Lyricist and screenwriter Javed Akhtar recently slammed the newly announced penal code in Taliban-ruled Afghanistan that reportedly legalises voilence against woman. He has requested religious leaders to speak out against the new law. 

Javed Akhtar slams Taliban's laws allowing domestic violence: 'All is being done in the name of their religion'

Salim Khan, the legendary screenwriter, was hospitalised on Tuesday, February 17, at Lilavati Hospital in Mumbai. His writing partner, Javed Akhtar, and Salman Khan's longtime friend, Sanjay Dutt, paid a visit to the hospital. Here's what we know. 

Salim Khan health update: Javed Akhtar and Sanjay Dutt rush to Lilavati Hospital

Amid the growing buzz about Sunny Deol's Border 2, Javed Akhtar revealed that the makers had asked him to write songs for the sequel, but he refused. Here's why.

Why did Javed Akhtar refuse to write songs for Border 2? Lyricist reveals the REAL reason

As Javed Akhtar celebrates his 81st birthday on Saturday, let's take a look at some lesser-known facts about the family and career of the renowned lyricist, poet and screenwriter.  

Happy birthday, Javed Akhtar! Lesser-known facts about the legendary lyricist and screenwriter

Celebrities have been taking strict action against the misuse of artificial intelligence after discovering deepfake videos of themselves, and the most recent A-lister to fall prey to this technology is Javed Akhtar.

It's rubbish! Javed Akhtar slams AI video of him wearing a skull cap, warns of legal action

Salim Khan delivered multiple hits in Bollywood. Along with his writing partner, Javed Akhtar, the duo evolved Bollywood screenwriting with naturalism and more authenticity. Settled new benchmarks in Hindi Cinema with their iconic films such as Sholay, Deewar, Don and more. 

Salim Khan birthday special: Top 7 iconic movies written by the legendary writer streaming on Netflix, Amazon Prime and other OTT

Lucky Ali has opened up about his rant against Javed Akhtar on X last month. The singer said he regretted being rude to the noted lyricist-writer and would want to apologise for his behaviour. 

Lucky Ali regrets calling Javed Akhtar 'ugly as f***':  Sometime we react without thinking

Singer Lucky Ali has publicly criticised lyricist and screenwriter Javed Akhtar over an old viral clip.  

Lucky Ali reacts to Javed Akhtar’s viral Hindu-Muslim remark: 'Never original, ugly as f**k'

Shabana Azmi's Diwali party was filled with love, food, and close family friends. Read on to know more. 



Shabana Azmi and Javed Akhtar host star-studded Diwali bash, Tabu, Farhan, Richa among guests

Entertainment India Bollywood Pahalgam terror attack claimed at least 27 lives after terrorists gunned down tourists in Kashmir's Pahalgam.

Terrorists 'can't be allowed to get away' says Javed Akhtar on Pahalgam attack

Entertainment | Bollywood: Dil Chahta Hai, a coming-of-age drama revolving around three friends, marked the directorial debut of Farhan Akhtar. Besides Aamir, the 2001 movie also starred Akshaye Khanna and Saif Ali Khan.

Aamir was on 6-month break from narrations when Farhan approached him for Dil Chahta Hai: Javed Akhtar

Trending | Entertainment Like many cricket buffs, veteran writer and lyricist Javed Akhtar took to X to appreciate Virat Kohli's splendid performance but also reacted angrily after being falsely accused by a troll of fat-shaming Rohit Sharma.

'You Cockroach': Javed Akhtar slams troll after being accused of fat shaming Rohit Sharma

Bollywood | Entertainment Kangana Ranaut on Friday said she has resolved the long-running defamation case filed against her by veteran screenwriter-lyricist through mediation.

Kangana Ranaut, Javed Akhtar resolve defamation case

Bollywood | Entertainment A video has surfaced on social media that shows Aamir Khan, music composer Shankar Mahadevan and Javed Akhtar's son, filmmaker Farhan Akhtar jamming to the title track of Dil Chahta Hai.

Javed Akhtar turns 80, celebrates with Bachchans, Urmila Matondkar as Aamir and Farhan sing 'Dil Chahta Hai'

When Naseeruddin Shah told Javed Akhtar that Sholay is a copy of Chaplin, Eastwood's films

Farhan Akhtar reveals how his parents' divorce impacted him: 'It was difficult'

Angry Young Men review: Writers Salim-Javed and co take a trip down the memory lane

Javed Akhtar calls Salman Khan 'good-looking, shy kid' at Angry Young Men trailer launch event

Angry Young Men trailer: Salim-Javed's story told by their children Salman Khan, Farhan Akhtar and Zoya Akhtar

Javed Akhtar's X account hacked, says ‘totally harmless’ Olympics post was not made by him

Javed Akhtar hits back at social media user who called him ‘son of traitor’

Javed Akhtar says his first marriage failed due to alcoholism: ‘I would become a very nasty man’

Javed Akhtar claps back at Sandeep Reddy Vanga: He couldn’t find an objectionable line in my career

Sandeep Reddy Vanga claps back at Javed Akhtar’s critique of Ranbir Kapoor-starrer Animal

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Javed Akhtar slams Taliban's laws allowing domestic violence: 'All is being done in the name of their religion'

Salim Khan health update: Javed Akhtar and Sanjay Dutt visit Lilavati Hospital

Why did Javed Akhtar refuse to write songs for Border 2?

Javed Akhtar: Lesser-known facts about the legendary lyricist and screenwriter

Javed Akhtar slams AI video of him wearing a skull cap, warns of legal action

Salim Khan birthday special: Top 7 movies written by the legendary writer

Lucky Ali regrets being rude to Javed Akhtar: Sometime we react without thinking

Lucky Ali reacts to Javed Akhtar’s viral Hindu-Muslim remark: 'Ugly as f**k'

Shabana Azmi hosts star-studded Diwali bash, Tabu, Farhan, Richa among guests