"Amazon Prime's "Angry Young Men" Unveils Salim-Javed's Impact on Indian Cinema Through "Zanjeer""

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|Bollywood Hungama|a year ago

The documentary "Angry Young Men" on Amazon Prime Video delves into the careers of Salim Khan and Javed Akhtar, known as Salim-Javed, and their impact on Indian cinema, particularly through the film "Zanjeer" (1973). Jaya Bachchan's reluctance to join the male-centric film, the writers' bold move to credit themselves on the film posters, and the challenges they faced are highlighted.

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