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Javed Akhtar Visits Salim Khan At Lilavati Hospital; Salman Khan Family Concerned | Bollywood News

Javed Akhtar Visits Salim Khan At Lilavati Hospital; Salman Khan Family Concerned | Bollywood News

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Last Updated:February 17, 2026, 22:18 IST Javed Akhtar rushed to meet Salim Khan after the veteran writer was hospitalised in Mumbai, as Salman Khan’s family gathered amid concern. Javed Akhtar seen arriving at hospital to meet Salim Khan. Veteran screenwriter Salim Khan was hospitalised in Mumbai on February 17, prompting concern among family, friends and well-wishers. He was admitted to Lilavati Hospital and is reportedly stable, though doctors have kept him under close observation. Members of his family were seen arriving through the day, including his wives Salma Khan and Helen, as well as his children — among them Arbaaz Khan, Alvira Khan, and Arpita Khan — who appeared visibly anxious while visiting the veteran writer. Actor Aayush Sharma and family friend Iulia Vantur were also spotted outside the hospital. Javed Akhtar Rushes To Meet Old Collaborator Among those seen arriving was lyricist and screenwriter Javed Akhtar, who shares a historic professional and personal bond with Khan. Wearing a white kurta and pyjama, Akhtar appeared tense as he entered the hospital premises and did not …

Javed Akhtar recalls no composer, music company wanted to make ‘Breathless’, made him wait for seven years: ‘If I had not met Shankar Mahadevan…’ | Bollywood News

Javed Akhtar recalls no composer, music company wanted to make ‘Breathless’, made him wait for seven years: ‘If I had not met Shankar Mahadevan…’ | Bollywood News

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3 min readMumbaiFeb 8, 2026 09:13 AM IST One of the most popular songs by singer-music composer Shankar Mahadevan to this day is “Breathless”, the track which sounds like he sang all of it in one breath. It was written by veteran poet, lyricist, and screenwriter Javed Akhtar, who also came up with concept but couldn’t find any composer or music label to back it for the longest time. “Even the biggest classical singers and composers said we cannot make a song like this. When they said they could not mould this into a song, I would ask for the tunes and say I would do the rest. Everyone would just give me a smile, calling it an interesting idea, but no one dared to get on board,” recalled Javed. The veteran artiste added that while he doesn’t want to name those people because it’s “embarrassing,” he did reveal that he tried to make the song happen for seven years. “And when I say seven, I mean seven, not five, not six,” he told Variety …

‘Ghatiya aadmi ka gussa…’: Javed Akhtar once said you can judge a person’s true character by observing their behaviour while they’re angry | Feelings News

‘Ghatiya aadmi ka gussa…’: Javed Akhtar once said you can judge a person’s true character by observing their behaviour while they’re angry | Feelings News

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4 min readNew DelhiFeb 6, 2026 12:00 AM IST Javed Akhtar is known not only for his celebrated writing but also for his sharp observations about life and human nature. During an interview with The Lallantop, the veteran lyricist and screenwriter spoke about how a person’s true character often comes to light in moments of anger, when pretence gives way to raw emotion.  Sharing his thoughts, he invoked a popular saying before adding his own perspective on how to truly understand someone. He said, “Ek muhaawra hai, ki agar kisi insaan ko pehchaan na hai, toh ya toh 14 baras uske saath raho aur ya uske saath safar karo. Mera khayal hai ek teesra test aur bhi hota hai — usey gusse mein dekho (They say that to really know someone you should either live with them for 14 years or travel with them. I’d add a third test: watch how they behave when they’re angry),” Akhtar remarked.  He continued, “Shareef aadmi ka gussa kuch aur hota hai, aur ghatiya aadmi ka gussa kisi aur …

Javed Akhtar changed after success, drinking became a problem, says first wife Honey Irani: ‘I took time to warm up to Shabana Azmi’ | Bollywood News

Javed Akhtar changed after success, drinking became a problem, says first wife Honey Irani: ‘I took time to warm up to Shabana Azmi’ | Bollywood News

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4 min readChennaiFeb 3, 2026 11:35 AM IST Before marrying Shabana Azmi, writer Javed Akhtar was married to writer and actor Honey Irani. However, their marriage did not last, and the two separated due to Akhtar’s heavy drinking and differences in their relationship. In a recent interaction, Honey Irani spoke about her past relationship, how she met Javed Akhtar, and why their marriage lasted only 13 years. Javed proposed during a game of cards: Honey Irani Speaking about how she met Javed, Honey told Vickey Lalwani, “I first met Javed during the shooting of Seeta Aur Geeta. He came to me to give me my lines. The first thing that I noticed about him was his sense of humour. Also, anyone could talk to him on any topic, he had so much knowledge. That was something which was very attractive.” Honey played a side character in Ramesh Sippy’s Seeta Aur Geeta, which was written by Javed Akhtar and Salim Khan. Revealing how Javed proposed to her in his unique style, she said, “He proposed first. …

