Javed Akhtar
Javed Akhtar is a renowned Indian lyricist, poet, and screenwriter, celebrated for his contributions to Hindi cinema and literature. He has won numerous awards for his work and is known for his advocacy on social issues. He was recently in the news for filing a defamation case against Kangana Ranaut, claiming her statements damaged his reputation.
Born on Jan 17, 1945 (81 years old)
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India:
Lyricist and screenwriter Javed Akhtar called the position 'absurd', asking whether passports were being issued without authorities being fully satisfied that the holder was an Indian citizen.
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India:
Javed Akhtar wrote the lyrics for the film 'Batwara 1947'.
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India:
Javed Akhtar praised Pavan Varma's book for its unique approach to storytelling based on ideas rather than incidents.
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Pakistan:
Javed Akhtar wanted to adopt Prateik after the death of his mother.
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India:
Javed Akhtar provided insight into the current state of the film industry, highlighting financial issues.
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India:
Honey Irani recalled how Javed Akhtar proposed in an unexpected way during a card game.
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Bangladesh:
Javed Akhtar reflects on his difficult struggles during his early days in Mumbai.
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Pakistan:
Javed Akhtar stated that comedians resort to profanity when their conversations lack depth or intelligence.
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Pakistan:
Javed Akhtar is a prominent Indian poet and writer who recently participated in a debate about the existence of God.
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Pakistan:
Javed Akhtar participated in a debate with Mufti Shama'il Nadwi on the existence of God.
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