As a lifelong Bollywood enthusiast who grew up watching the cinematic magic of Salim Khan and Javed Akhtar, I can hardly contain my excitement for the upcoming documentary series Angry Young Men! Their collaboration has been a driving force behind some of the most iconic films in Indian cinema history. From Deewar to Sholay, their work revolutionized the action genre and continues to inspire a new generation of writers and filmmakers.
On August 13, 2024, a preview of the documentary series titled “Angry Young Men” was unveiled. This series delves into the remarkable lives of renowned writing duo Salim Khan and Javed Akhtar, who are hailed as one of the most influential pairs in Indian cinema. Their partnership, established in the 1970s, significantly shaped Bollywood with innovative scripts and captivating dialogue. After four decades since their last joint project, Javed hinted during the trailer launch that they might collaborate on another film, and he also suggested that the cost would be elevated compared to their previous works.
At the trailer premiere, Akhat expressed, “We are about to create another movie. Back then, our value was already significant, but in today’s context, it will be significantly more valuable. Just watch and see.”
Check out the trailer here:
This 2 minute and 43 second trailer highlights the true-to-life adventures of acclaimed writing duo Salim Khan and Javed Akhtar. It begins with Salman describing an unusual “nervousness,” leading to comments from Farhan Akhtar, Zoya Akhtar, Javed Akhtar, Shabana Azmi, Aamir Khan, Shatrughan Sinha, Jaya Bachchan, Yash, Amitabh Bachchan, Hrithik Roshan, Karan Johar, and others who share insights about these legendary writers.
In the conversation, Zoya shared that the pair had collaborated on 24 movies, with an impressive 22 of them being box office hits. In a playful remark, Salim suggested that after observing their work, Hollywood might reach out to him, claiming they were running low on talent. Aamir Khan added to the discussion by emphasizing the impact they have, stating that fans would eagerly attend screenings just because of their involvement in the films.
Akhtar additionally delves into the surprised responses when the writers demanded proper recognition for their contributions. The documentary series intends to chronicle the life stories of these legendary filmwriters, emphasizing their influential works on timeless movies.
Salim-Javed, renowned for their work on iconic films such as Deewar, Sholay, and Zanjeer, significantly transformed the action genre through their compelling and powerful storytelling. Their collaboration not only left a lasting impact on cinematic history but also served as a source of inspiration for countless writers and filmmakers.
1. Among their major hits at the box office are films that revolutionized storytelling and reigned supreme over the Indian film industry in their respective eras. The movie “Angry Young Men” is set to debut on Amazon Prime Video on August 20, 2024.
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2024-08-13 14:53