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Javed Akhtar supports Dhurandhar amid criticism, questions criticism around propaganda films

Entertainment | May 04, 2026, 08:10 AM IST

Lyricist Javed Akhtar defended Ranveer Singh's Dhurandhar on Sunday and stated that everyone has the right to express their ideas through creative works.

Javed Akhtar says Trump, Israel have overplayed their hand: 'Left no choice to others to react...'

Entertainment | Mar 01, 2026, 05:10 PM IST

Javed Akhtar shared a post on his X handle on recent US-Israel actions against Iran. He said, this time, Trump and Israel have overplayed their hand, leaving no choice to others but to react decisively.

Salim Khan hospitalised at Lilavati: Salman Khan arrives late night; Javed Akhtar, Sanjay Dutt visit

Entertainment | Feb 18, 2026, 12:04 PM IST

Salim Khan is undergoing treatment at Lilavati Hospital in Mumbai. Salman Khan arrived late at night to meet his father, while Javed Akhtar and Sanjay Dutt also visited amid concerns about the veteran screenwriter’s health.

How Javed Akhtar reacted after Sholay with Salim Khan flopped on Day 1

Bollywood | Jan 17, 2026, 08:32 PM IST

Did you know Ramesh Sippy's Sholay didn't have a smooth start at the box office, but it eventually became an Indian cult classic. Find out how Javed Akhtar reacted when the film flopped on its first day.

'It's rubbish': Javed Akhtar slams deepfake video showing him with 'topi'; legal action likely

Entertainment | Jan 02, 2026, 10:07 AM IST

Javed Akhtar has strongly condemned a viral deepfake video that falsely shows him wearing a ‘topi’ and claiming he has turned to God. Calling the video misleading, the veteran lyricist said that he might take a legal action against the concerned person soon.

The teaser of Border 2's Ghar Kab Aaoge song was released

Ghar Kab Aaoge teaser out: Sonu Nigam's song from Border 2 sparks nostalgia

Entertainment | Dec 29, 2025, 03:24 PM IST

Sunny Deol and Varun Dhawan's highly anticipated film Border 2 is all set to hit the big screens on January 23, 2026. Adding to the excitement, the makers on Monday, dropped the teaser of its song, Ghar Kab Aaoge.

Javed Akhtar seeks 'unconditional apology' from Nitish Kumar for hijab row: 'I condemn it'

Entertainment | Dec 18, 2025, 04:54 PM IST

Javed Akhtar has condemned Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar over the recent hijab controversy at an official event in Patna. Joining actor Zaira Wasim in criticising the incident, Akhtar called Kumar’s actions unacceptable and demanded an 'unconditional apology'.

Lucky Ali apologises after targeting Javed Akhtar for 'Hindu-Muslim' comment: 'Monsters may have…'

Entertainment | Oct 23, 2025, 05:12 PM IST

Lucky Ali apologised after initially targeting veteran lyricist Javed Akhtar over his viral Hindu-Muslim comment from an old event. The controversy began when Akhtar’s statement telling Hindus ‘not to be like Muslims’ resurfaced online, leading Lucky Ali to criticise him.

Lucky Ali targets Javed Akhtar after his 'don't become like Muslims' comment

Entertainment | Oct 22, 2025, 02:30 PM IST

Lucky Ali has reacted strongly to Javed Akhtar’s viral comment, where the veteran lyricist urged Hindus 'not to become like Muslims'. Lucky Ali took to social media to express his disappointment.

Amitabh Bachchan reveals he didn't meet Jaya Bachchan on Zanjeer sets, shares real story on KBC 17

TV | Oct 12, 2025, 03:39 PM IST

On KBC 17, Amitabh Bachchan shared an interesting story about his first meeting with Jaya Bachchan, debunking rumours about their love story beginning on the sets of the film 'Zanjeer'.

Throwback Thursday: When Javed Akhtar opened up about his split with Salim Khan | Watch

Entertainment | Jul 03, 2025, 01:20 PM IST

Let us revisit an old interview where for the first time Javed Akhtar broke his silence on splitting ways with Salim Khan.

'Narak jaana pasand karunga': Javed Akhtar on choosing between Pakistan and hell

India | May 18, 2025, 04:44 PM IST

Last month, Akhtar said in an interview that there is hardly "any warmth today" in India-Pakistan cultural ties, the veteran screenwriter-poet noted while saying that this is not the time to even think about whether Pakistani artists should be allowed to work in India.

Shah Rukh Khan along with Abhishek Bachchan

Shah Rukh Khan to Javed Akhtar, times when celebs hit back at trolls in style

Entertainment | Mar 09, 2025, 12:22 PM IST

Often, film and TV celebrities become victims of trolling on social media due to their statements, changed looks or personal life. Some celebrities do not react to these things, but some celebrities give a befitting reply. Let's have a look at them here.

'Don't give a damn to critics' – Javed Akhtar backs Mohammed Shami amid 'roza' row during Ramjan

Entertainment | Mar 08, 2025, 04:24 PM IST

Javed Akhtar defends Mohammed Shami amid Roza controversy, urging him to ignore critics and focus on representing India with pride in the Champions Trophy final.

Celebs who had a beef with Sandeep Reddy Vanga courtesy Animal and Kabir Singh

Bollywood | Mar 05, 2025, 01:34 PM IST

Sandeep Reddy Vanga has so far made two films in Hindi, 'Kabir Singh' and 'Animal', and has opened gates for several controversies amid these two. So far, the filmmaker has had disputes and differences with many celebrities regarding the subject of his films. Let's have a look at them here.

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