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  Javed Akhtar calls Sahir Ludhianvi a 'paradoxical man'. Know why

  Celebrities | December 14, 2019 18:14 IST

  Javed Akhtar also recalled an anecdote reflecting the kind of effect Sahir Ludhianvi's mother had on him.

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  Javed Akhtar feels new filmmakers are embarrassed with songs in films

  Celebrities | October 08, 2019 21:12 IST

  Javed Akhtar wondered how can people be embarrassed about something which is embedded in their culture.

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  Planeload of talent: Wordsmiths Gulzar, Javed Akhtar's picture has Twitterverse going poetic

  Trending | September 04, 2019 16:32 IST

  Of the many poet-lyricists the Hindi film industry has seen, Gulzar and Javed Akhtar share a typical soft, warm place in the Indian mind.

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  Javed Akhtar defends Priyanka Chopra, says her views on Kashmir is of an Indian

  Celebrities | August 22, 2019 12:27 IST

  Javed Akhtar defends the views of actress Priyanka Chopra supporting the Centre's recent decision on Kashmir and says that it will "obviously be an Indian point of view".

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  Javed Akhtar asks Shekhar Kapur to go to psychiatrist over 'Fear of Intellectuals' tweet, netizens stand divided

  Celebrities | July 28, 2019 20:12 IST

  A Twitter spat ensued between lyricist Javed Akhtar and filmmaker Shekhar Kapur after the latter tweeted that he still feels like a 'refugee' and lives in 'fear of intellectuals'. Have a look at how netizens reacted to Javed Akhtar Vs Shekhar Kapur row.

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  Only I can pen Sahir Ludhianvi's biopic: Javed Akhtar

  Celebrities | July 24, 2019 18:11 IST

  Filmmaker Sanjay Leela Bhansali has been planning to make a film on the life of Sahir Ludhianvi for some time.

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  Javed Akhtar tweets on Dhoni's retirement. Here's how netizens reacted

  Celebrities | July 14, 2019 9:56 IST

  After veteran singer Lata Mangeshkar, noted lyricist Javed Akhtar wrote on MS Dhoni's retirement.

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  Javed Akhtar launches IRS Sonal Sonkavde's new book

  Entertainment | June 11, 2019 16:40 IST

  Renowned lyricist Javed Akhtar recently launched IRS Sonal Sonkavde’s new book 'So What?' at Crossword, Juhu in Mumbai.

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  Farhan Akhtar on threats to father Javed Akhtar over ‘burqa’ ban comment

  Entertainment | May 07, 2019 17:04 IST

  Multi-talented Bollywood actor Farhan Akhtar backed his father, renowned lyricist Javed Akhtar’s comments on ‘burqa’ ban controversy.

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  Karni Sena threatens to gouge Javed Akhtar’s eyes out post his ghoonghat remarks

  Celebrities | May 05, 2019 13:44 IST

  Javed Akhtar has received threatening from the organization called Karni Sena after he asked the government to ban ghoonghat alongside the ban on burkha.

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  If you want burqa ban, prohibit ghunghat too: Javed Akhtar tells Shiv Sena

  India | May 03, 2019 10:38 IST

  Javed Akhtar's comment came in the wake of the Shiv Sena mouthpiece on Wednesday urging the Narendra Modi government to emulate Sri Lanka in banning the burqa on grounds of national security.

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  Javed Akhtar lashes out at BJP for giving ticket to Sadhvi Pragya to contest election from Bhopal

  Elections | May 02, 2019 14:29 IST

  Javed Akhtar lashes out at BJP for giving ticket to Sadhvi Pragya to contest election from Bhopal

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  Javed Akhtar could have called us: PM Narendra Modi producer Sandip Ssingh on credit row

  Celebrities | March 23, 2019 21:26 IST

  Earlier, Javed Akhtar clarified that he has not written any song for upcoming PM Narendra Modi biopic. 

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  Narendra Modi biopic producer Sandip Ssingh on Javed Akhtar credit row: Have taken his old songs

  Bollywood | March 23, 2019 15:37 IST

  Javed Akhtar clarified on Friday that he hasn't written any songs for PM Narendra Modi biopic. 

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  Farhan Akhtar enjoys Holi with girlfriend Shibani Dandekar at Javed Akhtar-Shabana Azmi's party. See pics

  Entertainment | March 21, 2019 13:19 IST

  Couple Farhan Akhtar and Shibani Dandekar celebrated Holi together with the actor's family.

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  Javed Akhtar on Indo-Pak tension: Don't understand agenda of Pakistan to sponsor terrorism

  Celebrities | February 28, 2019 12:36 IST

  Veteran lyricist-screenwriter Javed Akhtar says he does not understand the agenda of Pakistan to sponsor terrorist activities in India. 

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  Pulwama Terror Attack: Javed Akhtar, Shabani Azmi turn down Karachi Arts Council’s invitation to an event

  Celebrities | February 15, 2019 16:18 IST

  Javed Akhtar and Shabana Azmi have decided to turn down the invitation as a sign of protest against the Pulwama attacks.

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  Ghalib's work could only have found meaning in India, claims lyricist Javed Akhtar

  Celebrities | January 29, 2019 21:35 IST

  Veteran lyricist-screenwriter Javed Akhtar says legendary Urdu poet Mirza Ghalib's work could only have found meaning in India.

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  In Pics: Vicky Kaushal hosts special screening for Uri, Alia Bhatt attends with mom Soni Razdan

  Entertainment | January 18, 2019 23:09 IST

  Vicky Kaushal held a special screening of his hit film Uri for close friends including Alia Bhatt, Boney Kapoor and other Bollywood celebrities.

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  Farhan Akhtar, Anil Kapoor and other Bollywood celebs wish Javed Akhtar on his 73rd birthday

  Celebrities | January 17, 2019 18:50 IST

  On the 73rd birthday of veteran lyricist-screenwriter Javed Akhtar, members of the film fraternity wished the wordsmith a happy birthday, and expressed their fondness for him.