Prime Video has released the amazing trailer of its new original documentary ‘Angry Young Men’. This three-part series is based on the life and career of the famous writer duo Salim Khan and Javed Akhtar, known as Salim-Javed. In the 1970s, Salim-Javed completely changed Indian cinema by bringing the ‘Angry Young Man’ hero to Bollywood. They shifted their focus from romance to action-drama, which became very popular. Produced by Salman Khan Films Excel Media and Entertainment and Tiger Baby, ‘Angry Young Men’ is executive produced by Salma Khan, Salman Khan, Ritesh Sidhwani, Farhan Akhtar, Zoya Akhtar and Reema Kagti. Director Namrata Rao is making her debut with this. Angry Young Men premieres on Prime Video in India and across 240 countries on August 20. It is the latest show available to Prime members.
How is the story
The trailer of the documentary series showcases the heartwarming and inspiring story of Salim-Javed. It takes the audience into the world of Bollywood they created and shows their famous films like Deewar, Don, Sholay, Trishul and Dostana, which have greatly influenced Indian cinema. The documentary series shows their journey from humble beginnings to becoming famous screenwriters. It includes rare old footage, which shows their personal life, friendship and their creativity in 24 films done together. The documentary includes very loving comments from stars like Amitabh Bachchan, Jaya Bachchan, Hema Malini, Helen, Salman Khan, Hrithik Roshan, Aamir Khan and Kareena Kapoor Khan. They tell how Salim-Javed has influenced their career.
What does Salim Khan say
Salim Khan says, ‘I started my career as an actor, but found that my real strength was in storytelling. So, I decided to focus on writing, which was more natural for me. I met Javed, who was passionate about writing, and together we did some great work, which I am very proud of. We had a successful journey and challenged the rules of the industry. It is great that our story is being recorded for generations to come. I hope it will inspire people to do their best and not back down from the limitations of society. I am excited that people from everywhere will watch our story on Prime Video.’
What does Javed Akhtar say
Javed Akhtar says, ‘When I came to this city as a young man, I had no job, no contacts and no money, and I often went to bed hungry. Despite this, I never gave up. I always knew that I wanted to share my life story with the world. We have been really touched by the support we have received from our family, friends and the industry as we have shared our journey. I want to thank everyone for their love. We are excited to share our story with people around the world on Prime Video, showing how we went from struggle to achieving our dreams.’
The series will be released on this day
‘Angry Young Man’ director Namrata Rao has shared her excitement for her debut project and said, ‘Directing this docuseries on Salim-Javed has been a great experience. Their story is full of inspiring and interesting moments. It has been a great start for me as a director. Working with Salim and Javed has taught me a lot about writing, life and the way artists face challenges. They are natural storytellers – honest, funny and full of life. Their stories have funny memories along with deep thoughts. This documentary series also takes a look at the great films of the 70s. I am excited for everyone to watch the true story of these two legends on Prime Video on August 20 in India and 240 countries.