies. He's a strong voice in social issues, taking part in many social and political movements. He speaks his mind, and his dedication to justice has gotten him both praise and criticism, but he's still respected for being honest. As Gulzar, a fellow lyricist and good friend, said, "Javed's words have the power to move mountains." This shows how much he's affected Indian movies and culture, a legacy that will keep inspiring people for a long time. His recent work includes the script for Lucknow Central (2017), showing he's still important in today's moviemaking.