Javed Akhtar Archives

Farewell Karachi book launch: Javed Akhtar brings the house down as he jokes, “Bhawana Somaaya mujhe dahej mein mili hai”; shares hilarious story of their first meeting, “I told her, ‘Main aapse do rupaye ki tip nahin lunga’” : Bollywood News

Eminent journalist Bhawana Somaaya launched her new book ‘Farewell Karachi’ in the presence of Javed Akhtar and Shabana Azmi at a club in Mumbai on May 30. The conversation was moderated by Chirag Thakkar of Bloomsbury. The book is based on Bhawana’s family and their migration to India after the partition. Javed Akhtar raised laughs […]

Farewell Karachi book launch: When Amitabh Bachchan broke his 18-year media SILENCE and Bhawana Somaaya’s mother thought he was a FRAUD caller; journalist adds, “My mother also remarked, ‘Shah Rukh Khan’s hair is falling on his face’” 18 : Bollywood News

Eminent journalist Bhawana Somaaya launched her new book ‘Farewell Karachi’ in the presence of Javed Akhtar and Shabana Azmi at a club in Mumbai on May 30. The conversation was moderated by Chirag Thakkar of Bloomsbury. The book is based on Bhawana’s family and their migration to India after the partition. Farewell Karachi book launch: […]

Javed Akhtar makes EXPLOSIVE comments at Bhawana Somaaya’s book launch: “Every country has an army but Pakistani army has a country; we opened doors for their musicians, actors but they never did” : Bollywood News

Eminent journalist Bhawana Somaaya launched her new book ‘Farewell Karachi’ in the presence of Javed Akhtar and Shabana Azmi at a club in Mumbai on May 30. The book is based on Bhawana’s family and their migration to India after the partition. Javed Akhtar raised some interesting points about the relations between India and Pakistan […]

Javed Akhtar urges Virat Kohli to reconsider premature retirement from Test Cricket: “I think there is still a lot of cricket in him” : Bollywood News

Lyricist and writer Javed Akhtar has urged Virat Kohli to reconsider his decision of retiring prematurely. On Wednesday, Akhtar took to his X (formerly Twitter) account to express his disappointment with Kohli’s choice. Javed Akhtar urges Virat Kohli to reconsider premature retirement from Test Cricket: “I think there is still a lot of cricket in […]

People From Both Sides Abuse Me

Quick Reads Summary is AI generated, newsroom reviewed. Veteran screenwriter Javed Akhtar addressed criticism at a Mumbai event. He noted abuse from both ideological sides, calling it a constant in his life. Akhtar humorously remarked on his critics’ extreme views about him. New Delhi: Veteran screenwriter and lyricist Javed Akhtar has never shied away from […]

Prateik Smita Patil reveals Shabana Azmi and Javed Akhtar wanted to adopt him after mother’s death: “It was kind of complicated” : Bollywood News

Actor Prateik Babbar has opened up about a deeply personal revelation — that veteran artiste Shabana Azmi and Javed Akhtar had once considered adopting him after the untimely death of his mother, legendary actress Smita Patil. Speaking in an interview with Zoom, Prateik reflected on the many things he continues to discover about his early […]

Javed Akhtar CONFESSES why original choice Amitabh Bachchan wasn’t cast for Mr India: “I didn’t want the tag on me that I broke the Salim-Javed partnership because of some support” : Bollywood News

Javed Akhtar had an interesting conversation with Mayank Shekhar of Mid-Day on various aspects of his life and career. At the very beginning, he opened up on why Mr India (1987) didn’t happen with Amitabh Bachchan, as per the original plan. Javed Akhtar CONFESSES why original choice Amitabh Bachchan wasn’t cast for Mr India: “I […]

Javed Akhtar opens up about his evolution with alcohol; says, “I didn’t even need any company” : Bollywood News

Javed Akhtar has been candid about his struggle with alcohol addiction and its effects on both his personal and professional life. In a recent interview, he reflected on the period when he would drink heavily, even when alone. He also disclosed that at one point, he used to consume “18 bottles of beer in one […]

When Javed Akhtar Drank “18 Bottles Of Beer” In One Sitting After Getting Allergic To Whiskey

New Delhi: Veteran lyricist and scriptwriter Javed Akhtar has always been open about his struggles with alcohol addiction. In a recent interview with Mid Day, he recalled the time when he drank 18 bottles of beer in one sitting. “I got allergic to whiskey. Then, I thought that I must have only beer. However, I […]

Javed Akhtar reacts strongly to Pahalgam terror attack; urges India to reject hate and propaganda : Bollywood News

At the recently held FICCI Frames event in Delhi, veteran lyricist and screenwriter Javed Akhtar addressed the chilling aftermath of the Pahalgam terror attack in Kashmir. Speaking candidly during a panel, Akhtar did not hold back in his criticism of Pakistan’s actions and also called out growing hostility faced by Kashmiris within India in the […]