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Why Salim-Javed parted ways with Rajesh Khanna & chose Amitabh Bachchan instead?

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Salim-Javed, the dynamic duo, have worked on several films together, including classics like `Deewar`, `Sholay`, and more. Their collaboration helped Amitabh Bachchan become the country`s biggest superstar. Now, in an interview on the SAM YouTube channel, Javed Akhtar recalled how working with Rajesh Khanna became difficult for them and how they decided to cast the “unbelievably good actor” Amitabh Bachchan in their films. Javed Akhtar on Parting Ways with Rajesh Khanna Javed Akhtar recalled a time when Rajesh Khanna was surrounded by sycophants, making it difficult for them to work together. He stated, “Those were the times when a child born in India would say ‘Rajesh Khanna’ first and then ‘mumma, papa’. But it was a short period. Eventually, there came a time when we realized that it would be difficult for us to work together because he was surrounded by so many people, so many sycophants and yes-men, it was difficult to work with him. So, we parted ways. Later, we became friendly, and we did a film together. But the kind of films …

Salim-Javed are all smiles as they attend special sreening of Sholay in Mumbai

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Film Heritage Foundation (FHF) held a special, one-time-only screening of a nearly 50-year-old vintage 70 mm cinemascope print of the iconic blockbuster Sholay (1975) on August 31st, at Regal Cinema, Mumbai. This exclusive event attended by scores of fans and film enthusiasts celebrated the enduring legacy of the legendary screenwriting duo Salim-Javed who were also present at the special evening.  The screening at Regal Cinema, reminiscent of the 70s era, offered a rare opportunity to watch `Sholay`—a film that epitomized the defiance and boldness of Salim-Javed. It was also attended by esteemed guests including Shabana Azmi, Zoya Akhtar, Vikramaditya Motwane, Siddharth Roy Kapur, Aditya Roy Kapur, and more. This screening took place a few days after the very well-received launch of Prime Video’s Original Docuseries Angry Young Men produced by Salman Khan Films, Excel Media and Entertainment and Tiger Baby, which chronicled the unparalleled influence of Salim-Javed on Hindi cinema and their role in crafting some of the most iconic characters of the 1970s. The writer duo Salim-Javed along with Namrata Rao, director of the …

Fans come together to create larger-than-life mural in Bandra for Salim-Javed

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To mark the launch of the Original docuseries Angry Young Men on Prime Video, a stunning mural has been unveiled in Bandra as a tribute to the iconic screenwriting duo Salim-Javed. Created by fans this vibrant piece of art honors their monumental influence on Hindi cinema. The mural showcases larger-than-life portraits of Salim Khan and Javed Akhtar, surrounded by titles of their most iconic films—Sholay, Seeta Aur Geeta, Kranti, Trishul, Chacha Bhatija, Aakhri Daaon, and Yaadon Ki Baaraat—rendered in the classic vintage Bollywood poster style. It beautifully captures the essence of the ‘Angry Young Man’ archetype that Salim-Javed so masterfully crafted, celebrating their revolutionary stories, unforgettable characters, and powerful dialogues that forever changed the landscape of Indian cinema. The three part docuseries `Angry Young Men` traces the journey of the iconic writing duo Salim-Javed through the lens of the writers and their family members and other members of the film industry. On the show, Akhtar also shared his struggles when he first moved to Mumbai.   got teary-eyed as he spoke about being deprived of food, …

Farhan Akhtar drops pic with Salim-Javed, Ramesh Sippy

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With the documentary series Angry Young Men gaining popularity on Prime Video and trending across social media, a special `Sholay` reunion was bound to happen. Taking to his Instagram account, the director-actor Farhan Akhtar shared a memorable photo featuring the iconic duo, Salim Khan and Javed Akhtar, the legendary writers of Sholay, alongside the film`s director, Ramesh Sippy. This reunion brought together three of the most influential figures in Indian cinema, who created one of the greatest movies of all time. Along with the picture, Farhan added a caption that read, “They lit the fire in Sholay #legends #RameshSippy #SalimKhan #JavedAkhtar. Angry Young Men available on Amazon Prime Video. Dekha kya? (Seen it yet?).”           View this post on Instagram                       A post shared by Farhan Akhtar (@faroutakhtar) Soon after the actor dropped the picture, fans chimed in the comment section. One user wrote, “Shaan, Shakti, cult films.” Another person commented, “I watched the Angry Young Men, loved it.” The documentary`s title …

Missed watching Salim-Javed talk together in Angry Young Men?

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Prime Video dropped a special roundtable conversation with the legendary writer duo Salim-Javed, filled with lighthearted banter and heartwarming anecdotes as they reminisced about the good old days. The duo, whose creative partnership revolutionized Hindi cinema, were joined by their children who are accomplished film personalities today and also the Executive Producers of the docuseries, Salman Khan, Zoya Akhtar, and Farhan Akhtar, along with director Namrata Rao and celebrated choreographer and filmmaker Farah Khan, who was the lively host. The video comes two days after they released the docu-series tracing the journey of the iconic duo of Salim-Javed. While the docu-series did not have the two writers share frame, we now have a bonus video featuring the two talk about their journey. This candid chat offers a fascinating glimpse into the duo’s journey, from their first encounter on the set of Sarhadi Lootera to their regular meetings by the sea, where many of their legendary ideas were born. Javed Akhtar humorously shared how their partnership began out of necessity, as both were struggling writers at …

