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Raj Thackeray praises Javed Akhtar for comments in Pak: ‘Want Muslims like him’
During a rally in Mumbai, Raj Thackeray mentioned Javed Akhtar and praised him for speaking his mind in Pakistan recently.
Published on Mar 22, 2023 10:26 PM IST
Shabana Azmi recalls Javed Akhtar's most romantic gift
Shabana Azmi remembered how husband Javed Akhtar surprised her by purchasing a Salvador Dali sculpture she had liked in London. She was touched by the gesture.
Published on Mar 22, 2023 06:10 PM IST
Pakistani Twitter upset over Javed Akhtar's Urdu comment
Pakistani Twitter erupted with reactions after Javed Akhtar said Urdu doesn't belong to Pakistan, 'it belongs to Hindustan'.
Published on Mar 15, 2023 04:37 PM IST
Javed Akhtar says Urdu should be given attention: ‘It is our own language’
Veteran writer Javed Akhtar emphasised the importance of the Urdu language and the role Punjab played in its past growth and prominence. He also added that Urdu doesn't belong to Pakistan (solely) or Egypt, it belongs to 'Hindustan'.
Published on Mar 13, 2023 08:16 PM IST
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Anupam Kher, Javed Akhtar reach Satish Kaushik's home to meet his family
Anupam Kher, Javed Akhtar, and Raj Babbar reached Satish Kaushik's Mumbai home to meet his family. See pics here.
Published on Mar 09, 2023 12:44 PM IST
Farhan Akhtar and Shibani arrive at Holi party, Javed Akhtar poses with cops
From Farhan Akhtar to Shibani Dandekar to Anu Malik and Richa Chadha, Ali Fazal, many celebrities have arrived for a Holi party, hosted by Javed Akhtar in Mumbai.
Updated on Mar 07, 2023 07:21 PM IST
Javed Akhtar says ‘religion does not make a nation’, cites Pakistan's example
Javed Akhtar questions the rationality behind creating nations based on religion and cites Pakistan as an example of failed attempt to do so.
Published on Feb 25, 2023 01:41 PM IST
Javed Akhtar on his comments in Pakistan: ‘Yahan nahi darte wahan kya darna?'
Javed Akhtar has said he has never been scared of speaking his mind in his own country, therefore he had no reason to be afraid while doing so in a country he was visiting for a few days.
Published on Feb 25, 2023 07:24 AM IST
After hosting Javed Akhtar at bash, Ali Zafar slams him for remarks against Pak
Ali Zafar has criticised Javed Akhtar for his comments on 26/11 Mumbai attacks at Faiz Mela after he himself hosted the lyricist at a party.
Updated on Feb 24, 2023 10:55 AM IST
Uddhav camp on Javed Akhtar's plain-speak: ‘what Modi and his blind devotees…'
Javed Akhtar recently said at an event in Lahore that the perpetrators of the 26/11 Mumbai attacks are still roaming freely in Pakistan and Pakistanis should not feel offended when Indians complaint about the terrorism.
Updated on Feb 23, 2023 08:36 PM IST
Pakistani celebs slam Javed Akhtar's comment: 'Ghar mein aa ke beizzat kar...'
Pakistani actors Saboor Aly, Shaan Shahid and others condemned Javed Akhtar's statement on Mumbai terror attacks. While some accused Javed of selective criticism, others expressed shock and questioned those applauding him despite his alleged anti-Pakistan comment.
Published on Feb 22, 2023 05:35 PM IST
Javed Akhtar calls Kangana Ranaut ‘unimportant’ after she praised him
Javed Akhtar, during a recent interview, ignored a question regarding Kangana Ranaut after she praised him for his remarks on Pakistan. He also called her ‘not important.’
Published on Feb 22, 2023 05:27 PM IST
Javed Akhtar shares reaction to his 26/11 remark in Pakistan: 'They all clapped'
Javed Akhtar revealed that his remark about the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks that he made during an event in Pakistan was well-received by the audience. He said 'they all clapped and agreed' with his statement.
Published on Feb 22, 2023 09:50 AM IST
Fans go head over heels as Javed Akhtar jams with Ali Zafar in Pakistan
Ali Zafar recently hosted Javed Akhtar in Lahore, Pakistan. The duo even had a jam session where they sang Kishore Kumar’s classic song Zindagi Aa Raha Hoon Main.
Published on Feb 21, 2023 02:27 PM IST
Kangana Ranaut praises Javed Akhtar's Pakistan remark: ‘Ghar mein ghus ke mara’
Kangana Ranaut praised Javed Akhtar for his straightforward remark about the 26/11 terror attacks as he attended an event in Pakistan.
