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Salman Khan announces release date of Angry Young Men: The Salim-Javed Story starring dad Salim Khan and Javed Akhtar; See POST
The much-awaited docu-series on the life of legendary screenwriters Salim Khan and Javed Akhtar is set to stream on Prime Video from August 20. Details inside.
Pinkvilla was the first to report about the development of a documentary on the life of the legendary screenwriter duo- Salim Khan and Javed Akhtar. We later revealed that Salman Khan, Zoya Akhtar, and Farhan Akhtar have decided to back the prestigious projects. And now, the much-awaited documentary is on the verge of its release.
On Saturday (August 10), Bollywood Megastar Salman Khan shared the first look poster of the much-anticipated documentary, officially titled Angry Young Men: The Salim-Javed Story. The documentary has been in development for the last two years, and now the docu-series is finally gearing up for its release. It is announced to stream on Prime Video on August 20, 2024.
While sharing the first look poster, Salman Khan wrote, “Salim Khan, Javed Akhtar in and as Angry Young Men.” Interestingly, the title refers to the screen image of Legendary actor Amitabh Bachchan, who was given such a presentation by the writing of none other than Salim-Javed.
Talking about the project, Salman Khan said, “Growing up, seeing my father and Javed Sahab work together on films was nothing short of magical. Their love for cinema redefined heroism for an entire generation, leaving behind a legacy of cult classics.”
The Sikandar actor called the docu-series a tribute to his dad and Akhtar’s legacy and wished to see them reuniting on something. “Personally, I would love to see them working together in the future, I hope the fans and viewers can also agree. Whether it's time, destiny, or professional choices that bring them together, their partnership always brings out the best. Angry Young Men is a tribute to their creative brilliance and the profound impact they've had on Indian cinema. It's an insightful journey into the hearts and minds of two superstar writers who changed the landscape of storytelling forever,” added the actor.
While concluding his thoughts, Salman Khan said, “This series is close to both families. I hope this marks a new chapter for our dads, the angry young men, who are now older. May they have the best time of their lives now, with emotional happiness and physical health. Long live the kings of story, screenplay, and dialogues. Producers of our lives and directors of our present and futures.”
The docu-series will offer insight into the iconic duo's life, their highly successful career graphs, and their fallout. Set to premiere on Prime Video, Angry Young Men is directed by Namrata Rao. It is jointly produced by Salman Khan, Ritesh Sidhwani, Farhan Akhtar, Zoya Akhtar, and Reema Kagti under their respective production banners.
The project marks the first-ever collaboration between Salim Khan's son, Salman Khan, and Javed Akhtar's children, Farhan Akhtar and Zoya Akhtar. Speculation is rife that if this docu-series meets with a superlative audience response, the three powerhouses might consider making a feature film on the life of Salim-Javed, too.
The upcoming docu-series is reported to feature real-life footage from the good old days and how Salim-Javed's pairing changed the positioning of writers in Hindi cinema. Moreover, actors from the bygone era are expected to make an appearance and share some unheard anecdotes of working with the duo.
The legends have given many memorable movies to Indian cinema. One such path-breaking movie is Sholay, which turned out to be a huge milestone in the history of cinema. Their other works include Seeta Aur Geeta, Deewar, Trishul, Don, Shaan, Shakti, Kala Patthar, and more.
Stay tuned to Pinkvilla for more updates!
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