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Hindustan Times
4 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Javed Akhtar says daughter Zoya is a tougher taskmaster than son Farhan Akhtar: ‘Dono alag tarah ke films banate hain'
Lyricist Javed Akhtar is one of the most prolific writers in the industry and has worked with several directors in the course of his decades-long career in Bollywood. In an interview with The Lallantop, Javed was asked about the experience of working with his children, Zoya Akhtar and Farhan Akhtar, on their respective films. Javed candidly shared how it is never easy when it is with them. (Also read: Kangana Ranaut gave written apology, asked Javed Akhtar in court: 'Aap meri agli picture mein gaane likhenge?') During the interaction, when Javed was asked about which one of the two is a tougher taskmaster, he said, 'Dusro ke liye kaam karna asaan hain apne bachho ke liye bada mushkil hain. Unko aisa nahi hai ki hamara baap hain toh hum kuch kahe nahin. Humein toh kuch kehna hi hain. Zoya tough taskmaster hai (It is easier to work with others than with my own children. They will not spare me just because I am their father. They will say something. Zoya is the tough taskmaster).' He went on to add how their films are so different from one another. 'Dono hoshiyaar hain aur dono alag-alag tarah ke film banate hain. Common nahi hain. Ab jis tarah ki film Farhan banate hain Zoya nahi bana sakti. Jis tarah ki Zoya banayi hain Farhan nahi bana sakta. Unka definitely alag-alag school hain. Both of them are doing well (The two of them know their work and make different films. They are not common. The kind of films Farhan makes cannot be made by Zoya and vice versa. They definitely come from different schools).' Farhan is all set to make Don 3 with Ranveer Singh. Meanwhile, Zoya co-produced the feature film Superboys of Malegaon and the docu-series Angry Young Men, which was based on Salim-Javed. Her last directorial venture was Netflix's The Archies.
India Today
15 hours ago
- Entertainment
- India Today
Shabana Azmi shares adorable throwback with betu Farhan Akhtar. See pic
Actor Shabana Azmi recently shared a photo on Instagram featuring her stepson, Farhan Akhtar. The picture, taken during Farhan's wedding to Shibani Dandekar in 2022, captures a candid and affectionate moment between the photo, Farhan is seen dressed in an elegant black tuxedo with a bow tie, smiling warmly at Azmi as the two share a joyful moment amid the celebrations. Azmi captioned the post, 'My precious betu #Farhan. I love this moment.'advertisementAzmi, who married lyricist and screenwriter Javed Akhtar in 1984, has long maintained a close and respectful relationship with his children from his previous marriage to screenwriter Honey Irani - filmmaker Zoya Akhtar and actor-director Farhan Akhtar. Shabana Azmi shared a photo with Farhan Akhtar (Photo Credit:Instagram/ShabanaAzmi) In a 2023 interview with Filmfare, Azmi opened up about the unique bond she shares with the Akhtar siblings, crediting Honey Irani for laying the foundation of trust and openness that defines their relationship.'We are very friendly. I have a great relationship with them based on friendship and trust. I value Farhan and Zoya very much, and I think they value me,' Azmi shared. 'A lot of that credit goes to their mom, Honey. I must say that she was very generous. If she had decided that the kids would not be friends with me, then they couldn't have been friends with me.'advertisementShe further emphasised the importance of mutual respect and boundaries in maintaining family harmony, saying, 'I have to accept in all honesty that I owe it to Honey that I have such a beautiful relationship not only with her children but also with her. We have a beautiful, happy bond. And I don't poke my nose in their business.'On the work front, Shabana Azmi was last seen in the crime thriller 'Dabba Cartel', which premiered on February 28 on Netflix. Directed by Hitesh Bhatia and produced by Excel Entertainment, the show has an ensemble cast that includes Anjali Anand, Jyotika, Sai Tamhankar, Shalini Pandey, Jisshu Sengupta, Lillte Dubey, Bhupendra Jadawat and Gajraj Rao alongside will be next seen in 'Lahore 1947', directed by Rajkumar Santoshi. Backed by Aamir Khan Productions, the film features a stellar cast including Preity Zinta, Sunny Deol, Ali Fazal, Karan Deol and Watch
Gulf Today
3 days ago
- Sport
- Gulf Today
Farhan and Abrar star as resurgent Pakistan win Bangladesh T20 series
