Celebrating Javed Akhtar's Milestone 80th Birthday: A Star-Studded Celebration with Bachchans, Aamir Khan, and More

Synopsis

Javed Akhtar celebrated his 80th birthday on January 17, 2025, with a star-studded affair attended by notable figures in Bollywood, including the Bachchans and Aamir Khan. Urmila Matondkar shared memorable moments from the celebration, expressing her admiration for Akhtar's incredible contributions to the industry.

Key Takeaways

Javed Akhtar turned 80 on January 17, 2025.
Notable guests included the Bachchans and Aamir Khan.
Urmila Matondkar shared highlights on Instagram.
Akhtar considers his children's success his greatest gift.
He continues to be a revered figure in Bollywood.

Mumbai, January 18 (NationPress) The renowned Bollywood screenwriter and lyricist Javed Akhtar celebrated his 80th birthday on January 17, 2025. The festivities were highlighted by a glimpse into the glamorous birthday celebration shared by the iconic actress Urmila Matondkar on her official Instagram.

The 'Pinjar' star was captured in a lovely moment with Javed Akhtar in one of her posts. In other images, she beams alongside Amitabh Bachchan and Jaya Bachchan. Urmila Matondkar also shared a delightful video featuring numerous industry colleagues, including Aamir Khan, Farhan Akhtar, Zoya Akhtar, Shankar Mahadevan, and others, joyfully singing 'Happy Birthday' to the legendary figure.

Posting on her Instagram, Urmila Matondkar expressed, 'It was an absolutely epic day filled with some of the finest talents in our industry! An afternoon brimming with love, laughter, affection, admiration, and wonderful camaraderie... because we were celebrating the birthday of someone incredibly special to all of us. A true 'Jaadu' as the whole nation has been enchanted by his words for decades... #oneandonly @jaduakhtar. Thank you, dear @azmishabana18, for capturing these incredible moments that genuinely enrich my life.'

In a recent conversation, Javed Akhtar shared that the greatest gift he has received in his life is witnessing the success of his children, filmmaker-actor Farhan Akhtar and filmmaker Zoya Akhtar. He remarked, 'I consider the best gift, and what I am most grateful for, is my children. Their achievements bring an emotionally and socially fulfilling experience; it is a blessing to see both of them doing so well. That is the most meaningful gift I could have received.'

Javed Akhtar enjoyed his special day surrounded by family and close friends at his Khandala farmhouse.

Despite his extensive career in the industry, he continues to be celebrated as one of the most esteemed screenwriters and lyricists in Bollywood.