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Dec 7, 2023 · Dec 07, 2023. Javed Akhtar, who has worked as lyricist on songs from 'The Archies' soundtrack. Photos: Netflix. Among India’s most veteran writers, Javed Akhtar has more than 50 years of working in Indian cinema, from legendary films like Sholay and Deewar to Border in the Nineties and coming-of-age stories like Dil Chahta Hai and period ...
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Javed Akhtar was born on 17 January 1945 (age 79 years; as of 2024) in the Gwalior city of Madhya Pradesh. His zodiac sign is Capricorn. Initially, his name was ‘Jadoo (magic),’ which was taken from his father’s poem “Lamha, lamha kisi jadoo ka fasana hoga (Each moment will be a story of the magic).”.
Javed Akhtar's great grandfather, Fazl-e-Haq Khairabadi was exiled to Andaman Islands by the British for taking part in the 1857 uprising. His uncle, Ansar Harwani, was the youngest member of the Congress Working Committee in 1939 and was jailed for 10 years by the British.
May 29, 2023 · Javed Akhtar, the eminent Indian poet, lyricist, and screenwriter, has left an indelible mark on the world of literature, cinema, and cultural discourse. With his profound verses, eloquent expressions, and thought-provoking scripts, Akhtar has established himself as one of the most celebrated and influential figures in the Indian entertainment industry.
Feb 18, 2023 · The word ‘jadu’ means magic in Urdu while ‘nama’ is a farsi word for tales, or memoir. Jadu was the name originally given to Javed by his poet father Jan Nisar Akhtar. When Javed was born on January 17 1945, Jan Nisar had rushed to the Kamla Hospital in Gwalior from the office of the Communist Party. At the hospital his friends reminded ...
Javed Akhtar's lineage can be traced back to seven generations of famous Urdu poets, writers and freedom fighters. His father, renowned Urdu poet Jan Nisar Akhtar,