Opener Sahibzada Farhan notched his maiden half century and spinner Abrar Ahmed grabbed three wickets to guide Pakistan to another convincing 57-run win over Bangladesh in Lahore on Friday night. Farhan smashed a 41-ball 74 and Hasan Nawaz made 51 off 26 balls to help the home team post 201-6 before Abrar grabbed 3-19 to keep Bangladesh to 144-9 in 19 overs, with the last man Shoriful Islam unable to bat due to injury. Pakistan, who won the first match by 37 runs at the same venue, take an unassailable 2-0 lead with the final match on Sunday, also in Lahore. The win also gives a kickstart to Pakistan's new white-ball head coach Mike Hesson, appointed earlier this month to stem a slide which saw them win just three of their last 13 T20s before this series. Bangladesh raced to 32 in the first two overs but openers Parvez Hossain (eight) and Tanzid Hasan (19-ball 33 with five boundaries and a six) fell within two runs of each other. Abrar Ahmed (R) celebrates with teammate Mohammad Haris (2R) after taking the wicket of Jaker Ali (2L). AFP From 46-2, Bangladesh slumped to 56-5 with Abrar dismissing Towhid Hridoy (five) and Jaker Ali (nought) off successive deliveries while pacer Hasan Ali had skipper Litton Das for six. Tanzim Hasan, who top-scored with a career best 31-ball 50, and Mehidy Hasan Miraz, 23 off 17 balls, added 33 for the eighth wicket but it was too little, too late. Pakistan's first T20 home series win since December 2021 delighted skipper Salman Agha. "It feels good, I didn't know it was three and a half years ago that we won a series at home," said Agha of Pakistan's last win over the West Indies at home. "This is what I want, we should always have players who can come in and replace anyone, any captain would love that," said Agha, praising the new coach. "It's been a few days and we are loving the environment, credit to Hesson. He has managed to gel the team really well and built a nice environment, he has done that very quickly." Bangladesh skipper Litton rued the loss of wickets in clusters. "There were back to back wickets and in cricket you have to follow basics, sometimes you don't follow the basics that cost you," he said. "We still have a game to come back strongly." Sahibzada Farhan bats during the second Twenty20 match in Lahore. AP Earlier, Pakistan posted a consecutive 200-plus total with Farhan and Nawaz ably supported by Mohammad Haris whose 41 came off 25 balls after the home team won the toss and batted. After losing fellow opener Saim Ayub to a run out for four, Farhan put the innings on a solid footing with a 103-run second wicket stand of 54 balls with Haris. The Farhan-Haris duo smashed Bangladesh bowlers to all corners, with Farhan hitting six sixes and four boundaries while Haris's knock had two sixes and four boundaries. Farhan was finally caught by Litton Das off leg-spinner Rishad Hossain in the 12th over. His previous best of 39 was against Australia in Dubai in 2018. Nawaz gave a final polish to the innings by hitting three sixes and two boundaries as Pakistan added 40 in the last five overs. Agha fell for 19 and Shadab Khan made seven. For Bangladesh Tanzim Hasan finished with 2-36 and Hasan Mahmud took 2-47. Agence France-Presse
The Journal
3 days ago
- Politics
- The Journal
Israel 'will not cooperate' with Saudi foreign minister's planned visit to Palestine
ISRAEL WILL NOT cooperate with a visit to the West Bank in Palestine by a group of Arab foreign ministers, an official has said, after a Saudi diplomatic source said the kingdom's foreign minister would travel to Ramallah. It was reported yesterday that Prince Faisal bin Farhan would become the first Saudi foreign minister to visit the occupied West Bank tomorrow, according to a diplomatic source, as the Israeli war on Gaza continues and Saudi Arabia pushes for Palestinian statehood. CNN reported that ministers from the United Arab Emirates, Egypt, Jordan, Qatar and Turkey would also take part. Israel maintains an illegal occupation of the Palestinian territory's borders and airspace, meaning its approval would be needed for the diplomats to enter. In February, Israel denied an EU diplomatic delegation entry to the country while en route to the West Bank. Farhan's visit, if it goes ahead, would be the first such trip since Israel first occupied the Palestinian territory in 1967. Saudi Arabia sent a lower-level delegation to Ramallah in September 2023, its first since 1967, not long before Hamas's 7 October attack triggered the Gaza war. The news of Farhan's planned visit came a day after Israel's Defence Minister Israel Katz vowed to build a 'Jewish Israeli state' in the occupied West Bank. Katz's declaration followed the announcement that Israel would create 22 new illegal settlements there. An Israeli official said today that 'The Palestinian Authority – which to this day refuses to condemn the October 7 massacre – intended to host in Ramallah a provocative meeting of foreign ministers from Arab countries to discuss the promotion of the establishment of a Palestinian state'. The president of the Palestinian Authority, Mahmoud Abbas, said on 16 October 2023 that Hamas' actions 'do not represent the Palestinian people'. 