Javed Siddiqi (13 January 1942) is a

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and

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and dialogues. During his career, Siddiqi has collaborated with some of India's most prominent filmmakers, from independent directors like

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and

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to commercial directors like

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and

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. He has become an integral part of

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, in both commercial and

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fields. Siddiqi has won two

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, two

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, and one

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. In 2010, he announced his association with ''Tumbhi'' where he would review artists and their artwork.

Cinema and television

After having graduated in Urdu Literature from Rampur, Javed Siddiqi moved to

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(now

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) in 1959, where he worked as a professional journalist for various Urdu dailies like ''Khilafat Daily'' and ''Inquilaab''. Soon after that, he went on to lead his own newspaper, ''Urdu Reporter''. He started his career as a dialogue writer in

's ''

Shatranj Ke Khilari ''Shatranj Ke Khilari'', also subtitled and later internationally released with the translated title ''The Chess Players'', is a 1977 Indian film written and directed by Satyajit Ray, based on Munshi Premchand's short story of the same name ...

'' in 1977. Since then, he has been highly regarded for his works in different genres of film making, including

art films An art film (or arthouse film) is typically an independent film, aimed at a niche market rather than a mass market audience. It is "intended to be a serious, artistic work, often experimental and not designed for mass appeal", "made primarily f ...

parallel cinema Parallel cinema, or New Indian Cinema, is a film movement in Indian cinema that originated in the state of West Bengal in the 1950s as an alternative to the mainstream commercial Indian cinema. Inspired by Italian Neorealism, Parallel Cinema ...

, like '' Umrao Jaan'', ''

Mammo ''Mammo'' is a 1994 Indian Hindi film by Shyam Benegal. It stars Farida Jalal, Surekha Sikri, Amit Phalke and Rajit Kapur. The film won the National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Hindi in 1995. Farida Jalal won Filmfare Critics Award ...

'', ''

Fiza ''Fiza'', also known as ''Fiza: In Search Of Her Brother'', is a 2000 Indian Hindi-language crime thriller film written and directed by Khalid Mohammed. It stars Karisma Kapoor as the eponymous lead, along with Hrithik Roshan as her terrorist ...

'', ''

Zubeidaa ''Zubeidaa'' is a 2001 Indian film directed by Shyam Benegal and written by Khalid Mohammed. It stars Karisma Kapoor, Rekha, Manoj Bajpayee, Surekha Sikri, Rajit Kapoor, Lillete Dubey, Amrish Puri, Farida Jalal, and Shakti Kapoor. A.R. Rah ...

'' and '' Tehzeeb''; as well as commercial hits, such as ''

Baazigar ''Baazigar'' () is a 1993 Indian romantic crime thriller film directed by Abbas–Mustan and produced by Venus Movies. It stars Shah Rukh Khan and Kajol in lead roles, while Raakhee, Shilpa Shetty, Dalip Tahil, Siddharth Ray, and Johnny Le ...

'', ''

Darr ''Darr: A Violent Love Story'' ( ''Fear'') is a 1993 Indian romantic psychological thriller film directed and produced by Yash Chopra under his banner Yash Raj Films. The film stars Juhi Chawla, Sunny Deol and Shah Rukh Khan with Anupam ...

'', ''

Yeh Dillagi ''Yeh Dillagi'' () is a 1994 Indian Hindi-language romantic comedy-drama film directed by Naresh Malhotra and produced by Yash Chopra for his production company Yash Raj Films. Based on the 1954 American film '' Sabrina'', its story revolves on ...

'', ''

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'', ''

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'', '' Pardes'', ''

Chori Chori Chupke Chupke ''Chori Chori Chupke Chupke'' () is a 2001 Indian Hindi-language romantic drama film directed by Abbas–Mustan, with screenplay and story from Javed Siddiqui and Neeraj Vora respectively. Starring Salman Khan, Rani Mukerji and Preity Zinta, th ...

'' and '' Koi... Mil Gaya''. He has also written scripts for serials like

's ''

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'',

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's ''Kismet'',

's ''Waqt'' and others.

