Mumbai will witness a unique and eagerly anticipated event this Thursday as the renowned Akhtar family takes to the stage for the first time. Javed Akhtar, the celebrated screenwriter and multiple National Award winner, and his daughter Zoya Akhtar, a prominent filmmaker, will headline Expresso’s third session.
Javed Akhtar and Zoya Akhtar to make stage debut at Expresso’s third session in Mumbai
The father-daughter duo will be the focal point of the Indian Express series, engaging in a comprehensive discussion on a range of topics including art, poetry, politics, and their influential careers. Their appearance promises to offer insights into their journey and the cultural impact they have had in India, making this a must-see event for fans and enthusiasts alike.
The event will be managed by Anant Goenka, Executive Director of The Indian Express Group and Head of New Media at The Indian Express, and Pratap Bhanu Mehta, Columnist and Contributing Editor at The Indian Express.
Javed Akhtar, a Padma Bhushan awardee, is a cinematic icon renowned for revolutionizing the Hindi film industry with his impactful writing. Alongside his co-writer Salim Khan, Akhtar created the iconic ‘Angry Young Man’ character in the 1970s, famously portrayed by megastar Amitabh Bachchan. This character type became a defining element of Indian cinema and continues to influence films today, though it has evolved with the perspectives of contemporary directors.
His career and his long-standing historic relationship with Salim Khan are also the topic of Prime Video’s latest docu-series, Angry Young Men, which dives into Salim-Javed’s life and times, including how they met and why they split up.
Zoya Akhtar has continued to redefine the movie landscape with her deeply personal films, altering the grammar of modern-day Hindi cinema. From her acclaimed debut Luck by Chance to the road trip blockbuster Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara and the critically praised Gully Boy, which was India’s official Oscar entry in 2019, Akhtar has made a significant impact on the industry.
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