New Delhi: Choreographer and filmmaker Farah Khan hosted a special panel discussion with legendary writer duo Salim-Javed, where they exchanged light-hearted banter and heartwarming anecdotes while reminiscing about the good old days.
The duo, whose creative partnership revolutionised Hindi cinema, were joined by their children, who are now accomplished film personalities and also the executive producers of the documentary series, Salman Khan, Zoya Akhtar and Farhan Akhtar, along with director Namrata Rao and celebrated choreographer and filmmaker Farah Khan, who was the lively host.
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The conversation focused on his defining moment with the film Zanjeer, which introduced audiences to the character of the “Angry Young Man,” forever linked to Amitabh Bachchan and which marked a turning point in Indian cinema.
This candid chat offers a fascinating insight into the duo’s journey, from their first meeting on the set of Sarhadi Lootera to their regular seaside hangouts, where many of their legendary ideas were born. Javed Akhtar humorously shared how their partnership began out of necessity, as they were both struggling writers at the time.
As they reflected on this pivotal moment, Farah Khan kept the conversation moving, engaging the next generation (Salman, Zoya and Farhan) who shared how growing up surrounded by these cinema legends shaped their own careers.
The panel discussion concluded in a fun-filled Q&A session filled with trivia about Salim-Javed’s iconic films, keeping everyone on their toes.
Namrata Rao, who makes her directorial debut with Angry Young Men, expressed her admiration for the duo’s work, despite not belonging to their generation. The docuseries, which revisits the iconic films written by Salim-Javed, promises to offer a fresh perspective on their contributions to Hindi cinema.
The panel discussion concluded in a fun-filled Q&A session filled with trivia about Salim-Javed’s iconic films, keeping everyone on their toes.
Produced by Salman Khan Films, Excel Media & Entertainment and Tiger Baby, Angry Young Men is executive produced by Salma Khan, Salman Khan, Ritesh Sidhwani, Farhan Akhtar, Zoya Akhtar and Reema Kagti.
The three-part documentary series masterfully captures Salim-Javed’s personal and professional journey and is streaming exclusively on Prime Video in India and over 240 countries and territories around the world.
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