Javed Akhtar

Javed Akhtar, Naseeruddin Shah oppose anti-blasphemy law demand

November 27, 2021

Javed Akhtar, Naseeruddin Shah oppose anti-blasphemy law demand

Indian Muslims for Secular Democracy issued a statement, signed by the film personalities, strongly opposing the "unconstitutional demand".

September 09, 2021
Court dismisses Kangana's plea against defamation case by Javed Akhtar

The Bombay High Court dismissed the plea filed by actor Kangana Ranaut seeking quashing of the criminal defamation proceedings initiated against her by a court here based on lyricist Javed Akhtar's complaint.
July 21, 2021
Kangana moves HC against defamation case filed by Javed Akhtar

The Bollywood actor has been accused of making 'defamatory and baseless comments' against the lyricist in a television interview last November
January 03, 2020
Ridiculous to paint Faiz's 'Hum Dekhenge' as anti-Hindu, say poets and writers

Faiz's daughter Saleema Hashmi said she found the whole controversy "funny" and hoped that ultimately her father's words will win over the hate.
July 29, 2019
Go to psychiatrist: Javed Akhtar tells Shekhar Kapur

Javed asked Shekhar to stop his 'melodrama'.
March 23, 2019
Modi biopic producer clears air on credit row involving Javed Akhtar

The film's producer Sandip Ssingh cleared the air about giving credits to the lyricists for Modi biopic revealing that they have taken songs from old movies.
March 23, 2019
Javed Akhtar stunned as PM biopic credits him as lyricist

Akhtar took to Twitter and expressed shock to see his name in the credits of the film's trailer.

February 15, 2019
Shabana Azmi, Javed Akhtar cancel Karachi event after Pulwama attack

Azmi said after the attack, she feels weakened in her belief that people to people contact can force the establishment to do the right thing.