Theatre

Siddiqi has been very successful in the field of theatre as well. From serving IPTA as a National Vice-President, he later contributed to the origin and functioning of the Marathi IPTA as well, and has been associated with it as a national member. His play ''

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'' attained cult success. It had only two actors (

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and

Farooque Shaikh Farooq Shaikh (25 March 1948 − 28 December 2013) was an Indian actor, philanthropist and television presenter. He was best known for his work in Hindi films from 1973 to 1993 and for his work in television between 1988 and 2002. He returned to ...

) reading out letters to each other with neither change of set or costume. It ran for 21 years until

's death on December 28, 2013, and is one of the longest running plays in India. Since its debut at

Prithvi Theatre Prithvi Theatre is one of Mumbai's best known theatres. It was built by Shashi Kapoor and his wife Jennifer Kapoor in memory of Prithviraj Kapoor, Shashi's father, who had dreamt of having a "home" for his repertory theatre company, Prithvi ...

on February 27, 1992, the play has been performed all over the world, including a special performance at the

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, the first Indian play to do so. This was followed by ''Saalgirah'', starring actress

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, a play dealing with the complexity of divorce in modern urban life. Siddiqi has successfully ventured into various domains, from

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to more contemporary themes in his adaptations. He has adapted Bertolt Brecht's play ''Puntilla'' and several of his other works. His play ''Andhe Choohe'' based on

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's ''

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'', is one of the world's longest-running dramas. In the words of critic Vijay Nair, "Javed Siddiqi's lines are as poignant as ever. They leap out of the letters as little gems. At times they plead with the incoherence of hurts long stifled. At times they flare up like little flames scorching the audience. At times they soothe like fresh raindrops after a scorching summer. But at all times they have a life of their own and make their presence felt like an invisible third character on stage. His play ''1857: Ek Safarnama'' set in

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was also stage at

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, Delhi ramparts by Nadira Babbar and

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Repertory company, in 2008. Over the years he has written numerous plays, including '' Hamesha'', ''Begum Jaan'', ''Aap Ki Soniya'' and Kacche Lamhe.

Personal life

Javed Siddiqi belongs to the family of great freedom fighters,

Mohammad Ali Jouhar Muhammad Ali Jauhar (10 December 1878 – 4 January 1931), was an Indian Muslim activist, prominent member of the All-India Muslim League, journalist and a poet, a leading figure of the Khilafat Movement and one of the founders of Jamia Millia ...

and his brother

Maulana Shaukat Ali Shaukat Ali (10 March 1873– 26 November 1938; Urdu: مولانا شوكت علي) was an Indian Muslim member of the Khilafat Movement. He was the elder brother of the renowned political leader Mohammad Ali Jouhar. Early life Shaukat Ali wa ...

well known as the Ali brothers. His great grandfather Hafiz Ahmed Ali Shauq was a historian and had written a number of books, he was the first librarian of Shahi Qutub Khana now known as

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. His father Shujaat Ali, had served in the same library as an assistant librarian for a long time. His early education was in Rampur’s Hamid High School and Jaame-ul-uloom, Furqaniah. He passed his high school in English in

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. At a very early age of 17, he migrated to Bombay and under the able guidance of his uncle Maulana Zahid Shaukat Ali, Javed started his career as a journalist in his Urdu newspaper ''Khilafat Daily''. He then proceeded to work in newspapers such as ''Inquilab'' and ''

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'' and then started his own newspaper named ''Urdu Reporter''. Siddiqi started his career in films as a dialogue writer and assistant director to

in ''Shatranj Ke Khilari''. He also assisted

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as chief assistant director. Siddiqi has four children: Murad, Lubna, Sameer and Zeba.

Lubna Salim Lubna Salim (née: Siddiqui) is an Indian theatre and television actress. Early life and education She is the daughter of the popular script writer Javed Siddiqui. She studied at Mithibai College Mumbai, and pursued theatre at the inter-colleg ...

, and Sameer Siddiqui are both involved in the film and theatre arena. Lubna is a stage actor-singer and married to theatre and television director Salim Arif. Murad has a production company and has directed TV programmes. Sameer has followed in his father's footsteps, and writes for Hindi films and TV soaps.

