Farah Khan Meets The OG Angry Young Men Salim Khan Javed Akhtar

Prime Videos docu-series Angry Young Men offers an in-depth look at the legendary screenwriting duo, Salim Khan and Javed Akhtar, whose names became iconic in the 1970s and 80s. Directed by Namrata Rao, this three-part series explores both their professional brilliance and the personal experiences that shaped them. It pays homage to their transformative impact on Hindi cinema, particularly through their creation of the ‘angry young man archetype famously embodied by Amitabh Bachchan.

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The series provides a thorough examination of the duos career, featuring interviews with Salim Khan, Javed Akhtar, their colleagues, and family members. The first episode recounts Salim Khans acting career prior to his partnership with Javed Akhtar, which led to one of the most successful screenwriting collaborations in Indian cinema. Farah Khan adds a humorous touch with a story about Salim Khan working with her mother on her debut film, revealing a personal connection to the legendary pair.

Farah Khan herself expressed her enthusiasm for being part of Angry Young Men on Instagram, praising Zoya Akhtar for including her in the documentary. She fondly recalled the film Bachpan (1963), produced by her grandmother, P N Irani, and humorously shared anecdotes about its less-than-stellar reception and the involvement of Salim Khans uncle. Streaming on Amazon Prime Video, the series delves into Salim-Javeds journey, their notable successes, their eventual decline, and the reasons behind their split, while also offering insights into their personal lives and marriages.