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- Shabana Azmi, Vishal Dadlani, Naseeruddin Shah and other Bollywood celebs turn up to support CJP protest at Mumbai’s Shivaji ParkOn Gandhi Jayanti, October 2, the Cockroach Janta Party organised a major protest at Shivaji Park, urging the resignation of Gyanesh Kumar....03 Oct, 2026, 10.17 AM IST
- Shabana Azmi says her marriage with Javed Akhtar is not 'hunky dory'. Batwara 1947 actress reveals 3 qualities that kept their 40-year bond strong despite 'huge fights'Shabana Azmi opens up about her four-decade-long marriage to Javed Akhtar, emphasising that three qualities are the cornerstones of their r...30 Aug, 2026, 07.14 AM IST
- Javed Akhtar arrived in Mumbai with just 27 paisa in his pocket: ‘Sometimes I had food, sometimes I didn’t’The name Javed Akhtar needs no introduction. The veteran lyricist-screenplay writer has penned many iconic blockbusters like Deewar, Sholay...30 Aug, 2026, 12.58 AM IST
- 'Brainwashed': Javed Akhtar questions burqa logic, asks 'why should you be ashamed of your face?'. Watch viral videoJaved Akhtar, known for his fearless opinions and speaking his mind, gave a direct and blunt reply to a woman who asked why a woman becomes...20 Dec, 2025, 12.20 PM 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
- Kangana Ranaut vs Javed Akhtar defamation case explained: What led to the final settlement?Kangana Ranaut and Javed Akhtar have settled their long-standing defamation case, bringing an end to their legal battle. The dispute began ...28 Feb, 2025, 03.39 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 criticizes Israel's 'indiscreet attacks' after Indian officer's death in Gaza, shares 'heartfelt condolences'Javed Akhtar, a prominent screenwriter and lyricist, strongly criticized Israel's actions following the death of Colonel Waibhav Anil Kale ...15 May, 2024, 06.54 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
- 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
- "Those men still roaming free in your country": Javed Akhtar reminds Pakistanis of 26/11 attackNetizens applauded him for calling out terrorism stemming out of Pakistan on Pakistani soil.22 Feb, 2023, 02.44 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
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