Javed Akhtar was born on January 17, 1945 in Gwalior, Central India Agency, British India. He is known for his work on Lagaan: Once Upon a Time in India (2001), Om Shanti Om (2007) and Kal Ho Naa Ho (2003). He has been married to Shabana Azmi since December 9, 1984. He was previously married to Honey Irani.