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  Dilip Kumar sahab was an epitome of dignity, says Javed Akhtar

  Celebrities | July 08, 2021 6:24 IST

  Paying 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

  July 03, 2021 0:03 IST

  Javed 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 | June 29, 2021 17:28 IST

  Shanmukhpriya 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 | June 29, 2021 12:22 IST

  Heaping 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 | June 26, 2021 18:49 IST

  The 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 | June 26, 2021 18:58 IST

  Special 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 | June 25, 2021 21:17 IST

  Bollywood 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

  April 01, 2021 6:15 IST

  Super 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 | March 11, 2021 16:49 IST

  Actor 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

  February 01, 2021 14:51 IST

  Bollywood 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 | January 21, 2021 16:39 IST

  Kangana 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 | January 17, 2021 22:48 IST

  Javed 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 | December 19, 2020 14:06 IST

  A 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 | December 09, 2020 9:47 IST

  Veteran 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 | December 03, 2020 20:46 IST

  Javed 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 | November 03, 2020 22:44 IST

  Javed 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 | July 24, 2020 6:58 IST

  Kangana 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 | June 09, 2020 20:11 IST

  A 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 | June 08, 2020 17:34 IST

  Javed 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.

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  Javed Akhtar is deeply honoured to receive Richard Dawkins Award 2020

  Celebrities | June 08, 2020 13:25 IST

  Javed Akhtar received the Richard Dawkins Award for critical thinking, holding religious dogma up to scrutiny, advancing human progress, and humanist values.