Prime Video Unveils 'Angry Young Men' Docuseries in Star-Studded Mumbai Event

Javed Akhtar and Shibani Dandekar were among the notable attendees at the trailer launch of 'Angry Young Men' in Mumbai. The docuseries, produced by Salman Khan Films, explores the legacy of writers Salim Khan and Javed Akhtar and debuts on Prime Video on August 20.

Popular lyricist and screenwriter Javed Akhtar on Tuesday graced the trailer launch of the highly anticipated docuseries 'Angry Young Men' in Mumbai. Arriving in his signature kurta pyjama, Akhtar was a prominent presence at the event.

Also attending the event was Akhtar's daughter-in-law Shibani Dandekar, and earlier sightings included Salim Khan and his son, Sohail Khan.

Set to premiere on Prime Video, 'Angry Young Men' delves into the formidable creative partnership of Salim Khan and Javed Akhtar. Produced by Salman Khan Films, Excel Media & Entertainment, and Tiger Baby, the series has several notable executive producers including Salman Khan, Salma Khan, and Ritesh Sidhwani.

Directed by Namrata Rao, in her directorial debut, the docuseries features personal narrations from Salim-Javed and insights from prominent figures in Indian cinema. Salman Khan described the series as a tribute to the legacy of Salim Khan and Javed Akhtar, expressing hope for their future collaborations.

Key figures such as Ritesh Sidhwani, Reema Kagti, Namrata Rao, and Manish Menghani, Director-Content Licensing at Prime Video India, will be part of the launch event. The series is set to release on August 20 and explores the impact of the duo's work on Indian cinema, promising an insightful journey into their creative minds.