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Javed Akhtar

picture: Viral Bhayani

Date of Birth: 17th January 1945

Javed Akhtar is one half of the Salim-Javed duo, one of the most successful writing teams in Bollywood. The two scripted almost all the blockbusters of the 1970s.

Javed worked with Salim Khan until 1980 after which he began writing lyrics for Hindi film songs. He is considered one of the best writer/poets of Hindi cinema today.

Javed was previously married to writer Honey Irani and has two children. His son Farhan Akhtar is one of India's young cutting-edge directors and Javed has worked closely with Farhan on his movies. His daughter Zoya Akhtar is also a director.

Javed is married to actress Shabana Azmi.

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Javed Akhtar Related Articles & Photos

Breaking News May 14,2013

Javed Akhtar Excited About Farhan's Movie

Javed Akhtar is raving about the promos of 'Bhaag Milkha Bhaag' Read it...

Breaking News January 27,2013

Farhan and Salman fight for their fathers

Salim and Javed haven't been paid royalties for the 'Zanjeer' remake Read it...

Breaking News August 16,2011

Stars condemn Anna Hazare's detention

Social activist's 'undemocratic' arrest sparks outrage Read it...

Breaking News December 26,2010

Is Javed Akhtar facing a ban?

He's lobbying for more royalties for singers, composers and lyricists Read it...

Breaking News July 6,2010

Royalty issue divides Bollywood yet again

Mahesh Bhatt and Javed Akhtar lock horns this time Read it...

Breaking News May 15,2010

Javed Akhtar gets death threats

He is filing a complaint with the Mumbai police Read it...

Breaking News March 20,2010

Javed Akhtar nominated to Rajya Sabha

Lyricist says he will take up relevant causes in India's top democratic forum Read it...

Breaking News December 30,2009

Music industry joyful with new rights

‘For many years we all have been taken for a ride’ Read it...

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Hindi Lyrics
by Vibha Sharma, aligarh, india

Hello All, I dont know whether this post of mine is read by Javed Sahab I am from his Alma Mater Aligarh Muslim University. I am writing a paper about the changes that have taken place in the lyrics of the films in the light of the cultural variations in the old times and new times. The younger generation is not any more able to enjoy and appreciate the emotions of old songs that had specific sentiments of childhood memories etc. For eg. songs like saat samundar paar se gudiyon ke bazaar se and qaaghaz ki kashti woh baarish ka paani. This is a loss for the audience as they cannot identify with sentiments of such songs but does it also mean that such songs have also lost their value? Please tell me about this. Vibha.
posted 2 March 2009, 06:47 PM UAE time.

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