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.
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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.
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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.
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