Anil Kapoor and Farah Khan Honor Javed Akhtar's Birthday with Touching Instagram Tributes
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Bollywood stars Anil Kapoor and Farah Khan celebrated the 80th birthday of legendary screenwriter Javed Akhtar with heartfelt tributes on Instagram, highlighting his immense influence in cinema and their personal admiration for his contributions.
Key Takeaways
- Anil Kapoor and Farah Khan honor Javed Akhtar on his 80th birthday.
- Kapoor shares nostalgic photos and a heartfelt message.
- Farah Khan shares a dance video with Akhtar.
- Salim-Javed duo transformed Indian cinema.
- Akhtar's legacy continues through his children in film.
Mumbai, Jan 17 (NationPress) Bollywood actor Anil Kapoor and choreographer-director Farah Khan are commemorating the birthday of the esteemed Indian screenwriting maestro Javed Akhtar.
On Friday, both Anil and Farah took to their Instagram profiles to extend their warm wishes to the legendary screenwriter, known for his collaboration in the iconic duo Salim-Javed.
Anil posted a series of nostalgic photos featuring Javed from various events. He expressed his sentiments in a heartfelt caption, stating, “Happy 80th Birthday, Javed Sahab! @jaduakhtar Your mentorship and steadfast support have been crucial in my journey as an actor. You had faith in me when I struggled to have faith in myself, and that encouragement has genuinely shaped the performer I am today.”
He continued, “I will always cherish that. Here’s to many more years filled with laughter, joy, music, poetry, scripts, and unforgettable memories together.”
Farah, on her end, shared a delightful video showcasing her dancing alongside Javed Akhtar to the tune of ‘Mere Mehboob Mere Sanam’. She affectionately referred to Javed as the “youngest person in the room” due to his vibrant energy and captivating presence.
In her caption, she wrote, “Happy 80th birthday to the youngest guy in any room!! @jaduakhtar definitely dances better than @azmishabana18 (sic).”
The duo Salim-Javed transformed Hindi cinema with their exceptional writing and significantly contributed to the rise of Bollywood legend Amitabh Bachchan by establishing the archetype of the ‘Angry Young Man’ that propelled him to immense fame.
After parting ways, Salim Khan stepped back, while Javed continued to thrive in the industry, writing screenplays for numerous films and penning lyrics for many hit songs in Hindi cinema.
The next generation of both Salim and Javed has also made remarkable strides. While Salman Khan stands as one of the country’s biggest and most bankable stars, Javed’s children, Farhan Akhtar and Zoya Akhtar, are recognized among the finest filmmakers in Hindi cinema.
