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Exclusive! Oscars 2027: Gulzar, Javed and Zoya Akhtar react to new guidelines on AI

Exclusive! Oscars 2027: Gulzar, Javed and Zoya Akhtar react to new guidelines on AI

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The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced several major rule changes for the 99th Academy Awards (taking place in 2027), focusing on AI restrictions, acting nominations, and international film eligibility. Among the important rules are screenplays must be written by humans, not chatbots, to qualify and acting performances must be demonstrably performed by humans with their consent to be eligible. Noted Indian actors, lyricists, writers and filmmakers spoke to us about their thoughts on the same. Legendary Indian poet and lyricist Gulzar won the Academy Award for Best Original Song in 2009 for the song Jai Ho from the film Slumdog Millionaire. He tells us, “Human emotion is universal and that is what great cinema represents. In the past we have had some wonderful films from India that missed out on an Academy Award but highlighting human beings and the emotions they represent is the right thing to do. I would like to see stories like that of Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra’s Mere Pyare Prime Minister and Meghna Gulzar’s Chhapaak, represent India at the …

‘I’m only 80’: Javed Akhtar corrects Aamir Khan, says his age comment has ‘a negative effect’ | Bollywood News

‘I’m only 80’: Javed Akhtar corrects Aamir Khan, says his age comment has ‘a negative effect’ | Bollywood News

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3 min readMumbaiMay 1, 2026 10:57 AM IST Veteran lyricist and screenwriter Javed Akhtar, often celebrated as much for his sharp wit as for his literary works, once again found himself in the spotlight, this time alongside superstar Aamir Khan. The occasion turned memorable when Aamir posed a thoughtful and sincere question about Javed’s remarkable ability to remain relevant across a career spanning more than five decades. ‘I’m only 80’ The viral exchange took place at an event hosted by actor Boman Irani’s scriptwriting platform, Spiral Bound. The gathering saw a host of prominent attendees, including Anil Kapoor, Abhishek Bachchan, Ananya Panday, and Ishaan Khatter. From the audience, Aamir addressed Javed on stage, saying: “I always enjoy listening to you, so I keep watching your videos on YouTube and even call you afterward. I have a question for you: you have been working in the industry for such a long time. You’ve worked with people of different generations, from those your own age when you began, to younger collaborators as you grew more senior, and …

Rakesh Bedi would visit Javed Akhtar`s home for free food and alcohol during FTII days

Rakesh Bedi would visit Javed Akhtar`s home for free food and alcohol during FTII days

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Veteran actor Rakesh Bedi is witnessing renewed popularity thanks to his role in Aditya Dhar’s Dhurandhar. Recently, filmmaker Farah Khan visited his home for her famous cooking vlog alongside her cook Dilip, where the two revisited memories from their early days in the industry. They fondly recalled how Rakesh and his friends would often enjoy complimentary food and drinks at Javed Akhtar’s residence. When Rakesh Bedi visited Javed Akhtar’s home during FTII days As Farah arrived, she playfully introduced Rakesh to her audience as the “main hero of Dhurandhar.” She mentioned that although they go back a long way, they were meeting after several years. Reflecting on the past, Farah shared that she was just 15 when Rakesh, then about 25, was studying at FTII. Recalling the old days, Khan shared, “FTII se yeh log roz aate the Javed uncle aur Honey aunty ke ghar free ka khaana aur free ki daaru peene, aate the vahan par toh we used to meet all of them (They used to come every day from FTII to Javed …

Farah Khan spills the beans about Rakesh Bedi’s FTII days; recalls him having free food, alcohol at Javed Akhtar’s house

Farah Khan spills the beans about Rakesh Bedi’s FTII days; recalls him having free food, alcohol at Javed Akhtar’s house

