New Delhi: Prime Video, one of the most popular OTT giants, has unveiled an emotionally charged trailer of its upcoming original docuseries, ‘Angry Young Men’. This three-part series delves into the remarkable journey of legendary screenwriting duo, Salim Khan and Javed Akhtar, known as Salim-Javed, who revolutionised Bollywood in the 1970s. By pioneering the use of the ‘angry young man’ trope and transforming action dramas into a mainstream genre, they left an indelible mark on Indian cinema.
The docuseries, produced by Salman Khan Films, Excel Media & Entertainment and Tiger Baby, is executive produced by an impressive team including Salma Khan, Salman Khan, Ritesh Sidhwani, Farhan Akhtar, Zoya Akhtar and Reema Kagti. Directed by Namrata Rao in her debut project, ‘Angry Young Men’ will premiere exclusively on Prime Video on August 20 and reach audiences in India and 240 countries and territories.
The trailer offers a poignant and revealing look at Salim-Javed’s life and career, highlighting their monumental contributions to Bollywood. It includes rare archival footage and personal reflections from industry figures including Amitabh Bachchan, Jaya Bachchan, Hema Malini, Salman Khan, Hrithik Roshan, Aamir Khan and Kareena Kapoor Khan. Their commentary underlines the profound influence Salim-Javed had on their careers and the film landscape.
Salim Khan expressed his excitement by saying, “I started my career in front of the camera, but I realised that my real strength lay in storytelling. That’s when I decided to focus on what came naturally to me – writing. Then I met Javed, who was also passionate about writing, and together we did some fantastic work, which I am very proud of. It’s wonderful that our journey is being documented for future generations, and I hope they are inspired to do their best and not be limited by the roles prescribed by society. I am excited for audiences around the world to watch our journey on Prime Video.”
Javed Akhtar reflected on his journey and shared, “I came to this city as a young man with no job, contacts or money and often went to bed hungry; despite that, leaving never crossed my mind. However, what I always knew was that my life story was something I would want to share with the world. The support we have received from our family, friends and the industry in documenting our journey has been heartening and I would like to thank them all for their love. We are thrilled to share our story on Prime Video with a global audience, giving them a candid look at our journey from early hardships to achieving our dreams.”
Director Namrata Rao expressed her excitement about her directorial debut and said, “Directing this docuseries on Salim and Javed has been an incredible experience. Their story is so inspiring, full of twists and turns, and it has been a great opportunity for me to begin my journey as a director. Interacting with Salim and Javed saab has taught me a lot about film writing, about life, and about dealing with the adversities an artist faces. They are effortlessly candid, witty, and vociferous storytellers. Their stories are filled with deep insights and delightful anecdotes. It is also a journey into the larger-than-life cinema of the 70s. I am excited for everyone to watch the unfiltered story of these two legends on Prime Video in India and across 240 countries and territories on August 20.”
‘Angry Young Men’ will be available to stream on Prime Video, enriching the platform’s wide content offering for its subscribers. With Prime membership, users enjoy a wide spectrum of entertainment, including popular series, movies and exclusive content, all for ₹1,499 per year.
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