Javed: The name

The name "Javed" is of Arabic origin and commonly used in Muslim cultures. It means "eternal" or "immortal." It is a name that carries a sense of everlastingness and is often given to boys with the hope that they will have a long and prosperous life. The name "Javed" symbolizes the idea of something that is timeless and enduring. Javed Akhtar is an Indian poet, lyricist, and screenwriter. He is one of the most successful scriptwriters of Bollywood and is noted to be one of the scriptwriters to achieve star status in India. Javed Akhtar was born on 17 January 1945 (age 79 years; as of 2024) in the Gwalior city of Madhya Pradesh. His zodiac sign is Capricorn. Javed Akhtar is a renowned Hindi cinema writer and lyricist who has won five National Film Awards and two Padma honors. He has also acted in some films and TV shows, and is the father of Farhan Akhtar. 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.