Javed Akhtar

Ashutosh Gowariker, Kay Kay Menon launch Raj Supe's new book

Bollywood personalities including Ashutosh Gowariker, Kay Kay Menon and Makarand Deshpande, launched author Raj Supe's book "When Life Turns Turtle: Journey of a Bollywood Tramp" here.

Jul 28, 2016, 11:16 AM IST

Hrithik Roshan, Pooja Hegde drench in colours of old-age romance in 'Sarsariya' from 'Mohenjo Daro'!

The makers of Hrithik Roshan's upcoming film 'Mohenjo Daro' recently released the video of 'Sarsariya'. The song has managed to pack the vibe of old-age romance.

Jul 25, 2016, 15:05 PM IST

What Javed Akhtar told Lata Mangeshkar when she asked about Tanmay Bhat's video – Read here

Tanmay is now being slammed by B-Town stars as well as political parties for generating derogatory content on Indian legends including Sachin Tendulkar.

Jun 01, 2016, 15:42 PM IST

“Would you be OK saying Bharat ammi ki jai?" Shabana Azmi to Asaduddin ​Owaisi

All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen leader Asaduddin Owaisi on Sunday refused to chant 'Bharat mata ki jai'.

Mar 18, 2016, 18:23 PM IST

Javed Akhtar does not have a romantic bone in his body: Shabana Azmi

The lyricist said space is important to sustain a relationship longer.

Mar 18, 2016, 17:23 PM IST

I'll get all votes if I contest election against Owaisi: Javed Akhtar

Acclaimed lyricist-writer Javed Akhtar says he will contest elections against All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) leader Asaduddin Owais if given a constituency with Hindus and Muslims in equal numbers.

Mar 18, 2016, 17:03 PM IST

#BharatMataKiJaiDebate: Waris Pathan's suspension from Maharashtra Assembly not good for democracy, says Asaduddin Owaisi

All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslim leader Asaduddin Owaisi on Wednesday said AIMIM legislator Waris Pathan's suspension from the Maharashtra Assembly was not good for democracy.

Mar 16, 2016, 21:56 PM IST

Taslima Nasreen chants 'Bharat Mata ki jai', says people like Asaduddin Owaisi should be exposed

A day after Bollywood's renowned lyricist Javed Akhtar lashed out at AIMIM leader Asaduddin Owaisi for his 'won't say Bharat Mata ki jai' remark, Bangladeshi author Taslima Nasreen has said that people like Owaisi should be exposed.

Mar 16, 2016, 18:38 PM IST

Anupam Kher says only definition of nationalism should be ''Bharat mata ki jai''

Lyricist Javed Akhtar had on Tuesday lashed out at AIMIM leader Asaduddin Owaisi over slogan "Bharat mata ki jai".

Mar 16, 2016, 18:05 PM IST

Bollywood lauds Javed Akhtar's speech in parliament

On Tuesday, Akhtar gave a farewell speech and shared his experiences in the upper house during the past six years.

Mar 16, 2016, 16:20 PM IST

Watch: Javed Akhtar's farewell speech in Rajya Sabha

Javed Akhtar has completed his term in Rajya Sabha. In his last speech, where he thanked many politicians and shared his feeling, also replied to Owaisi’s Bharat Mata Ki Jai comment.

Mar 16, 2016, 15:34 PM IST

Continue working in what interests you: PM Narendra Modi to retiring MPs

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said members who were retiring from the Rajya Sabha should continue working in the fields that interested them the most.

Mar 15, 2016, 21:44 PM IST

Adjournments, polarisation will not take nation forward: Javed Akhtar

Retiring as Rajya Sabha member, noted film personality Javed Akhtar on Tuesday said "adjournaments" and "polarisation" will not take the country forward as he pleaded with the Opposition and government to work together without thinking about the next elections.

Mar 15, 2016, 21:25 PM IST

Javed Akhtar's hard-hitting reply to Asaduddin Owaisi on `Bharat Mata ki Jai' remark – Watch

Well-known poet and writer Javed Akhtar on Tuesday hit out at All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen party (AIMIM) leader Asaduddin Owaisi in Parliament.

Mar 15, 2016, 20:58 PM IST

Democracy never possible without secularism: Javed Akhtar

Well known poet and writer Javed Akhtar said democracy could never be possible without secularism.

Mar 15, 2016, 20:56 PM IST

Direction, production no more male-dominated: Javed Akhtar

Javed Akhtar says filmmaking is no more a male-dominated profession as many women are making their mark in direction and production.

Feb 14, 2016, 16:50 PM IST

India has always been tolerant but some Hindu groups behaving like Muslim fundamentalists: Javed Akhtar

Bollywood lyricist and screenwriter Javed Akhtar has said that some Hindu groups were behaving like Muslim fundamentalists.

Jan 27, 2016, 16:42 PM IST

Javed Akhtar rebukes blaming cinema for social violence

Javed Akhtar rebuked the view that cinema spreads violence and criticised the trend of connecting incidences of rapeto cinema.

Jan 27, 2016, 12:31 PM IST

Javed Akhtar releases grandfather's poetry collection

 Javed Akhtar has released 'Kharman' a collection of selective poetry of his grandfather Muztar Khairabadi.
 

Dec 05, 2015, 13:41 PM IST

'Na kisi ki ankh ka noor hoon' penned by my grandfather: Akhtar

Akhtar, while releasing a five-volume collection of poems of Muztar Khair Abadi titled "Kharman" at AMU yesterday, claimed that this legendary ghazal was penned by his grandfather.

Dec 04, 2015, 18:59 PM IST