Javed Akhtar in Concert

Saturday, June 03, 2023 @ 8:00pm

Carteret Performing Arts Center
46 Washington Ave, Carteret, NJ 07008

Timeless Classics by Javed Akhtar and Bollywood Playback singers Meiyang Chang & Jahnvi Shrimankar!

Performers:

Javed Akhtar is a legendary Bollywood screenwriter, lyricist and poet. Known for his work in Hindi cinema, he has won five National Film Award for Best Lyrics and eight Filmfare Award for Best Lyrics. He has received the Padma Shri and the Padma Bhushan, two of India’s highest civilian honors.

Akhtar came to recognition in the duo Salim–Javed, and earned his breakthrough as a screenwriter with Zanjeer and he went on to write the films Deewar and Sholay, which earned a cult following. His movies and songs have a significant impact in popular culture.

Meiyang Chang is a Bollywood actor, singer and television host. He came to prominence as a contestant on the third season of Indian Idol show. Following this, he began his acting career with the film Badmaash Company. He also appeared in other films like Detective Byomkesh Bakshy, Sultan and Bharat. His latest work includes Undekhi and Modern Love Mumbai.

Jahnvi Shrimankar is a popular Bollywood singer. In 2022, she made her Bollywood debut with the super hit song “Dholida” from “Gangubai Kathiawadi” featuring Alia Bhatt.