Angry Young Men, a documentary series that explores the formidable creative partnership and legacy of writing duo Salim Khan and Javed Akhtarwill be released on Prime Video on August 20, the streaming service announced on Saturday. (See also: Riteish Deshmukh on the challenges of OTT platforms: They have become very demanding)
The three-part series is a joint production of superstar Salman Khan Films, Farhan Akhtar and Ritesh Sidhwani’s Excel Entertainment and Zoya Akhtar and Reema Kagti’s Tiger Baby Films. Namrata Rao, known for her work as an editor on films like Oye Lucky! Lucky Oye!, Ishqiya, Band Baaja Baaraat and Kahaani, is the director.
About Angry Young Men
Angry Young Men will explore the journey of legendary writers, popularly known as Salim-Javed, who brought about a revolution in Indian storytelling by creating iconic characters and dialogues that have etched their influence in the hearts and minds of the audience.
The duo revolutionised Indian cinema in the 1970s, with films like Zanjeer, Sholay and Deewar, which spoke to the masses.
They are credited with reinventing the Bollywood blockbuster format through their films, which appealed to the gallery but also to the angst of their times. Salim-Javed were also known for being the first Indian screenwriters to achieve star status. After collaborating on 22 Bollywood films, as well as two Kannada films, the duo decided to part ways in 1982.
The title of the documentary, Angry Young Men, refers to the angry young hero the duo created in the 1970s, who became a cinematic representation of the era and also gave rise to Amitabh Bachchan’s stardom.
Salman Khan and Farhan Akhtar announce the project
Salman Khanwho serves as executive producer of the series, said that he saw his father and Javed Sahab work together on films that were nothing short of magical.
“Their love of cinema redefined heroism for an entire generation, leaving behind a legacy of cult classics. Personally, I would love to see them work together in the future, I hope fans and viewers will agree too. Whether time, fate or professional decisions bring them together, their partnership always brings out the best in them.
“Angry Young Men is a tribute to their creative brilliance and the profound impact they have had on Indian cinema. It is a profound journey into the hearts and minds of two superstar writers who changed the landscape of storytelling forever,” he said.
According Farhan AkhtarSalim-Javed’s journey was marked by determination, passion and a fervent desire to transform Hindi cinema, especially in their attitude towards the writer. “They succeeded and in doing so, they left an impression that still lingers on later generations,” he said.
Zoya Akhtar He said the series is about the two men who created a character that defined Hindi cinema in the 1970s. “The story of Salim-Javed’s dynamic journey, which began in small villages to explode onto the big screen and how they put their struggles, their heartbreaks and their style into their cinema,” he added.
“Angry Young Men is a truly special docuseries for the Prime Video team,” said Manish Menghani, Head of Content Licensing, Prime Video, India. “We are thrilled to collaborate with Salman Khan Films, Excel Media & Entertainment and Tiger Baby on this fascinating docuseries that showcases how Salim-Javed not only transformed cinema but also left a lasting impact on society,” he said.
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