Want to know real Salim-Javed? Watch 'Angry Young Men' trailer
Prime Video is all set to premiere a three-part docuseries, Angry Young Men, on August 20. The series, which will celebrate the legacy of the iconic Bollywood screenwriting duo Salim Khan and Javed Akhtar, released its official trailer on Tuesday. The legendary partnership of Salim-Javed, known for revolutionizing Hindi cinema in the 1970s, gave rise to the iconic 'Angry Young Man' persona with their powerful, hard-hitting scripts. Here's a trailer breakdown.
Docuseries to feature personal accounts of Salim-Javed's lives
In the trailer clocking over two minutes and 30 seconds, we are provided with a personal and candid account of Salim-Javed's life, their writing, and their legacy. The clip begins with Salman Khan sharing his personal connection with the project. He said growing up watching his father (Khan) and Akhtar work together was magical. He expressed his hope for a future collaboration between them and called Angry Young Men a tribute to their creative brilliance.
Docuseries to offer insight into Salim-Javed's successful career
The series also features narration by Khan and Akhtar themselves, along with appearances from Amitabh Bachchan, Shatrughan Sinha, and Karan Johar, among others. Moreover, the documentary will offer insight into Salim-Javed's highly successful career, their fallout, and how their pairing changed the positioning of writers in Hindi cinema. The series is produced by Salman Khan Films, Excel Media & Entertainment, and Tiger Baby. It also marks the directorial debut of Namrata Rao.
Salim-Javed's parting made headlines for many years
For those unaware, the screenwriting duo is known for their work on some of the biggest Bollywood blockbusters in the 1970s, including Sholay, Zanjeer, Deewaar, Yaadon Ki Baaraat, and Don. Their parting made headlines for many years, and Indian cinema never saw a cultural collaboration this powerful again. The docu-series aims to pay tribute to their enduring cultural impact through these blockbusters.
