Updated On: 18 January, 2024 09:04 AM IST | Athulya Nambiar
Ace lyricist-writer Javed Akhtar turned 79 on Wednesday. Actor Anil Kapoor hosted a birthday bash for the veteran lyricist at his Mumbai home. The party was attended by Madhuri Dixit, Sonu Nigam, Rajkumar Hirani, Sonam Kapoor and many more (All Pics/Yogen Shah)

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Actress Divya Dutta carried a simple and elegant look in a paste netted saree
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Sanjay Kapoor was in a jovial mood as he arrived for the legend`s birthday bash

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Javed Akhtar stepped out to pose for the paparazzi. He was accompanied by his wife Shabana Azmi, host Anil Kapoor and filmmaker Rajkumar Hirani among others
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Host Anil Kapoor looked stylish in an oversized white shirt and black pants for the party he hosted at his Juhu home

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Film producer Boney Kapoor who shares a close bond with Javed Akhtar and Shabana Azmi sported an all-denim look with a pair of cool sunglasses
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Javed Akhtar poses with his kids- Farhan and Zoya, along with Anil Kapoor and Boney Kapoor

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Actress Madhuri Dixit sparkled in a yellow saree with a matching coat with mirror work on it
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Singer Sonu Nigam looked dapper in a white shirt and blue pants as he arrived for the party

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Singer Shankar Mahadevan arrived in an all-black outfit twinning with his wife
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Filmmaker Ashutosh Gowariker also marked his presence at the party

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Javed Akhtar opted for a purple kurta and jacket for the party as he arrived with his wife and actress Shabana Azmi
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Anil Kapoor`s son Harsh Varrdhan Kapoor also attended the party

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Anupam Kher who is a close friend of Anil Kapoor and has been a part of the industry for over 3 decades was seen posing enthusiastically for the paparazzi
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Sonam Kapoor Ahuja flaunted her chic look for the party as she posed for the paparazzi

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Sonam was accompanied by her husband Anand Ahuja who opted for a brown coat and pants along with a black t-shirt
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Javed Akhtar`s son Farhan and his wife Shibani were also present at the party
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