Aamir takes on Javed Akhtar

Angers the veteran by insisting it's the actor and not the lyricist who ensures song's success

At a meeting between producers and writers over the issue of royalties, Aamir Khan got embroiled in a direct confrontation with lyricist Javed Akhtar. Aamir Khan, who was on the side of the producers, clearly stated that a song's popularity depended on the star it was picturised on and not on the lyricist's efforts. This understandably angered Javed who replied that Aamir's Papa Kehte Hain became a big hit even though Aamir was not a star at that time.