Javed Siddiqui

Javed Siddiqui
Born (1942-01-13) 13 January 1942 (age 82)
India
Occupations
  • Screenwriter
  • dialogue writer
  • playwright
Years active1977–present
ChildrenLubna Salim, Sameer Siddiqui, Murad Siddiqi, Zeba Siddiqi
Awards2 Filmfare Awards in 1994 and 1996
Screen Award in 1996
Websitejavedsiddiqi.com

Javed Siddiqui (born 13 January 1942) is a Hindi and Urdu screenwriter, dialogue writer and playwright from India. He has written over 50 storylines, screenplays and dialogues.

During his career, Siddiqi has collaborated with some of India's most prominent filmmakers, from independent directors like Satyajit Ray and Shyam Benegal to commercial directors like Yash Chopra and Subhash Ghai. He has become an integral part of Indian cinema, in both commercial and art cinema fields.

Siddiqi has won two Filmfare Awards, two Star Screen Awards, and one BFJA Award. In 2010, he announced his association with Tumbhi where he would review artists and their artwork.