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Bollywood actor Rakesh Bedi is experiencing a resurgence in popularity with his performance in Aditya Dhar’s Dhurandhar. Recently, Farah Khan visited his home for her cooking vlog with her cook Dilip, where they reminisced about their struggling days and recalled how Rakesh, along with his friends, would enjoy free food and drinks at Javed Akhtar’s house. Farah Khan reunites with her long-time friend Rakesh Bedi. Farah Khan recalls fond memories with Rakesh Bedi from his FTII days As Farah entered Rakesh’s home, she introduced him to her viewers as “Dhurandhar ka main hero (the main hero of Dhurandhar)”. She added that she had known Rakesh for a long time but was meeting him after many years. Farah recalled that she was just 15 years old when Rakesh, then around 25, was studying at FTII. She said, “FTII se yeh log roz aate the Javed uncle aur Honey aunty ke ghar free ka khaana aur free ki daaru peene, aate the vahan par toh we used to meet all of them (They used to come every …

Uorfi Javed says she was asked to pay Rs 80 Lakh for Cannes Film Festival

Uorfi Javed says she was asked to pay Rs 80 Lakh for Cannes Film Festival

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Uorfi Javed has once again sparked a conversation on social media with her latest revelation. The content creator recently opened up about her experience, revealing that she was asked to pay a hefty price tag to attend the Cannes Film Festival. Her comments have once again reignited the conversation around the participation of influencers at the Cannes.  Uorfi Javed on paying Rs 80 Lakh for Cannes Taking to Instagram, Uorfi shared a screenshot of a conversation. In the screenshot, a person allegedly informed her they managed to find a vendor who could arrange her entry to Cannes, but for a price of Rs 80 lakh. The message grabbed eyeballs as it suggested a transactional route to one of the world’s most prestigious red carpets. Reacting to the cost, Uorfi wrote, “80 lakhs for Cannes? Mai India me theek hu! Itna kya desperation badh gaya hai Cannes ka that people are ready to pay 80 lakhs!!!!” Her reaction has once again sparked the ongoing debate around influencer participation at Cannes, especially if some attendees are paying …

Javed Akhtar called Karan Johar ‘weird and adamant’, advised Sameer Anjaan not to write KKHH lyrics: ‘Director doesn’t listen’ | Bollywood News

Javed Akhtar called Karan Johar ‘weird and adamant’, advised Sameer Anjaan not to write KKHH lyrics: ‘Director doesn’t listen’ | Bollywood News

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4 min readMumbaiApr 15, 2026 05:20 PM IST It’s widely known that veteran screenwriter and lyricist Javed Akhtar chose not to pen the lyrics for Karan Johar’s directorial debut Kuch Kuch Hota Hai, as he was displeased with the film’s title. Now, Sameer Anjaan, the lyricist who eventually wrote the songs for the film, has revealed that Javed even advised him against taking up the project, describing Karan as a “weird and adamant” director. ‘Karan Johar is s weird and adamant’ In a conversation with Bollywood Hungama, Sameer shared his recollection of the incident. He explained that when he learned Javed wasn’t involved in the film, he reached out to seek his permission. “He is like a father figure to me,” Sameer said. “I even spoke to him over the phone. I told him, ‘Javed sahab, I hope you don’t feel bad, because you are senior to me and I came to know that you were supposed to write for this film. I wish to take your permission, are you writing for it, or aren’t …

Javed Akhtar had to step in to explain Gulzar’s lyrics so Farah Khan could choreograph Dil Se song: ‘Yeh kya likha hai?’ | Bollywood News

Javed Akhtar had to step in to explain Gulzar’s lyrics so Farah Khan could choreograph Dil Se song: ‘Yeh kya likha hai?’ | Bollywood News

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3 min readChennaiMar 21, 2026 10:40 AM IST Mani Ratnam’s film Dil Se was iconic in every way. Apart from its hard-hitting story, the film’s songs were also legendary, with fans still swooning to those tunes composed by AR Rahman. Amid all this, it was Farah Khan who choreographed some of the film’s most iconic tracks, including “Satrangi Re”, which was picturised on Shah Rukh Khan and Manisha Koirala. Farah had the task of taking Mani Ratnam’s vision forward in the choreography of the song, but she faced a challenge – understanding the lyrics penned by Gulzar. In a recent interaction with Ranveer Allahbadia, Farah recalled that they were shooting for the song in Ladakh, but to conceptualise it, she had to understand the song’s lyrics. For this, she reached out to her uncle and Hindi cinema’s legendary writer Javed Akhtar. She said, “I did not understand the meaning of this song because Gulzar sahab had written some difficult words in it. You will not believe that I had to call Javed Akhtar to ask …

