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Sharad Pawar slams PMLA amendments at Sanjay Raut’s book launch event

Sharad Pawar slams PMLA amendments at Sanjay Raut’s book launch event

At Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut’s book launch, NCP (SP) supremo Sharad Pawar speaks out against amendments to money laundering law. He also claimed that he was strongly against amendments made to the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) proposed by his colleague from alliance partner Congress and then Union minister, P Chidambaram

18 May,2025 07:47 AM IST | Mumbai | Sanjeev Shivadekar
On atheism, alcoholism, with Akhtar

On atheism, alcoholism, with Akhtar

Ideally, you don’t argue with writer, conversationalist Javed Akhtar; you discuss, listen, and save the gems forever!

15 May,2025 11:32 AM IST | Mumbai | Mayank Shekhar
Have you heard? Border 2 revives Sandese Aate Hai

Have you heard? Border 2 revives Sandese Aate Hai

Have you heard? Border 2 brings back iconic war song with Sonu & Arijit; Anurag credits South cinema and Vijay Sethupathi for reviving his acting journey

12 May,2025 12:01 PM IST | Mumbai | The Hitlist Team
Javed Akhtar: I got Rs 50 for my first film, peon earned Rs 80'

Javed Akhtar: I got Rs 50 for my first film, peon earned Rs 80'

Doing the rounds of studios with only the shirt on his back, being paid less than a peon in a job, and not knowing where his next meal would come from – that was Javed Akhtar’s life between 1965 and 1970

10 May,2025 10:30 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Javed Akhtar: Producers for whom I wrote super-hit films, boycotted me

Javed Akhtar: Producers for whom I wrote super-hit films, boycotted me

In a chat with Mid-day's Sit With Hitlist, Javed Akhtar recalls boycott calls from Bollywood producers after passing the Copyright Amendment Act 2012, fighting for lyricist royalties

10 May,2025 10:00 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Why Javed Akhtar doesn't watch his old films: 'Saw Trishul after 30 years'

Why Javed Akhtar doesn't watch his old films: 'Saw Trishul after 30 years'

On Mid-day’s Sit With Hitlist series, Javed Akhtar shares deets on his collaboration with Salim Khan, kids Farhan and Zoya Akhtar, not watching his old works, and more

10 May,2025 09:32 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Javed Akhtar on wealth: 'I have no idea of the price of anything'

Javed Akhtar on wealth: 'I have no idea of the price of anything'

In a chat with Mid-day's Sit With Hitlist, Javed Akhtar reflected on his communist roots and current wealth, revealing he hasn't bought shoes since the 1950s and doesn't track his bank balances

10 May,2025 08:59 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Javed Akhtar: I would drink 18 bottles of beer in one sitting

Javed Akhtar: I would drink 18 bottles of beer in one sitting

In a tell-all chat on Mid-day’s Sit With Hitlist series, noted scriptwriter Javed Akhtar recalls his drinking days and why he believes moderation is key. He also reflects on the regrets he has in his life

10 May,2025 08:37 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Javed Akhtar: 'Thought of committing suicide never came to me'

Javed Akhtar: 'Thought of committing suicide never came to me'

On Mid-day’s Sit With Hitlist series, Javed Akhtar made a shocking revelation, stating that despite all the hardships, the thought of committing suicide never occurred to him

10 May,2025 08:01 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Javed Akhtar doesn’t feel happy when praised for Sholay, find out why

Javed Akhtar doesn’t feel happy when praised for Sholay, find out why

On Mid-day’s Sit With Hitlist series, Javed Akhtar gets candid about Sholay and why he feels regret when appreciated for it. Interestingly, the film turned 50 this year

10 May,2025 07:32 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent

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