Urdu literature

In 2012, Siddiqi wrote a book of pen sketches named ''Roshandan''. The book was published from Delhi and later on it was republished from AJJ, Karachi. A comprehensive review on the book was written by Karachi-based writer and researcher on Ibne Safi, Rashid Ashraf which was published in Karachi renowned Urdu magazine Quarterly ''Ijra'' in 2012.(Rashid Ashraf
Book Review
Ijra, (In Urdu), Hamari Web website, Published July–September 2012. Retrieved 18 November 2022 Siddiqi started the second part of ''Roshandan'' with the first pen sketch on Satyajit Ray (Kya Admi Tha Ray) which was published in Mumbai's literary magazine ''Naya Warq'' and later on in Ajj, Karachi, March 2013.

Awards

* 1994

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for ''

'' Best ScreenplayFilmfare Award Winners List
Filmfare.com website, Retrieved 18 November 2022 * 1996

for ''

'' Best Dialogues * 1996

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for ''

'' Best Screenplay

List of works

Film writer

*''

'' (1977) *'' Bara'' ('' Sookha)'' (1980) *'' Ali Baba aur 40 Chor'' (1980) *'' Umrao Jaan''(1981) (dialogue) *''

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'' (1981) *''

Sohni Mahiwal Sohni Mahiwal or Suhni Mehar ( pa, , ਸੋਹਣੀ ਮਹੀਂਵਾਲ is one of the four popular tragic romances of Punjab including Sindh. In Sindh Sohni's shrine is in Shahdadpur Town of Sangar District. The others are Sassi Punnun, Mirz ...

'' (1984) *'' Do Dilon Ki Dastaan'' (1985) *''

Naam O Nishan ''Naam O Nishan'' is a 1987 Indian Hindi-language action thriller film directed by Ajay Kashyap and produced by B.P. Verma. It stars Sanjay Dutt, Amrita Singh in the lead roles. Cast * Shashi Kapoor as Inspector Sangram Singh * Sanjay Dutt as ...

'' (1987) *'' Mar Mitenge'' (1988) *''

Aakhri Adaalat ''Aakhri Adaalat'' () is a 1988 Indian Hindi-language action thriller film, directed by Rajiv Mehra. It stars Vinod Khanna, Dimple Kapadia, Jackie Shroff and Sonam. Plot Police Inspector Amar (Vinod Khanna) goes on a daring drug bust, ending ...

'' (1988) *''Shukriyaa'' (1988) *''

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'' (1989) *''

Ilaaka ''Ilaaka'' () is a 1989 Indian Hindi-language action film directed by Aziz Sejawal. The film stars Raakhee, Mithun Chakraborty, Sanjay Dutt, Madhuri Dixit, Amrita Singh, Om Puri, Dalip Tahil, Amrish Puri, with Dharmendra in a special appearanc ...

'' (1989) *'' Baaghi'' A Rebel for Love (1990) *'' Anjali'' (1990) *'' Adharm'' (1992) (dialogue) *''

'' (1993) *'' Dhanwaan'' (1993) *''

'' (1993) *''

'' (1994) *''

Chauraha ''Chauraha '' (''Crossroads'') is a 1994 Hindi-language action film, produced by Pradeep Shirodkar under the Revathi Films banner and directed by Sadaqat Hussain. It stars Jeetendra, Jaya Prada, Jackie Shroff, Ashwini Bhave in pivotal roles and ...

'' (1994) *''

Zamaana Deewana ''Zamaana Deewana'' is a 1995 Hindi-language action comedy film, produced by G. P. Sippy under the Sippy Films banner and directed by Ramesh Sippy. It stars Shahrukh Khan, Raveena Tandon in pivotal roles, along with Jeetendra, Shatrughan Sinha ...

'' (1995) *'' Gaddaar'' (1995) *'' Hum Dono'' (1995) *''

'' (1995) *'' Chaahat'' (1996) *''

'' (1996) *'' Pardes'' (1997) *'' Duplicate'' (1998) *''

Jab Pyaar Kisise Hota Hai ''Jab Pyaar Kisise Hota Hai'' () is an Indian Hindi-language romance film released in 1998. Directed by Deepak Sareen and written by Honey Irani, the film stars Salman Khan as womaniser Sooraj and Twinkle Khanna as his first real love. Adi ...

