‘I’m only 80’: Javed Akhtar corrects Aamir Khan, says his age comment has ‘a negative effect’ | Bollywood News
3 min readMumbaiMay 1, 2026 10:57 AM IST Veteran lyricist and screenwriter Javed Akhtar, often celebrated as much for his sharp wit as for his literary works, once again found himself in the spotlight, this time alongside superstar Aamir Khan. The occasion turned memorable when Aamir posed a thoughtful and sincere question about Javed’s remarkable ability to remain relevant across a career spanning more than five decades. ‘I’m only 80’ The viral exchange took place at an event hosted by actor Boman Irani’s scriptwriting platform, Spiral Bound. The gathering saw a host of prominent attendees, including Anil Kapoor, Abhishek Bachchan, Ananya Panday, and Ishaan Khatter. From the audience, Aamir addressed Javed on stage, saying: “I always enjoy listening to you, so I keep watching your videos on YouTube and even call you afterward. I have a question for you: you have been working in the industry for such a long time. You’ve worked with people of different generations, from those your own age when you began, to younger collaborators as you grew more senior, and …








