Javed Akhtar: The ghazal format is not ruined by the use of metallic sounds

NEW DELHI: Renowned lyricist Javed Akhtar does not agree that the use of metallic music instead of a simple harmonium ruins the beauty of a ghazal.

Javed Akhtar clocks 50 years since stepping into Mumbai

MUMBAI: It was on this day 50 years ago that Javed Akhtar had stepped foot in Mumbai from Gwalior to pursue his creative dreams.

Stars at the international jewellery week 2013

Not happy with music in 2012: Javed Akhtar

MUMBAI: The production value of contemporary Bollywood music in 2012 may have improved a lot but it has done little to impress veteran lyricist Javed...

Music launch of Yeh Khula Aasmaan

Javed Akhtar: 'The Bombay HC judgment is totally incompatible with International law'

Acclaimed lyricist, poet, writer and member of parliament Javed Akhtar give his views on the Bombay High Court IPRS royalty ruling in favour of Radio...

Singers muted by composers, lyricists on royalty issue

MUMBAI: Melody seems to have been replaced with rage in the music industry with  playback singers tuned out of the ongoing debtate over the proposed...