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 (80 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| India | 3 | 5.00 | 0.23% | +0% | 1,380,004,385 | 3,133,999 | $2,900,000 | 6,586$ |
| Bangladesh | 1 | 9.00 | 0.10% | +0% | 164,689,383 | 164,689 | $350,000 | 350$ |
| Totals | 4 | 1,544,693,768 | 3,298,688 | $3,250,000 | 6,936$ |
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Bangladesh:
Javed Akhtar is known for his significant contributions to Indian cultural history alongside Shabana Azmi.
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India:
Lyricist-scriptwriter-poet Javed Akhtar explains why he’s opposed to a religious community claiming ownership of a language.
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India:
Javed Akhtar was silenced in Kolkata after Islamic organisations objected to his presence at a festival.
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India:
Javed Akhtar is an award-winning writer known for his contributions to both Hindi cinema and Urdu literature.
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Iran:
Javed Akhtar co-wrote the screenplay for the film 'Sholay' with Salim Khan.
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India:
Nitish Rane questioned why celebrities like Javed Akhtar, who do not speak Marathi, are never targeted.
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Pakistan:
Javed Akhtar faced backlash for his comments regarding the treatment of his wife, Shabana Azmi, in relation to their Muslim identity.
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India:
Javed Akhtar is accused by liberal Muslim activists of legitimising discrimination against the minority community.
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Pakistan:
Javed Akhtar is an Indian lyricist whose wife, Shabana Azmi, revealed their struggles in finding an apartment due to their Muslim identity.
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Pakistan:
Javed Akhtar has accused Pakistan of his failure to buy a house in India due to being a Muslim.
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