Javed Akhtar
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I wanted to do it as personal archive for my father: Arbaaz Khan on Salim-Javed documentary
Celebrities | Jul 20, 2021, 06:16 AM ISTActor-producer Arbaaz Khan says he is thrilled that a documentary on the formidable screenwriter duo Salim Khan, his father, and Javed Akhtar is being developed, something that he had once envisioned as a private docu-drama for the family.
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Dilip Kumar sahab was an epitome of dignity, says Javed Akhtar
Celebrities | Jul 08, 2021, 06:24 AM ISTPaying tributes to Dilip Kumar, noted lyricist-writer Javed Akhtar said the screen icon was ahead of his time and was an "epitome of dignity, graciousness and refinement".
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Kangana Ranaut suppressed facts to get favorable order, Javed Akhtar tells HC
Entertainment | Jul 03, 2021, 12:03 AM ISTJaved Akhtar filed an intervention application in the Bombay High Court claiming that actor Kangana Ranaut failed to disclose certain facts in her petition before the court seeking speedy renewal of her passport.
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Javed Akhtar trolled for praising Shanmukhapriya on Indian Idol 12: 'Praise and criticise equally'
Trending | Jun 29, 2021, 05:28 PM ISTShanmukhpriya has been often targetted but trolls on social media for improvising old Hindi classics. This weekend, she found some support in Javed Akhtar who lauded her efforts on Indian Idol 12.
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Indian Idol 12: Javed Akhtar trolled for praising Shanmukhapriya, netizens share hilarious memes
TV | Jun 29, 2021, 12:22 PM ISTHeaping praises for Indian Idol 12 contestant Shanmukhapriya after her performance, special guestJaved Akhtar said, "if a girl as smart, as confident and competent as you comes on stage, people from India will never appreciate her." This did not go down well with the netizens who questioned him for his comments and trolled him for praising the young singer 'unnecessarily.'
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Indian Idol 12: Shanmukhpriya's yodeling to Arunita-Pawandeep's performance, highlights from new epi
TV | Jun 26, 2021, 06:49 PM ISTThe upcoming episode of Indian Idol 12 features Javed Akhtar as a special guest for the show, where contestants will pay a musical tribute to the celebrated veteran writer in a ‘Tribute to Javed Saab’ special episode.
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Indian Idol 12: Javed Akhtar, Anu Malik compose song for Arunita; she says ‘achieved everything’
TV | Jun 26, 2021, 06:58 PM ISTSpecial guest Javed Akhtar and all the judges can be seen as highly impressed with Indian Idol 12 contestant Arunita Kanjilal's performance after which Akhtar announces that he will compose a song for the singer to test her.
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Kangana seeks permanent exemption from court appearance in defamation case filed by Akhtar
Celebrities | Jun 25, 2021, 09:17 PM ISTBollywood actress Kangana Ranaut on Friday moved a plea seeking permanent exemption from appearing before a magistrate court in a defamation complaint lodged by veteran lyricist Javed Akhtar.
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T-Series joins IPRS, Javed Akhtar says it will benefit music industry
Entertainment | Apr 01, 2021, 06:15 AM ISTSuper Cassettes Industries, popularly known in the country as music label T-Series, has joined the Indian Performing Right Society (IPRS), an umbrella organisation of over 5000 artistes.
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Kangana Ranaut challenges warrant issued by court in case filed by Javed Akhtar
Celebrities | Mar 11, 2021, 04:49 PM ISTActor Kangana Ranaut has approached a sessions court in Mumbai challenging a bailable warrant issued by a magistrate in a defamation complaint filed against her by lyricist Javed Akhtar.
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Court issues summons to Kangana on Javed Akhtar's complaint
Entertainment | Feb 01, 2021, 02:51 PM ISTBollywood Actor Kangana Ranaut was issued summons by a Mumbai court on Monday after the city police informed it that an offence of defamation, as alleged by lyricist Javed Akhtar against the actor, is made out and further probe into it is required.
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Mumbai police summon Kangana Ranaut in Javed Akhtar defamation case
Celebrities | Jan 21, 2021, 04:39 PM ISTKangana Ranaut has been asked to appear before the Juhu police on Friday, the police official said. Javed Akhtar filed a criminal complaint against the actress in November last year before the Andheri metropolitan magistrate for allegedly making defamatory and baseless comments against him in television interviews.
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Farhan, Anil Kapoor to Alia Bhatt, celebs pour in wishes as Javed Akhtar turns 76
Celebrities | Jan 17, 2021, 10:48 PM ISTJaved Akhtar, who is a receiver of accolades including Padma Shri, Padma Bhushan, and five National Awards, Richard Dawkins Award, and more under his belt immortalized his name in the world of Indian poetry and literature through the work that he has done in a career spanning four decades. To celebrate the 76th birthday of the noted poet, Bollywood took to social media and poured in birthday wishes for him.
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Cops asked to probe Javed Akhtar's defamation plaint against Kangana Ranaut
Celebrities | Dec 19, 2020, 02:06 PM ISTA court in Mumbai on Saturday directed the police to probe the defamation complaint filed byBollywood lyricist Javed Akhtar againstactor Kangana Ranaut, and asked them to submit a report on January 16.
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Shabana Azmi shares adorable photo with husband Javed Akhtar on 36th anniversary
Celebrities | Dec 09, 2020, 09:47 AM ISTVeteran actress Shabana Azmi shared a black and white photograph with her husband, poet-lyricist-screenwriter Javed Akhtar on Tuesday, a day before their 36th wedding anniversary. She also spoke about the friendship they share, which strengthens their bond.
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Javed Akhtar submits statement in defamation plaint against Kangana Ranaut
Celebrities | Dec 03, 2020, 08:46 PM ISTJaved Akhtar had last month filed a criminal complaint against Kangana Ranaut before the Andheri Metropolitan Magistrate, for allegedly making defamatory and baseless comments against him in television interviews. He had sought action against the actor under relevant sections of the IPC.
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Javed Akhtar files defamation suit against Kangana Ranaut, actress reacts
Celebrities | Nov 03, 2020, 10:44 PM ISTJaved Akhtar in his complaint has accused Kangana Ranaut of defaming him through video messages. Not only this, but he has also demanded the court to register a case against the actress.
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Kangana Ranaut's team questions Javed Akhtar after the lyricist, Farhan and Zoya talk about nepotism
Celebrities | Jul 24, 2020, 06:58 AM ISTKangana Ranaut's team reacted to an interview in which Javed Akhtar, son Farhan Akhtar and daughter Zoya Akhtar can be seen talking about nepotism. Her team questioned the lyricist about calling her to his house to 'threaten' her.
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Have email from Richard Dawkins: Shabana Azmi on claim Javed Akhtar didn't win award
Celebrities | Jun 09, 2020, 08:11 PM ISTA Twitter user uploaded a screenshot of an apparent Whatsapp chat on Tuesday, claiming that Javed Akhtar's name was merely "proposed" for the award which he mistook as an announcement. Quoting that tweet, Shabana Azmi said the 75-year-old writer had received an email from Dawkins himself, announcing the honour.
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Farhan Akhtar congratulates father Javed Akhtar on Richard Dawkins Award: You deserve it
Celebrities | Jun 08, 2020, 05:34 PM ISTJaved Akhtar was given the honour for critical thinking, holding religious dogma up to scrutiny, advancing human progress and humanist values. Taking to Twitter, Farhan Akhtar said he was proud of his father.