Javed Akhtar

Javed Akhtar Reviews Kartik Aaryan's 'Chandu Champion', Calls It 'Mind-Blowing'!

Chandu Champion Movie Review: Directed by Kabir Khan, this Kartik Aaryan-starrer is poised to leave an indelible mark on the hearts of audiences.

Jun 19, 2024, 10:00 AM IST

Javed Akhtar chants Jai Siya Ram

Lyricist Javed Akhtar is again in the news for his statements. Javed Akhtar, who calls himself an atheist, is seen raising slogans of Jai Shri Ram. Recently Javed Akhtar reached Raj Thackeray's Deepotsav program, where he said many things about Hindus.

Nov 11, 2023, 00:36 AM IST

Javed Akhtar asks people to chant 'Jai Siya Ram'

Lyricist Javed Akhtar is again in the news for his statements. Javed Akhtar, who calls himself an atheist, is seen raising slogans of Jai Shri Ram. Recently Javed Akhtar reached Raj Thackeray's Deepotsav program, where he said many things about Hindus.

Nov 11, 2023, 00:24 AM IST

Kasam Samvidhan Ki: Vinod Bansal said – What is the problem in saying Jai Siyaram?

Kasam Samvidhan Ki: Lyricist Javed Akhtar openly expresses his opinion on every issue of the country. Once again he is in the news for his statements. Javed Akhtar, who calls himself an atheist, is seen raising slogans of Jai Shri Ram. Recently Javed Akhtar reached Raj Thackeray's Deepotsav program, where he said many things about Hindus. In Taal Thok Ke, BJP spokesperson Vinod Bansal said, what is the problem with you in saying Jai Siyaram? Will the followers of Islam come out of the mosque if you do so?

Nov 10, 2023, 22:26 PM IST

Javed Akhtar’s Cryptic Tweet Leaves Internet Puzzled: Check

Javed Akhtar's cryptic tweet on July 13 left people puzzled, sparking amusing responses, including those from platforms like Swiggy and Tinder.

Jul 15, 2023, 15:55 PM IST

Javed Akhtar Reflects On His Remark On Pakistan, Says It Was 'Controversial And Sensitive In Nature'

Javed Akhtar reflected on his statement on 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks and said that his it became 'too big'.

Feb 25, 2023, 20:34 PM IST

President, PM Modi Must Felicitate Javed Akhtar for 26/11 Remarks in Pakistan: Sanjay Raut

Earlier a video of the poet-lyricist went viral on social media where he is purportedly heard speaking about "bitterness" in the hearts of Indians over the 26/11 attacks.

Feb 23, 2023, 19:39 PM IST

'Only a True Patriot Can Do This': Uddhav Thackeray's 'Saamna' lauds Javed Akhtaron taking potshots at Pakistan

The official newspaper of Uddhav Tahckeray's Shiv Sena hailed Javed Akhtar for calling out Pakistan over the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks while he was in the country to attend an event in its capital city Lahore.

Feb 23, 2023, 17:18 PM IST

Badhir News: Javed Akhtar showed the mirror to Pakistan

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Feb 21, 2023, 17:36 PM IST

Javed Akhtar Reminds Pakistan of 2008 Mumbai Attack in Viral Video, Says 'Perpetrators Still Roaming Free'

In a viral video from Lahore film festival, Bollywood lyricist Javed Akhtar is seen reminding Pakistan of the 26/11 terror attacks and how the attackers are still roaming free in the country.

Feb 21, 2023, 14:02 PM IST

Javed Akhtar slams 'Boycott Bollywood' trend, urges all to 'respect Indian films'

Boycott Bollywood Trend: Javed Akhtar acknowledged the stardom of actor Shah Rukh Khan and mentioned how his popularity has been beneficial for the country's goodwill abroad. 

Jan 21, 2023, 08:54 AM IST

Javed Akhtar's statement on Boycott Bollywood

When Javed Akhtar was asked about the trend of boycotting Bollywood films during the Jaipur Film Festival, he said that our stars are more recognized than Hollywood.

Jan 21, 2023, 00:26 AM IST

Happy Birthday Javed Akhtar: Here’s a look at his iconic films with Salim Khan

As Javed Akhtar turned 78 years old today, here's a look at his iconic films with writer Salim Khan.

Jan 17, 2023, 18:40 PM IST

'I am an Indian Muslim, not a Chinese Muslim': Farooq Abdullah slams Centre

The event was attended by lyricist Javed Akhtar, Shiv Sena's Uddhav Thackeray, and NCP leader Ajit Pawar.

Oct 13, 2022, 22:54 PM IST

Lalit Pandit organizes grand musical concert in Mumbai; Udit Narayan, Alka Yagnik, Shaan join in

Music composer Lalit Pandit organised a musical extravaganza in Mumbai yesterday alongwith prominent singers like Udit Narayan, Alka Yagnik and Shaan among others. Javed Akhtar was the chief guest of the event.

Sep 26, 2022, 16:10 PM IST

Bilkis Bano gangrape: Javed Akhtar reacts strongly to release of 11 convicts, says 'something seriously going wrong'

On August 15, all the 11 convicts sentenced to life imprisonment in the 2002 case of Bilkis Bano's gang rape and murder of her seven family members during the communal riots walked out of the Godhra sub-jail.

Aug 21, 2022, 11:24 AM IST

Pandit Shivkumar Sharma funeral: Amitabh Bachchan, Javed Akhtar attend santoor maestro’s last rites: PICS

Indian musical maestro and santoor player from Jammu, Padma Vibhushan Pandit Shivkumar Sharma breathed his last on Tuesday following a heart attack in a Mumbai hospital.

May 11, 2022, 13:58 PM IST

Mumbai court refuses to give Kangana Ranaut permanent exemption from appearance in Javed Akhtar defamation case

For the unversed, Javed Akhtar had filed the complaint in the court in November 2020, claiming Kangana Ranaut had made defamatory statements against him in a television interview.

Mar 24, 2022, 17:30 PM IST

Kangana Ranaut’s transfer plea in Javed Akhtar’s defamation case rejected by court

Javed Akhtar filed the complaint before the Andheri magistrate in November 2020, alleging that Kangana made defamatory statements against him in a television interview which damaged his reputation.

Mar 10, 2022, 07:18 AM IST