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In a candid conversation that bridged generations, legendary wordsmith Javed Akhtar revealed his formula for staying ahead in Bollywood's fast-evolving landscape. The event, part of Boman Irani's...
In a birthday surprise that has Bollywood fans talking, Vipul Amritlal Shah has launched two striking posters for the upcoming film 'Governor: The Silent Savior'. Manoj Bajpayee leads the charge in...
Flashback to 1981: Yash Chopra's 'Silsila' hit screens, starring Bollywood's power couple in turmoil—Amitabh Bachchan and Rekha—alongside Jaya Bachchan and Sanjeev Kumar. Written by Sagar Sarhadi,...
Love knows no age, and Bollywood legends Shabana Azmi and Javed Akhtar prove it yet again with their idyllic Kohima vacation snaps. The duo's recent adventure in Nagaland has social media buzzing, as...
Anubhav Sinha strikes again with 'Assi,' a February 20 release that tackles sexual assault head-on, starring Taapsee Pannu in a role that's both challenging and transformative. While commercial...
The countdown to 'Border 2's theatrical debut on January 23 is intensifying, with fans showering love on its trailers and soundtrack. Amid the hype, lyricist Manoj Muntashir and musician Mithun have...
Bollywood's first family of creativity witnessed another heartwarming moment when Zoya Akhtar publicly showered love on her father Javed Akhtar on his birthday. The 'Dil Dhadakne Do' director shared...
Bollywood's lyrical genius Javed Akhtar has taken a strong stance against AR Rahman's assertion that even petite producers tremble in the face of industry giants. The double Oscar winner's...
Singer Lucky Ali has publicly criticized veteran lyricist Javed Akhtar, calling him 'ugly as f**k' after an old video of Akhtar making controversial remarks about Hindus resurfaced. The singer later...
The article reflects on Javed Akhtar's 61-year journey. It highlights his arrival in Mumbai on October 4, 1964, at the age of 19, with only 27 paise. The images accompanying the article showcase...
Shah Rukh Khan, the 'King Khan' of Bollywood, recently received the Best Actor award at the 71st National Film Awards for his outstanding performance in the film 'Jawan'. This recognition, which he...
Javed Akhtar discussed his father, Jaan Nisar Akhtar, a celebrated lyricist known for his memorable Hindi film songs, on his death anniversary. He recalled his father's distinctive style, which...
The filmmaker, Samir Karnik, marks the 21st anniversary of his debut film, 'Kyun! Ho Gaya Na,' calling it a dream come true. He reminisces about the journey, the challenges, and the joy of creating...
Two cinematic masterpieces from different corners of the globe will be celebrated at the Toronto International Film Festival this September. Stephen Spielberg's iconic horror-drama 'Jaws,' which...
Mumbai: Legendary Lyricist and Poet Javed Akhtar, Like Millions of Indians, Celebrated Team India's Victory Against Pakistan in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. When a social media user made a communal...
Imagine staring at four pages of dense lyrics that read like prose, with no stops or breaths allowed. That was Shankar Mahadevan's reality when he first tackled 'Breathless,' the song that launched...
The shocking US-Israel assault on Iran, culminating in the demise of Ayatollah Khamenei, has sent shockwaves across the Muslim world and beyond. From the Gulf states to Indian drawing rooms, outrage...
Sonu Nigam, the voice behind countless Bollywood hits, is making waves with his contributions to 'Border 2', the sequel to the iconic 1997 war drama. Singing three out of the film's seven songs,...
When Javed Akhtar wrote 'Mere paas maa hai,' he didn't just create a dialogue—he forged an emotional weapon that pierced through screens and straight into hearts. This single line from Deewaar...