Javed Akhtar

This Indian restaurant in London by a Haryana man is Javed Akhtar and Shabana Azmi’s favourite

The restaurant, blending artful interiors with regional Indian flavours, shared a series of photographs of the celebrity couple on its…

July 12, 2025 16:49 IST

Sholay’s ending was changed because of the Emergency: The original uncut version will premiere this Friday

The film originally underwent censorship due to its ‘extremely stylish’ violence. Being released during the emergency period, the film was…

June 26, 2025 23:38 IST

When Javed Akhtar bought a 4,000 sq ft Bandra Bungalow for just Rs 5 Lakh – Find out How

In an interview with Mid-Day, Akhtar humorously responded when asked if he was the first person in Mumbai to purchase…

Updated: May 13, 2025 20:10 IST

‘What has Mumbai or this country done to you?’ Javed Akhtar questions Pakistan over terror attacks

Speaking at a recent event, Akhtar underlined the lack of reciprocal cultural respect from Pakistan, despite India’s longstanding hospitality towards…

Updated: May 2, 2025 09:38 IST

Mohammed Shami roza controversy: Javed Akhtar slams Muslim cleric

Mohammed Shami roza row: Javed Akhtar slams Muslim cleric, says ‘don’t give a damn to bigoted idiots’

President of All India Muslim Jamaat, Maulana Shahabuddin Razvi Bareilvi, sparked controversy by calling Shami a “criminal” for not observing…

Updated: March 7, 2025 22:27 IST

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Javed Akhtar responds to ‘Animal’ director Sandeep Reddy Vanga’s criticism: A closer look at the debate

Sandeep Vanga Reddy questioned why Farhan Akhtar hadn’t raised similar objections against “Mirzapur,” a web series known for its explicit…

March 19, 2024 15:41 IST

Javed Akhtar served show-cause notice by Thane court over his RSS-Taliban remarks

The court of the additional chief judicial magistrate and joint civil judge (senior division) has directed Javed Akhtar to appear…

Updated: September 28, 2021 13:28 IST

‘Completely wrong’: Shiv Sena defends RSS over Javed Akhtar’s Taliban comparison

Javed Akhtar said that the Taliban are barbaric, their actions are reprehensible, but those supporting the RSS, VHP and Bajrang…

Updated: September 6, 2021 14:36 IST

‘Apologise with folded hands or else…’: BJP’s Ram Kadam warns Javed Akhtar for comparing RSS with Taliban

While several users slammed Akhtar on social media, a Mumbai-based lawyer said he has filed a police complaint against him.

Updated: September 5, 2021 12:36 IST

Javed Akhtar speech in Parliament: Bollywood lauds ‘Bharat Mata Ki Jai’ address

Acclaimed lyricist-writer Javed Akhtar’s speech at the Rajya Sabha wherein he spoke uninhibitedly on issues of democracy and secularism has…

Updated: March 17, 2016 12:04 IST

Farhan Akhtar, wife Adhuna Akhtar split after 15 years of marriage

Actor-filmmaker Farhan Akhtar and his wife of 15 years, Adhuna Akhtar on Thursday announced their decision to separate “mutually and…

Updated: January 21, 2016 22:59 IST

Urdu language anti-religion, anti-puritan: Javed Akhtar

Societies, rather than religions possess a culture, says noted poet lyricist Javed Akthar for whom the Urdu language is essentially…

July 28, 2015 14:18 IST

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Jaipur Literature Festival: Javed Akthar raises flag against vulgarity in film lyrics

Vociferous are the protests in society against illegal activities and even stupidity! So what prevents people from raising their voice…

January 21, 2015 20:43 IST

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Author, poets, Bollywood celebrities at 8th Jaipur Lit Festival

Nobel laureates to local writers, award-winning authors to debut novelists, Bollywood bigwigs to musicians, the historic Diggi palace…

January 20, 2015 15:03 IST

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