A fascinating look at the lives and careers of Salim-Javed, the renowned screenplay team behind some of the most well-known hindi cinematic productions, Angry Young Men is. The three-part documentary, which is directed by namrata Rao, delves deeply into the extraordinary relationship between them that gave rise to the irate young man image of the 1970s.
 
The series, which features commentary from a glittering variety of celebrities, including jaya bachchan, Farhan Akhtar, and amitabh bachchan, combines adoration with nostalgia to give viewers a joyous walk down memory lane. But even with the high-profile interviews and the poignancy of the personal narratives, the series falls short of offering any fresh insights into the writers' lives.

We enjoy the larger-than-life impact of their films, relive iconic dialogue, and hear well-known stories, but the true substance—what made Salim-Javed so special and how they managed an almost unbeatable box office streak—is left unsaid. The show stays away from going into great detail about their creative process, their well-known falling out, or the controversy surrounding their work, including the claims that movies like Majboor, Don, and Sholay were plagiarized.
 
Even while there are a few fleeting moments of candor, especially from jaya bachchan and Honey Irani, Javed Akhtar's ex-wife, the documentary tends to sidestep more difficult subjects. Audiences are left with a biased image of these imposing people since there is less effort made to question or analyze their legacy. The show provides an overview of the Salim-Javed era for younger audiences, but for those who were present during their peak, it feels more like a well-done tribute than a thought-provoking examination.
 
In the end, Angry Young Men is successful in bringing back fond memories and highlighting the two filmmakers' contributions to indian cinema. However, there's always the feeling that there may be much more to say, maybe in a documentary that takes the risk of delving more into the nuanced details of the tales. You can watch Angry Young Men on Prime Video.
 
 
 

 
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G GOWTHAM

28/08/2024 08:31 AM