wikipedia - 09 Mar 2023 Javed Akhtar (born 17 January 1945) is an Indian poet, lyricist, screenwriter and political activist. Known for his work in Hindi cinema, he has won five National Film Awards,[1] and received the Padma Shri in 1999 and the Padma Bhushan in 2007,[2] two of India's highest civilian honours.
Firstpost - 25 Apr 2024
Throwback Thursday- When Karan Johar revealed Javed Akhtar rejected 'Kuch Kuch Hota Hai': 'He had a problem with the title' ...
The Indian Express - 19 Mar 2024
Javed Akhtar tears up as he recalls almost ‘dying of starvation’ on the streets: ‘After third day, no difference between a human and a dog’ ...
The Indian Express - 20 Mar 2024
Javed Akhtar says he and Salim Khan ‘never fought over credits or money’, opens up about split: ‘Partnerships in cement factory are easier’ ...
The Indian Express - 11 Apr 2024
Javed Akhtar declares Maidaan a ‘must watch,’ calls Ajay Devgn’s performance ‘mind-blowing’: ‘Will make every Indian proud’ ...
The Indian Express - 16 Mar 2024
Javed Akhtar responds to Sandeep Reddy Vanga’s taunts, is ‘flattered’ Animal director couldn’t find a single objectionable thing in his career ...
The Indian Express - 17 Mar 2024
Javed Akhtar opens up about complicated relationship with his father, coping with mother’s death: ‘Life is a tightly written script, you can’t edit it’ ...
The Indian Express - 06 Jan 2024
Success of films like Animal is ‘dangerous’, says Javed Akhtar as he urges viewers to be more discerning: ‘If a man asks a woman to lick his shoe…’ ...