New Delhi: One of the popular OTT giants, Prime Video has released an emotionally charged trailer of its upcoming original docuseries ‘Angry Young Men’. The three-part series is based on the remarkable journey of the legendary screenwriter duo Salim Khan and Javed Akhtar, popularly known as Salim-Javed, who revolutionised Bollywood in the 1970s. By pioneering the role of the ‘angry young man’ and turning action-drama into a major genre, they left an indelible mark on Indian cinema.
Produced by Salman Khan Films, Excel Media and Entertainment and Tiger Baby, the docuseries is executive produced by an impressive team including Salma Khan, Salman Khan, Ritesh Sidhwani, Farhan Akhtar, Zoya Akhtar and Reema Kagti. Directed by Namrata Rao in her debut project, ‘Angry Young Men’ is set to premiere exclusively on Prime Video on August 20, reaching audiences in India and across 240 countries and territories.
The trailer provides a poignant and insightful glimpse into the life and career of Salim-Javed, highlighting their significant contribution to Bollywood. It features rare archival footage and personal thoughts from industry stalwarts such as Amitabh Bachchan, Jaya Bachchan, Hema Malini, Salman Khan, Hrithik Roshan, Aamir Khan and Kareena Kapoor Khan. Their comments underline the profound impact Salim-Javed had on their careers and the cinematic landscape.
Salim Khan expressed his excitement and said, “I started my career in front of the camera, but I realised that my true strength lies in telling stories. That’s when I decided to focus on what comes naturally to me – writing. Then I met Javed, who was equally passionate about writing, and together we created some amazing work that I am very proud of. It feels great that our journey is being documented for future generations, and I hope they are inspired to do their best and not be bound by society’s set roles. I am excited for audiences around the world to watch our journey on Prime Video.”
Speaking about his journey, Javed Akhtar said, “I came to this city as a young man with no job, no contacts, no money and often had to sleep hungry; despite this, I never thought of quitting my job. However, I always knew that my life story is something I would want to share with the world. The support we have received from our family, friends and the industry in documenting our journey has been overwhelming and I would like to thank them all for their love. We are happy to share our story with audiences across the world on Prime Video, giving them a glimpse of our journey from initial struggles to achieving our dreams.”
Director Namrata Rao expressed her excitement about her directorial debut and said, “Directing this docuseries on Salim-Javed has been an amazing experience. Their story is so inspiring, full of ups and downs and it has been a great opportunity for me to start my journey as a director. Interacting with Salim and Javed sahab has taught me so many things about film writing, life and dealing with obstacles faced by an artist. They are effortlessly candid, funny and articulate storytellers. Their stories are filled with deep insights and fascinating anecdotes. It is also a journey through the greatest of cinema of the 70s. I am excited to watch the unfiltered story of these two legends on Prime Video on August 20 in India and 240 countries and territories.”
‘Angry Young Men’ will be available to stream on Prime Video, adding to the platform’s rich array of content for its subscribers. With Prime membership, users enjoy a wide spectrum of entertainment including popular series, movies and exclusive content, all for ₹ 1499 per year.
