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Javed Akhtar shares how Mahadevan's 'Breathless' happened

In a fascinating behind-the-scenes tale, Javed Akhtar shared the challenges faced in bringing Shankar Mahadevan's legendary track 'Breathless' to life. Initially dismissed as unfeasible by prominent musicians and composers, the concept seemed destined for obscurity. After a lengthy seven-year struggle, Mahadevan finally agreed to tackle the project, but doubts lingered even from the marketing team.

8 Feb 2026 4:45 pm