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Javed Akhtar

Javed Akhtar pens poems for Yash and Roohi, daddy Karan Johar overwhelmed!

KJo took to Twitter Tuesday to share photographs of the poems that have been framed beautifully.

Apr 12, 2017, 08:41 AM IST

Women are labelled as bossy if they are in control: Zoya Akhtar

Filmmaker Zoya Akhtar says people are quick to label a woman as "bossy" if she is leading a team.

Mar 22, 2017, 14:13 PM IST

Gurmehar Kaur row: Mahavir Phogat turns poet for a day, trolls Javed Akhtar in style

Mahavir slammed noted poet-lyricist Akhtar for calling his daughters and wrestlers ‘hardly literate’.

Mar 03, 2017, 13:36 PM IST

Gurmehar Kaur placard act row: Javed Akhtar takes back 'harsh' words on Virender Sehwag, appreciates Gautam Gambhir

Akhtar was slammed by Mahavir Phogat and his wrestler daughters Geeta and Babita, besides Yogeshwar Dutt, for referring to them as “ a hardly literate player or wrestler” in one of his tweets.

Mar 03, 2017, 10:36 AM IST

Don't call our players illiterate, India is proud of them: Vijay Goel to Javed Akhtar on 'hardly literate player' jibe

Days after Javed Akhtar called Yogeshwar Dutt a 'hardly literate wrestler', Union Sports Minister Vijay Goel on Thursday replied back asking the lyricist not to use such words for India's champions who have earned laurels in their respective fields.

Mar 02, 2017, 11:08 AM IST

Mahavir Phogat responds to Javed Akhtar’s ‘if a hardly literate player or a wrestler’ tweet

Former wrestler and coach Mahavir Phogat has responded to Javed Akhtar’s ‘if a hardly literate player or a wrestler’ tweet.

Mar 01, 2017, 10:05 AM IST

After Yogeshwar Dutt, Phogat family slams Javed Akhtar for 'hardly literate wrestler' jibe

Gurmehar, a 20-year-old Delhi University student, started a social media campaign against the violence caused by ABVP in Delhi University’s North Campus on 22 February.

Feb 28, 2017, 22:39 PM IST

Gurmehar Kaur row: Madhur Bhandarkar‏ reacts to Javed Akhtar's 'hardly literate' tweet

Few days after the Delhi University’s (DU) Ramjas college saw violent clashes between student groups, Gurmehar - a Lady Sri Ram College (LSRC) student initiated a social media campaign targeting Bhartiya Janta Party’s (BJP) student outfit Akhil Bhartiya Vidhyarthi Parishad (ABVP).

Feb 28, 2017, 20:51 PM IST

Yogeshwar Dutt takes a dig at Javed Akhtar after being called 'a hardly literate wrestler'

Sehwag, earlier, broke his silence over the controversy and said that his tweet only meant fun and was not aimed at Gurmehar at all.

Feb 28, 2017, 19:53 PM IST

Why Salim Khan will never write for Salman Khan?

Salim had teamed up with Javed Akhtar to form the 'Salim-Javed' duo that gave 1970s blockbusters like "Deewaar", "Sholay" and "Don".

Jan 31, 2017, 18:49 PM IST

Javed Akhtar turns 72, wife Shabana Azmi praises his 'magical persona'

On poet-writer-activist Javed Akhtar's 72nd birthday on Tuesday, his wife Shabana Azmi, who lovingly calls him 'Jadu', said he has magic in his persona.

Jan 17, 2017, 19:11 PM IST

Javed Akhtar, Vivek Agnihotri question 'azadi' for Zaira Wasim

Writer-lyricist Javed Akhtar and Bollywood director Vivek Agnihotri expressed their disappointment with individuals for trolling Kashmiri actress Zaira Wasim for meeting state Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti, and they even questioned the ideology of 'azadi' (freedom) in India.

Jan 16, 2017, 19:24 PM IST

Mohammed Shami's father slams moral policing, says they know what Islam says

Celebrities from all walks of life came out to voice their support for India pacer.

Dec 28, 2016, 15:55 PM IST

Mohammed Shami's wife's dressing row: Dignified and splendid, say Javed and Farhan Akhtar

Indian cricketer Mohammed Shami, whose wife's dressing recently drew undue criticism from the social media users, is now receiving support from an array of celebrities. On Monday, Bollywood stars - Javed Akhtar and son Farhan Akhtar – came forward to react to the 'controversial' issue.

Dec 28, 2016, 14:56 PM IST