When it comes to cinema, the Indian film industry has been ahead of its time since the beginning. An example of the same is the 1980 released film ‘Sparsh.’ The film that narrated the story of two outcasts, today has completed 45 years, and yet the freshness that it is packed in it is unbeatable. … Read more
Written by Javed Akhtar and headlined by Amitabh Bachchan and Shashi Kapoor, ‘Deewaar’ even after 5 decades stands as one of the cinematic gems of the Indian entertainment industry. The movie showed us the power of writing, gave Bollywood its very own ‘angry young man’, and much more. Thus, as the movie recently celebrated its … Read more
Javed Akhtar is one of the best screenwriters in the country and is called legendary for a reason. His partnership with Salim Khan and their pairing of Salim-Javed is iconic and not something which one can ever see again in Hindi cinema. While one may feel that Akhtar must be proud of all of his … Read more
Veteran lyricist and writer Javed Akhtar recently shared his candid thoughts about marriage and his relationship with actor Shabana Azmi. Speaking on Barkha Dutt’s Mojo Story, Javed delved into the dynamics of their bond, emphasizing mutual respect over societal constructs of marriage.“Actually, we are hardly married. We are friends,” Javed said, underscoring the importance of … Read more
Ranbir Kapoor’s Animal is one of the biggest hits of 2023. The action thriller has received polarising reviews from the critics and the audience. Directed by Sandeep Vanda Reddy, the film also stars Anil Kapoor, Rashmika Mandanna, Bobby Deol, and Triptii Dimri. Kapoor’s film is also one of the most discussed movies in recent times, … Read more
The festive spirit of Diwali enveloped Javed Akhtar’s home as he prepared to host an enchanting celebration for friends and family. As guests arrived, the sound of laughter and chatter filled the air.Farhan Akhtar looked stylish in a all-white ethnic wear as he struck a pose with his beautiful wife Shibani Dandekar. The actress looked … Read more
Veteran actress Shabana Azmi recently expressed her frustration with young women who reject the label of feminism. She emphasized the misconceptions surrounding the term, stating, “Itni chid aati hain na mujhe… itni chid aati hain. Kyuki koi samajh hi nahi hain ki feminist ka matlab kya hain (I get very irritated. There is no understanding … Read more
Vidya Balan playfully expressed her admiration for Shabana Azmi, joking that she’d marry Javed Akhtar to be like her. The lighthearted comment showcased Vidya’s charm while also highlighting her deep respect for Shabana’s career, which has inspired her throughout her own journey. She said, ‘”If marrying Javed Akhtar would make me Shabana Azmi, I’d marry … Read more
Javed Akhtar is known to not mince his words and is quite vocal about his opinions about everything. Recently, the rise in the costs of the entourage of the stars – from their hairdressers, make-up artists, fitness trainers – has been the talk of the town. Many producers and industry insiders have slammed this and … Read more
Salim Khan and Javed Akhtar are celebrated as one of the most iconic screenwriting duos in Indian cinema history. Renowned for their work on classic films such as Sholay, Zanjeer, Deewar, and Don, their legacy is widely admired. However, writer of the TV show FIR Amit Aaryan has stirred controversy by challenging their reputation. In … Read more
