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‘Providing passport without…’: Javed Akhtar reacts to MEA's citizenship remark

Indian screenwriter and lyricist Javed Akhtar shared his thoughts in a post on the social media platform X.

Updated 23 days ago

Javed Akhtar shuts down troll's Islamophobic comment, reminds he is an atheist

Javed Akhtar reminded a troll that he is an atheist.

Published 27 days ago

'What is wrong with propaganda films': Javed Akhtar slams tag, hails Dhurandhar

Javed Akhtar has praised Ranveer Singh-starrer Dhurandhar.

Updated 75 days ago

Farah Khan says Rakesh Bedi used to visit Javed Akhtar's home for free alcohol

Farah Khan reunites with her long-time friend Rakesh Bedi.

Updated 89 days ago

57th edition of Shankar-Shad Mushaira to host Javed Akhtar, Waseem Barelvi

57th edition of Shankar-Shad Mushaira to host Javed Akhtar, Waseem Barelvi

Published 116 days ago

Javed Akhtar reflects on philosophy, reading habits and Salim Khan’s health

Javed Akhtar, Pavan K Varma and Advaita Kala

Published 134 days ago

Javed Akhtar calls Netanyahu and Trump ‘bullies’ as US and Israel attack Iran

Lyricist Javed Akhtar has strongly reacted to the US-Iran conflict. (PTI Photo) (PTI01_05_2026_000126A)

Updated 138 days ago

Javed Akhtar says Taapsee Pannu's Assi touches ‘heart, mind at the same time’

Javed Akhtar has only good things to say about Taapsee Pannu's Assi.

Updated 142 days ago

‘Salim Khan is out of…’: Daisy Shah shares health update of Salman Khan’s father

Salman Khan, Daisy Shah, Salim Khan and Javed Akhtar

Published 143 days ago

Javed Akhtar condemns Taliban law allowing domestic violence, jailing women

Lyricist Javed Akhtar has strongly reacted to the new Taliban laws. (PTI Photo) (PTI01_05_2026_000126A)

Updated 146 days ago

Somy Ali wishes Salim Khan a speedy recovery: ‘To me, he was a father figure’

Salman Khan's ex-girlfriend, actor Somy Ali wishes Salim Khan a speedy recovery amid hospitalisation

Published 150 days ago

Javed Akhtar and Sanjay Dutt visit ailing Salim Khan in hospital

Javed Akhtar and Sanjay Dutt visit Salim Khan in hospital.

Updated 150 days ago

Step inside Javed Akhtar and Shabana Azmi's Khandala luxurious home ‘Sukoon’

Take a tour of the stunning home of Javed Akhtar and Shabana Azmi.

Updated 165 days ago

Internet is disappointed after Farah Khan's cook Dilip interrupts Shabana Azmi

Shabana Azmi and Farah Khan with Dilip in the video.

Published 165 days ago

Javed Akhtar hilariously roasts Farah Khan as she asks what ‘ektalis (41)' means

Javed Akhtar roasts Farah Khan for not knowing Hindi counting.

Published 166 days ago

Javed Akhtar discusses morality, religion and society

Javed Akhtar (Deepak Gupta/HT Photo)

Published 166 days ago

Sonu Nigam responds to Javed Akhtar’s ‘creative bankruptcy’ remark for Border 2

Sonu Nigam reflects on the film's journey and the importance of its true stories, while Javed Akhtar criticises the trend of remaking classics.

Published 175 days ago

Javed Akhtar reviews Dhurandhar as a ‘great film’, remembers calling Aditya Dhar

Javed Akhtar and Ranveer Singh

Published 179 days ago

Javed Akhtar reveals Border 2 team asked him to write for film, why he refused

Javed Akhtar said why he chose not to write lyrics for Anurag Singh's Border 2.

Published 179 days ago

Sahir Ludhianvi's journey, iconic songs brought alive in theatrical tribute

Rupali Chandra, Sudharshan Mani, Aftab Alam and Chandra Shekhar Varma in role of Amrita Pritam, Sahir Ludhianvi, Javed Akhtar and narrator during the play Sahir: Har Ik Pal Ka Shayar staged at UP Sangeet Natak Academy in Lucknow

Updated 181 days ago

‘Truth about today’s India’: Mehbooba backs AR Rahman's ‘communalism’ remark

Combination photo of former J&K CM Mehbooba Mufti (L), music composer AR Rahman (M) and lyricist Javed AKhtar (R).

Updated 180 days ago

Javed Akhtar reveals how assistant directors were treated when he was young

Javed Akhtar spoke at the 19th Jaipur Literature Festival (JLF).

Published 183 days ago

After Kangana Ranaut, Javed Akhtar outraged over his fake AI video: ‘Rubbish’

Javed Akhtar also shared a Facebook link of the video which is showing the AI generated image.

Published 197 days ago

Anu Malik feels Sandese Aate Hai remake will be ‘brilliant’ due to Sonu Nigam

Anu Malik talked about the recreation of his song Sandese Aate Hai in Border 2.

Updated 199 days ago

Zakir Khan reacts to Javed Akhtar's dig at comics using cuss words in jokes

Zakir Khan has reacted to Javed AKhtar's old dig at comedians.

Updated 209 days ago

Javed Akhtar tweets as video questioning logic behind hijab resurfaces

Javed Akhtar spoke about women wearing hijab.

Updated 212 days ago

Shabana Azmi, Javed Akhtar celebrate 41 years of Marriage with heartfelt tribute

Veteran actor Shabana Azmi and writer Javed Akhtar celebrated 41 years of marriage, receiving love from fans and celebrities.

Published 221 days ago

When Javed Akhtar scolded Farhan for scoring low marks: ‘Sharam nahi aati?’

Farhan Akhtar and Farah Khan chatted about the time Javed Akhtar was furious at him.

Published 242 days ago

Javed Akhtar: Next generation of artistes will face a real challenge from AI

Javed Akhtar spoke at a session on 'The Art of Songwriting' in Delhi.

Published 247 days ago

Javed Akhtar says concerns against AI are 'genuine to an extent but exaggerated'

Javed Akhtar has opened up about the inevitability of AI.

Updated 249 days ago

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