9 reasons you MUST watch Angry Young Men docuseries on Salim-Javed

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Angry Young Men, a three-part docuseries on Salim-Javed, the greatest writer duo in Bollywood, is now streaming on Prime Video, and it is so gobsmackingly good… especially if you are fond of the `70s and `80s Hindi cinema (or want to know all about it). We give you 9 reasons why you shouldn’t miss watching Angry Young Men. Watch it: 1. To know the first writer superstars of Hindi cinema Salim Khan and Javed Akhtar. Like the jodi had the audacity of asking one lakh rupees more than the biggest star of the time. It was unheard of then and it is unfathomable to date. As Karan Johar explains- imagine you want one crore rupees more than Salman Khan. 2. To know how the expression Angry Young Man came about. Yeah, yeah, you know all about the 70s’ anxious India and how there was a palpable anger against the system and all that. Well, that has been the case in the history of mankind and yet Salim-Javed created something magical on screen. 3. To know …

Out of 24 movies, these 2 were the biggest flops written by Salim-Javed

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The 70s were undeniably a golden era for Hindi cinema as legendary screenwriter duo Salim-Javed reigned over the arena by adding charm to films that enthralled audiences like never before. To date, dialogues and scenes from their iconic works such as ‘Sholay’, ‘Don’, and ‘Zanjeer’ have been embedded in people`s hearts. Interestingly, the blockbuster pair is now back with a docuseries titled `Angry Young Men`, which covers their rise to the top where they wrote two dozen films together, of which 22 were blockbusters. While we know the ones that received commercial success, here are the ones that unfortunately didn’t.  After tasting success with ‘Sholay’ which continues to remain iconic, the duo experienced a setback with two back-to-back flops. These were – ‘Aakhri Dao’ (1975), ‘Immaan Dharam’ (1977). ‘Aakhri Daao’ starred Jeetendra, and Saira Banu in lead roles, with Danny Denzongpa, Padma Khanna, and Ranjeet in supporting roles. On the other hand, ‘Immaan Dharam’ featured Shashi Kapoor, Sanjeev Kumar, Amitabh Bachchan, Rekha, Aparna Sen, Helen and Prem Chopra. The trailer launch was attended by Salim …

Salman Khan says Manoj Kumar wants to take away the writing credit of Kranti from Salim-Javed | Bollywood

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Aug 13, 2024 07:44 PM IST Salman Khan said that Manoj Kumar was trying to take away Salim-Javed’s writing credit of Kranti during Angry Young Men’s trailer launch event. Salman Khan recently joined his father Salim Khan and Javed Akhtar at the trailer launch of Angry Young Men. Javed’s son Farhan Akhtar and daughter Zoya Akhtar were also present at the event. During the Q and A session with reporters, Salman made a revelation and stated that Manoj Kumar wants to take away the writing credit of Kranti from Salim-Javed. Javed had a candid take on it, in the video shared by Viral Bollywood. Salman Khan said that Manoj Kumar wants to take Salim-Javed’s writing credit for Kranti. Javed Akhtar on Manoj Kumar’s honest confession While speaking about Salim-Javed’s movies, Farhan told that Kranti is one their films which he has seen over 300 times. When Salman was asked about the movie he stated that, “So, I just want an interview with Mr Manoj Kumar. He is taking away the credit from Salim-Javed and saying …

`Angry Young Men` trailer: Tracing the rise and split of Salim-Javed

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Prime Video unveiled an intriguing and emotion-packed trailer for its upcoming Original docuseries, `Angry Young Men`. The three-part docuseries masterfully captures the personal and professional journey of the legendary writer-duo Salim Khan and Javed Akhtar, more popularly known as Salim-Javed. In the 1970s, they revolutionized Indian cinema by reinventing the Bollywood formula, introducing ‘angry young man’ heroes in a romance-dominated industry, and making action-dramas a beloved genre. The trailer of the docuseries presents an emotional and inspirational look at the extraordinary journey and enduring legacy of Salim-Javed. It immerses the audience in the rich Bollywood realm that they created, spotlighting their iconic characters and blockbusters such as Deewar, Don, Sholay, Trishul, and Dostana—films that have left an indelible imprint on Indian cinema. From their modest origins to becoming the first screenwriters to achieve stardom, it showcases rare archival footage, offering a nostalgic glimpse into their personal relationships, camaraderie, and creative brilliance through their unforgettable collaboration across 24 films. Heartfelt reflections from industry figures like Amitabh Bachchan, Jaya Bachchan, Hema Malini, Helen, Salman Khan, Hrithik Roshan, …

Salman Khan, Farhan Akhtar, Zoya Akhtar to attend trailer launch of Salim-Javed docuseries Angry Young Men today | Bollywood

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Tuesday is going to be a day of nostalgia as cinephiles will get a chance to relive the cinematic magic of Salim-Javed, the legendary screenwriting duo behind some of the biggest Bollywood blockbusters in 1970s like Sholay, Zanjeer, Deewaar, Yaadon Ki Baaraat, and Don. Streaming giant Prime Video India will soon come up with a docuseries Angry Young Men, which explores the formidable creative partnership and legacy of writer duo Salim Khan and Javed Akhtar. Interestingly, the makers are set to unveil the trailer of the project on Tuesday. (Also Read: Farhan Akhtar reveals Hrithik Roshan was first choice for Don, how Shah Rukh Khan landed the part) Salman Khan will be present at the trailer launch of Angry Young Men Salim Khan’s son and Bollywood superstar Salman Khan will attend the trailer launch along with filmmakers Farhan Akhtar and Zoya Akhtar, who are children of Javed Akhtar. Earlier, Salman called the docuseries a tribute to his dad and Akhtar’s legacy and wished to see them reuniting on something. “Personally, I would love to see …