Javed Akhtar, the man who needs no introduction, celebrates his birthday on 17th January. He is one of the few personalities of the literary world who is responsible for making people aware of the beautiful Urdu language through his write-ups.
In an era when dance numbers and loud music has become a trend, people rarely get n touch with the soulful lyrics but all thanks to Javed Saheb that we can still enjoy the meaningful songs and ghazals. His creations talk about love, life lessons, and heartbreaks in the most amazing way.
On the occasion of Javed Akhtar’s 73rd birthday, here is a compilation of some of his best creations.
Javed Akhtar with first wife Honey Irani and children Zoya and Farhan
Songs
Javed Akhtar has written numerous songs for Bollywood and it’s practically impossible to point out the best ones but here are some of the memorable songs for which Mr. Akhtar wrote the lyrics:
1. Kal Ho Na Ho
Chahe Jo Tumhe Poore Dil se
Milta Hai Wo Mushkil Se
Aisa Jo Koi Kahin Hai
Bass Wo hi Sabse Hasin Hai
2. Iktara
Sun Rahi Hu Sudh Budh Kho Ke Koi Main Kahani
Poori Kahani Hai Kya Kise Hai Pata
Main Toh Kisi Ki Hoke Ye Bhi Na Jaani
Rut Hai Yeh Do Pal Ki Ya Rahegi Sada
3. Kaisi Hai Ye Rut
Kaise Kisi Ko Batayein
Kaise Ye Samjhayein
Kya Pyaar Hai
Isme Bandhan Nahi Hai
Aur Na Koi Bhi Deewar Hai
Javed Akhtar with Wife Shabana Azmi
Shayari
Javed Sahab has not just written shayaris for Bollywood but he also writes mind blowing, deep shayaris about heartbreaks and other feelings that beautifully emote human’s circumstances:
“Kin lafzon me itni kadvi, itni kasaili baat likhu
Sher ki main tehzeeb nibhau, ya apne halaat likhu”
“Unchi imaaraton se makaan mera ghir gaya
Kuch log mere hisse ka suraj bhi kha gaye”
“Mujhe Dushmano se bhi khuddari ki ummeed rehti hai
Sar kisika bhi ho, kadmon mein achha nahi lagta”
Dialogues
Being a famous screenwriter, Javed Akhtar has given Bollywood several famous dialogues in iconic movies like Sholay and Don. In fact the epic dialogue by late actor Shashi Kapoor- “Mere paas Maa Hai!” was also written by him. Here are some more of his memorable dialogues:
“Arey Oh Saamba! Kitne Admi the!” (Sholay)
“Mogambo Khush Hua!” (Mr India)
“Don ka Intezaar to 11 mulkon ki police kar rahi hai, magar don ko pakadna mushkil hi nahi namumkin hai!” (Don)
