9 years, 3 months ago

No actor of Dilip Kumar, Big B, Balraj Sahni's level now: Javed Akhtar | India TV News

Mumbai: Veteran writer-lyricist Javed Akhtar feels the acting standards of this generation have largely improved from earlier eras but still there is no one of the calibre of Dilip Kumar, Amitabh Bachchan or Balraj Sahni. "This could be something controversial I say but leave aside actors like Dilip Kumar, Bajraj Sahni or Amitabh Bachchan, who were brilliant actors, I don't think that currently there is any actor who is of the standard of these actors," he said at a media interaction during a seminar on Perfecting Indian Cinema. Some positive developments have happened but this is also true that you don't have another Amitabh Bachchan, Dilip Kumar or Balraj Sahni," he added. He lavished praise on another writer-lyricist Gulzar's daughter Meghna's recent film "Talwar" for its dialogues.

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1 week, 6 days ago

Javed Akhtar wonders why south films are dominating, Aamir explains bigger issue

India Today

Screenwriter Javed Akhtar has joined the ongoing conversation about the declining quality of Hindi cinema. He questioned the success of South Indian films in the North Indian belt despite being headlined by "unknown stars." Dubbed South Indian films, featuring stars who are unknown to audiences here in North India, are releasing and doing Rs 600-700 crore business. “The problem we …

2 months ago

Watch: Aamir Khan, Shankar Mahadevan and Farhan Akhtar sing Dil Chahta Hai

India Today

Actor Aamir Khan, filmmaker Farhan Akhtar, and music composer Shankar Mahadevan together sang the title track of their film, Dil Chahta Hai, during Javed Akhtar's 80th birthday celebration. Here is the video: Shankar Mahadevan, Farhan Akhtar and megastar #AamirKhan singing 'Dil Chahta Hai' at Javed Akhtar sahab's birthday party ðë¶âä pic.twitter.com/eZBaDbQ6iP — RAJ January 18, 2025 Most people loved the …

6 months, 1 week ago

Javed Akhtar Prefers Amitabh Bachchan Over Rajesh Khanna; Ajit Doval 'Regrets' Accepting IC814 Hijacker Demands

News 18

The legendary writing duo, Javed Akhtar and Salim Khan have worked with the three biggest superstars of Indian cinema – Dilip Kumar, Rajesh Khanna and Amitabh Bachchan. Of the three legends, Javed Akhtar said Rajesh Khanna was the most difficult to work with as he was surrounded by ‘yes men’ all the time. This is the question that fans asked …

9 months ago

Maharaj audience review: ‘Sorry Aamir, I will admire your son,’ say netizens after Junaid Khan’s debut in Netflix film

Live Mint

‘Maharaj,’ the Netflix film based on journalist Karsan Das Mulji's life, marks the debut of Bollywood actor Aamir Khan's son, Junaid Khan. Karan P Malhotra's film, inspired by Saurabh Shah's 2013 Gujarati novel, dramatizes the significant ‘1862 Maharaj Libel Case’, where imperial British judges mediated between religious conservatism and progressive reform within a colonial nation. One user stated, “Sorry Aamir, …

1 year, 5 months ago

EXCLUSIVE | 'Mission Raniganj' actor Ravi Kishan: 'Akshay Kumar was called a non-actor, but he became such a big star'

Firstpost

‘Mission Raniganj’ is based on a true event of what remains one of the greatest stories ever to unfold in India about the escape of 57 minor workers Ravi Kishan and Pavan Malhotra are all geared up for their upcoming film Mission Raniganj: The Great Bharat Rescue that also stars Akshay Kumar and Parineeti Chopra. Based on a true event …

1 year, 11 months ago

EXCLUSIVE | Aparshakti Khurana: 'Earlier, Khan surname wasn't accepted; now, Shah Rukh, Aamir, Salman are our pillars'

Firstpost

In an exclusive interview with team Jubilee, which includes director Vikramaditya Motwane, and actors Aditi Rao Hydari, Aparshakti Khurana, Prosenjit Chatterjee, and Sidhant Gupta, the discussion delved into the making of the show, the relatability with the characters they are playing and much more. Spoilers ahead in the interview In an exclusive interview with team Jubilee, which includes director Vikramaditya …

2 years, 5 months ago

Javed Akhtar says Amitabh Bachchan was a bigger actor than a star, names his best performances | Exclusive

