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Composer Says Javed Akhtar Penned ‘Mohabbat Ki Zabaan Hai Khamoshi’ Lyrics in 20 Minutes
✍️ Mid-Day
🗓 19 Oct 2026, 10:38 AM
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The composer of the song ‘Mohabbat Ki Zabaan Hai Khamoshi’ revealed that lyricist Javed Akhtar completed its lyrics in just twenty minutes, according to Mid‑Day.
The music composer behind the track “Mohabbat Ki Zabaan Hai Khamoshi” told media that celebrated poet‑lyricist Javed Akhtar finished writing the song’s lyrics in only twenty minutes. The recollection was shared in an interview with the Mid‑Day newspaper, which highlighted the speed of the creative process.
According to the composer, the lyricist was handed the brief for the song and, within a short span, produced the complete set of verses that have since become associated with the title. The composer emphasized that such rapid output is rare even for a veteran writer like Akhtar.
Javed Akhtar, a multiple‑award‑winning lyricist known for his work across Bollywood, has often spoken about the spontaneity that sometimes guides his writing. This anecdote adds another example of his ability to craft memorable lyrics under tight time constraints, reinforcing his reputation in the Indian entertainment industry.
According to the composer, the lyricist was handed the brief for the song and, within a short span, produced the complete set of verses that have since become associated with the title. The composer emphasized that such rapid output is rare even for a veteran writer like Akhtar.
Javed Akhtar, a multiple‑award‑winning lyricist known for his work across Bollywood, has often spoken about the spontaneity that sometimes guides his writing. This anecdote adds another example of his ability to craft memorable lyrics under tight time constraints, reinforcing his reputation in the Indian entertainment industry.