The release of the documentary series, Angry Young Men: The Salim-Javed Story, has been eagerly awaited by film buffs ever since the trailer was released. The series, which depicts the legendary screenwriting duo Salim Khan and Javed Akhtar, was released today on August 20, 2024. Netizens who have already watched the documentary have shared their reviews on X (Twitter). This article features 13 tweets so you can know what they are saying about the show before watching it.
Angry Young Men features interviews with Salim Khan and Javed Akhtar as well as Salman Khan, Shabana Azmi, Farhan Akhtar, Zoya Akhtar, Aamir Khan, Hrithik Roshan, Karan Johar, Amitabh Bachchan and others. In reviews on Twitter, netizens have praised the documentary and called the duo’s story “inspirational”. They recommend everyone to watch the journey of the iconic screenwriter of Hindi cinema.
One person said: “The story of Salim-Javed, the greatest scriptwriter, dialogue and screenplay writer of all time in Indian cinema. A really well made documentary series. #AngryYoungMen. A must watch.”
One user wrote, “Just watched #AngryYoungMen. It was amazing and brilliant to see Salim-Javed’s kids narrating their father’s story. This is how a documentary should be. Will watch it again. @BeingSalmanKhan Congratulations on this documentary. Hope yours is similar soon!”
Another netizen said, “Loved @PrimeVideoIN’s #AngryYoungMen. A revolution that changed the textbook of Bollywood storytelling. The story of Salim and Javed is nothing short of inspirational. Spoiler alert: #SalmanKhan eats food, strolls around the house and also gets a treat for his fans.”
One post read, “#SalmanKhan: The power of @luvsalimkhan’s teachings! From tradition to legendary success. Setting your own standards and breaking them with dedication… #AngryYoungMen is a must watch for every film buff!”
One tweet read, “A must-watch documentary series on the revolutionary writing duo Salim-Javed. Covering their origins, their rise to superstardom with hit after hit, their personal lives and ultimately their big breakup. Insightful and inspiring for all film lovers. #AngryYoungMen #StreamIt.”
Another commented, “Just finished watching #AngryYoungMen. Apart from their craft, I always love listening to Salim-Javed. They speak important life lessons without being preachy and to top it off have a great sense of humour. I hope they write another script together one last time.”
One user exclaimed, “How beautiful is #angryyoungmen. Loved it. Emotional from start to finish. I hope @Javedakhtarjadu & @luvsalimkhan do just one more story together starring megastar @BeingSalmanKhan as the craziest, toughest heroic character. #zoyaakhtar.”
One person praised the film, saying, “I watched #AngryYoungMen and it wasn’t a documentary, it was a philosophy of life. I can’t decide whether I’m more impressed by their fascinating professional lives or their heartwarming personal lives. They literally architected the films we still enjoy today. Check it out.”
Another tweet read, “This is probably one of the best documentaries I have ever seen! The story of the best screenwriter Salim-Javed. A must watch. #Angryyoungmen.”
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“Angry Young Men: The Salim-Javed story” is directed by Namrata Rao and produced by Salman Khan Films, Excel Media and Entertainment and Tiger Baby. The three-part documentary series is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video.
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