Javed Akhtar Statements
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Indian writer, poet and lyricist
“ If God is omnipresent and all-powerful, then He is present in Gaza as well,
Javed Akhtar,
Why Social Media Is Backing Mufti Shamail In Debate With Javed Akhtar…
“ I would not change anything in Sholay. I would never rewrite Sholay. We made it the way it is. I am glad so many people appreciated the film, and still talk about it with fondness,
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Amitabh, Dharmendra were ex-Army men, Jaya, Hema’s characters didn’t…
“ Dialogues of a 50-year-old film are being referenced in stand-up comedy, other films, and even in political speeches till today. How and why has it happened? I mean, what is charisma? There is no…
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‘I’ll pay you back in the same coins’: Javed Akhtar reveals why he…
“ Come what may, what ever the cost, what ever the repercussions, the terrorists of Pahalgaon can not be allowed to get away. These mass murderers have to pay with their lives for their inhuman deeds,
Javed Akhtar,
Pahalgam Terror Attack: Alia Bhatt, Katrina Kaif Condemn - "Grief And…
“ I wish every Mamooty of India had a friend like Mohan Lal and every Mohan Lal had a friend like Mamooty . It is obvious that their great friendship is beyond the understanding of some Small , narrow…
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Javed Akhtar backs Mohanlal-Mammootty friendship amid Sabarimala…
“ I was the one who arranged Javed Akhtar and Shabana Azmi's wedding on the night of December 9, 1984. Javed Akhtar was sitting there, while Shabana was inside reading a book. So, I arrived that night,…
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Shabana Azmi's Message For Javed Akhtar On 40th Wedding Anniversary
“ Actually, we are hardly married. We are friends. My only qualification for a good marriage is this: are you friends or are you not? Shaadi-waadi toh bekaar kaam hai (The concept of marriage is…
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"We Are Hardly Married": Javed Akhtar On Wife Shabana Azmi
“ Honey is one person in the world, towards whom I feel guilty. And she is the only person. Sixty-seventy percent responsibility lies on my shoulders, for the failure of that marriage. If I had as much…
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Farhan Felt "Betrayed, Angry" After Dad Javed Akhtar Married Shabana…
“ He was a regular seducer. He never had ruffled hair. Even as a 6-year-old, he would have his hair done up. Have you ever seen a 6-year-old comb their hair? Arbaaz used to do it. (Laughs heartily). He…
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"Exceptionally Good-Looking Child, A Shy Boy":Javed Akhtar On Salman…
“ Muzaffarnagar UP police has given instructions that on the route of a particular religious procession in near future all the shops restaurants n even vehicles should show the name of the owner…
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Javed Akhtar reacts to Kanwar route-UP eateries row: ‘In Nazi…
“ Retired colonel Waibhav Anil Kale working with UN in Rafah was Killed while going in the UN car to European hospital. That shows how indiscreet Israel ‘s attacks are but they are not answerable to any…
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Javed Akhtar’s ‘Israel not answerable to…’ post after Colonel Waibhav…
“ This was done not just to suppress votes for the INDIA alliance but also to humiliate Muslims,
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In Sambhal, Muslims allege UP police stormed booths, snatched IDs and…