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Angry Young Men, a documentary series that traces the legendary creative partnership and legacy of writer duo Salim Khan and Javed Akhtar, will launch on Prime Video on August 20, the streamer announced on Saturday. (Also Read: Riteish Deshmukh on challenges of OTT platforms: They have become too choosy)
The three-part series is a joint venture produced by superstar Salman Khan’s Salman Khan Films, Farhan Akhtar and Ritesh Sidhwani’s Excel Entertainment and Zoya Akhtar and Reema Kagti’s Tiger Baby Films. Namrata Rao, best known for her work as an editor on films such as Oye Lucky! Lucky Oye!, Ishqiya, Band Baaja Baaraat and Kahaani, is the director.
About Angry Young Men
Angry Young Men will trace the journey of legendary writers popularly known as Salim-Javed, who revolutionised Indian storytelling by crafting iconic characters and dialogues that left a mark on the hearts and minds of audiences.
The duo revolutionised Indian cinema in the 1970s with films like Zanjeer, Sholay and Deewar, which spoke to the masses.
They are credited with redefining the Bollywood blockbuster format through their films that worked for the audience but also spoke of the pain of their times. Salim-Javed are also known for being the first Indian screenwriters to achieve star status. After working together in 22 Bollywood films as well as two Kannada films, the pair decided to separate in 1982.
The title of the documentary, Angry Young Men, refers to the Angry Young Man hero-type created by the duo in the 70s, which became the cinematic representation of that era and also led to the stardom of Amitabh Bachchan.
Salman Khan, Farhan Akhtar announced the project
Salman Khan, who is the executive producer of the series, said that he has seen his father and Javed sahab working together in films that were nothing less than magic.
“Their love for cinema redefined heroism for an entire generation, and left behind a legacy of cult classics. Personally, I would love to see them work together in the future, I hope fans and audiences agree too. Whether it is timing, destiny or professional choices that bring them together, their partnership always brings out the best.
He said, “Angry Young Men is a tribute to their creative genius and their profound impact on Indian cinema. It is an insightful journey into the hearts and minds of two superstar writers who changed the landscape of storytelling forever.”
According to Farhan Akhtar, Salim-Javed’s journey reflects grit, passion and a tremendous zeal to change Hindi cinema, especially in its attitude towards the writer. He said, “They succeeded and in doing so, left a mark that will last for generations to come.”
Zoya Akhtar said the series is about the two men who created the characters that defined Hindi cinema in the 70s. “It’s the story of Salim-Javed’s dynamic journey from small-town roots to making it big on the silver screen, and how they infused their hardships, their heartbreak and their swag into their cinema,” she said.
Manish Menghani, Content Licensing Director, Prime Video India, said Angry Young Men is a truly special documentary for the team at Prime Video. “We are thrilled to collaborate with Salman Khan Films, Excel Media and Entertainment and Tiger Baby on this groundbreaking documentary that showcases how Salim-Javed not only changed cinema but also left a profound impact on society,” he added.
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