THE DATE BEHIND THE NAME
Javed Akhtar
Indian writer, poet and lyricist
Javed Akhtar was born on January 17, 1945 in Khairabad, India, and is 81 years old.
Born
January 17, 1945
Javed Akhtar is 81 years old as of October 6, 2026 (UTC).
- Birthplace
- Khairabad, India
- Professions
- screenwriter, poet, writer, politician, songwriter, lyricist
- Citizenship
- India
More about Javed Akhtar
- Zodiac sign
- Capricorn
Family
- Spouse
- Shabana Azmi
- Father
- Jan Nisar Akhtar
- Child
- Farhan Akhtar
- Child
- Zoya Akhtar
- Spouse
- Honey Irani
Official links & social profiles
All birth date sources
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Questions people ask
How old is Javed Akhtar?
Javed Akhtar is 81 years old as of October 6, 2026 (UTC).
When is Javed Akhtar’s birthday?
Javed Akhtar’s recorded birthday is January 17.
Where was Javed Akhtar born?
Javed Akhtar was born in Khairabad, India.