What is Angry Young Men about?

Angry Young Men is the story of Salim-Javed, legendary screenwriters of 1970s Hindi cinema. Together, they created the archetype of the Angry Young Man - a brooding anti-hero who captured the imagination of an entire nation with his rage, defiance, and quest for social justice. Like the character they created, Salim Khan and Javed Akhtar, two outsiders to the Hindi film industry, defied all odds, questioning the position of writers and demanding recognition as much as the reigning stars of that time. Their break-up made headlines for many years and Indian cinema never saw a cultural collaboration as powerful again. This is a personal and candid account of their lives, their writing and their legacy.

Latest episode

S1 · Episode 3 — Kitne Aadmi Thay? · 2024-08-20

The story of the first failure after many successes, and its impact. What happened when the partnership faltered and there were upheavals in their personal lives at the same time? A deeply personal account of life after the split and the legacies they have created. Also a look into the position of the Hindi film writer today and whether the journey is any easier now.

Genres: Documentary
First aired: 2024-08-20
Rating: ★ 8.3 / 10

Top cast

Javed Akhtar Self
Salim Khan Self
Amitabh Bachchan Self
Salman Khan Self
Aamir Khan Self
Farhan Akhtar Self

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