Javed Akhtar pokes fun at Shashi Tharoor's Hindi as he sings Ek Ajnabee Haseena Se at event. Watch
3 years, 3 months ago

Javed Akhtar pokes fun at Shashi Tharoor's Hindi as he sings Ek Ajnabee Haseena Se at event. Watch

Hindustan Times  

Member of Parliament and author Shashi Tharoor shared a rare treat for his followers on Monday. He posted a video of himself on Twitter as he sang classic Hindi song Ek Ajnabee Haseena Se at an event. Javed Akhtar tweeted at Shashi Tharoor about his Hindi skills. Unrehearsed and amateur but do enjoy!” Though Shashi got all the lyrics right, his pronunciation of some Hindi words could have done with some help. Javed Akhtar has been caught up in another controversy these days after he compared Taliban's rule over Afghanistan to Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh and Vishva Hindu Parishad.

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Javed Akhtar on Sandeep Vanga's criticism: 'Flattered he couldn't find anything'
9 months, 1 week ago

Javed Akhtar on Sandeep Vanga's criticism: 'Flattered he couldn't find anything'

India Today  

Javed Akhtar, in a recent interview, responded to Sandeep Reddy Vanga’s criticism. Responsing to it, Vanga had pointed a finger at ‘Mirzapur’, a show that was produced by his son, Farhan Akhtar’s Excel Entertainment. He has the right to make any film.” At an event earlier, Javed Akhtar had said, “I believe it’s a testing time for the young filmmakers …

Javed Akhtar fans roast Sandeep Reddy Vanga over 'your art form is false' jibe, flood Twitter with lyricist's best work
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Javed Akhtar fans roast Sandeep Reddy Vanga over 'your art form is false' jibe, flood Twitter with lyricist's best work

Hindustan Times  

Days after Javed Akhtar criticised Animal, on Sunday, the team of the Ranbir Kapoor-starrer had taken a jibe at the veteran lyricist-writer. Taking to X, Javed Akhtar fans are sharing clips of his old work in response to team Animal's statement on the film's X account. Twitter reacts to Animal team's snide remarks Roasting Sandeep Reddy Vanga, a fan shared …

Javed Akhtar Recalls Writing This Song In Under 10 Minutes: 'I Was Drunk'
1 year, 6 months ago

Javed Akhtar Recalls Writing This Song In Under 10 Minutes: 'I Was Drunk'

News 18  

Javed Akhtar, the celebrated lyricist and storyteller, captivated the audience at a recent FICCI event in Kolkata with an intriguing revelation. Despite his well-established reputation for crafting timeless songs spanning multiple decades, Javed Akhtar amazed attendees by recounting an extraordinary experience. Javed Akhtar elaborated on how he stretched the work till the last day of the submission and when Yash …

Anu Malik reveals Javed Akhtar walked out after inclusion of ‘Check that, like that’ in Main Hoon Na qawwali song
1 year, 6 months ago

Anu Malik reveals Javed Akhtar walked out after inclusion of ‘Check that, like that’ in Main Hoon Na qawwali song

Hindustan Times  

Do you know Javed Akhtar initially walked out of the qawwali song in Main Hoon Na? Anu Malik has revealed that the veteran lyricist objected to the inclusion of English words like "Check that, like that" in Tumse Milke Dil Ka, the song composed by Malik, sung by Sonu Nigam and directed by Farah Khan. Shah Rukh Khan and Sushmita …

After attending Satish Kaushik's funeral, Javed Akhtar pens emotional note: 'Aag ki chaadar odhay...'
1 year, 9 months ago

After attending Satish Kaushik's funeral, Javed Akhtar pens emotional note: 'Aag ki chaadar odhay...'

India TV News  

Veteran actor Satish Kaushik's sudden demise sent shock waves to the entire film industry. Satish arrived in Delhi after attending Javed Akhtar's Holi party, to celebrate the festival with his childhood friends and family. Anupam Kher, Javed Akhtar Sham Kaushal, Salman Khan, Abhishek Bachchan and Ranbir Kapoor were among the Bollywood celebs visiting Kaushik's Mumbai residence to pay their last …

After hosting Javed Akhtar, Ali Zafar criticizes his 26/11 remark against Pakistan: 'Such insensitive &...'
1 year, 10 months ago

After hosting Javed Akhtar, Ali Zafar criticizes his 26/11 remark against Pakistan: 'Such insensitive &...'

