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Ranveer Singh banned by FWICE over Don 3 walkout controversy and production clash- Despite being cinema's most iconic villain, Sholay actor struggled to pay Rs 400 after wife’s childbirth. Now, his son claims Bollywood never returned Rs 1.27 crore owed to his father
- 'What is wrong with propaganda films?': Javed Akhtar backs Ranveer Singh's Dhurandhar amid debate. Says he preferred first one over Dhurandhar 2
- He arrived in Mumbai in third class train, slept in parks, earned just Rs 50 per month. Today, he has penned many blockbustersJaved Akhtar's journey from a struggling teenager to a celebrated screenwriter is a testament to perseverance. Facing hardship and initial ...20 Dec, 2025, 10.36 AM IST
- Felt like a ‘nausikhiya’: Amitabh Bachchan recalls how Farhan Akhtar made him feel during film shootVeteran actor Amitabh Bachchan recently shared a humorous experience from working with director Farhan Akhtar on the film Lakshya. During a...06 Oct, 2025, 10.08 PM IST
- 'They even dream in English': Javed Akhtar slams Bollywood filmmakers, says south cinema is succeeding because...Javed Akhtar critiques Bollywood's superficial storytelling. He contrasts it with South Indian cinema's cultural clarity. Akhtar attributes...04 Jun, 2025, 03.37 PM IST
- Javed Akhtar refused to write ‘Kuch Kuch Hota Hai’ songs. The reason was 'vulgarity'Lyricist Sameer Anjaan recently revealed that Javed Akhtar refused to write songs for Karan Johar’s debut film Kuch Kuch Hota Hai because h...25 Mar, 2025, 08.37 PM IST
- Javed Akhtar is smitten with this Pakistani singer's soulful voice. Who is Moazzam Ali Khan?Veteran lyricist-screenwriter Javed Akhtar praised Pakistani singer Moazzam Ali Khan's vocal talent and invited him to India for a performa...15 Mar, 2025, 03.17 PM IST
- Here’s why Sandeep Reddy Vanga refuses to take Javed Akhtar’s criticism of ‘Animal’ seriouslyThis weekend, Indian Idol Season 15 will mark the first anniversary of Ranbir Kapoor’s Animal with a special appearance by the film’s direc...07 Dec, 2024, 12.35 PM IST
- Javed Akhtar Vs Sandeep Reddy Vanga: Veteran lyricist responds to 'Animal' director, says 'I was concerned about audience'Javed Akhtar responded to Sandeep Reddy Vanga's criticism of his film 'Animal' by emphasizing creative freedom and highlighting his 53-year...16 Mar, 2024, 06.12 PM IST
- Sandeep Reddy Vanga takes shot at Javed Akhtar for 'Animal' criticism, tells him to scrutinise son's workIn a recent exchange, director Sandeep Vanga and lyricist Javed Akhtar clashed over criticisms of Vanga's latest film, 'Animal', and Akhtar...06 Feb, 2024, 01.32 PM IST
- Mumbai court summons Javed Akhtar in response to Kangana Ranaut's complaintThe legal entanglement between Ranaut and Akhtar began in September 2021 when the actor appeared before the court in connection to Akhtar's...25 Jul, 2023, 01.09 PM IST
- Javed Akhtar responds to his 26/11 statements about Pakistan, stating that it was necessaryJaved Akhtar, who was in Pakistan last week for a festival honouring famed Urdu poet Faiz Ahmed Faiz, said Pakistanis should not feel offen...25 Feb, 2023, 01.11 PM IST
- Javed Akhtar dismisses Kangana Ranaut's praise over remarks on Pakistan, terms her unimportantKangana Ranaut had lauded Javed Akhtar's remarks on Pakistan during his address at a literary festival in Lahore. However, during his recen...23 Feb, 2023, 09.05 PM IST
- Zoya Akhtar joins the Academy: 'Happy and proud' Javed, Farhan tweet congratulationsShe also tried her hand at the digital medium with the web show 'Made in Heaven'.03 Jul, 2019, 03.41 PM IST
- Old songs by Javed Akhtar & Sameer used in Modi biopic: Producer Sandip Ssingh tweets clarificationThe movie incorporates the song 'Ishwar Allah' from '1947:Earth'.23 Mar, 2019, 03.02 PM IST
- Pulwama: Pak arts community disappointed over 'progressive' Shabana-Javed cancelling Karachi visitThe Arts Council president said he felt sorry that Azmi has lost hope.18 Feb, 2019, 08.09 AM IST
- Javed Akhtar proud of daughter ZoyaThe film is Zoya's fourth directorial venture after "Luck By Chance", "Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara" and "Bombay Talkies".30 Apr, 2015, 04.49 PM IST
- Songs today are written to be made into ringtones: Javed AkhtarFather and son (Farhan Akhtar) debate over what two successful creative professionals often engage in: a friendly banter about art and the ...10 Dec, 2011, 03.42 AM IST
- Big B may play Tagore on celluloidJaved Akhtar of the famous Salim-Javed duo is writing the screenplay for a Rabindranath Tagore biopic that may see a mellow Amitabh Bachcha...22 Jul, 2010, 04.57 AM IST
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