Angry Young Men: Salim Khan-Javed Akhtar’s docu-series gets a unique shout out from Amul; ‘Yeh toast tea hum nahi chodenge’

Angry Young Men: Salim Khan-Javed Akhtar’s docu-series gets a unique shout out from Amul; ‘Yeh toast tea hum nahi chodenge’

As a child of the ’70s and ’80s, I grew up with the magic of Salim-Javed’s stories spinning my imagination. From the rugged landscapes of Gabbar Singh’s lair to the poignant friendship of Jai and Veeru, their tales have left an indelible mark on me. Seeing Amul India pay tribute to this iconic duo with their adorable doodle is a delight that warms my heart.


As a devoted admirer, I can’t help but express my excitement about the recent buzz surrounding the docu-series titled “Angry Young Men,” focusing on the extraordinary lives and careers of the legendary screenwriter duo Salim-Javed. This captivating series directed by Namrata Rao has everyone talking, with anecdotes that have the audience spellbound. Even Amul India, a renowned name in the industry, couldn’t resist joining the celebration, sharing a heartfelt shoutout post. It’s truly a testament to the enduring impact these two legends have had on Indian cinema.

Paying homage to the legendary duo Salim-Javed, Amul India shared an adorable sketch on their social media platform. The illustration is accompanied by a phrase “We won’t let go of this toast tea!” – echoing a famous line from Sholay, “Yeh dosti hum nahi todenge.” Beneath the doodle, Amul cleverly wrote, “Hungry Young Writers,” symbolizing their food-loving literary personalities.

In the communal sketch, you’ll notice two adorable fellows, each grasping a toast or teacup, standing on the famous bicycle from the movie Sholay, with Amitabh Bachchan and Dharmendra portraying Jai and Veeru respectively.

1. The title of the post is “#Amul Topical: A Documentary Series on Salim-Javed, the Renowned Screenwriting Duo!” Social media users were delighted by the sketch and expressed their admiration for the post. In response to the post, one user commented, “You never fail to impress us with your posts,” while another user wrote, “Well done.” Other users responded with heart emojis, showing their support for the doodle.

In response to Amul India’s post, filmmaker and producer Zoya Akhtar, known for directing Dil Dhadakne Do, shared it on her Instagram with a heartfelt emoji. Similarly, Farhan Akhtar, the husband of veteran actress Shabana Azmi, posted the same content on his Instagram story with the words “Love It…!”. Shabana Azmi, a respected actress and wife of Javed Akhtar, congratulated the team behind Angry Young Men by sharing the doodle and adding “Congratulations team #Angry Young Men and #Amazon Prime!” to her post.

As a lifestyle expert, allow me to introduce you to an intriguing three-part documentary series titled “Angry Young Men.” This captivating docu-series delves into the lives of the iconic duo, Salim-Javed, who revolutionized Indian cinema during the 1970s and 80s. Not only does this series illuminate their remarkable careers, but it also offers a glimpse into their private lives, providing insights on how their partnership came to an end following a disagreement.

Under the direction of Namrata Rao, this captivating docu-series has been brought to life by the children of legendary scriptwriters Salim-Javed: Salman Khan, Zoya Akhtar, and Farhan Akhtar, each producing through their respective production houses. You can now watch Angry Young Men: The Salim-Javed Story on Amazon Prime Video India.

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2024-08-24 13:25