
Javed Akhtar
Writer · b. 1945
Javed Akhtar (born 17 January 1945) is an Indian screenwriter, lyricist and poet. Known for his work in Hindi cinema, he has won five National Film Awards, and received the Padma Shri in 1999 and the Padma Bhushan in 2007, two of India's highest civilian honours. He is considered as one of the greatest screenwriters in the history of Hindi Cinema. Akhtar came to recognition in the duo Salim–Javed, and earned his breakthrough as a screenwriter with 1973's Zanjeer. He went on to write the films Deewaar and Sholay, both released in 1975; they earned a cult following, and had a significant impact in popular culture. He later earned praise for his work as a lyricist, winning the National Film Award for Best Lyrics five times and the Filmfare Award for Best Lyricist eight times.
Movies10
Movie6.0DocumentaryMusicThe Film brings to its viewers, a hitherto unseen and unheard narrative of one of the greatest musicians the world has ever known: A. R. Rahman
Jai Ho
2014 · 3 votes
Movie6.5RomanceDramaNot wanting the same fate as befell her sisters, Sona Mishra re-locates to Mumbai to try to make a living making movies, but she soon finds that the path she has chosen is not an easy one.
Luck by Chance
2009 · 76 votes
MovieDocumentaryA very spellbinding story about the reel and real life of great old thespian Kanhaiyalal and his bygone era when Indian Cinema was at a nascent stage. The story tells about his inspiring journey from a confused, gullible youth to a mesmerizingly spontaneous actor. It also unfurls the turbulent phases of Kanhaiyalal's life where there is excessive alcoholism and the mysterious death of his son.
Movie5.2DocumentaryIndian cinema has the largest audience of any art form on the planet. With a population of over a billion, India has recently enjoyed an economic boom and its movie stars are treated like deities. Today their fame stretches across the diaspora, in what has become a truly global industry. As Indian cinema celebrates its centenary, Sanjeev Bhaskar travels across the subcontinent to get under the skin of the Indian movie business as never before. From young hopefuls in the slums of Mumbai to superstars like Kareena Kapoor and Aamir Khan, he meets the stars of the silver screen and the people behind the scenes - legendary producers, directors, musicians and choreographers - exploring the stories behind some of the greatest films ever made.
Bollywood and Beyond: A Century of Indian Cinema
2015 · 3 votes
Movie7.4DramaHistoryIn Bombay's seedy-shiny film world, Manto and his stories are widely read and accepted. But as sectarian violence engulfs the nation, Manto makes the difficult choice of leaving his beloved Bombay. In Lahore, he finds himself bereft of friends and unable to find takers for his writings.
Movie6.9ComedyRomanceBitti Mishra is a bohemian Bareilly girl who falls deeply in love with Pritam Vidrohi, an author because she admires his progressive way of thinking. Finding him though proves to be as hard as looking for a needle in the haystack. So Bitti seeks the help of the local printing press-owner, Chirag Dubey on her journey of love.
Movie6.0ComedyDramaA mute, aspiring actor joins forces with a man who has a powerful voice. Together they take the film industry by storm, but will their egos get in the way?
MovieDocumentaryAn insight into the life of late writer-director Rituparno Ghosh, the iconic cultural figure from West Bengal (India), who pushed and transgressed the boundaries of sexuality, feminism, and freedom of thought. The film is about an artist's relationship to his city Calcutta and is based on his personal memoirs, archival material, and conversations with cast, crew, and family.
Bird of Dusk
2018
Movie5.2AnimationAnjani has not forgotten how her son almost lost his life. Now to protect him, she shelters him in abid to keep him from harming himself again. She doesn't even allow him to go out of the house. When his father Senapati Kesari returns from war, he is upset to find that his brave son has become a scared little boy. Maruti feels bad that his father isn't proud of him, and prays to God to make him the bravest kid in the world. God answers his prayers and leads Maruti into a series of jungle adventures. His experiences and new friends lead him to metamorphose from a Bhola-Bhala Bajrangi to HANUMAN DA DAMDAAR!
Hanuman Da Damdaar
2017 · 5 votes
Movie5.5DramaHorrorMere Khwabon Mein Jo Aaye is the story of Maya. Maya lives in New Delhi is married to Vikram and has a daughter Priya. Maya's life is mundane and centers around her family. One evening she overhears a conversation between her husband and another woman and realizes that he's having an affair. Her simple, family centric life around her breaks down and she realizes how Vikram had slowly degenerated her confidence and self-esteem in the past few years of their marriage. He stopped her from singing and abandoning all her dreams. During a conversation with her neighbor Mrs. Mathur, who is looking for an ideal tenant, she conjures up her fantasy man, Jai. Through Jai, who keeps reoccurring in her dreams in different avatars, she regains her confidence. He inspires her to pursue her ultimate dream of singing.
Mere Khwabon Mein Jo Aaye
2009 · 2 votes
Series9
TV5.7RealityThe Indian version of the Pop Idol format.
Indian Idol
2004 · 17 votes
TV5.9Talk ShowKoffee with Karan is an Indian talk show hosted by filmmaker and television personality Karan Johar and produced by Dharmatic Entertainment, the digital content division of Johar's production company Dharma Productions
Koffee with Karan
2004 · 24 votes
- TVTalk Show
Host Farooq Shaikh interviews many well-known Bollywood faces as well as television celebrities and gives a peek into their private and professional lives.
TV6.6RealityHosted by India's biggest superstar, Amitabh Bachchan, one of the biggest shows is here to entertain millions, change lives and make dreams come true.
TV7.7DocumentaryA worldwide guided tour of the greatest movies ever made and the story of international cinema through the history of cinematic innovation.
The Story of Film: An Odyssey
2011 · 69 votes
TV7.9DocumentaryThis documentary series chronicles the trials and triumphs of Bollywood's iconic Roshan family — musician Roshan Lal Nagrath, Rajesh, Rakesh and Hrithik.
TVTalk ShowTED Talks is a Hindi talk show aired on Star Plus. A dynamic platform for creativity, innovation and change, TED brings to you ideas from and of the world’s original thinkers, inventors and visionaries. Shah Ruck Khan with his charismatic wit and charm, makes it an entertaining, and enriching experience.
TED Talks India
2017
TV8.3DocumentaryAngry Young Men is the story of Salim-Javed, legendary screenwriters of 1970s Hindi cinema. Together, they created the archetype of the Angry Young Man - a brooding anti-hero who captured the imagination of an entire nation with his rage, defiance, and quest for social justice. Like the character they created, Salim Khan and Javed Akhtar, two outsiders to the Hindi film industry, defied all odds, questioning the position of writers and demanding recognition as much as the reigning stars of that time. Their break-up made headlines for many years and Indian cinema never saw a cultural collaboration as powerful again. This is a personal and candid account of their lives, their writing and their legacy.
- TVTalk Show
Masala Chai with Rahul Mahajan is a celebrity podcast where stars like Riteish Deshmukh and Rajpal Yadav share personal stories, laughs, and life lessons over a cup of chai.