Birthday Special: 5 Evergreen Lyrics Penned By Javed Akhtar

The legendary lyricist, Javed Akhtar celebrated his 75th birthday yesterday! He celebrated his birthday with friends and family. The theme of the party was retro and hence everyone was seen dressed in vintage style. Anil Kapoor, Urmila Matondkar, Divya Dutta and many others from the Bollywood attended the retro party. Farah Khan and Tanvi Azmi were also spotted at the party. Javed Akhtar’s contribution to Bollywood has been immense. He has written some of the best songs on love and life. One can listen to those songs any number of times. To celebrate the lyricists’ birthday, Wedding Affair shares the 5 evergreen lyrics penned by Javed Akhtar. 

1. Kal Ho Na Ho

This is a timeless song on life that can never fail to tug at one’s heartstrings even today. The lyrics are so true to life that you cannot listen to the song just once. 

2. Ik Tara 

The song from the film ‘Wake up Sid’ has been a favourite of many. The song has not just been written well but also picturised beautifully. 

3. Chand Taare

This track is an out and out expression of the things that we desire in life. The soulful words were brilliantly sung by Abhijeet Bhattacharya. 

4. Dil Dhadakne do 

This is a song that must certainly be on the list of your favourite travel songs. A road trip cannot be complete unless you have heard this song on the way to your destination. 

5. Ye Jo Desh hai Mera

The patriotic song is one of the best. It shall certainly remind of the love one has for the motherland. It is something that can never be replaced.