javed akhtar

Javed Akhtar reacts to video showing him wearing topi, saying he 'has turned to God', mulls legal action: 'Damaging my reputation'

January 02, 2026 12:31 pm

An AI-generated video of Javed Akhtar went viral on social media recently, showing him wearing a topi (skullcap) and proclaiming that he had "turned to God."

For society's sake, we must ask 'Does God Exist?'

December 25, 2025 2:24 pm

Let us not forget that the ‘real issues about religions and religiosity’ rest on the bedrock of faith in supernatural power, which shapes our destiny

In Capital, a debate on God spotlights importance of conversation, disagreements

December 21, 2025 6:16 am

Over almost two hours, Nadwi, the believer, relied on logic and reason to make the case for a Supreme Being. Akhtar, the atheist, used ethical frameworks and anecdotes to question the idea of faith.

Zakir Khan says Javed Akhtar’s criticism of vulgar language in comedy is valid: 'You can’t be pointing a finger at someone'

December 20, 2025 6:07 pm

At the latest edition of Express Adda, stand up comedian Zakir Khan responded to screenwriter-lyricist Javed Akhtar’s remarks about vulgar language in comedy.

Forced to live on the street, with no clothes to wear, almost died of starvation, he became Bollywood's most famous writer

December 19, 2025 7:18 pm

Counted among Hindi cinema's finest authors and lyricists, Javed Akhtar faced extreme depravations, often going without food for days and once ran out of clothes to wear when his last pair of trousers wore out.

Javed Akhtar condemns Nitish Kumar for pulling a woman's hijab as his ‘burqa is peer pressure’ video goes viral: ‘Against parda but…’

December 18, 2025 2:34 pm

Javed Akhtar was questioned by a student about his earlier remark on being raised by women who did not wear burqas. While the event took place in November, the video has gone viral amid Bihar CM Nitish Kumar pulling a woman doctor's hijab.

Shabana Azmi found 'motherhood' to be very demanding, found it 'tough' to believe that she couldn't have children: 'Society makes you feel incomplete'

December 09, 2025 6:13 pm

Veteran actor Shabana Azmi had earlier opened up about not having children with husband Javed Akhtar.

Exclusive | Javed Akhtar on Dharmendra: ‘He was convincing in any kind of character’

December 08, 2025 3:19 pm

On his 90th birth anniversary, screenwriter-lyricist Javed Akhtar recalls his collaboration with legendary actor Dharmendra.

Dharmendra apologised to Javed Akhtar after scolding him on film set, left him 'embarrassed': 'There was no need for him to...'

November 25, 2025 9:25 am

Javed Akhtar shared that Dharmendra was apologetic after he yelled at the writer for an innocent mistake back when he was still struggling to make it in the industry. Dharmendra died on Monday at the age of 89.

Dharmendra bought Zanjeer from Salim Khan for Rs 2,500; had to quit after family member made him take a vow: 'You'll see my dead body'

November 12, 2025 1:10 pm

Dharmendra was the first actor to bet on the idea of Zanjeer, and actually bought it for Rs 2,500. The film later changed the trajectory of Amitabh Bachchan's career.

Anil Kapoor hosts Javed Akhtar's birthday bash, he asks papparazi 'shor mat karo' as arrives with wife Shabana Azmi

January 18, 2024 2:37 pm

Anil Kapoor hosted Javed Akhtar's birthday party at his Mumbai residence last night. Javed Akhtar, ex-wife Honey Irani, wife and actor Shabana Azmi, kids Zoya and Farhan Akhtar, Farhan's wife Shibani Dandekar, Boney Kapoor, Madhuri Dixit, Anupam Kher,

Gauri Khan, Nora Fatehi, Karan Johar shine at the Mijwan 2022 red carpet

July 30, 2022 1:54 pm

Celebrities ranging from Asha Bhonsle to Ishaan Khattar graced the tenth edition of Mijwan, which returned after a three year long pandemic induced hiatus.

17 celebrity photos you should not miss today

January 17, 2021 3:40 pm

Here are the photo update done by celebrities like Hina Khan, Sunny Leone, Disha Patani, Karisma Kapoor, Akshay Kumar, Jacqueline Fernandez, Farhan Akhtar among others.

Salim Khan turns 84: Rare photos of the veteran screenwriter

November 25, 2019 7:27 am

Salim Khan turns 84 today. Born on November 24, 1935, Salim is best known for his association with Javed Akhtar in the 1970s and 80s.

From Taimur, Yash's day out to Urvashi Rautela at the airport

March 15, 2018 8:24 am

Taimur Ali Khan was spotted on a day out with mommy Kareena Kapoor Khan.

Amitabh Bachchan, Aamir Khan, Hrithik Roshan and Vidya Balan among others ring in Diwali at Javed Akhtar's bash

October 20, 2017 7:22 am

When Bollywood celebrities step out to celebrate, they make sure it looks like the best time ever. At Javed Akhtar's Diwali bash, celebrities came dressed in their finest and with attendees like Aamir Khan, Hrithik Roshan, Amitabh Bachchan, Shilpa Shetty, Vidya Balan and many others, this Diwali party was stars galore.

Gurmehar Kaur row divides Bollywood: Amitabh Bachchan to Javed Akhtar, here's who said what

March 09, 2017 3:39 pm

Randeep Hooda was blamed for trolling the DU student while Javed Akhtar's defence of Gurmehar Kaur landed him in hot water. Amitabh Bachchan and Naseeruddin Shah also weighed in.

Inside pics of Javed Akhtar bash: Rekha, Hrithik Roshan let their hair down

January 18, 2017 3:05 pm

Kalki, Rajkummar Rao, Shabana Azmi, Richa Chadha at 'Masaan' screening

July 22, 2015 2:20 pm

Bollywood celebrities like Javed Akhtar, Shabana Azmi, Rajkummar Rao, Kalki Koechlin among others were seen at the screening of Neeraj Ghaywan's directorial "Masaan" in Mumbai.

Bollywood's fathers and daughters on ramp - Sonakshi, Sonam, Shweta Bachchan

April 06, 2015 10:35 am

Bollywood's fathers and daughters - Sonam - Anil Kapoor, Sonakshi - Shatrughan, Big B - Shweta - walked the ramp at Mijwan Fashion show.

Happy Birthday Javed Akhtar: Here are 7 soul-stirring shayaris by him

June 22, 2020 6:05 pm

“Pen is mightier than sword.” If there is one man in Bollywood who has justified this phrase, but in his very own manner, it has to be Javed Akhtar. Here are seven soul-stirrig shayaris by the man himself.