Bollywood lyricist Javed Akhtar poses with his award for best lyrics, for the song "Main Agar Kahoon" from the film "Om Shanti Om", during the 9th International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) awards in Bangkok June 8, 2008. Reuters Pictures 13 months ago

Bollywood lyricist Javed Akhtar poses with his award for best lyrics, for the song "Main Agar Kahoon" from the film "Om Shanti Om", during the 9th International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) awards in Bangkok June 8, 2008.

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