Yashpal Sharma on SRK, Hrithik rejecting 'Lagaan'

Yashpal Sharma, who played the role of Lakha, revealed that initially, no one believed in 'Lagaan' and many predicted it would fail at the box office. He shared that even Javed Akhtar, the film's lyricist, doubted its success, saying that a village story with a hero in a dhoti and pagdi wouldn’t resonate with audiences.

'Religion Belongs to the Dark Ages': Says Lyricist Javed Akhtar

popdiaries.com - 30/Aug 15:09

Bollywood writer-lyricist Javed Akhtar has always been vocal about his atheism and faith and how he does not believe in God. In a recent conversation,...

Javed Akhtar on how Big B took over Rajesh Khanna

times of india - 10/Sep 11:04

Salim-Javed's films, notably Sholay, helped establish Amitabh Bachchan's 'Angry Young Man' persona, elevating him to superstardom. Javed Akhtar...

Javed Akhtar on how Big B took over Rajesh Khanna

times of india - 10/Sep 11:04

Salim-Javed's films, notably Sholay, helped establish Amitabh Bachchan's 'Angry Young Man' persona, elevating him to superstardom. Javed Akhtar...

Akhtar on the success of his collaboration with Khan

times of india - 06/Sep 19:22

Javed Akhtar revealed insights into his successful partnership with Salim Khan, known as Salim-Javed, which changed Indian cinema in the 1970s and...

Akhtar: Sridevi and Madhuri didn’t get big roles

times of india - 30/Aug 19:03

Javed Akhtar, in an interview with his daughter Zoya Akhtar, discussed how society shapes star images and noted the decline of the 'Angry Young Men'...