Celebrated lyricist and writer Javed Akhtar rang in his 78th birthday on Wednesday, January 17.

Anil Kapoor threw a birthday bash for Javed Akhtar which was attended by his friends and family.

Javed's first wife Honey Irani came along with daughter Zoya Akhtar.

Veteran actor Anupam Kher was also present.

Shabana Azmi's brother and his wife Tanvi Azmi also marked their presence.

Actress Divya Dutta was also one of the invitees.

Stealing the show was Sonam Kapoor accompanied by her husband Anand Ahuja.

Farhan Akhtar and wife Shibani came for the party sporting a cool look.

Filmmaker Ashutosh Gowariker also attended Javed Akhtar's birthday bash.

Madhuri Dixit stunned in a yellow outfit as she posed for the paps outside the party venue.

Filmmaker Rajkumar Hirani also marked his presence.

All Image: Manav Manglani.