‘I would say he is fast bowling’s Usman Tariq’: Aaqib Javed on Jasprit Bumrah | Cricket News

‘I would say he is fast bowling’s Usman Tariq’: Aaqib Javed on Jasprit Bumrah | Cricket News

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3 min readMar 14, 2026 09:20 PM IST Aaqib Javed, chief selector of the Pakistan cricket team compared India’s stalwart Jasprit Bumrah to the Men in Green’s Usman Tariq, saying that the Indian possesses a unique bowling action that doesn’t allow opposition batters to settle into a rhythm. Tariq, who was tipped to be Pakistan’s main bowling weapon, couldn’t do much to help his team who were eliminated from the semifinals while Bumrah starred for India as they went on to win their third T20 World Cup. “You look at this entire T20 World Cup — there is only one bowler, Bumrah, who is also now going for runs. Because he doesn’t have a normal action and has a different bowling action, he doesn’t allow batters to gain rhythm or get into a flow. I would say he is fast bowling’s Usman Tariq,” he said in a press-conference on Saturday. Bumrah has played 95 T20 Internationals and taken 121 wickets, while Usman has featured in only nine matches, claiming 18 scalps. Pakistan had a disappointing …

Pakistan cricket crisis: Aaqib Javed stands by Babar Azam selection, launches probe Into Fakhar Zamaan injury mystery | Cricket News

Pakistan cricket crisis: Aaqib Javed stands by Babar Azam selection, launches probe Into Fakhar Zamaan injury mystery | Cricket News

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Chief selector Aaqib Javed fronted a combative press conference alongside Misbah-ul-Haq and Sarfaraz Ahmed on Saturday, defending the decision to take Babar Azam to the T20 World Cup, announcing a formal inquiry into the post-tournament injuries of Fakhar Zamaan and Naseem Shah, and urging Pakistan’s cricketing public to break its habit of demanding wholesale change after every defeat. Babar’s recall to the T20 squad despite poor form in the format was the sharpest line of questioning. Javed said the thinking was rooted in Sri Lanka’s spin-friendly, low-scoring conditions, where an anchor batter capable of holding an innings together had tactical value — regardless of strike rate. “Being in the 15 does not mean he had to play every match. The coach and captain had the freedom to use him where conditions demanded a technically sound batsman,” Aaqib Javed said. Babar is currently sidelined with a finger injury and unavailable for the ongoing Bangladesh series. Javed turned the question around: “If we had reached the semi-finals, would he even have been fit to play? That is …

‘Salim Khan is fine now’: Javed Akhtar gives an update on veteran screenwriter’s health | Bollywood News

‘Salim Khan is fine now’: Javed Akhtar gives an update on veteran screenwriter’s health | Bollywood News

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3 min readMumbaiMar 6, 2026 06:38 PM IST Screenwriter Salim Khan suffered a health scare last month after experiencing a minor brain haemorrhage and was subsequently hospitalized. Doctors earlier confirmed that his condition was stable and that he was being kept under close observation in the intensive care unit (ICU). Several celebrities visited the hospital to check on the veteran screenwriter, including his longtime screenwriting partner and close friend, Javed Akhtar. Now, the lyricist has shared an update on his friend’s health. ‘Salim Khan is fine now’: Javed Akhtar “Salim is fine now. He’s okay and recovering. He’s sitting on a chair and talking, and I mean, he has improved.” he said at a book launch in Delhi on Thursday. Previously, Aamir Khan had also shared an update with the media about Salman Khan’s father’s health. He said, “I went to meet Salim sahab, and we are all praying that he recovers soon. I could not meet him personally since he was in the ICU. I sat with the family.” The actor-filmmaker further added, “Alvira …