Javed Akhtar is an Indian poet, lyricist, and screenwriter, born on January 17, 1945. He is recognized for his significant contributions to Indian cinema and literature. Akhtar has received several prestigious awards, including the Padma Shri in 1999, the Padma Bhushan in 2007, and the Sahitya Akademi Award, along with five National Film Awards. His work has had a profound impact on the cultural landscape in India, making him a notable figure in the arts.
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Age (Today)
Your next birthday is 222 days away.
Place of Birth
Time Zone - Asia/Kolkata (6:30 E)
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Meaning of the name - Javed
everlasting, permanent
Read Full Javed Name AnalysisJanuary 17, 1945 Facts
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Javed Akhtar belongs to the Silent Generation group.
Place of Birth: Khairabad
Educated At: Minto Circle | Aligarh Muslim University
Occupation: lyricist | songwriter | poet | politician | writer | screenwriter
Spouses: Shabana Azmi
Children: Zoya Akhtar | Farhan Akhtar
Awards Received: Sahitya Akademi Award in Urdu | Padma Shri in arts | National Film Award for Best Lyrics | IIFA Lifetime Achievement Award | Padma Bhushan
Astrology Analysis
Note: This birth chart is calculated using the date and place of birth, with the time set to noon (12:00 PM) local time. While this provides accurate planetary positions for most celestial bodies, the Ascendant (Rising Sign) and house cusps are not calculated since they require precise birth time. For a complete astrological analysis including houses and rising sign, please provide the exact birth time.Ephemeris for January 17, 1945
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on January 17, 2026 | Secondary Progressions for January 17, 2026 |
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| Sun | 26 Capricorn 46 | 27 Capricorn 6 | 18 Aries 1 |
| Moon | 6 Pisces 31 | 8 Capricorn 58 | 18 Aquarius 20 |
| Mercury | 3 Capricorn 29 | 24 Capricorn 16 | 26 Aries 44 |
| Venus | 12 Pisces 51 | 29 Capricorn 37 | 29 Aries 47 |
| Mars | 8 Capricorn 34 | 25 Capricorn 12 | 10 Pisces 58 |
| Jupiter | 27 Virgo 16 | 19 Cancer 12 | 19 Virgo 16 |
| Saturn | 6 Cancer 11 | 27 Pisces 13 | 5 Cancer 12 |
| Uranus | 9 Gemini 29 | 27 Taurus 36 | 10 Gemini 13 |
| Neptune | 6 Libra 25 | 29 Pisces 46 | 4 Libra 43 |
| Pluto | 9 Leo 22 | 3 Aquarius 13 | 7 Leo 56 |
| Rahu | 17 Cancer 56 | 11 Pisces 18 | 13 Cancer 39 |
| Ketu | 17 Capricorn 56 | 11 Virgo 18 | 13 Capricorn 39 |
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Astrology Transits Analysis for Year 2026
Javed Akhtar's 2026 Transits to Natal Planets
- Jupiter conjunction Rahu
Exact: 21 January, 2026 - Jupiter opposition Ketu
Exact: 21 January, 2026 - Saturn opposition Jupiter
Exact: 21 January, 2026 - Mars conjunction Moon
Exact: 12 March, 2026 - Saturn square Mercury
Exact: 22 March, 2026 - Rahu conjunction Moon
Exact: 01 April, 2026 - Jupiter conjunction Rahu
Exact: 01 May, 2026 - Jupiter opposition Ketu
Exact: 01 May, 2026 - Saturn square Mars
Exact: 01 May, 2026 - Jupiter opposition Sun
Exact: 20 June, 2026 - Mars aspects Mars
Exact: 10 July, 2026 - Mars square Jupiter
Exact: 09 August, 2026 - Mars conjunction Rahu
Exact: 08 September, 2026 - Mars opposition Ketu
Exact: 08 September, 2026 - Saturn square Mars
Exact: 28 October, 2026 - Mars opposition Moon
Exact: 17 December, 2026
