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Javed Akhtar on why Indian actors don’t speak up against govt: ‘There was no income tax raid on Meryl Streep…’
Javed Akhtar recalled Meryl Streep's scathing Golden Globes acceptance speech against US President Donald Trump in 2017, and explained why that can't happen in India.
When just Rs 60 became main reason for Javed Akhtar not making Shatrughan Sinha his roommate
Veteran actor and screenwriter Javed Akhtar looked back on his early struggling days in Bollywood when he was sharing a room ...
Here’s what Javed Akhtar follows while writing songs for kids Farhan and Zoya Akhtar: ‘I can’t treat them like…’
Veteran lyricist and screenwriter Javed Akhtar, known for his candid views and professionalism, recently opened up about ...
How Amitabh Bachchan's baritone voice inspired Javed Akhtar to write Mr India: ‘Why can't we make him invisible?’
In a recent interview, Javed Akhtar revealed that Amitabh Bachchan, not Anil Kapoor, was the first choice for the iconic 1987 ...
When Javed Akhtar Drank "18 Bottles Of Beer" In One Sitting After Getting Allergic To Whiskey
Veteran lyricist and scriptwriter Javed Akhtar has always been open about his struggles with alcohol addiction. In a recent ...
Javed Akhtar reveals he drank ‘18 bottles of beer’ in one go after developing a whiskey allergy - What happened next will leave you in SPLITS!
Javed Akhtar, a famous Bollywood lyricist, spoke about his past alcohol addiction. He used to consume large quantities of ...
Javed Akhtar recalls industry boycott over Copyright Act, starving for days: ‘I never thought of suicide'
Veteran lyricist and screenwriter Javed Akhtar, who played a key role in the introduction of the Copyright Amendment Act 2012 ...
Was Amitabh Bachchan the reason behind Salim-Javed split? Here’s what Javed Akhtar has to say!
Rumours were rife that Javed Akhtar and Salim Khan split because of Akhtar's close friendship with Amitabh Bachchan. In a ...
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Javed Akhtar Recalls Drinking 18 Bottles Of Beer In One Sitting: 'Became Allergic To Whiskey So...'
Veteran lyricist and screenwriter Javed Akhtar has long been candid about his battle with alcohol addiction. In a recent ...
Javed Akhtar claims ‘Maine bahut bure din dekhe hai’ as he talks about producers boycotting him: ‘Thought of committing suicide…’
Veteran lyricist and screenwriter Javed Akhtar was instrumental in the introduction of the Copyright Amendment Act 2012, a ...
Javed Akhtar recalls ‘bahut bure din’ when he had only two pairs of clothes, starved for days: ‘I could have died’
Veteran lyricist Javed Akhtar revealed he never thought of ending his life despite struggling for years, starving for days.
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Javed Akhtar on wealth: `I have no idea of the price of anything`
Veteran lyricist and screenwriter Javed Akhtar was born in 1945 in Gwalior and raised in a communist household. Upon his ...