Hyderabad, Sept. 2 -- Javed Akhtar, the celebrated poet, lyricist, and screenwriter, has given Bollywood some of its most unforgettable songs and dialogues. His words in movies like Silsila, Dil Chahta Hai, and Kal Ho Naa Ho continue to inspire generations. Known for weaving poetry with deep emotions, Akhtar has always stood out as a voice of creativity and courage.

Into Controversy Again

The veteran writer has often found himself in the middle of controversies, and this time it was in Kolkata. The West Bengal Urdu Academy invited him as the chief guest for a literary programme, Urdu in Hindi Cinema, but later withdrew the invitation after objections from certain religious groups. The event, planned from August 31 to September 3, was ca...