'They have certainly not spoken to me or to Salimsaab.'
The West Bengal Urdu Academy has postponed a 'mushaira' featuring Javed Akhtar following protests by some Muslim groups who claim his comments hurt religious sentiments. Left student organizations condemn the postponement.
Bollywood glams up yet another awards function in Mumbai.
Doctor on Salim Khan: 'Unko thoda haemorrhage hua tha, which we've tackled.'
'They had asked for no monetary compensation but for her apology in writing.'
'I hang my head in shame when I see the kind of respect and reception that has been given to the representative of the world's worst terrorist group Taliban, by those who beat the pulpit against all kinds of terrorists'
'Salim Khan is stable but is under close observation in regards to his clinical status.'
Syed Firdaus Ashraf offers a ready reckoner on Javed Akhtar's great great grandfather Fazl e Haq Khairabadi who fought the British empire during the 1857 Mutiny and was imprisoned in the Cellular Jail in Port Blair.
Film folk enjoyed a soulful evening at Kaifi Azmi's 107th birth anniversary.
A R Rahman: 'I feel blessed to be Indian, which enables me to create a space which always allows freedom of expression and celebrates multicultural voices.'
'Somewhere our society's collective morality is lost. There's a kind of moral confusion in our society which reflects in our films.' 'Filmmakers are hiding behind romance, ghost stories, murder mysteries and sex. No film is looking at social issues.'
Akhtar criticised vested interest groups in Pakistan, particularly the army, the political establishment and the extreme right wing, for blocking peace efforts between the two nations.
Veteran actor Naseeruddin Shah has publicly criticized Mumbai University after being uninvited from a student event, citing concerns over freedom of expression and the current political climate.
Arijit Singh retires from playback singing, saying, 'I am calling it off.'
As Arijit Singh announces his plans for retirement from playback singing, we look back at his most popular Hindi film songs.
Bollywood actor Kangana Ranaut has resolved her long-running defamation case with veteran screenwriter-lyricist Javed Akhtar through mediation. Ranaut posted a photo with Akhtar on Instagram and said the cinema veteran was "kind and gracious" during the mediation process. Akhtar had claimed that Ranaut defamed and damaged his 'immaculate reputation' by dragging his name into actor Sushant Singh Rajput's death in her interview with a news channel in July 2020.
Veteran lyricist Javed Akhtar has come out in support of Indian cricketer Mohammed Shami after he was criticized for not observing roza (fast) during the month of Ramzan. Shami was spotted consuming an energy drink during the ICC Champions Trophy semi-final match against Australia, which led to criticism from some quarters. Akhtar, known for his outspoken views, urged Shami to ignore the negativity and praised his performance in the game.
A Mumbai court has acquitted veteran lyricist Javed Akhtar in a defamation case against him over his alleged objectionable remarks on the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) as the complainant has withdrawn the case.
'If I was in Nitish Kumar's place I would firstly never even think of crossing the boundary with a lady, and secondly if I did something so contemptible by mistake, I would apologise immediately.'
Film folk said their last goodbyes to Dharmendra, who passed into the ages on November 24.
Farhan Akhtar seems proud of 120 Bahadur, his second war epic after Lakshya -- he doesn't direct this one, he stars in it -- and invited film folk to a special screening in Mumbai.
As the nation bid farewell to one of its beloved actors, we take a look at Dharmendra's remarkable life through pictures.
'So much pride you have brought for us all.'
'As soon as Salman saw me, he immediately left Aamir's side and came towards me. He hugged me.' 'Then he introduced me to Aamir, saying, 'This is J K Bihari who launched me in Biwi Ho Toh Aisi".'
Bollywood families celebrated Diwali and created memories on social media.
Javed Akhtar is a treasure chest, full of stories. Some of the stories may touch your heart, like his struggle to become a writer in Hindi cinema, and others, where people still don't recognise him, even after all these years.
'Even Wikipedia has fallen for it. Who are these so-called sources spreading false news?'
Lyricist Javed Akhtar said that Hindus have always been tolerant, adding that democracy in India existed because of Hindus at an event in Mumbai on Friday.
Old friend Boney Kapur hosted a party for Shabana Azmi's 75th birthday and a merry and wonderful time was had by all.
Javed Akhtar (57), his wife Nadra, daughters Arzoo (22) and Shifa (18) as well as son Jazel (15), all residents of Civil Lines in Nagpur, were on a 10-day tour of Italy and France, their kin Iqbal Azmi, also a retired deputy superintendent of police, told PTI.
'Amrishji had a fascination for the colour red and wanted it in every movie costume of his.'
'Guru Dutt taught me that pitying oneself can be beautiful, and that heartbreak is cinematic.'
Aditya Pancholi has claimed he was the first choice to play the lead role opposite Madhuri Dixit in Tezaab, a role that eventually went to Anil Kapoor.
On Amitabh Bachchan's 83th birthday, fans in Kolkata celebrated their idol's big day in a temple dedicated to the star.
Javed Akhtar's 75th birthday celebrations started early with an exhibition of photographs, posters and paintings from his life, held at the Nehru Centre Art Gallery, Mumbai. Titled The World of Javed Akhtar, it was inaugurated by his daughter Zoya Akhtar and son Farhan Akhtar.
Two movies from across the world will be honoured at the Toronto International Film Festival in September.
Veteran lyricist Javed Akhtar has approached a sessions court in Mumbai against summons issued against him by a magistrate in a case filed by actor Kangana Ranaut, and claimed the order was passed in a hasty and inappropriate manner resulting in "grave miscarriage of justice".
He came to Mumbai with only 27 paise in his pocket on October 4, 1964.
'Sholay had a sargam of human emotions.'
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