Javed Akhtar Birthday: Kal Ho Na Ho And Other Songs That Will Make You Fall in Love With The Lyricist’s Thoughts
The Padma Shri, Padma Bhushan awardee celebrates his 73rd birthday today. Listen to his most celebrated songs here.
The legendary lyricist Javed Akhtar was born on January 17, 1945 and Bollywood found its shining gem. The writer’s poetic lines were like the midas touch to the songs of Hindi cinema. The Padma Shri (1999), Padma Bhushan (2007) awardee paved his way through fans’ hearts through his heart touching shayaris and verses. We wonder whether these songs would be the same if it was not for Mr. Akhtar who poured his heart into it. The iconic artist became everyone’s favourite since he co-wrote films like Sholay, Zanjeer, Deewar, Shaan to name a few. The youngsters adored him more after he penned down those beautiful lines for Farhan Akhtar- Zoya Akhtar’s film Zindagi Milegi Na Dobaara. We bet you we have still not got over those lines from the much-loved flick. On his birthday, here we present you those mesmerizing lines by Javed ji capsuled in the songs of Bollywood that will make you dwell upon the life for sure!
Dekha Ek Khwab To- Silsila
This evergreen song from Amitabh Bachchan and Rekha’s film Silsila made it eternal for life as it perfectly suited the chemistry between the duo. The scenic beauty of Switzerland would be incomplete without these lines penned down by the lyricist.
Ek ladki Ko Dekha Toh- 1942: A Love Story
This track is one of those, where the poem is the major highlight. Javed Akhtar’s description of a beautiful girl through the protagonist’s eyes is simply astounding. Music maestro RD Burman’s last album was summed up with this eternal song.
Sandese Aate Hai- Border
Patriotism went on another level when we got introduced to this heart-wrenching number. Only Javed Akhtar could write down the multiple emotions in single song that continues to bring tears our eyes even after so many years.
Khwabon ke Parinde- Zindagi Naa Milegi Dobara
The ace writer just peeped into the hearts of the youngsters and jotted down the feelings in the most perfect manner. The dreamy song that captures the friends lost in different thoughts becomes relatable due to Javed Akhtar's words.
Well, there are many equally wonderful songs by Javed Akhtar but then one article cannot note them all. For now, let us celebrate his 73rd birthday by getting lost in his world of poetic verses.
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