Angry Young Men trailer: Amitabh Bachchan, Salman Khan narrate Salim-Javed’s legacy, KJo calls them ‘hottest jodi’ | Web Series

The story of the unique indignant younger males of Hindi cinema is all set to be unveiled for desi cinephiles. Bollywood celebrities equivalent to Amitabh Bachchan, Shabana Azmi, Salman Khan, and Farhan Akhtar will likely be amongst these narrating the story of the legendary writer-lyricist duo Salim-Javed. In the trailer of Angry Young Men launched by Prime Video, Salim Khan and Javed Akhtar, together with their households and pals, talk about their timeless cinematic legacy. (Also learn: Javed Akhtar reveals Amitabh Bachchan was initially sceptical to play Angry Young Man)

Salman Khan, Zoya Akhtar laud Salim-Javed

The video begins with Salman saying, “This is the first one where I’m actually nervous.” As the promo begins with Farhan saying, “The only reason I knew that my Dad wrote those films because he was my Dad.” The trailer then cuts to Amitabh’s iconic line from Deewar, by which he says, “Main aaj bhi feke hue paise nahi uthata (Even today I don’t accept money thrown at me).” Zoya Akhtar, whereas talking about Salim-Javed, factors out, “They did 24 films together, out of which 22 were blockbusters. It hasn’t happened before, I don’t think it will happen again.”

Salim jokingly speaks on the digicam and says, “After watching this, Hollywood should call me and say: ‘We are short on stars.’” Aamir Khan, whereas expressing his views on the author duo stated, “Can you name a single writer today whose name alone draws the audience?” Farhan’s pal Hrithik Roshan additionally acknowledged that, “Whoever has grown up watching their films, carries a little bit of Salim-Javed in their blood.” Karan Johar whereas complmenting the duo referred to as them the “Hottest Jodi.” The video ends with Amitabh Bachhcan saying, “Them being together was altogether a different story.”

Shaban Azmi, Honey Irani and others additionally give their testimonials for the sequence.

About Angry Young Men

The three-part documentary sequence is collectively produced by 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, identified for her work as an editor on motion pictures equivalent to Oye Lucky! Lucky Oye!, Ishqiya, Band Baaja Baaraat and Kahaani, is the director. Angry Young Men explores the journey of Salim-Javed by means of their revolutionary storytelling. The duo is thought for his or her blockbusters like Zanjeer, Sholay and Deewar.

Angry Young Men releases on August 20.