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Asian Network Presents: Javed Akhtar: Episode 2: The Story of 1942: A Love Story

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Episode 2: The Story of 1942: A Love Story

Javed Akhtar

The Story of 1942: A Love Story

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Lyricist Javed Akhtar talks about his 1994 score for 1942: A Love Story.

A three-part series in which award-winning lyricist Javed Akhtar describes the process of working on a Bollywood soundtrack. He talks about his 1994 score for 1942: A Love Story.

In this exclusive three-part special for the BBC Asian Network, renowned film lyricist Javed Akhtar narrates the story behind three of his biggest soundtracks.

In the second part, multi-award-winning Javed Akhtar gives us the inside track on what went into creating the music for the 1994 film '1942 A Love Story', which starred Anil Kapoor and Manisha Koirala.

Comprising of classics like 'Kuch Na Kaho', 'Ek Ladki Ko Dekha' and 'Rhim Jhim Rhim Jhim', '1942 A Love Story' was one of years biggest selling soundtracks and featured the voices of Lata Mangeshkar, Kumar Sanu and Kavita Krishnamurthy.

Javed will talk about his working process, the inspiration behind the lyrics and his memories of collaborating with musical giant, the late music composer RD Burman and working with the films' director, Vidhu Vinod Chopra.

Lyricist Javed Akhtar describes the process of working on a Bollywood soundtrack.

Award-winning lyricist Javed Akhtar describes the process of working on a Bollywood soundtrack.

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