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. Javed Akhtar ' s original name was Jadoo, taken from a line in a poem written by his father: "Lamha, lamha kisi jadoo ka fasana hoga". He was given the official name of Javed since it was close to the word jadoo. [11] Learn about the life and achievements of Javed Akhtar , a renowned lyricist, screenwriter and poet in Bollywood. Find out his age, family, awards, controversies, favourites and more.
