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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Bangladesh:
Javed Akhtar expressed his condolences for Dharmendra on social media.
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Bangladesh:
Javed Akhtar shared his grief over the news of Dharmendra's death.
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Pakistan:
Javed Akhtar expressed strong disapproval of the reception given to Taliban Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi in India.
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Bangladesh:
Javed Akhtar is the president of the Foreign Investors Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
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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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