Happy birthday! Javed Akhtar turns 80 today

By Lori Macatee
New Delhi
Last updated on January 7, 2025

The iconic and legendary poet turns 80 on Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2025.

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Javed Akhtar is celebrating his 80th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed poets of his generation.

Popular poet Javed Akhtar has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 80th birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Akhtar, a cultural icon

Born in Gwalior on January 7, 1945, Javed Akhtar's career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in Indian history. Akhtar's not just a great poet, he's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business man. At this point in his career, there seems to be little Javed hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Javed Akhtar as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 80.

Happy Birthday, Javed, you're the best!