Javed Akhtar highlights the diminishing value of literature in education and underscores poetry's vital role as society's voice. Despite challenges posed by technology and social media, Akhtar ...
MUMBAI: Describing poetry as the "language of justice" and "vocal cords of society", renowned screenwriter and lyricist Javed Akhtar has said the right wing has not been able to create any big poet ...
Legendary lyricist and poet Javed Akhtar on Friday said literature and poetry have not received due importance in the country’s education system over the last few decades. Virtually attending a ...
Javed Akhtar captivated audiences at the Jaipur Literature Festival, discussing Urdu's richness, cinema's reflection of society, and the importance of rationalism. He emphasized self-competition for ...
Pointing to global examples, he remarked that if religion alone created ethical individuals, the Middle East would have been far more peaceful. “In contrast, Western Europe, where churches are often ...
Veteran poet-lyricist Javed Akhtar said religious groups tend to take offence more easily than others, observing that expressions of emotional hurt are often used as a defence when beliefs cannot be ...
Amid a sea of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-ruled states, West Bengal in eastern India, which is under a Trinamool Congress (TMC) government, is regarded as a bastion of liberal thought and free speech ...
Thank You For It All'. Mumbai, Jan 17 (IANS) Filmmaker Zoya Akhtar wished a happy birthday to her 'Pa' Javed Akhtar with a sweet social media post.As the acclaimed screenwriter, poet, and lyricist tur ...