Javed Akhtar scolds paparazzi for noisy birthday wishes outside Anil Kapoor's residence

• Javed Akhtar scolds paparazzi for noisy birthday wishes outside Anil Kapoor's residence during his 79th birthday celebration
• A video of the incident goes viral, capturing Akhtar's candid reaction as he instructs the photographers to keep the noise down
• Notable Bollywood figures, including Farhan Akhtar and Sonam Kapoor, attend the grand birthday bash

Celebrated Bollywood lyricist-screenwriter Javed Akhtar, marking his 79th birthday, encountered a moment of irritation when paparazzi surrounded him and wife Shabana Azmi outside actor Anil Kapoor's residence during the grand birthday celebration. As the excited photographers enthusiastically wished Akhtar, he could be seen expressing visible irritation, instructing them to keep the noise down with a stern "Shor mat karo."

A video of the incident has since gone viral, capturing the legendary lyricist's candid reaction amid the birthday cheers. The paparazzi eventually toned down their enthusiasm, allowing Akhtar to pose for pictures, accompanied by a rendition of the birthday song.

Notable attendees at the birthday bash included Farhan Akhtar, Shibani Dandekar, Sonam Kapoor, Anand Ahuja, Zoya Akhtar, Honey Irani, Madhuri Dixit, Sanjay Kapoor, Boney Kapoor, and Ashutosh Gowariker, highlighting the close bond between the families of Anil Kapoor and Javed Akhtar.