India TV News  

After hosting Javed Akhtar and expressing his happiness about performing in front of veteran Bollywood lyricist, Pakistani actor and singer Ali Zafar has now slammed Akhtar for his comments on the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks. While Akhtar is being hailed in India for addressing the issue and conspirators of the 26/11 attacks still "roaming freely" in Pakistan, Ali Zafar has …

Uddhav camp on Javed Akhtar's plain-speak: ‘what Modi and his blind devotees…'
1 year, 10 months ago

Uddhav camp on Javed Akhtar's plain-speak: ‘what Modi and his blind devotees…'

Hindustan Times  

Shiv Sena targeted Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his supporters as it hailed renowned poet-and-lyricist Javed Akhtar's recent plain-speak in Pakistan over its role in fomenting terror activities in India. While Saamna, the official newspaper of Uddhav Thackeray faction, in its editorial hailed Javed Akhtar's guts to utter “strong words” against Pakistan in Lahore, Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut called …

Pakistani actors question Javed Akhtar after viral video on Mumbai attack; say 'Ghar mein aake beizzat...'
1 year, 10 months ago

Pakistani actors question Javed Akhtar after viral video on Mumbai attack; say 'Ghar mein aake beizzat...'

India TV News  

Veteran Bollywood lyricist Javed Akhtar stirred a storm on the internet after his video from Lahore went viral. Celebrities like Saboor Aly, Shaan Shahid and Anoushey Ashraf expressed their anger and questioned the 'self-respect' of Pakistani people who clapped after Javed Akhtar's speech. In a series of Instagram stories, Pakistani actor Saboor Aly expressed disappointment that Javed Akhtar insulted the …

A Scene From Javed Akhtar And Ali Zafar’s Jam Session At Faiz Festival In Lahore
1 year, 10 months ago

A Scene From Javed Akhtar And Ali Zafar’s Jam Session At Faiz Festival In Lahore

News 18  

It is said that music can transcend boundaries in powerful ways as it is a universal language that connects people across the world. A video from the festival organised in memory of renowned Urdu poet Faiz Ahmed Faiz shows actor-singer Ali Zafar performing and playing a great host to Bollywood’s renowned lyricist and poet Javed Akhtar. https://t.co/08lnMT2b6o— Ali Zafar February …

Fans go head over heels as Javed Akhtar jams with Ali Zafar in Pakistan
1 year, 10 months ago

Fans go head over heels as Javed Akhtar jams with Ali Zafar in Pakistan

Hindustan Times  

Music is a universal language and knows no boundaries. And a recent video of Pakistani singer-actor Ali Zafar jamming with Indian poet and lyricist Javed Akhtar in Pakistan’s Lahore aptly proves it. Ali Zafar singing Kishore Kumar Kishore Kumar’s Zindagi Aa Raha Hoon Main for Javed Akhtar. The master Javed Akhtar Sahib in Lahore-it doesn’t get better than this.” Ali …

Javed Akhtar reminds Pakistan of 26/11 terror attack in viral video; Kangana says 'Ghar mein ghuss ke..'
1 year, 10 months ago

Javed Akhtar reminds Pakistan of 26/11 terror attack in viral video; Kangana says 'Ghar mein ghuss ke..'

India TV News  

Bollywood lyricist and writer Javed Akhtar was recently in Lahore, Pakistan to attend the Faiz Festival 2023. The event was organized in memory of renowned Urdu poet Faiz Ahmed Faiz where Javed Akhtar interacted with the poets and also addressed the audience. the person asked, "You have visited Pakistan many times…When you go back do you tell your people that …

Ashok Pandit, Aniruddha Guha praise Javed Akhtar for schooling Pakistan over terrorism, says 'mirror is shown'
1 year, 10 months ago

Ashok Pandit, Aniruddha Guha praise Javed Akhtar for schooling Pakistan over terrorism, says 'mirror is shown'

India Today  

Javed Akhtar who was in Lahore, Pakistan for a literary festival, exploded his heart against Pakistan over terrorism. “Javed Akhtar - whose integrity towards the motherland gets questioned by dumbf***s all the time - went to Lahore and dropped some truth bombs in a roomful of Pakistanis. True patriots don’t need a stamp of approval from troll bhakts.” Javed Akhtar …

Javed Akhtar recalls why he stopped working with Salim Khan: 'Jab kamyabi ayi, naye log zindagi mein aye aur...'
1 year, 11 months ago

Javed Akhtar recalls why he stopped working with Salim Khan: 'Jab kamyabi ayi, naye log zindagi mein aye aur...'

