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 kahin aur reh raha hota toh itni mulaqat na hoti unse lekin ab paas mein mujhe mil gaya kamra toh main aksar chala jata tha." Jab kamyabi ayi, toh naye naye log zindagi mein ana shuru ho gaye aur voh circle dheere dheere alag ho gaye.

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Salim Khan Says Amitabh Bachchan Could Have Stopped His Split With Javed Akhtar
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Salim Khan Says Amitabh Bachchan Could Have Stopped His Split With Javed Akhtar

ABP News  

Salim Khan and Javed Akhtar, two legendary screenwriters duo who reshaped Hindi cinema during the 1970s and gave many successful hits, parted ways after years of partnership. Ho gaya toh ho gaya " Salim Khan on his relationship with Javed Akhtar Reflecting on their relationship post-separation, Salim shared that they never disclosed the reasons for parting ways to anyone. Salim …

Exclusive: Javed Akhtar wanted Salim Khan to get his marriage called off. Here's why
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Exclusive: Javed Akhtar wanted Salim Khan to get his marriage called off. Here's why

India Today  

‘Angry Young Men’, based on the lives of veteran screenwriters Salim Khan and Javed Akhtar, had certain interesting bits which didn’t make it to the final cut. Director Namrata Rao spoke to IndiaToday.in and spoke about the time Akhtar developed cold feet before his wedding and asked Khan to get it called off. Referring to one of the iconic scenes …

Shabana Azmi on why Salim-Javed split: Thought it was a personal decision...
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Shabana Azmi on why Salim-Javed split: Thought it was a personal decision...

India Today  

Veteran actor Shabana Azmi recently discussed the professional split between her husband Javed Akhtar and Salim Khan, the iconic screenwriting duo known as Salim-Javed, on Arbaaz Khan’s talk show, The Invincibles. The composer duo, consisting of Salim Khan and Javed Akhtar, parted ways 1982, after the latter moved into writing lyrics. In a recent conversation with Arbaaz, Shabana said, "Till …

Shabana Azmi reveals Javed Akhtar says their marriage lasted 4 decades because they 'don’t meet too often'
7 months, 1 week ago

Shabana Azmi reveals Javed Akhtar says their marriage lasted 4 decades because they 'don’t meet too often'

Hindustan Times  

'We have a happy and strong relationship' Shabana, daughter of late Kaifi Azmi, a well-known poet, told the portal, "He says the success of our marriage is that we don’t meet too often, we are both busy running in different directions. Further speaking about her marriage with Javed, the actor said in the same interview, "Touchwood we have a happy …

WATCH: Javed Akhtar and Shabana Azmi celebrate Holi with the paparazzi, wish them on the joyous occasion
8 months, 4 weeks ago

WATCH: Javed Akhtar and Shabana Azmi celebrate Holi with the paparazzi, wish them on the joyous occasion

Firstpost  

A video of the two made it on social media where both Azmi and Akhtar were covered in the colors of the festival and were all smiles On the colorful occasion of Holi, Javed Akhtar and Shabana Azmi didn’t stay away from drenching themselves into the madness of the festival. Shabana Azmi and screenwriter Javed Akhtar are a living example …

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 …

Birthday Special: When Javed Akhtar opened about his split with Salim Khan
11 months, 1 week ago

Birthday Special: When Javed Akhtar opened about his split with Salim Khan

India TV News  

Whenever there is talk of Hindi cinema writers, the Salim-Javed pair will be counted among the most successful pairs. And there can be no better opportunity than this to explore the history of Salim Khan and Javed Akhtar. When the Salim-Javed duo was formed, Salim Khan and Javed Akhtar worked together for almost 12 years. 'Aisi Zanjeer se bandhe hain, …

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 …

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 …

Shabana Azmi, Javed Akhtar, Honey Irani come together for the perfect family pic
1 year, 11 months ago

Shabana Azmi, Javed Akhtar, Honey Irani come together for the perfect family pic

Hindustan Times  

On Thursday, Shabana Azmi treated fans to a rare family photo on Instagram. What made their photo even special was Javed's first wife, veteran actor Honey Irani who marked a rare appearance. Sharing the photo, Shabana wrote in the caption, “Hum sab saath saath hain.” Reacting to the photo, a fan took to the comment section and praised all of …

When Javed Akhtar said he wasn't a ‘conventional father’ to Farhan, Zoya Akhtar
1 year, 11 months ago

When Javed Akhtar said he wasn't a ‘conventional father’ to Farhan, Zoya Akhtar

Hindustan Times  

Screenwriter Javed Akhtar once answered if he was a ‘good father’ to his children--Farhan Akhtar and Zoya Akhtar. They parted ways in 1978 and share son Farhan Akhtar and daughter Zoya Akhtar. Javed Akhtar recently launched his new book, titled Jadunama, a coffee table book unveiled by Gulzar. Javed Akhtar came to Indian cinema when there was on concept of …

When Javed said he was attracted to Shabana ‘much before he told it to himself’
2 years, 11 months ago

When Javed said he was attracted to Shabana ‘much before he told it to himself’

Hindustan Times  

Lyricist and screenwriter Javed Akhtar has been happily married to actor Shabana Azmi for more than three-and-a-half decades. As Javed turns 77, here is looking back at the time he fielded a question about the ‘first moment when he knew he loved Shabana. Shabana chalked it up to the fact that she and Javed have very ‘similar backgrounds’. Javed was …

Happy birthday Javed Akhtar: Farhan Akhtar shares throwback pic, Shibani Dandekar sends love
2 years, 11 months ago

Happy birthday Javed Akhtar: Farhan Akhtar shares throwback pic, Shibani Dandekar sends love

India TV News  

Highlights Javed Akhtar is seen looking into the distance standing by the beach in a pic from his younger days A documentary titled Angry Young Men is in the works. It will look at the journey of Salim-Javed Angry Young Men will be jointly produced by Farhan Akhtar, Zoya Akhtar and Salman Khan On the occasion when veteran lyricist Javed …

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, …

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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