Javed Akhtar is celebrating his 75th birthday today. A cool party was hosted by his wife, Shabana Azmi, at their residence, last night. The part was attended by close friends of the celeb family. Today, an even cooler exhibition was organise in honour of Bollywood's favourite writer-lyricist. year, renowned photojournalist Pradeep Chandra and eminent film historian S M M Ausaja put together a beautiful exjibition titled “The World of Javed Akhtar”. The exhibit compiles rare photographs, paintings, sketches, film posters, lobby cards and

personal memorabilia to commemorate Javed Akhtar’s 75-years-long journey in the industry.  Javed Akhtar Birthday Special: 7 Iconic Movies Written By The Legend That We Love To Watch.

The preview of the exhibition was inaugrated by Javed, in presence of Shaban, Farhan Akhtar and Zoya Akhtar. The gallery will be open for the public from January 18, 2020. Interestingly, Farhan's girlfriend, Shibani Dandekar, was also present at this launch. She is officially family now, is it? Joe Jonas, Sophie Turner Slam 'Racist' Article on Priyanka Chopra-Nick Jonas' Wedding Published by 'The Cut'.

Check Out Some Of The Pictures From The Launch Here:

Farhan, Zoya, Javed (Photo Credits: Yogen Shah)
Riteish Deshmukh, Divya Dutta, Ila Arun At Javed Akhtar Exhibition (Photo Credits: Yogen Shah)
Farhan Akhtar with Shibani Dandekar (Photo Credits: Yogen Shah)
Javed Akhtar Exhibition (Photo Credits: File Image)
Zoya and Farhan Cut The Ribbon Javed Akhtar Exhibition (Photo Credits: Yogen Shah)

 

Here Are Some Pictures That Have Been Displayed At The Gallery

Rare Pic Of Javed Akhtar with Barack Obama at Javed Akhtar Exhibition (Photo Credits: File Image)
Rare Poster of Don Javed Akhtar Exhibition (Photo Credits: File Image)
Rare Poster and Picture Javed Akhtar Exhibition (Photo Credits: File Image)
Two Displays At Javed Akhtar Exhibition (Photo Credits: File Image)
Rare Photos of Javed Akhtar (Photo Credits: File Image)

“I have known and observed Javed saab since early seventies when he

was rising as a scriptwriter. It is years of admiration that has culminated in

this tribute," Pradeep Chandra said in a statement. A very happy birthday to Javed sahab. We will definitely be paying a visit to the exhibition.

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