Angry Young Men

Salim Khan and Javed Akhtar were two outsiders who came to Mumbai with only dreams and rose to superstardom, on their terms. This is a story of resilience, defiance and chutzpah.

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. A look at what happened when the partnership faltered and there were upheavals in their personal lives at the same time.