Hindustan Times  

Salim Khan and Javed Akhtar worked together as screenwriters for some of the most iconic Bollywood films such as Sholay, Don, Deewaar and Zanjeer, among many others. In an interview with BBC News Hindi, Javed Akhtar said about his friendship with Salim Khan, “Salim saab unn chand logo mein se the jo mujhe boht encourage karte the. Agar shayad main …

Farhan Akhtar wishes ‘pa’ Javed Akhtar birthday with a beautiful note
1 year, 11 months ago

Farhan Akhtar wishes ‘pa’ Javed Akhtar birthday with a beautiful note

Hindustan Times  

Actor-singer Farhan Akhtar wished lyricist-screenwriter Javed Akhtar on birthday via an Instagram post. She called him ‘pa.’ Along with fans, Hrithik Roshan, Shibani Dandekar, Chunky Panday reacted to Farhan's birthday post for Javed. Actors Chunky Panday commented, “Happy birthday Javed Saab " and Mir Sarwar wrote, “Happy birthday Ustaad-e-mohtaram.” Reacting to the post, one of Javed's fans wrote, “Happy birthday …

Birthday Special: When Javed Akhtar confessed: 'There aren't too many filmmakers and composers I'm comfortable with'
1 year, 11 months ago

Birthday Special: When Javed Akhtar confessed: 'There aren't too many filmmakers and composers I'm comfortable with'

Firstpost  

To Javed Akhtar goes the credit for making poetry accessible to the common man. In Javed Saab’s opinion if a poet can’t communicate his lines to the common man, then why is he making his art public? Javed Saab feels there’s a kind of fear in today’s filmmakers that audiences’ attention span has shortened. Poets can take liberties but within …

Shabana Azmi asks trolls to ‘just chill’ after Javed Akhtar’s dig at Shashi Tharoor’s Hindi
3 years, 3 months ago

Shabana Azmi asks trolls to ‘just chill’ after Javed Akhtar’s dig at Shashi Tharoor’s Hindi

Hindustan Times  

Actor Shabana Azmi asked trolls to relax after they took umbrage at her husband, lyricist Javed Akhtar’s dig at politician Shashi Tharoor. Shabana Azmi had a message for those trolling Javed Akhtar for his comment about Shashi Tharoor’s Hindi. Shashi Tharoor is a good friend and Javed’s remark was in pure jest!” While sharing the video of himself singing a …

Javed Akhtar says we have similar song in Hindi as Shashi Tharoor sings Ek Ajnabee Haseena Se
3 years, 3 months ago

Javed Akhtar says we have similar song in Hindi as Shashi Tharoor sings Ek Ajnabee Haseena Se

India Today  

Shashi Tharoor recently attended an event in Srinagar where he was asked to sing a song at the end of the meet. The writer and Member of Parliament took to social media to share a video from the event where he is seen singing Kishore Kumar's Ek Ajnabee Haseena Se. SHASHI THAROOR SINGS EK AJNABEE HASEENA SE Shashi Tharoor keeps …

Indian Idol 12: Shanmukhpriya's yodeling to Arunita-Pawandeep's performance, highlights from Javed Akhtar epi
3 years, 5 months ago

Indian Idol 12: Shanmukhpriya's yodeling to Arunita-Pawandeep's performance, highlights from Javed Akhtar epi

India TV News  

Indian Idol Season 12 has had viewers glued to their screens with power-packed musical performances over the weeks. The upcoming episode features Javed Akhtar as a special guest for the show, where contestants will pay a musical tribute to the celebrated veteran writer in a ‘Tribute to Javed Saab’ special episode. Here are some exciting things to watch for the …

Shoaib Akhtar sings Kishore Kumar songs in viral throwback video. Kya baat hai, says Internet
3 years, 6 months ago

Shoaib Akhtar sings Kishore Kumar songs in viral throwback video. Kya baat hai, says Internet

India Today  

A throwback video of former Pakistan pacer Shoaib Akhtar singing old Hindi film songs has surfaced on social media and is swiftly going viral. The video appears to have been shot during a party that Shoaib Akhtar, dressed in a white kurta and pajama, was seen enjoying with his friends once upon a time. During the event, Shoaib’s friends asked …

When Anu Malik Slapped Himself After Neha Kakkar’s Disappointing Performance
3 years, 8 months ago

When Anu Malik Slapped Himself After Neha Kakkar’s Disappointing Performance

News 18  

She participated in season 2 of the show which featured Anu Malik as one of the judges along with Sonu Nigam and Farah Khan. It is garnering attention because of composer Anu Malik’s shocking reaction. “Neha Kakkar… Teri awaaz sun kar lagta hai main apne mooh par maaroon thappad, yaar! Later, she rose to fame with her popular song ‘Second …

Javed Akhtar, Zoya, Farhan join hands to explain nepotism, Kangana Ranaut’s team asks ‘why bully someone else’s daughter?’
4 years, 5 months ago

Javed Akhtar, Zoya, Farhan join hands to explain nepotism, Kangana Ranaut’s team asks ‘why bully someone else’s daughter?’

Hindustan Times  

Kangana Ranaut’s team has reacted to an interview of lyricist Javed Akhtar and his children, Zoya Akhtar and Farhan Akhtar, even before it could be aired. In the 40-second promo shared by the India Today Twitter account, Javed Akhtar says that nepotism exists in every sphere of the world. And that’s the bottom line.” Kangana’s team responded to the tweet, …

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