Salim Khan health update: Arbaaz Khan confirms the veteran writer is ‘better now, improving’ and will be discharged ‘soon’ |

[ad_1] Arbaaz Khan shared that his father, veteran writer Salim Khan, is “improving” and may be discharged soon. The 90-year-old was hospitalised at Mumbai’s Lilavati Hospital on February 17 after a mild brain haemorrhage. Salim Khan, co-writer of classics like Sholay and Don, continues to recover under medical supervision. Veteran screenwriter Salim Khan is recovering […]

Javed Akhtar to take legal action against makers of a fake video showing him embracing Islam: “I won’t let it slide” : Bollywood News

[ad_1] Writer-thinker-poet-lyricist Javed Akhtar has repeatedly reiterated he is an atheist. Now, a mischievous, hugely damaging video showing Javed Akhtar wearing a cap and embracing Islam has surfaced on the internet. Javed Akhtar to take legal action against makers of a fake video showing him embracing Islam: “I won’t let it slide” And Javed saab […]

Lucky Ali reacts strongly to Javed Akhtar’s viral ‘don’t be like Muslims’ comment : Bollywood News

[ad_1] Lyricist and writer Javed Akhtar recently found himself at the centre of a social media storm after a video clip from one of his interactions began circulating online. The footage, which features Akhtar speaking about a scene from the iconic film Sholay, has triggered strong reactions across platforms — and now, singer-songwriter Lucky Ali […]

Javed Akhtar takes a dig at ‘Messiah of the poor’ Mahesh Bhatt; reveals INSIDE story on how the Copyright Amendment Bill was passed: “It was passed because of three ladies – Sonia Gandhi, Sushma Swaraj, Meira Kumar. Arun Jaitley also helped us a lot” : Bollywood News

[ad_1] Javed Akhtar had an interesting conversation with Mayank Shekhar of Mid-Day on various aspects of his life and career. One of his biggest contributions was the passing of the Copyright Amendment Bill; it proved to be a boon for music composers and lyricists. Javed Akhtar explained in detail how the bill was passed. Javed […]

Javed Akhtar and Shabana Azmi fly Air India to London for Wimbledon, reaffirm support for “National carrier” post tragedy : Bollywood News

[ad_1] Nearly a month after the tragic Air India crash in Ahmedabad, veteran actress Shabana Azmi and renowned lyricist Javed Akhtar flew to London aboard the same airline to attend Wimbledon. The incident from June 12, in which a London-bound Air India flight crashed into a hostel complex shortly after takeoff from the Sardar Vallabhbhai […]

Javed Akhtar REACTS to Sardaar Ji 3 backlash over Hania Aamir’s casting: “No Pakistani money is at stake, only Indian money is” 3 : Bollywood News

[ad_1] Ever since the trailer of Sardaar Ji 3 was released, Diljit Dosanjh has remained in the headlines. While some are calling for a ban on the actor-singer, others are empathizing with the producers, citing their lack of control over the recent conflict. Now, renowned writer and lyricist Javed Akhtar has weighed in on the […]

Javed Akhtar congratulates Aamir Khan, applauds box office leap of Sitaare Zameen Par: “Who says good films have no takers in the audience” : Bollywood News

[ad_1] There’s no denying the deep-rooted mutual respect between veteran lyricist-screenwriter Javed Akhtar and actor-filmmaker Aamir Khan. Their bond, built over decades of creative synergy and shared cinematic values, was once again on display when Akhtar took to social media to congratulate Khan on the strong box office performance of his latest film, Sitaare Zameen […]

Javed Akhtar receives Dostoevsky Star Award for cultural contribution

[ad_1] Javed Akhtar | Photo Credit: India Today Group/Getty Images Veteran screenwriter, lyricist, and poet Javed Akhtar was honoured with the Dostoevsky Star Award by the Russian House on June 6 in Mumbai. The award is presented for his role in promoting cultural dialogue and preserving literary heritage. At 80, Akhtar reflected on the personal […]

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

[ad_1] 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 […]

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

[ad_1] 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 […]