Javed Akhtar
Renowned Lyricist & Screenwriter | Bridging Indian Culture and Global Audiences
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Javed Akhtar is one of India's most celebrated lyricists and screenwriters. With a career spanning over five decades, he has penned the lyrics for over 700 songs and written screenplays for acclaimed Bollywood films like Deewar, Sholay, and Zanjeer.
Akhtar is the recipient of numerous honors, including five National Film Awards and the prestigious Padma Shri and Padma Bhushan from the Government of India. His powerful, poetic lyrics have brought Indian culture to global audiences, showcasing the depth and nuance of the Hindi language.
Akhtar's keynotes offer unique insights into the art of storytelling, the evolution of Indian cinema, and the role of art in shaping social consciousness.
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The gift of words
"Do you know what I mean?" Legendary poet, lyricist and screenwriter Javed Akhtar asks why we seem to be losing our power to use words -- and inspires us to better understand and communicate with one another using this near-magical tool that carries our culture across generations. (In Hindi with English subtitles)
| Event | Year | Location |
|---|---|---|
| TED | 2017 | 🇨🇦Vancouver, Canada |
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