Akhtar conveys gratitude for the opportunity to hear Khan’s music.

Renowned scriptwriter and lyricist Javed Akhtar has publicly conveyed his admiration for the Pakistani vocalist Moazzam Ali Khan, extending an invitation for him to perform several songs. Akhtar’s appreciation was sparked by a video showcasing Khan’s performance, which has garnered significant attention on social media, with many observers noting his vocal similarities to the late ghazal maestro Jagjit Singh. In a post shared on X on Friday, Akhtar expressed his delight upon hearing Khan’s rendition of the beloved song “Yeh Nain Dare Dare,” originally performed by Hemant Kumar in the 1964 film “Kohraa.” The esteemed 80-year-old lyricist remarked, “Just now I watched a gentleman Muazzam saheb on YouTube singing ‘yeh nain deray deray’. Could he please contact me? I would be grateful if he could sing a few songs for us.”