Javed Akhtar Wants Moazzam Ali Khan to Sing for Him After Viral Performance

Renowned Indian lyricist Javed Akhtar has expressed his admiration for Pakistani singer Moazzam Ali Khan after coming across his performance on YouTube.

Akhtar, known for his poetic brilliance, took to his official X (formerly Twitter) account to share his appreciation for Khan’s rendition of Yeh Nain Deray Deray. Impressed by his soulful singing, Akhtar extended an invitation for Khan to sing some of his songs.

“Just now I watched a gentleman, Muazzam Saheb, on YouTube singing Yeh Nain Deray Deray. Could he please contact me? I will be thankful if he sings a few songs for us,” Akhtar wrote.

In response, Moazzam Ali Khan expressed his gratitude on social media, calling it an honor to be recognized by a legend like Akhtar.

“Truly grateful to be appreciated by the legendary Javed Akhtar Sahab. His words have inspired generations, and to have him acknowledge my voice and song is an honor beyond words,” Khan wrote, thanking Akhtar for his encouragement.

This heartfelt exchange highlights how music continues to connect artists beyond borders, bringing together talent from different cultures in a shared love for melody and poetry.