Director Subhash Ghai hit a major milestone today, celebrating his 80th birthday in the most memorable way possible—with a gathering of industry legends at Whistling Woods International Film School. The occasion was extra special, as it followed the film school’s convocation ceremony, which saw Subhash honor two icons from the industry—Javed Akhtar and Pankaj Kapur—by presenting them with the Lifetime Achievement Award. Talk about celebrating excellence in style!
The convocation wasn’t just about accolades, though. The festivities continued with a heartfelt cake-cutting ceremony to mark Subhash’s special day. But wait, there’s more! The party also doubled up as a belated celebration for Javed Akhtar’s birthday, making the event even more starry and joyous. With Subhash Ghai and Javed Akhtar together, it was truly an evening to remember, filled with laughter, admiration, and some much-needed birthday cake.
A media interaction followed the cake-cutting, where both the veteran director and iconic screenwriter took the stage to share stories and insights from their incredible careers. And let’s just say, the wisdom and warmth these two legends brought to the room were nothing short of inspiring!
Subhash Ghai, who’s known for creating cinematic gems like Karma, Ram Lakhan, Taal, and Hero, proves that age is just a number when your legacy continues to shine brightly. Here’s to many more years of making magic in the world of cinema!