About Akhtar Mirza
Akhtar Mirza was an Indian film director and screenwriter.
Akhtar Mirza was an Indian screenwriter and director for Bollywood films. He won the Filmfare Award for Best Story, for the 1965 film Waqt.
He is the father of National Award-winning director Saeed Akhtar Mirza and film-maker Aziz Mirza, who was responsible for launching the career of Shah Rukh Khan.
Filmography
As writer 1989 Salim Langde Pe Mat Ro (script consultant) 1973 Joshila (screenplay) 1973 Dhund (story & screenplay) 1965 Waqt (story / as F.A. Mirza)
As director 1965 Mohabbat Isko Kahete Hain
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Who was Akhtar Mirza?
Indian screenwriter
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Akhtar Mirza was a film director and screenwriter.
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