The success of Amazon Prime Video’s Angry Young Men has made it clear that there’s an audience for documentaries on film personalities and film families. And hence, the industry expects The Roshans to also work big time. It’ll be aired on Netflix and as the name suggests, it throws light on the members of the … Read more
The split between the iconic screenwriting duo Salim-Javed remains one of the most discussed topics in Bollywood history. Despite their remarkable success together, including hits like ‘Yaadon Ki Baaraat’, ‘Trishul’, and ‘Mr. India’, the reasons behind their separation in 1982 have largely remained shrouded in mystery. However, in a recent interview, Salim Khan has shed … Read more
The revealing docu-series Angry You Men says a lot about the Salim-Javed partnership. But nothing about their sudden split. Javed Akhtar on the Salim-Javed divide, “We had reached the pinnacle of our productivity, we could only move downward” This writer decided to probe directly with Javed Saab who said, “Sorry, Sir. I can’t help you with … Read more
On August 30, 2024, the Film Heritage Foundation held a special one-time screening of an almost 50-year-old vintage cinemascope print of the blockbuster Sholay (1975) at the iconic Regal cinema in Mumbai. The entry was totally free and on a first come first serve basis. On August 29, some viewers were also given a chance … Read more
Film Heritage Foundation (FHF) held a special, one-time-only screening of a nearly 50-year-old vintage 70 mm cinemascope print of the iconic blockbuster Sholay (1975) on August 31st, at Regal Cinema, Mumbai. This exclusive event attended by scores of fans and film enthusiasts celebrated the enduring legacy of the legendary screenwriting duo Salim-Javed who were also … Read more
The docu-series ‘Angry Young Men‘, featuring Salim Khan and Javed Akhtar, has been met with a strong audience response. To celebrate its success, the duo is hosting a special screening of the classic film ‘Sholay‘ on August 31. The film starring Amitabh Bachchan, Dharmendra, Jaya Bachchan, and Hema Malini, will be exclusively be screened in … Read more
The opportunity to do a docuseries on Salim and Javed came Namrata Rao’s way when Zoya Akhtar (Javed Akhtar’s daughter) asked Namrata in December 2020 if she would like to direct it. “Actually in 2018, we, Zoya and I were both doing the anthology Lust Stories together. She had done this anthology where I was … Read more
Anushka Sharma recently praised the popular film team Salim-Javed’s documentary series “Angry Young Men,” which debuted on Prime Video on August 20. Following a wave of acclaim from other celebrities on social media, Sharma described the series as rich in wisdom and history. With her husband, cricket player Virat Kohli, in London, Anushka Sharma shared … Read more
Having created some of the iconic characters in Bollywood, writers Salim Khan and Javed Akhtar are the men behind some of the biggest blockbusters which have catapulted actors like Rajesh Khanna and Amitabh Bachchan to superstardom. In fact, the concept of ‘angry young man’ was made famous by the two writers in the film Zanjeer, … Read more
To mark the launch of the Original docuseries Angry Young Men on Prime Video, a stunning mural has been unveiled in Bandra as a tribute to the iconic screenwriting duo Salim-Javed. Created by fans this vibrant piece of art honors their monumental influence on Hindi cinema. Angry Young Men: Javed Akhtar and Salim Khan get … Read more
