Angry Young Men

Die Geschichte von Salim-Javed, dem legendären Hindi-Drehbuchautor, der 24 Filme mitgeschrieben hat, von denen 20 große Hits wie Zanjeer, Deewaar, Sholay und Don waren. Salim Khan und Javed Akhtar waren Außenseiter, die nur mit Träumen nach Bombay kamen und nach ihren eigenen Vorstellungen zum Superstar aufstiegen. Dies ist eine Geschichte von Widerstandsfähigkeit, Trotz und Chuzpe.

The story behind the creation of the character of ’Vijay’ (immortalised by Amitabh Bachchan) who set the screen on fire and connected deeply with an entire nation. Discover how their personal stories and experiences influenced their writing - creating unforgettable characters, and timeless dialogue. And also, how their meteoric rise to success became a test of their partnership.

The story of the first failure after many successes, and its impact. What happened when the partnership faltered and there were upheavals in their personal lives at the same time? A deeply personal account of life after the split and the legacies they have created. Also a look into the position of the Hindi film writer today and whether the journey is any easier now.