Javed Akhtar criticised Border 2 for reworking iconic songs from the original film, calling it creative and intellectual bankruptcy. He said filmmakers should create new music instead of relying on nostalgia
19 January,2026 08:50 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
A.R. Rahman hinted that changing power dynamics and possible communal bias may have slowed his Hindi film work. Javed Akhtar, however, dismissed the claim, saying Rahman is widely respected and highly approachable
17 January,2026 07:26 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Veteran actress Shabana Azmi wished good health to her husband, Javed Akhtar, on his birthday. The veteran screenwriter and lyricist turned 81 on 17 January
17 January,2026 10:37 AM IST | Mumbai | ANI
Tamannaah Bhatia’s dance number Aaj Ki Raat from Stree 2 has crossed a massive one billion views on YouTube. Calling it a special milestone, the actor thanked fans on Instagram and shared behind-the-scenes moments from the song’s shoot
17 January,2026 08:12 AM IST | Mumbai | The Hitlist TeamADVERTISEMENT
