Amitabh Bachchan recreates ‘Zanjeer’ scene for Javed Akhtar, ‘Jab tak baithne ko naa kaha jaaye…’ | – The Times of India

Amitabh Bachchan recreates ‘Zanjeer’ scene for Javed Akhtar, ‘Jab tak baithne ko naa kaha jaaye…’ | – The Times of India

Amitabh Bachchan turns 83 in a week – and the celebration transcended from a birthday cake to dedicating it to what he achieved in his life as a prolific actor. While the iconic dialogues are embedded in the minds of multiple generations, the veteran actor recreating those lines will always be special. Amitabh Bachchan recreates…

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‘Life has been too kind to me’: Javed Akhtar recalls being ‘homeless and starving’ on his first day in Mumbai | – The Times of India

‘Life has been too kind to me’: Javed Akhtar recalls being ‘homeless and starving’ on his first day in Mumbai | – The Times of India

Legendary poet and screenwriter Javed Akhtar recently took to X to revisit the day he first arrived in Mumbai, sharing a story of struggle, perseverance, and gratitude. On October 4, 1964, the 19-year-old Akhtar arrived at Bombay Central Station with just 27 naya paisa in his pocket. Facing homelessness, hunger, and unemployment, he navigated the…

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Sonali Kulkarni on Dil Chahta Hai’s unexpected success: ‘It was way ahead of its time… It is a trendsetter’ | – The Times of India

Sonali Kulkarni on Dil Chahta Hai’s unexpected success: ‘It was way ahead of its time… It is a trendsetter’ | – The Times of India

Sonali Kulkarni reflected on ‘Dil Chahta Hai,’ emphasizing its unexpected cult status and trendsetting approach to filmmaking with meticulous planning. She highlighted Excel Entertainment’s emergence as a powerful production house, praising Farhan and Zoya Akhtar’s cinematic legacy. Kulkarni is set to portray a shrewd politician in ‘The Trial Season 2,’ alongside Kajol, premiering on an…

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Boney Kapoor hosts star-studded bash for Shabana Azmi’s 75th birthday; she wows with Javed Akhtar, Rekha, Urmila Matondkar among attendees | Hindi Movie News – The Times of India

Boney Kapoor hosts star-studded bash for Shabana Azmi’s 75th birthday; she wows with Javed Akhtar, Rekha, Urmila Matondkar among attendees | Hindi Movie News – The Times of India

Veteran actress Shabana Azmi celebrated her 75th birthday on September 18 with a lavish party hosted by producer and close friend Boney Kapoor at his Pali Hill residence. The evening saw a glittering gathering of Bollywood’s finest.Evergreen diva Rekha made a stunning appearance, posing for shutterbugs and turning heads with her unique outfit. The 90s…

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Javed Akhtar, Shabana Azmi were told ‘either break-up or take the plunge,’ recalls Annu Kapoor who got them married | Hindi Movie News – The Times of India

Javed Akhtar, Shabana Azmi were told ‘either break-up or take the plunge,’ recalls Annu Kapoor who got them married | Hindi Movie News – The Times of India

Javed Akhtar and Shabana Azmi fell in love while he was married to Honey Irani and had two children – Farhan and Zoya Akhtar. However, Honey and Akhtar were not separated because of that. They were living separately for a while and their divorce got finalised in 1985. Earlier in an interview, Javed Akhtar had…

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Ram Gopal Varma couldn’t relate to father-son track, shoe-licking scene in Sandeep Reddy Vanga’s Animal: ‘I differ with…’ | – The Times of India

Ram Gopal Varma couldn’t relate to father-son track, shoe-licking scene in Sandeep Reddy Vanga’s Animal: ‘I differ with…’ | – The Times of India

Ram Gopal Varma shared his mixed reactions to Sandeep Reddy Vanga’s ‘Animal,’ praising its impactful action sequences while critiquing the father-son dynamic. Vanga responded to Varma’s feedback and defended the controversial shoe-licking scene, which also drew criticism from Javed Akhtar. The exchange highlights differing perspectives on the film’s creative choices and their reception. Ram Gopal…

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Urdu Academy defers Javed Akhtar event after protests | Kolkata News – The Times of India

Urdu Academy defers Javed Akhtar event after protests | Kolkata News – The Times of India

KOLKATA: The West Bengal Urdu Academy has indefinitely postponed a mushaira (poetry symposium) featuring Javed Akhtar, which was scheduled for Monday evening, following protests by religious groups which claimed that certain comments by the poet-lyricist-screenwriter had hurt their sentiments.The Urdu Academy, which functions under the Bengal govt’s minority affairs department, has not officially cited the…

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