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Javed Akhtar on Salim-Javed split, Amitabh Bachchan, Mumbai struggles

Javed Akhtar on Salim-Javed split, Amitabh Bachchan, Mumbai struggles

Rumours were rife that iconic screenwriter duo Salim-Javed’s last collaboration, Mr India (1987), was originally penned with Bollywood megastar Amitabh Bachchan in mind. However, things didn’t materialise, and Indian cinema witnessed the end of a prolific partnership in 1981. While many assumed Big B had a part to play in it, Javed Akhtar, on Mid-day’s Sit With Hitlist series, clears the air once and for all.

10 May,2025 12:00 AM IST
Javed Akhtar on Taking a Stand Against Bollywood Producers | Sit With Hitlist

Javed Akhtar on Taking a Stand Against Bollywood Producers | Sit With Hitlist

Imagine an angry, not-so-young man standing up for his rights. That was Javed Akhtar in 2012, as he had the Copyright Amendment Bill passed in the Rajya Sabha – a move that drew the ire of Bollywood producers and music labels. In a tell-all chat on Mid-day’s Sit With Hitlist series, the noted scriptwriter recalls how he rescripted the future of Indian musicians by fighting for their royalties. Full episode to be out on May 10.

09 May,2025 10:32 AM IST
First Half Of Mr. India is More Human & Very Organic | Sit With Hitlist

First Half Of Mr. India is More Human & Very Organic | Sit With Hitlist

According to Anil Kapoor, his superhit movie 'Mr.India' was exceptionally slow in its first half but it was much more human and organic than the second part of the movie. On Mid-day's Sit With Hitist, Anil Kapoor spoke about how Sridevi was magnificent in the movie. Sridevi's presence, sexuality, and innocence make the movie stand out, he said. Watch this video for more insights into 'Mr. India' from Anil Kapoor. 

30 December,2023 01:04 PM IST
bollywoodbackstage bollywood salman khan wanted sequel mr india trailer breakup sallu film controversy jail

bollywoodbackstage bollywood salman khan wanted sequel mr india trailer breakup sallu film controversy jail

Salman Khan single handedly gave last yearu00c2u2019s most successful film in u00c2u2018Wanted. However, fans of Sallu would be immensely disappointed to know that u00c2u2018Wanted 2u00c2u2019 has been stalled.

22 July,2010 01:47 PM IST
bollywoodbackstage bollywood sonam kapoor i hate luv storys song aisha mr india sequel anil kapoor sridevi

bollywoodbackstage bollywood sonam kapoor i hate luv storys song aisha mr india sequel anil kapoor sridevi

Rumours have it that the 'Mr.India' sequel might have the original starcast of Sridevi and Anil Kapoor pairing up together after years. And Sonam might be roped in for the movie..

22 July,2010 01:46 PM IST
Mr India  to go 3D

Mr India to go 3D

Producer Boney Kapoor has confirmed that Anil Kapoor-Sridevi starrer 1987 hit movie, Mr. India is being converted into 3D and will be re-released in 2014. Video courtesy: NDTV

26 April,2012 04:18 PM IST

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