Javed Akhtar and Janhavi Shrimankar at the concert (Photo Jignesh Mistry)
1942: A Love Story, Dil Chaha Hai and more, Javed sahab shared anecdotes from the making of those songs penned by him While Meiyang and Janhavi sang some iconic songs from films like Lagaan. Janhavi Shrimankar (Photo Jignesh Mistry) Songs that had the audience singing along O Paalanhaare ( Lagaan ) Ek Ladki Ko Dekha Toh Aisa Laga ( 1942: A Love Story ) Dil Chahta Hai ( Dil Chahta Hai ) Mitwa (Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna) Dekha Ek Khwab (Silsila) Gallan Goodiyaan ( Dil Dhadakne Do ) You use AI every day. Pune witnessed a spellbinding evening of music, poetry, and nostalgia as lyricist and poet Javed Akhtar led the audience on a soulful journey through Indian cinema with singers Meiyang Chang and Janhavi Shrimankar. Meiyang Chang, Javed Akhtar and Janhavi Shrimankar (Photo Jignesh Mistry) “I am a rationalist and an atheist. I am happy that I could write a song like O Palanhaare that reached so many people”Javed Akhtar Meiyang Chang (Photo Jignesh Mistry) Chang’s effortless charm and versatile vocals seamlessly blended with Janhavi’s powerful, emotive renditions, delivering back-to-back crowd favorites that kept the audience enthralled. From heartwarming melodies to sharp, evocative shayari , every moment bridged generations of music lovers under the night sky. “Laxmikant-Pyarelal had got angry when I suggested we retain ek, do, teen as the lyrics for the song from Tezaab. They thought people would laugh at us. Now get your AI Quotient. Take the AIQ test Get the latest Lifestyle News and more. Download the TOI app.
But even today when I go to poetry sessions, I get a request to speak about the song from the backbencher audience – Javed Akhtar Crowd applauds Javed Akhtar’s poetry at the event (Photo Jignesh Mistry) As the final notes echoed to a resounding standing ovation, Pune was left with an unforgettable celebration of poetry, melody, and cinematic heritage.
