Angry Young Men Release Date and OTT Platform:
“Angry Young Men” is set to premiere on Amazon Prime Video on August 20, 2024.
This three-part documentary series is created by Salman Khan Films, Excel Media & Entertainment, and Tiger Baby, featuring the untold personal and professional journey of legendary screenwriting duo Salim Khan and Javed Akhtar, better known as Salim-Javed.
Revolutionizing Indian Cinema:
- Through the 1970s, Salim-Javed rewrote Indian cinema.
- They presented the ‘angry young man’ heroes; the breakout role of Amitabh Bachchan was in “Zanjeer” in 1973.
- The series goes in-depth in their collaboration with hitherto unseen archival footage and from the heart of industry stalwarts like Amitabh Bachchan, Hrithik Roshan, and Kareena Kapoor Khan.
Blockbusters and Iconic Characters:
Salim-Javed did 24 films together, out of which 22 were blockbusters.
Some iconic movies include “Deewar,” “Don,” “Sholay,” “Trishul,” and “Dostana.”
Angry Young Men Cast:
- Salim Khan
- Javed Akhtar
- Amitabh Bachchan
- Hrithik Roshan
- Farhan Akhtar
- Zoya Akhtar
These legendary screenwriters and Bollywood stars played pivotal roles in shaping Indian cinema during the 1970s. Don’t miss their incredible journey on Amazon Prime Video starting August 20, 2024!
Directorial Debut:
The series marks the directorial debut of Namrata Rao, known for her work as an editor on projects like “Kahaani” and Zoya Akhtar’s anthologies.
It’s a docu-series that celebrates the creative genius of Salim-Javed, through whom Indian cinema got an imprint that it shall never forget.