Javed Akhtar quotes that were converted into famous Bollywood songs

Javed Akhtar is known for speaking truth to power through his poetry. The poet, lyricist, and screenwriter has completed almost five decades in Bollywood with over 100 credits to his name. Javed Akhtar has penned down lyrics and Bollywood scripts for decades. His poetry manages to tug the audience's heartstrings each time. He has also written some of the best poems and Shayaris that dwell upon various aspects of life and love, soothing our hearts and minds. Here are some of Javed Akhtar's quotes that were converted into Bollywood songs. Also Read | Shabana Azmi asks why Javed Akhtar is clicking pic in unique way, gets hilarious answers Also Read | Javed Akhtar calls 'people's poet' Sahir Ludhianvi a 'paradoxical man' Jaaved Akhtar quotes that were converted into Bollywood songs Doori Doori is a poetic song written by Javed Akhtar for the underground hip-hop rappers' biopic, Gully Boy. The song is sung by Ranveer Singh. Doori song is adapted from Javed Akhtar's poem of the same name. Kahne Ko Hum Pass Hai Par Kitni Doori Hai Ye Bhi Kaisi Mazboori Hai Tumse Humdardi Bhi Nahi Kar Sakta Main Mere Bas Ki Baat Nahi Hai Main Ye Bahte Aansu Pochu Utni Meri Aukaat Nahi Hai Main Bhi Yahi Hu, Tum Bhi Yahi Ho Par Sach Ye Hai Main Hu Kahi Tum Aur Kahi Kahne Ko Hum Pass Hai Par Kitni Doori Hai Ye Bhi Kaisi Mazboori Hai Sham Sham is an acoustic romantic song from the film Aisha. The song is sung by Amit Trivedi, Nikhil D'Souza, Neuman Pinto. Sham was also turned into a full-fledged song. Shaam bhi koi, jaise he nadi Leher leher jaise beh rahi hain Koi ankahee koi ansuni, baat dheeme keh rahi hai Phir Dekhiye Phir Dekhiye is a Bollywood song from Farhan Akhtar's movie Rock On!! The song is penned by Javed Akhtar and voiced by Caralisa Monteiro in 2008. The song was inspired by one of Javed Akhtar's quotes. Aankhon Mein Jiske Koi To Khwaab Hai Khush Hai Wahi Jo Thoda Betaab Hai Zindagi Mein Koi Aarzu Kijiye Phir Dekhiye Also Read | Salim Khan & Javed Akhtar: Sholay, Don and other top films written by the legendary duo Also Read | Javed Akhtar: Here are some vivid and emotional shayaris by the poet

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Javed Akhtar quotes that were converted into famous Bollywood songs

Javed Akhtar is known as a legendary poet, lyricist, writer, and political activist. Take a look at some popular Bollywood songs inspired from his quotes

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