'' (1998) *'' Angaaray'' (1998) *'' Barood'' (1998) *''Soldier'' (1998) *''

Dahek ''Dahek - A Burning Passion'' is a 1999 Indian Hindi-language romance film directed by Lateef Binni. The film stars Akshaye Khanna and Sonali Bendre. The film deals with love between a Hindu boy and a Muslim girl. The movie was a box office dis ...

'' A Burning Passion (1998) *''

Dil Kya Kare ''Dil Kya Kare'' (English: ''What Should The Heart Do?'') is a 1999 Indian drama film, directed by Prakash Jha and produced by Veeru Devgan and Veena Devgan. The film stars Ajay Devgn, Mahima Chaudhry, Kajol and Chandrachur Singh. Plot This story ...

'' (1999) *'' Taal'' (1999) *''

Tera Jadoo Chal Gayaa Tera Jadoo Chal Gayaa, () is a 2000 Indian romantic movie starring Abhishek Bachchan and Keerthi Reddy (in her Bollywood debut). Plot On a visit to scenic Agra, Pooja (Keerthi Reddy) meets with a renowned artist, Kabir ( Abhishek Bachchan). Ka ...

'' (2000) *''

Raju Chacha ''Raju Chacha'' () is a 2000 Indian Hindi-language action comedy film directed by Anil Devgan and produced by his brother Ajay Devgn, debuting as a film producer. The film stars Ajay, Kajol and Rishi Kapoor, along with Sanjay Dutt in a special ...

'' (2000) *''

'' (2001) *''

'' (2001) *'' Albela'' (2001) *''

Kya Yehi Pyaar Hai ''Kya Yehi Pyaar Hai'' ( en, Is This what Love is?) is a 2002 Indian Hindi-language musical romantic drama film directed by K. Murali Mohana Rao, starring Jackie Shroff, Aftab Shivdasani and Ameesha Patel in lead roles, with cinematography b ...

'' (2002) *''

Pyaar Diwana Hota Hai ''Pyaar Diwana Hota Hai'' (English: ''Love Is Crazy'') is a 2002 Indian Hindi-language romantic comedy film directed by Kirti Kumar, starring Govinda and Rani Mukerji. The film served as a remake of the Tamil film '' Sollamale'' (1998). Synops ...

'' (2002) *'' Hum Kisi Se Kum Nahin'' (2002) *''

Koi Mil Gaya ''Koi... Mil Gaya'' (; ), also known as ''KMG'', is a 2003 Indian Hindi-language science fiction film directed and produced by Rakesh Roshan. It stars Hrithik Roshan and Preity Zinta, with Rekha in a supporting role. In addition to writing th ...

'' (2003) *''

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'' (2003) *'' Tehzeeb'' (2003) *''

Dil Maange More ''Dil Maange More!!!'' () is a 2004 Indian Hindi-language romantic comedy film directed by Anant Mahadevan and produced by Fourth Wall Productions. it features Shahid Kapoor, Ayesha Takia, Tulip Joshi, Soha Ali Khan (in her film debut), Gulshan ...

'' (2004) *''

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'' (2005) *''

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'' (2006) *'' Humko Tumse Pyar Hai'' (2006) *'' Dus Kahaniyan'' (2007) *'' Sadiyaan'' (2010) *''Battle Of Saragahi''

Plays

*''

Tumhari Amrita ''Tumhari Amrita'' is an epistolary play directed by Feroz Abbas Khan. Its original cast includes Shabana Azmi and Farooq Shaikh.Hamesha'' *''

Begum Jaan ''Begum Jaan'' is a 2017 Indian Hindi period drama film. It is written and directed by National Film Award-winning director Srijit Mukherji and produced by Mukesh Bhatt, Vishesh Bhatt and Play Entertainment. The film is co-produced by Saks ...

'' *''Aap ki Soniya'' *''Kacche Lamhe'' * Dhuaan * Aur Agle Saal * Kate hue Raaste * Patjhad se Zara Pehle * Shyam Rang * Who Ladki * Raat * Mogra * Maati Kahe Kumhar Se * Peele Patton ka Ban * Kharaashein * Lakeerein * Humsafar * Gudamba

References

External links

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