Javed Akhtar

Javed Akhtar gives update on Salim Khan's health, says "He’s sitting on a chair and talking"

Veteran screenwriter Salim Khan is recovering well at Lilavati Hospital after being hospitalised for a blood clot. Javed Akhtar confirmed that he is stable, sitting, talking, and showing signs of improvement.

Javed Akhtar praises Taapsee Pannu starrer Assi as a rare film that touches both the heart and the mind

Veteran lyricist and screenwriter Javed Akhtar has lauded filmmaker Anubhav Sinha’s courtroom drama Assi, calling it a rare cinematic work that resonates emotionally while also provoking thoughtful reflection.

When Salim Khan recalled the day Javed Akhtar asked to go separate ways: "I got up, shook hands, and went towards my car..."

Salim Khan once recalled the evening when Javed Akhtar told him he wanted to separate and pursue different work. Despite the emotional moment, Salim said they shook hands respectfully, marking the end of Bollywood’s iconic Salim-Javed partnership.

Javed Akhtar visits Salim Khan at hospital amid blood clot reports

Javed Akhtar was spotted at Lilavati Hospital after veteran writer Salim Khan was rushed there on February 17. The scriptwriter is now stable and under close observation amid reports of a blood clot.

Javed Akhtar hilariously roasts Farah Khan after she asks what “ektalis (41)” means

During a cooking vlog visit to Javed Akhtar and Shabana Azmi’s home, Farah Khan asked what the Hindi word “ektalis” (41) meant, prompting Akhtar to roast her for not knowing how to count in Hindi and sparking light-hearted banter that delighted viewers.

Javed Akhtar's old statements resurface online amid the AR Rahman controversy; 'I can write Rama and Krishna aartis'

Javed Akhtar responded to AR Rahman’s “communal” remark, saying he never felt sidelined in Hindi cinema, as his old interviews on belief, culture, and coexistence resurfaced online.

From Javed Akhtar to Manoj Tiwari, celebs reacted strongly to AR Rahman’s 'Communal' bias remark

Oscar and Grammy winner AR Rahman’s remark suggesting a possible communal bias in Bollywood sparked sharp reactions across the industry. While figures like Javed Akhtar, Shobhaa De and Manoj Tiwari rejected the claim, Kangana Ranaut responded strongly, accusing the composer of prejudice, highlighting deep divisions over the issue.

Mehbooba Mufti to Javed Akhtar: 'Dismissing AR Rahman ignores lived realities of Indian Muslims in Bollywood'

Referring to Akhtar’s reported assertion that there was no communal angle behind Rahman allegedly receiving fewer work opportunities, Mufti said such views gloss over uncomfortable truths.

Shobhaa De, Shaan, and Javed Akhtar reject communal bias claim after AR Rahman’s remarks called it ‘dangerous’

Veteran columnist Shobhaa De, playback singer Shaan and lyricist Javed Akhtar have responded critically to AR Rahman’s suggestion that his reduced work in Bollywood might be linked to communal bias. All three rejected the notion that religion or minority identity affects opportunities in the industry, asserting that talent and merit remain central to getting work.

‘Bring Madam’s shoes’: Javed Akhtar recalls how assistant directors were treated when he first entered the film industry

Javed Akhtar opened up about how assistant directors (ADs) were once badly treated in the Hindi film industry, often tasked with menial duties like fetching actors’ clothes and even shoes a far cry from today’s ADs, who work professionally and address stars by their first names.

Javed Akhtar says fake AI video is ‘rubbish’, warns of legal action

Javed Akhtar has condemned an AI-generated deepfake video falsely attributed to him and warned that he may pursue legal action and report the matter to the cyber police to protect his reputation.

Hijab row: Javed Akhtar hits out at Nitish Kumar, asks if he'd dare pull Hindu woman's ghoonghat

The veteran screenwriter-lyricist said that there are still several regions in India where Hindu women wear ghoonghats as a practice. "Will you go and pull up their ghoongat? How can you do that? How can anybody do that," he asked.