Javed Akhtar hilariously roasts Farah Khan as she asks what ‘ektalis (41)’ means

Javed Akhtar hilariously roasts Farah Khan as she asks what ‘ektalis (41)’ means

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Bollywood filmmaker and choreographer Farah Khan recently visited the home of her uncle, veteran writer and lyricist Javed Akhtar, and actor Shabana Azmi for her cooking vlog. Apart from cooking biryani, Farah also got into a fun conversation with Javed Akhtar about his hotel-like home. During their chat, the lyricist roasted Farah for not knowing how to count in Hindi. Javed Akhtar roasts Farah Khan for not knowing Hindi counting. Javed Akhtar roasts Farah Khan Before meeting Javed and Shabana, Farah gave her viewers a tour of the couple’s stunning, hotel-like house, named Sukoon. The house, adorned with antique pieces, gave off regal vibes. She later met both Shabana and Javed while they were walking in the large garden of their home. Shabana revealed that she often goes for walks with Javed in the garden. When Farah asked how many years this had been going on, Shabana replied, “Ektalis saal ho gaye humari shaadi ko (we have been married for 41 years).” However, Farah’s next question left Javed shocked, prompting him to mock her with …

Javed Akhtar recalls sleeping on footpaths as he gives tour of luxury Khandala mansion; Shabana Azmi reveals their ‘daily fights’ over its scale | Bollywood News

Javed Akhtar recalls sleeping on footpaths as he gives tour of luxury Khandala mansion; Shabana Azmi reveals their ‘daily fights’ over its scale | Bollywood News

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4 min readChennaiFeb 2, 2026 03:59 PM IST Hindi film industry veterans Shabana Azmi and Javed Akhtar recently shared a glimpse of their Khandala mansion for the first time with Farah Khan. Javed is Farah’s uncle, as he was married to her maternal aunt, his first wife Honey Irani. In Farah’s vlog, Javed also spoke about experiencing luxury after years of struggle, recalling how he once slept on footpaths and even went hungry for two to three days. Inside Shabana Azmi and Javed Akhtar’s massive Khandala bungalow The house opens to a sprawling garden surrounded by lush, tall trees. The garden is tastefully decorated with marble statues and features a fountain at its centre. From the outside, the home leads into a massive foyer with a tall wooden roof, instantly giving the space a quaint English bungalow feel. The interiors are adorned with vintage furniture, adding to its old-world charm. Inside Javed Akhtar and Shabana Azmi’s Khandala home. (Pic: Farah Khan/YT) Farah then takes viewers inside the couple’s drawing room, which is filled with artefacts …

Uorfi Javed reacts to claims of being expelled from Islam after the controversy

Uorfi Javed reacts to claims of being expelled from Islam after the controversy

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Actress and social media personality Uorfi Javed has finally reacted strongly to news circulating online about her religion and identity, stating that she does not follow any religion. The clarification from Uorfi has come after social media influencer Faizan Ansari claimed that Muslims had decided to remove Uorfi Javed from Islam and changed her name to Geeta Bharadwaj. Responding to these claims in an exclusive conversation with IANS, Uorfi dismissed the reports as baseless and made her stance very clear. She said, “I myself left the religion long ago. Who is making these things up now?” Reacting to news of her name being changed to Geeta Bharadwaj, Uorfi told IANS, “Who said this? There is no such report. They are making it up on their own. I don’t follow any religion. I am an atheist. So where will you get me out of? How would you get somebody out of a place they don`t exist in the first place!” Earlier today, social media influencer Faizan Ansari stated has been “expelled” from Islam and will now …

Uorfi Javed SLAMS claims of being EXPELLED from Islam, denies name change to…

Uorfi Javed SLAMS claims of being EXPELLED from Islam, denies name change to…

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‘I left long…’: Uorfi Javed SLAMS claims of being EXPELLED from Islam, denies name change to… Home News and Gossip ‘I left long…’: Uorfi Javed SLAMS claims of being EXPELLED from Islam, denies name change to… Faizan Ansari, a social media influencer, previously declared that Uorfi Javed was “expelled” from Islam and would now go by Geeta Bhardwaj. Now the actress has reacted to the claims. The actress and social media star Uorfi Javed has responded to online rumours about her religious beliefs and personal identity by announcing her commitment to atheism. Uorfi Javed has issued a public statement to refute social media influencer Faizan Ansari’s assertion that Muslims had excommunicated her from Islam and designated her as Geeta Bharadwaj. What did Uorfi Javed say about her name change? Uorfi used an exclusive IANS interview to establish her position on the allegations, which she declared to be untrue. She said, “I myself left the religion long ago. Who is …

Pakistan announce T20 World Cup squad, but no guarantee of participation yet, says Aaqib Javed | Cricket News

Pakistan announce T20 World Cup squad, but no guarantee of participation yet, says Aaqib Javed | Cricket News

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Pakistan on Sunday announced a 15-member squad for the upcoming 2026 T20 World Cup to be held in India and Sri Lanka just a day after Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Mohsin Naqvi cast doubt over the team’s participation in the tournament. However, the announcement is no guarantee of participation, with Aaqib Javed, the former fast bowler who is the PCB Director High Performance and member men’s national selection committee reiterating that they will wait for the Pakistan government’s decision in the matter. “We are selectors and our job is to select the team. We havent announced it too far in advance, (January) 30th was the deadline. The government has to decide, there is nothing I can say about that. The chairman has said that the government will decide so definitely we will wait for their decision,” said Javed in a press conference along side head coach Mike Hesson and captain Salman Ali Agha. Naqvi had said that the Pakistan government will decide if the PCB is to send the team for the T20 World …