India Today

Amitabh Bachchan needs no introduction! On the special day, Javed Akhtar got into an exclusive conversation with India Today's Rajdeep Sardesai where he spoke about Big B and his best performances so far. Javed also praised Amitabh Bachchan for being down-to-earth, and never having ego inspite of being a big star. Javed Akhtar said, "Amitabh Bachchan is my favourite actor …

2 years, 7 months ago

After Raksha Bandhan's flop, Akshay Kumar says 'nobody is to be blamed but me' on films not doing well

India Today

After Bachchhan Paandey, Samrat Prithviraj and Rakshan Bandhan, Akshay Kumar will be next seen in Cuttputlli. At the film’s trailer launch, Akshay spoke about films not doing well and why many ‘mindless comedies’ of the actor have worked in the past. AKSHAY TALKS ABOUT FILMS NOT DOING WELL Akshay Kumar has only seen box office failures this year. Nobody else …

3 years, 7 months ago

Dil Chahta Hai turns 20: Akshaye Khanna's character Siddharth Sinha grounded Farhan Akhtar's coming-of-age film

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Without Sid, Dil Chahta Hai would still have been a breezy coming-of-age story about friendship and love, but it would have lost its soul, its introspective quality that prevents it from being any other forgettable rom-com spun by the dozen every year. Without him, Dil Chahta Hai would still have been a breezy coming-of-age story about friendship and love, but …

3 years, 8 months ago

Dilip Kumar dies at 98: Amitabh Bachchan, President Ram Nath Kovind, PM Narendra Modi pay tribute to the late actor

Hindustan Times

Dilip Kumar dies at 98: Amitabh Bachchan, President Ram Nath Kovind, PM Narendra Modi pay tribute to the late actor One of India's most celebrated actors, Dilip Kumar, breathed his last at the Hinduja Hospital in Mumbai on Wednesday.. 1 / 9 View Photos in a new improved layout From the President of India, Ram Nath Kovind and Prime Minister …

3 years, 8 months ago

Farhan Akhtar was offered Rang De Basanti, says Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra

Hindustan Times

Actor Farhan Akhtar may have worked with filmmaker Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra on two movies so far, but did you know that there could have been a third as well. Farhan Akhtar will be seen in Toofaan, which is directed by Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra. Rakeysh said Farhan loved the script but "couldn't see himself acting at that point of time". Talking …

5 years, 1 month ago

Siddharth Roy Kapur reveals Saare Jahan Se Aacha is not shelved, says he is 'committed' to make it

Firstpost

Aamir Khan, Shah Rukh Khan, Vicky Kaushal were in talks to play the titular role in Saare Jahan Se Aacha but things didn’t materialise. Film producer Siddharth Roy Kapur has said that his dream project Saare Jahan Se Aacha, based on the life of astronaut Rakesh Sharma, is not shelved. Ronnie Screwala and I are committed to make it,” Siddharth …

7 years, 6 months ago

Lucknow Central: Best Farhan Akhtar movie after Bhaag Milkha Bhaag, says Twitter

India TV News

Helmed by debutant Ranjit Tiwari, Lucknow Central movie starring Farhan Akhtar and Diana Penty is out in the cinema halls today. So, if you are one of those who want to know Lucknow Central movie review before heading to the theatres, check out Twitter reactions to the film. During Lucknow Central movie promotions, Farhan revealed interesting details about the film …

7 years, 6 months ago

Farhan Akhtar discusses Lucknow Central role; addresses Don 3, ZNMD sequel rumours

Firstpost

In Lucknow Central, Farhan Akhtar plays the role of a guy from a small town who is wrongly implicated in a crime and imprisoned. Farhan Akhtar starrer Lucknow Central has been creating a lot of buzz ever since the film’s first look was revealed. Music is their path to reformation.” Apart from Lucknow Central, Akhtar will reportedly be seen in …

10 years, 5 months ago

Javed Akhtar to pen script for Vishal Bhardwaj's next?

India TV News

New Delhi: Noted lyricist Javed Akhtar is heading back to writing screenplays and may collaborate with filmmaker Vishal Bhardwaj on his next film. The 69-year-old's last work as a screenwriter was son Farhan Akhtar directorial venture 'Don' in 2006, a remake of the 1978 film of the same name which was penned by him and writing partner Salim Khan. Akhtar …

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