Indian lyricist Javed Akhtar has expressed a keen interest in working with Pakistani singer-actor Moazzam Ali Khan after coming across his rendition of Yeh Nain Deray Deray on YouTube.
Taking to his social media handle on X (formerly Twitter), Akhtar shared his admiration for Khan's performance. In his post, he wrote, "Just now I watched a gentleman, Moazzam saheb on YouTube singing Yeh Nain Deray Deray. Could he please contact me? I will be thankful if he sings a few songs for us."
The unexpected recognition from one of Bollywood's most celebrated lyricists sparked excitement among fans of both artists. Khan, deeply moved by the acknowledgment, responded with a heartfelt message on his social media platforms.
"Truly grateful to be appreciated by the legendary Javed Akhtar Sahab. His words have inspired generations, and to have him acknowledge my voice and song is an honour beyond words," he wrote. Khan further expressed how much the encouragement meant to him, calling it a moment of great personal and artistic significance.
In addition to thanking Akhtar, Khan extended his gratitude to his fans, acknowledging their unwavering support. "To all the fans and friends who reached out to appreciate and showered their love and trust in me, I am genuinely humbled and thankful to all of you," he wrote.
Fans were full of praise for the singer in the comments section of his Instagram post and heartwarmingly, love poured from both sides of the border. One user commented, "Please do contact him and sing more songs, for us, for everyone. In the time of hate, let's do more art and love." Another netizen lovingly stated, "What great news. You truly deserve this appreciation. India is waiting for you. Keep shining." Many of Khan's fans expressed how they believed the singer to be extremely deserving of Akhtar's praise.
Akhtar is widely regarded as one of India's most accomplished lyricists and poets, with a career spanning decades in the film and literary industries. A recipient of multiple National Film Awards and the prestigious Padma Bhushan, his evocative lyrics have left an indelible mark on Bollywood's musical landscape. Beyond cinema, Akhtar is also a celebrated Urdu poet and screenwriter, known for his sharp wit, social commentary, and deep understanding of human emotions.
Khan is a multifaceted artist known for his work in Pakistani television, particularly for his roles in Meri Shehzadi and Ishq e Laa. Beyond acting, he is also a singer and voiceover artist. In a previous podcast interview, Khan revealed an interesting facet of his lineage - he is the great-grandson of Liaquat Ali Khan, Pakistan's first prime minister.
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