'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.'
He came to Mumbai with only 27 paise in his pocket on October 4, 1964.
Javed Akhtar's 75th birthday celebrations started early with the unveiling of an exhibition of photographs from his life. His family also threw a retro-themed party for him at their home, and invited his friends over.
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".
Poet and lyricist Javed Akhtar chatted with rediff readers.
Sreehari Nair attempts to bring you up-close the pleasures of Javed Akhtar's poetry.
Arijit Singh retires from playback singing, saying, 'I am calling it off.'
'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.'
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.
"The Taliban want an Islamic country. These people want to make a Hindu Rashtra," the lyricist said without naming the RSS.
Lyricist and Rajya Sabha MP Javed Akhtar has been provided round-the-clock security following death threats received by him for allegedly calling an Islamic cleric "insane" during a television debate on a fatwa against working women.
Yet another honour for Javed Akhtar.
Take a look at the guests.
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 Arijit Singh announces his plans for retirement from playback singing, we look back at his most popular Hindi film songs.
Netizens applauded him for calling out terrorism stemming out of Pakistan on Pakistani soil.
'Guru Dutt taught me that pitying oneself can be beautiful, and that heartbreak is cinematic.'
'Today, Shekhar Kapoor is offended because no one has consulted him about this new project. Why should they?'
'So much pride you have brought for us all.'
Old friend Boney Kapur hosted a party for Shabana Azmi's 75th birthday and a merry and wonderful time was had by all.
The veteran lyricist does a cameo in Madhur Bhandarkar's Corporate.
Akhtar filed a criminal complaint against Kangana in November last year before the Andheri metropolitan magistrate for allegedly making defamatory and baseless comments against him in television interviews.
Bollywood families celebrated Diwali and created memories on social media.
A Maharashtra Bharatiya Janata Party MLA over the weekend hit out at Akhtar and said no film involving him will be allowed to be screened till he apologises for his remarks.
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.
As the nation bid farewell to one of its beloved actors, we take a look at Dharmendra's remarkable life through pictures.
Javed Akhtar turned 72 on January 17.
Two movies from across the world will be honoured at the Toronto International Film Festival in September.
The police on Monday submitted their report to the court, stating that offences alleged by the complainant (Akhtar) against Ranaut are made out for further investigation.
Noted lyricist, poet and screenplay writer Javed Akhtar was on Tuesday presented the Indira Gandhi Prize for National Integration at a function where post-Godhra riots in Gujarat issue figured.
The Bombay high court on Thursday dismissed the plea filed by actor Kangana Ranaut seeking quashing of the criminal defamation proceedings initiated against her by a court in Mumbai based on lyricist Javed Akhtar's complaint.
The show's called Classic Legends and will premiere at 7.30 on December 11 on Zee Classic.
'Even Wikipedia has fallen for it. Who are these so-called sources spreading false news?'
