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Relief for Javed Akhtar as case comparing RSS to Taliban is withdrawn

Relief for Javed Akhtar as case comparing RSS to Taliban is withdrawn

The controversy began in 2021 when Akhtar’s remarks during an interview drew criticism, leading Dubey to issue a legal notice demanding a public apology and threatening damages, which Akhtar ignored, prompting Dubey to file a criminal defamation complaint in 2022.

18 Nov 2024 10:29 AM IST

When my ancestors were in Kala Pani, yours might have been licking British boots: Javed Akhtar

When my ancestors were in Kala Pani, yours might have been licking...

8 July 2024 3:52 PM IST

Neither Hindi belongs to Hindus, nor Urdu to Muslims: Javed Akhtar

Neither Hindi belongs to Hindus, nor Urdu to Muslims: Javed Akhtar

Javed Akhtar, the writer-lyricist, broke misconceptions about Hindi belonging to Hindus and Urdu belonging to Muslims,...

17 Jan 2024 1:39 PM IST

Animal team responds to Javed Akhtar's commentary on film's controversial scene

The film, directed by Sandeep Reddy Vanga, faced significant criticism for its graphic content, intense violence, and...

7 Jan 2024 7:53 PM IST

Writers need to think; success of films like Animal ‘dangerous’: Javed Akhtar

Writers need to think; success of films like Animal ‘dangerous’: Javed Akhtar

Speaking at the 9th Ajanta-Ellora International Film Festival in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, Akhtar emphasized the...

6 Jan 2024 7:28 PM IST

Defamation case against Kangana: What Javed Akhtar told in court

Defamation case against Kangana: What Javed Akhtar told in court

Javed Akhtar refuted Kangana’s claims in court, stating that on the disputed meeting held at his home described in the...

14 Jun 2023 3:06 PM IST

Javed Akhtar ‘humiliated, embarrassed’ by Kangana Ranaut’s statements against him

Javed Akhtar ‘humiliated, embarrassed’ by Kangana Ranaut’s statements against him

Javed Akhtar reportedly refuted Kangana's claims and claimed that her remarks made him feel very embarrassed, which...

4 May 2023 3:40 PM IST

RSS-Taliban remark: Mumbai court rejects Javed Akhtar’s plea against summons issued

RSS-Taliban remark: Mumbai court rejects Javed Akhtar’s plea against summons issued

Akhtar had allegedly compared the RSS with the Taliban during a TV interview in 2021. His controversial comments came...

21 March 2023 2:21 PM IST

Let the CBFC decide on ‘Be Sharam Rang” song in Pathan: Javed Akhtar

Let the CBFC decide on ‘Be Sharam Rang” song in Pathan: Javed Akhtar

Ever since the song “Be Sharam rang…” from the movie Pathan was out, there is an outcry from certain quarters seeking...

10 Jan 2023 12:46 PM IST

Javed Akhtar is a communist but tied to roots of India, says Vivek Agnihotri

Javed Akhtar is a communist but tied to roots of India, says Vivek Agnihotri

"All his heroes are either a labourer's son or a teacher's son fighting a dacoit, mill owner, or a zamindar."

4 Sept 2022 1:24 PM IST

Its just a phrase meaning a celebration of tradition; Javed Akhtar to critics of FabIndias Jashn-e-Riwaaz ad

It's just a phrase meaning 'a celebration of tradition'; Javed Akhtar to critics of FabIndia's 'Jashn-e-Riwaaz' ad

'Jashn-e'Riwaaz' is the latest in a series of promo phrases opposed by the right-wing

28 Oct 2021 4:04 PM IST

Bombay HC dismisses Kangana Ranauts plea against Javed Akhtars complaint

Bombay HC dismisses Kangana Ranaut's plea against Javed Akhtar's complaint

The Bombay High Court has dismissed the plea filed by Kangana Ranaut in the criminal defamation case filed by lyricist...

9 Sept 2021 6:49 PM IST

Javed Akhtars comments on Shashi Tharoors singing in pure jest: Shabana Azmi

Javed Akhtar's comments on Shashi Tharoor's singing in "pure jest": Shabana Azmi

Actress Shabana Azmi has come forth to defend her husband Javed Akhtar who unintentionally offended the trolls by poking...

8 Sept 2021 7:19 PM IST

Security beefed up outside Javed Akhtars Juhu residence after RSS-Taliban remarks

Security beefed up outside Javed Akhtar's Juhu residence after RSS-Taliban remarks

Mumbai: Police security has been stepped up outside the residence of writer-lyricist Javed Akhtar in Mumbai on Monday...

6 Sept 2021 4:11 PM IST

Wont allow screening of Javed Akhtar films till he apologises: BJP MLA Ram Kadam

'Won't allow screening of Javed Akhtar films till he apologises': BJP MLA Ram Kadam

BJP MLA Ram Kadam on Saturday said that no film of lyricist-screen writer Javed Akhtar will be screened in India until...

5 Sept 2021 5:22 PM IST

Mumbai Court dismisses Kangana Ranauts plea in defamation case

Mumbai Court dismisses Kangana Ranaut's plea in defamation case

Mumbai: The Andheri sessions court has dismissed a plea filed by Bollywood actress Kangana Ranaut, challenging the...

6 April 2021 4:48 PM IST