Following the premiere of the highly anticipated documentary series Angry Young Men, Prime Video has launched a special panel discussion with legendary duo Salim Khan and Javed Akhtar. The video is filled with light-hearted banter and heartwarming anecdotes as they reminisce about the good old days. The duo, whose creative partnership revolutionised Hindi cinema, were joined by their sons, who are now accomplished film personalities and also the executive producers of the documentary series, Salman KhanZoya Akhtar and Farhan Akhtar, along with director Namrata Rao and celebrated choreographer and filmmaker Farah Khan, who served as the lively host.
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.
The conversation focused on his breakthrough moment with the film Zanjeer, which introduced audiences to the character of the “Angry Young Man,” forever linked with Amitabh Bachchan and marking a turning point in Indian cinema. 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 cinematic legends shaped their own careers.
Namrata Rao, who makes her directorial debut with Angry Young Men, expressed her admiration for the duo’s work, despite not being from 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 on a fun note with a trivia-filled Q&A on Salim-Javed’s iconic films, which kept 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. Prime Videos’ three-part docuseries masterfully captures Salim-Javed’s personal and professional journey.
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