'Hang my head in shame': Javed Akhtar on 'reception' given to Taliban min in India

Veteran lyricist Javed Akhtar expressed his dismay over the "reverent" reception extended to Afghan Foreign Minister and senior Taliban leader Amir Khan Muttaqi during his visit to Darul Uloom......

SEE: Javed Akhtar asks people to chant 'Jai Siya Ram'

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. IMAGE: Poet Lyricist Javed Akhtar at an......

26/11 attackers still roam free, says Javed Akhtar in Pakistan

The perpetrators of the 26/11 Mumbai attacks are still roaming freely in Pakistan and Pakistanis should not feel offended when India talks about the 2008 carnage, lyricist and poet Javed Akhtar has......

Court issues summons to Kangana on Javed Akhtar's complaint

A Mumbai court on Monday issued summons to actor Kangana Ranaut after the city police informed it that an offence of defamation, as alleged by lyricist Javed Akhtar against the actor, is made out......

PIX: Aamir-Kiran at Javed Akhtar's birthday bash

Javed Akhtar's 75th birthday celebrations started early with the unveiling of an exhibition of photographs from his life. Later, they threw a retro-themed party for him at their home, and invited......

Arpita to Salim Khan: 'Happiest 90th Birthday Daddy'

Photograph: Kind courtesy Arpita Khan/Instagram On Salim Khan's 90th birthday on November 24, his family got together to celebrate him with warm wishes and lovely pictures. Daughter Arpita Khan......

Pakistan cancels Javed Akhtar's visa

The Pakistani embassy in New Delhi has cancelled veteran Bollywood lyricist and writer Javed Akhtar's visa. Akhtar was to be a part of a 20-member Bollywooddelegation who were to attend a......

Did Shibani Like Farhan's 120 Bahadur?

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 folks to its special screening in Mumbai. Do Read:......

Ex-Pak star bats for support around Babar

Says says Babar alone can't lift Pakistan cricket IMAGE: Babar Azam is head and shoulders above other Pakistan batters, feels Mohsin Khan. Photograph: Akhtar Soomro/Reuters Former Pakistan......

Gillespie exposes PCB's broken promises

Former Pakistan red-ball head coach Jason Gillespie has claimed that he is still waiting on some remuneration from the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB). IMAGE: Jason Gillespie and South African......