On Javed Akhtar's 78th Birthday, Wishes From Farhan-Shibani, Zoya And Others

The veteran lyricist turns 78 today

Happy Birthday, Javed Akhtar. The veteran lyricist turns 78 today. Wishes are pouring in from all corners for the legend. To make the day a lot more special, his son, actor Farhan Akhtar has written a heartwarming note on Instagram. It read, “Happy birthday, pa. You know what you mean to me and to every person who's life, thinking and work you have influenced for the better. Love you.” The birthday wish was attached to a monochrome pic of Javed Akhtar. Farhan's friends have made a bee-line to the comments section to extend their warmest greetings. Farhan's sister, director Zoya Akhtar, dropped a red heart under the post. Farhan's wife, actress Shibandi Dandekar too left a red heart under the post. Hrithik Roshan and Abhay Deol, who have shared the screen space with Farhan in Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara, followed suit.  Actor Arjun Rampal wrote, “Happy happy birthday Javed Saab Sir. Love, health and laughter always.” Chunky Panday has also left a birthday note. It read, “Happy Happy birthday, Javed Saab.”

Zoya Akhtar has picked a major throwback moment to wish her “pa” a very happy birthday. The picture was clicked in 1964. Here, a young Javed Akhtar is enjoying his time by the beach. She wrote, “Happy Birthday, Pa [red heart emoji].#javedakhtar #bombay #1964.” Filmmaker-producer Karan Johar called it a “stunning picture”. Echoing a similar sentiment, Shweta Bachchan said, “Happy birthday Javed uncle. What a gorgeous picture.” Actor Sanjay Kapoor wanted it to focus on Javed Akhtar's “attitude and style.” Actor Abhay Deol came with a request, “Aw please wish him from me too!” Zoya, are you listening?