Published on Feb 21, 2023 02:20 PM IST
In Pakistan, Javed Akhtar recalls 26/11 attack: ‘…still roaming free' | Watch
Javed Akhtar was attending a festival organised in memory of renowned Urdu poet Faiz Ahmed Faiz.
Updated on Feb 21, 2023 03:15 PM IST
Aniruddha Dhar, New Delhi
Javed Akhtar says even marriage couldn't affect his friendship with Shabana Azmi
Javed Akhtar attended Faiz Festival in Lahore over the weekend, where he opened about his relationship with Shabana Azmi and said their friendship was so strong that even marriage 'could not break it'.
Published on Feb 20, 2023 05:14 PM IST
Javed Akhtar recalls how Rajesh Khanna helped him and Salim Khan become richer
Javed Akhtar said Rajesh Khanna convinced him and Salim Khan to work on his film once as he was buying his Mumbai bungalow worth ₹4.5 lakh at the time.
Updated on Feb 10, 2023 06:36 PM IST
Javed Akhtar on marriage with Shabana: 'Living with a strong-minded woman is...'
Javed Akhtar said being married to an independent strong-minded woman is 'not a bed of roses', when asked what is the recipe for a successful marriage. Javed will be seen chatting with Arbaaz Khan in the upcoming episode of his new show.
Updated on Feb 09, 2023 07:06 PM IST
Javed Akhtar says he was extremely worried about Farhan Akhtar: He wasn't a kid…
Javed Akhtar revealed being ‘extremely worried' about Farhan Akhtar during his childhood. He also said that Farhan was ‘intimidated' by Zoya Akhtar.
Published on Jan 30, 2023 09:50 PM IST
Javed Akhtar recalls why he stopped working with Salim Khan: ‘Jab kamyabi ayi…’
Javed Akhtar and Salim Khan worked as screenwriters in famous Hindi films such as Sholay, Don and Deewaar, among others. In a new interview, Javed opened up about not working with Salim after they ‘became successful’.
Published on Jan 22, 2023 01:49 PM IST
Shabana Azmi, Javed Akhtar, Honey Irani come together for the perfect family pic
Javed Akhtar posed with his ex-wife Honey Irani and wife Shabana Azmi in a recent photo. They were also joined by Farhan Akhtar, Zoya Akhtar and Shibani Dandekar.
Published on Jan 19, 2023 05:56 PM IST
Javed Akhtar accepts panel report on ‘fake' police encounters in Gujarat
Appearing through his lawyer before a bench led by justice Sanjay Kishan Kaul, Akhtar gave his acceptance to the Justice HS Bedi Committee report, which concluded that three out of 17 encounters investigated by the special task force (STF) under the orders of the apex court, were prima facie fake.
Updated on Jan 19, 2023 04:53 AM IST
Farhan Akhtar wishes ‘pa’ Javed Akhtar birthday with a beautiful note
Farhan Akhtar shared a post for lyricist-father Javed Akhtar on his birthday and wrote sweet wish. Javed turned 78 on Tuesday. Javed's daughter Zoya Akhtar also wished him with a throwback picture.
Updated on Jan 17, 2023 04:50 PM IST
When Javed Akhtar said he wasn't a ‘conventional father’ to Farhan, Zoya Akhtar
In 2001, Javed Akhtar was once asked if he was a good father. In reply, he said he was not a ‘conventional father’ to Farhan Akhtar and Zoya Akhtar.
Published on Jan 17, 2023 06:56 AM IST
When Javed Akhtar was mistaken for Gulzar at airport but did not correct it
Javed Akhtar was once mistaken for Gulzar by a man. The veteran screenwriter and the poet have been pitted against each other several times in the past.
Updated on Jan 17, 2023 04:48 PM IST
Javed Akhtar on Pathaan row: We have 4-5 dharmas, they should have their censors
Javed Akhtar has said if a minister is "unhappy with the Centre's film certification, we should not come in between them, it is between them and the Centre”.
Published on Jan 10, 2023 09:49 AM IST
Uorfi Javed told Javed Akhtar jokingly: ‘Apke jaydad ke teen hisse honge'
After she met Javed Akhtar, Uorfi Javed has now jokingly said that she has warned the lyricist-poet that his property will be divided into three.
Updated on Jan 09, 2023 01:57 PM IST
Javed Akhtar poses with Uorfi Javed; she jokes 'finally met my grandfather'
Uorfi Javed met Javed Akhtar recently. She shared their photo on Instagram, along with a funny caption, where she called him her ‘grandfather’.
Published on Jan 08, 2023 11:01 AM IST
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Published on Oct 11, 2022 04:55 PM IST
