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Aug 31, 2024 06:19 AM IST
Javed Akhtar mentioned that society lacks readability about modern ladies in current occasions. He just lately featured within the documentary collection Indignant Younger Males.
Javed Akhtar and Zoya Akhtar just lately spoke about about cinema and storytelling. In an interview with The Indian Specific, the veteran lyricist-screenwriter mirrored on the portrayal of feminine characters and modern society’s understanding of girls. (Additionally learn: Farhan Akhtar opens up on influence of Javed Akhtar’s divorce on his personal marriage)
Javed Akhtar on modern ladies in cinema
Javed, whereas talking of latest morality in storytelling, mentioned, “When society is obvious about modern morality and aspirations, nice writing can emerge. The author is part of society, respiration the identical air. That is how nice roles come about. Meena Kumari in Saheb, Biwi Aur Ghulam, Nargis in Mom India, and Waheeda Rehman in Information exemplify this. Nonetheless, when morality is unclear, points come up.”
He additionally mentioned, “Have a look at these two women – Sridevi and Madhuri Dixit. They weren’t much less proficient than any so-called heroine of the previous. However did they get one massive position? Not as a result of anyone was their enemy. However at that time, society was not clear in regards to the modern lady. ‘Fundamental chup rahungi’ is out, however who’s in? No person is aware of. Until at present, we’re roaming in the dead of night looking for the fashionable lady. Zoya had informed me, ‘You’ll not reward me on the stage. I discover it embarrassing once you say good issues about me.’ However Zoya, the very fact is the one modern lady I’ve seen is in your movies.”
Javed Akhtar in Indignant Younger Males
Javed just lately featured in a documentary collection titled Indignant Younger Males. The present depicts the cinematic journey of his partnership with Salim Khan. Directed by Namrata Rao, the documentary highlights how the Salim-Javed partnership resulted in 22 blockbusters out of their collaboration in 24 movies. The veteran screenwriters additionally talk about their cut up within the collection. The present options Zoya and Farhan Akhtar, Salman Khan, Amitabh Bachchan, Jaya Bachchan, Shabana Azmi, and lots of different celebrities.
Indignant Younger Males was launched on August 20. It’s out there for streaming on Prime Video.