'Such a state would undoubtedly become a terrorist state in the heart of the Land of Israel,' the Israeli official said. Advertisement 'Israel will not cooperate with such moves aimed at harming it and its security.' Those comments echo language from members of the government who have said a Palestinian state would represent an existential threat to Israel. In June, Saudi Arabia and France will co-chair an international conference at UN headquarters meant to resurrect the two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Saudi Arabia was said to have been close to recognising Israel before the start of the Gaza war, and US President Donald Trump, during a recent visit to Riyadh, called normalisation between the countries 'my fervent hope and wish'. But Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has said Saudi Arabia will not recognise Israel without an independent Palestinian state. Under international law, all Israeli colonies (settlements) in Palestine are illegal but the government has ramped up their construction and expansion during the war in Gaza. Most nations of the world recognise Palestinian statehood, with the majority of those who not being located in the West. In May 2024, Ireland and a small number of other European countries recognised Palestine as a state , which led to furious rebukes from Israel. With reporting from AFP Need more information on what is happening in Israel and Palestine? Check out our FactCheck Knowledge Bank for essential reads and guides to navigating the news online. Visit Knowledge Bank Readers like you are keeping these stories free for everyone... A mix of advertising and supporting contributions helps keep paywalls away from valuable information like this article. Over 5,000 readers like you have already stepped up and support us with a monthly payment or a once-off donation. Learn More Support The Journal
Time of India
3 days ago
- Sport
- Time of India
Sahibzada Farhan and Abrar Ahmed star as resurgent Pakistan win Bangladesh series
Pakistan's Sahibzada Farhan vs Bangladesh (Image via AP/K.M. Chaudary) Opener Sahibzada Farhan notched his maiden half century and spinner Abrar Ahmed grabbed three wickets to guide Pakistan to another convincing 57-run win over Bangladesh in Lahore on Friday. Farhan smashed a 41-ball 74 and Hasan Nawaz made 51 off 26 balls to help the home team post 201-6 before Abrar grabbed 3-19 to keep Bangladesh to 144-9 in 19 overs, with the last man Shoriful Islam unable to bat due to injury. Pakistan, who won the first match by 37 runs at the same venue, took an unassailable 2-0 lead with the final match on Sunday, also in Lahore. Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW! The win also gives a kickstart to Pakistan's new white-ball head coach Mike Hesson, appointed earlier this month to stem a slide which saw them win just three of their last 13 T20s before this series. Bombay Sport Exchange Ep4: India vs Pakistan relations, IPL's formation Bangladesh raced to 32 in the first two overs but openers Parvez Hossain (eight) and Tanzid Hasan (19-ball 33 with five boundaries and a six) fell within two runs of each other. From 46-2, Bangladesh slumped to 56-5 with Abrar dismissing Towhid Hridoy (five) and Jaker Ali (nought) off successive deliveries while pacer Hasan Ali had skipper Litton Das for six. Tanzim Hasan, who top-scored with a career best 31-ball 50, and Mehidy Hasan Miraz, 23 off 17 balls, added 33 for the eighth wicket but it was too little, too late. RCB vs PBKS, IPL 2025, Qualifier 1: Quick singles from Mullanpur Pakistan's first T20 home series win since December 2021 also delighted skipper Salman Agha. "It feels good, I didn't know it was three and a half years ago that we won a series at home," said Agha on Pakistan's last win over West Indies at home. "This is what I want, we should always have players who can come in and replace anyone, any captain would love that," said Agha, praising the new coach. "It's been a few days and we are loving the environment, credit to Hesson. He has managed to gel the team really well and built a nice environment, he has done that very quickly." Bangladesh skipper Litton rued the loss of wickets in clusters. "There were back to back wickets and in cricket you have to follow basics, sometimes you don't follow the basics that cost you," he said. "We still have a game to come back strongly." Earlier, Pakistan posted a consecutive 200-plus total with Farhan and Nawaz ably supported by Mohammad Haris whose 41 came off 25 balls after the home team won the toss and batted. After losing fellow opener Saim Ayub to a run out for four, Farhan put the innings on a solid footing with a 103-run second wicket stand of 54 balls with Haris. Who's that IPL player? The Farhan-Haris duo smashed Bangladesh bowlers to all corners, with Farhan hitting six sixes and four boundaries while Haris's knock had two sixes and four boundaries. Farhan was finally caught by Litton Das off leg-spinner Rishad Hossain in the 12th over. His previous best of 39 was against Australia in Dubai in 2018. Nawaz gave a final polish to the innings by hitting three sixes and two boundaries as Pakistan added 40 in the last five overs. Agha fell for 19 and Shadab Khan made seven. For Bangladesh Tanzim Hasan finished with 2-36 and Hasan Mahmud took 2-47.
