Javed Akhtar needs no research to write on Yash Chopra

Last Updated: Wednesday, November 7, 2012, 17:10

Writer-lyricist Javed Akhtar, who is set to come back with his TV show ‘Classic Legends Season 2’, says he would never need to do any research work for any documentary on late filmmaker Yash Chopra.

Electronic flavour rules `Talaash` soundtrack

Last Updated: Wednesday, October 31, 2012, 15:11

Ram Sampath, who entertained music lovers with the quirky and peppy numbers in ‘Delhi Belly’, has composed for ‘Talaash’ five original tracks and one remix, with the lyrics being penned by Javed Akhtar.

Yash Chopra didn`t compromise on ethics: Javed Akhtar

Last Updated: Monday, October 22, 2012, 09:46

Veteran lyricist Javed Akhtar, who worked with Yash Chopra as a writer in blockbuster films like ‘Deewar’, ‘Trishul’ and ‘Kaala Pathar’, says the filmmaker never compromised on his ethics.

Alka Yagnik, Javed Akhtar unveil literacy anthem

Last Updated: Tuesday, September 4, 2012, 13:31

Bollywood celebrities like Alka Yagnik, Javed Akhtar and Lalit Pandit, along with Human Resource Development Minister Kapil Sibal, Monday launched a new literacy anthem as part of the campaign of promoting adult literacy in India.

Indian children disconnected from cultural roots: Javed Akhtar

Last Updated: Wednesday, July 11, 2012, 18:20

Children in India are not rooted in their culture owing to lack of education in their mother tongue, Javed Akhtar has said.

Javed Akhtar, Shankar Mahadevan Team Up For Akshay Patra

Last Updated: Monday, July 2, 2012, 14:51

Renowned lyricist Javed Akhtar and singer/composer Shankar Mahadevan will release a song this August celebrating the joys of childhood for a charitable cause.

Satyamev Jayate: Aamir Khan talks about the ill effects of alcohol

Last Updated: Sunday, July 1, 2012, 16:01

The ninth episode of ‘Satyamev Jayate’ illuminated the dark realities of the Indian lifestyle and the growing trend to associate glamour with alcohol.

Why should Aamir apologise, asks Javed Akhtar

Last Updated: Sunday, June 3, 2012, 13:32

The Indian Medical Association (IMA) has demanded an apology from actor Aamir Khan for sending a "wrong message" about the medical community in his programme ‘Satyamev Jayate’.

Lata Mangeshkar joins Javed Akhtar`s fight for copyright

Last Updated: Monday, May 21, 2012, 08:46

Lata Mangeshkar says she is totally with Javed Akhtar in his fight to secure royalty rights for singers and lyricists.

SRK`s punishment too harsh: Javed Akhtar

Last Updated: Sunday, May 20, 2012, 13:50

Renowned lyricist and writer Javed Akhtar says that the Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA)`s decision to ban Shah Rukh Khan from the Wankhede Stadium for five years is a "little harsh".

Javed thanks government, opposition for Copyright Bill

Last Updated: Sunday, May 20, 2012, 13:48

Veteran writer Javed Akhtar has expressed his gratitude to the government and the opposition for passing the Copyright Bill with amendments which will ensure that writers, lyricists, singers and composers get their fair share of royalties from music companies.