Mumbai court dismisses defamation case against Javed Akhtar, Acquits lyricist

A Mumbai court has dismissed a defamation case filed against lyricist Javed Akhtar for making alleged objectionable remarks against the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS). Javed Akhtar has been acquitted in the case.

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Javed Akhtar calls out high entourage cost in Bollywood: “I might have become a hairstylist”  

Javed Akhtar is popular for vocalizing his thoughts even if it might create controversy. The veteran lyricist-writer has now joined the discussion over actors' high entourage cost in filmmaking. Recently, the rise in the costs..... Read more...

Naseeruddin Shah reveals informing Javed Akhtar Sholay is a copy of Chaplin and Eastwood films; Emphasizes on originality in cinema

Naseeruddin Shah Recently gave a shocking revelation about cult classic film Sholay. She shared details of an intriguing conversation with Javed Akhtar, who wrote Ramesh Sippy’s film along with Salim Khan. He recalled speaking to..... Read more...

Javed Akhtar calls abuses 'Chilli of Language' in candid chat on comedy and double meaning songs

Popular lyricist, poet and screenwriter Javed Akhtar is making headlines these days for his outspoken statements. Javed Akhtar recently appeared in the third episode of 'Chill Sesh' hosted by Sapan Verma, Biswa Kalyan Rath,..... Read more...

Javed Akhtar reveals why his first marriage with Honey Irani failed: “I regret, it was my irresponsible attitude” 

Veteran lyricist-writer Javed Akhtar has been often vocal about his personal life. He believes alcohol has eaten up a significant portion of his life which he could have utilized in a much better way. He..... Read more...

Dharmendra responds sharply to FIR show writer Amit Aryan's claims, Accusing Salim-Javed of copying stories

The writer of TV serial FIR, Amit Aryan, recently accused veteran writer Salim-Javed of copying stories for their films. He said that Salim-Javed was not a writer. They have copied stories all their lives...... Read more...

Javed Akhtar reveals Farhan Akhtar and Zoya find his writing ‘outdated’ and ‘traditional’

Javed Akhtar is a veteran lyricist and writer in Indian cinema. While the industry respects Akhtar’s work his children Farhan and Zoya call his writing outdated. The writer recently shared that his children easily become..... Read more...

Javed Akhtar reveals he walked out of Karan Johar’s 'Kuch Kuch Hota Hai' After writing a song: 'Kuch Kuch Hota Hai’

Screenwriter and Lyricist Javed Akhtar has given many great songs to Indian cinema. Recently, he said that he left Karan Johar's very popular film Kuch Kuch Hota Hai after writing a song for the..... Read more...