Angry Young Men

Synopsis

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.

First Air Date: 2024-08-20

Last Air Date: 2024-08-20

Number of Seasons: 1

Number of Episodes: 3

Created By: Namrata Rao

Networks: Prime Video

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Top Cast

Javed Akhtar as Self
Salim Khan as Self
Amitabh Bachchan as Self
Salman Khan as Self
Aamir Khan as Self
Farhan Akhtar as Self
Zoya Akhtar as Self
Hrithik Roshan as Self
Shatrughan Sinha as Self
Karan Johar as Self

Seasons

Limited Series (2024)

No overview available for this season.

Episodes:

Ep. 1: Main Phenke Hue Paise Nahin Uthata (2024-08-20)

The origin story of Salim-Javed, the legendary screenwriters of Hindi cinema, who co-wrote 24 films, of which 20 were mega hits, including Zanjeer, Deewaar, Sholay and Don. Salim Khan and Javed Akhtar were two ‘outsiders’ who came to Bombay with only dreams and rose to superstardom, on their terms. This is a story of resilience, defiance and chutzpah.
Ep. 2: Mere Paas Maa Hai (2024-08-20)

The story behind the creation of the character of ’Vijay’ (immortalised by Amitabh Bachchan) who set the screen on fire and connected deeply with an entire nation. Discover how their personal stories and experiences influenced their writing - creating unforgettable characters, and timeless dialogue. And also, how their meteoric rise to success became a test of their partnership.
Ep. 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.