X Factor kicks off with a Lyricist special episode. In this episode X Factor pays tribute to all the legendary song writers. Sanjay Leela Bhansali selects Anand Bakshi's songs, Shreya Ghoshal choses Gulzar's songs for her team and Sonu Nigam goes with his favorite Javed Akhtar. The show proceeds with Nirmitee's performance on 'Dum Maaro Dum' written by Anand Bakshi. Their power packed performance makes them ear a lot of applause. The next one to hit the stage is Geet Sagar, who performs Gulzar written 'Dil To Baccha Hai Ji'. Seema Jha enters the stage with a Madhuri Dixit item number 'Ek Do Teen' written by Javed Akhtar. She also dances on a special request from Aditya Narayan and Shreya Ghoshal. She shows her signature dance steps. Sajda Sisters performs the mesmerizing 'Do Lafzon Ki Hai' written by Anand Bakshi. Their performance makes them get appreciations from Sonu Nigam, a hug from Shreya Ghoshal and a rose from Sanjay Leela Bhansali..