Javed Akhtar turns 70 on January 17 and his birthday bash will be a strictly private affair. The party will be held at Farhan Akhtar's farmhouse in Lonavla and will have family and a few close friends such as Ritesh Sidhwani and Reema Kagti in attendance.

Shabana Azmi and Javed Akhtar

According to a source, "Farhan, who doesn't believe in elaborate celebrations for himself, has organised the entire event with his sister Zoya helping him. The duo has planned a brunch on the day."