The father-daughter bond is a special one. From a protector fiercely guarding his child to a confidant who a teenager can walk up to without a worry, the relationship changes form, only to grow deeper with age. When celebrated poet and activist Kaifi Azmi passed away in 2002, daughter Shabana Azmi lost a friend, philosopher and guide. But his poems remain the lighthouses that guide the veteran actor in her work with women, the homeless and against communalism.

So, when it comes to celebrating the legend, it is his words that Shabana, and husband and lyricist Javed Akhtar turn to. On Azmi's 10th death anniversary, the couple staged Kaifi Aur Main, on his life and works seen through the eyes of his wife and noted actor, Shaukat Kaifi. And for his birth centenary, which falls on January 14, they will be presenting his verses in a unique avatar at an event called Raag Shayari.