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Javed Akhtar and Salim Khan’s interest in writing the ‘angry young man’ for the silver screen, often played by Amitabh Bachchan, was recently showcased in Angry Young Man. While promoting the Prime Video docu-series, Javed spoke with The Indian Express about the contemporary man he has played on screen and had this to say about Ranbir’s stardom after Animal. (Also Read: Javed Akhtar says society is not clear on who the contemporary woman is: ‘I will remain silent’)
‘They have forgotten the sadness; there is only anger’
Javed explained how Amitabh’s ‘Angry Young Man’ is different from the contemporary men portrayed in today’s films.
He said, “Amitabh Bachchan’s anger was based on deep hurt. You can see the pain inside him when he is angry. Then, he forgot about the hurt; there was only anger, which was ugly. That’s how the Angry Young Man went out of the scene. Now, who is the contemporary man? How much does he owe to society, peers, his family or himself? Where do you draw the line of selfishness? It’s clear now. You don’t have great characters or great stars because of that.”
When the host immediately asked if Javed was trying to say that Ranbir will never be able to become a star like Amitabh because of Animal, he jokingly replied, “No, no, I can write a film for him.” This is not the first time Javed has openly criticized Animal.
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Javed’s Angry Young Men is directed by Namrata Rao and produced by Salman Khan Films, Excel Media and Entertainment and Tiger Baby. The three-part series features not only Javed and Salim, their children Salman Khan, Arbaaz Khan, Farhan Akhtar and Zoya Akhtar but also celebrities like Amitabh Bachchan, Jaya Bachchan, Hema Malini and Yash.
Directed by Sandeep Reddy Vanga, Animal released in theatres in 2023 and was a massive hit at the box office. The film also featured Rashmika Mandanna, Bobby Deol and Tripti Dimri. Criticised for its violence and misogyny, Ranbir played a ruthless man named Ranvijay Singh. After his distant father’s life is threatened, he goes on a murderous rampage.
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