After discovering Moazzam Ali Khan’s rendition of Yeh Nain Deray Deray on YouTube, Indian lyricist Javed Akhtar expressed a strong interest in working with the Pakistani singer-actor.
Taking to X (formerly Twitter), Akhtar praised Khan’s performance and publicly invited him to collaborate. "Just now I watched a gentleman, Moazzam saheb, on YouTube singing Yeh Nain Deray Deray. Could he please contact me? I will be thankful if he sings a few songs for us," he wrote.
The recognition from one of Bollywood’s most revered lyricists thrilled fans from both India and Pakistan. Overwhelmed by the appreciation, Khan responded with a heartfelt message on his social media, calling the moment a great personal and artistic milestone.
"Truly grateful to be appreciated by the legendary Javed Akhtar Sahab. His words have inspired generations, and to have him acknowledge my voice and song is an honour beyond words," Khan expressed. He also extended his gratitude to fans for their unwavering support.
