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Who Alankar Joshi, actor who played young Amitabh Bachchan in Deewar

'Most successful child actor' played young Amitabh Bachchan, built Rs 200 cr IT empire after quitting Bollywood, daughter is a Hollywood actor now

August 08, 2025 3:43 pm

Alankar Joshi aka Master Alankar is known for playing the role of young Amitabh Bachchan in Deewar. He is now living in the US with his family and working in the IT sector.

While many regard them as the industry's most influential figures, writer Amit Aryan recently argued that Salim Khan and Javed Akhtar are more like "copywriters" than writers.

'Salim-Javed are not writers, they just plagiarised,' claims FIR writer Amit Aryan; says Sholay, Deewar were 'copied'

October 06, 2024 5:54 pm

While many regard them as the industry's most influential figures, writer Amit Aryan recently argued that Salim Khan and Javed Akhtar are more like 'copy-writers' than writers.

‘Angry Young Men’: Why Deewar’s Vijay may not be so different from Animal’s Vijay

September 03, 2024 12:55 pm

Watching the Amazon Prime documentary raises the question — is Salim-Javed's massy hero a product of its time or a prototype of the violent Indian masculinity women are only too familiar with?

'I have sisters', Priyanka Gandhi recalls iconic movie dialogue to counter critics in UP

December 22, 2021 6:40 pm

"I have sisters ....sisters will bring change in politics. #ladki hoon lad sakti hoon," the Congress general secretary had tweeted.

Amitabh Bachchan reveals iconic Deewar look was a result of a tailor's mistake

June 23, 2021 9:03 am

Amitabh Bachchan shared his iconic look from Deewar and revealed the story behind the now-famous 'knotted shirt.'

Amitabh Bachchan prays for Shashi Kapoor's speedy recovery

September 23, 2014 3:39 pm

Megastar Amitabh Bachchan has wished his 'Deewar' co-star Shashi Kapoor a speedy recovery.

Veteran actor Shashi Kapoor hospitalised for chest infection

September 22, 2014 10:55 am

The versatile actor, who is best known for movies like 'Deewar and Silsila had earlier undergone a bypass surgery.

Amitabh Bachchan's iconic look in 'Deewar' resulted from tailoring error

July 03, 2014 12:41 pm

"The knotted shirt and rope on shoulder in 'Deewar' was an adjustment for an error in stitching... shirt too long so knotted it," Big B shared on Twitter.

'Happy Anniversary': Aishwarya Rai's comeback film with Abhishek

September 25, 2013 6:51 pm

Aishwarya Rai and Abhishek Bachchan will be teaming up for 'Happy Anniversary'.

Rohit Roy: Role id die for

August 16, 2013 12:20 am

Make that two roles. The first one would be Amitabh Bachchans character as Vijay in Deewar (1975) as it made me choose acting as a profession

‘Violence in Nepal is heart-rending’: PM Modi expresses concern as KP Sharma Oli resigns

India2 hr ago

Prime Minister Narendra Modi showed worry about the turmoil in Nepal and stressed the need for peace and stability. The Nepal Army and security officials called for dialogue to restore order amidst growing protests and the resignation of Prime Minister K P Sharma Oli. The Indian government issued a safety advisory for Indian citizens, advising against travel until the situation improves.

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