Javed Akhtar demands unconditional apology from Bihar CM Nitish Kumar over the hijab incident

Veteran lyricist and screenwriter Javed Akhtar has strongly condemned Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar over a widely circulated video showing him removing a woman doctor’s hijab during an official event in Patna.

'Any stretch of imagination...': Javed Akhtar condemns Nitish Kumar for pulling woman's hijab, seeks apology

A massive row was trigger after Nitish Kumar was seen pulling down the veil of a woman doctor wearing hijab during an event to distribute appointment letters to over 1,200 AYUSH doctors on Tuesday.

Javed Akhtar responds to Lucky Ali’s criticism over religious comment: "I’m happy to know that he has opinions"

Javed Akhtar responded to Lucky Ali’s criticism of his past comments, saying he takes opinions “with a pinch of salt” and values tolerance in sensitive matters. He emphasised that while he may not agree, he appreciates differing viewpoints and believes in accepting them gracefully.

Lucky Ali issues apology amid his controversial comment on Javed Akhtar: "Monsters may have feelings too"

Singer Lucky Ali has issued a clarification and apology after his comment on lyricist Javed Akhtar sparked controversy. He explained that his words were misunderstood and expressed regret if anyone was hurt by them.

Lucky Ali slams Javed Akhtar over viral video telling Hindus 'don't become like Muslims'; calls him 'ugly as f***'

Lucky Ali slammed Javed Akhtar as "ugly as f***" after a viral video showed Akhtar making a controversial remark about Hindus and Muslims.

When Javed Akhtar recalled a scene from Sholay to talk about religious interpretation: 'Not possible to have a scene like that today'

Veteran lyricist and writer Javed Akhtar has long been known for his candid views on religion and faith. An old interview of his has now resurfaced online, where he reflects on the theme of religion through a memorable scene from his 1975 classic Sholay.

Javed Akhtar slams India's 'reception' to Taliban minister: 'Hang my head in shame when I see...'

Shame on Deoband too for giving such a reverent welcome to their 'Islamic Hero' who is one of those who have completely banned girls education. My Indian brothers n sisters !!! what is happening to us, says the poet.

KBC 17: Amitabh Bachchan takes the hot seat in his birthday special episode; Farhan Akhtar quizzes him and Javed Akhtar, ‘Who was more popular among the ladies?’

In a surprising turn of events, Farhan asks the titans, "Who was more popular among the ladies?" while Amitabh Bachchan and Javed Akhtar sit on the hot seat. Amitabh Bachchan and Javed Akhtar both burst out laughing at the question.

KBC 17 Promo: Amitabh Bachchan recreates iconic Zanjeer dialogue, cuts cake with Javed Akhtar and Farhan Akhtar, Watch

Amitabh Bachchan recreated his iconic Zanjeer dialogue while hosting Javed Akhtar and Farhan Akhtar on Kaun Banega Crorepati 17. The heartwarming episode also featured a birthday celebration for Javed Akhtar.

'Bengalis belong to India,' says Taslima Nasreen; Javed Akhtar highlights 'Ganga Jamni Awadh culture'

“We Bengalis—whatever religion or philosophy we may have embraced over the course of history—belong, in our national identity, to India,” Taslima Nasreen wrote.

KBC 17: Javed Akhtar and Farhan Akhtar to celebrate Amitabh Bachchan’s 83rd birthday on the show

Amitabh Bachchan’s 83rd birthday will be celebrated on Kaun Banega Crorepati 17 with special guests Javed Akhtar and Farhan Akhtar joining the show.

Javed Akhtar's Kolkata event postponed amid outrage from Muslim bodies; poet slams 'hardliners'

I believe as long as both [Hindu and Muslim fundamentalists] are abusing me, I am doing something right. My name, Javed Akhtar, has nothing to do with Islam, says the poet.

When Javed Akhtar reacted to Shabana Azmi facing housing bias due to religion: "We are a huge society, live in extreme paradoxes"

Veteran lyricist and writer Javed Akhtar, known for his wit and outspoken views, once addressed a sensitive question from a Pakistani journalist. The query concerned the time when his wife, actress Shabana Azmi, was denied a flat solely because of her religion.