Wishing lyricist-poet Javed Akhtar on his 72nd birthday on Tuesday, Hindi film industry celebrities like Anil Kapoor, Farah Khan and Shekhar Ravijiani, expressed their fondness for the "charming" Padma Bhushan awardee.
Having penned songs for films like "Silsila", "1942: A Love Story", "Veer-Zaara", "Main Hoon Na" and "Jodhaa Akbar", the veteran poet has been in the industry for more than four decades.
While Anil wished Akhtar saying that he is a "man whose words can start a revolution", actor Suniel Shetty hailed him as the "finest wordsmith".
Here is what the Bollywood industry members had to share for the screenwriter, who once made a formidable team with Salim Khan.
Anil Kapoor: To the man whose words can start a revolution or calm a raging storm... Happy Birthday.
Rakesh Roshan: Javed ji wish you a very Happy Birthday!
Farah Khan: People are never just good or bad. They are either charming or tedious. Happy Birthday to the most charming Javed Akhtar. Love you Javed uncle.
Shekhar Ravjiani: Fortunate to have worked with a legend like you and share some great times. Hope to see you more this year! Happy Birthday.
Suniel Shetty: What can one write for one of the finest wordsmiths of every emotion Happy Birthday Javed Akhtar saab.
Divya Dutta: Happy birthday Javed Akhtar! Shukriya for all the love and warmth always.
Shankar Mahadevan: Happy Birthday to my dearest friend, philosopher and guide! Love you so much sir!
Shraddha Kapoor: Happy birthday sir! Have an amazing day! Lots of love.
Ehsaan Noorani: A very happy birthday to a friend and benefactor.
Kailash Kher: Few years ago we celebrated his birthday on stage. Mad memories, Happy Birthday.
JAVED AKHTAR TURNS 72, SHABANA PRAISES HIS 'MAGICAL PERSONA'
On poet-writer-activist Javed Akhtar's 72nd birthday on Tuesday, his wife Shabana Azmi, who lovingly calls him 'Jadu', said he has magic in his persona.
Exhausted after a musical evening that she had organised on her father and legendary poet Kaifi Azmi's birth anniversary on Saturday, Shabana wanted a quiet family get-together on Javed's birthday.
But the couple's friends won't let them be.
What was planned as a quiet evening turned into a sprawling evening with the promise of outstanding home made food, poetry recital and lots of conversation.
Said the actress: "When it comes to Jadu (Javed), nothing is decided till the last minute... So, till last night nothing was happening, but he has magic not only in his name, but also in his persona... Friends say, 'Yaay! Yoohoo! We want to be there for him.'"
Javed, who has penned songs for films like "Silsila", "1942: A Love Story", "Veer-Zaara", "Main Hoon Na" and "Jodhaa Akbar", has been in the industry for more than four decades and has a lot of fans.
Celebrities like Anil Kapoor, Farah Khan and Shekhar Ravijiani expressed their fondness for the "charming" Padma Bhushan awardee, via social media platforms.
While Anil wished Akhtar saying he is a "man whose words can start a revolution", actor Suniel Shetty hailed him as the "finest wordsmith".
Rakesh Roshan, Farah Khan, Shekhar Ravjiani, Divya Dutta, Shankar Mahadevan, Shraddha Kapoor, Ehsaan Noorani and Kailash Kher were among the others who wished the veteran writer.
