The documentary series about the screenwriting duo Salim-Javed will premiere on Prime Video on August 20 |

“Angry young people“, a docu-series exploring the formidable creative partnership and legacy of writing duo Salim Khan and Javed Akhtar, will launch on Prime Video on August 20, the streamer announced on Saturday. The three-part series is a joint venture produced by superstar Salman Khan. Salman Khan movies; Farhan Akhtar and Ritesh Sidhwani’s Excel Entertainment; and Zoya Akhtar and Reema Kagti’s Tiger Baby Films’.
Namrata Rao, known for her work as an editor on films like ‘Oye Lucky! Lucky Oye!”, “Ishqiya”, “Band Baaja Baaraat” and “Kahaani”, is a director.
“Angry Young Men” will explore the journey of the legendary writers popularly known as Salim-Javedwho revolutionized Indian storytelling, creating iconic characters and dialogues that etched their influence in the hearts and minds of audiences.
The duo revolutionized Indian cinema in the 1970s with films like ‘Zanjeer’, ‘Sholay’ and ‘Deewar’ that spoke to the masses.
They are credited for reinventing the Bollywood blockbuster format through their films, playing to the gallery but also chronicling the angst of their times. Salim-Javed also stood out for being the first Indian screenwriters to achieve star status. After collaborating in 22 Bollywood films as well as two Kannada films, the duo decided to part ways in 1982.
The title of the documentary, ‘Angry Young Men’, refers to the angry young hero type the duo created in the 70s, which became a cinematic representation of the era and also gave birth to Amitabh Bachchan’s stardom.
Salman Khan, who is the executive producer of the show, said that he saw his father and Javed Sahab working together on films that were nothing short of magical.
“Their love of cinema redefined heroism for an entire generation, leaving behind a legacy of cult classics. Personally, I’d love to see them work together in the future, I hope fans and viewers agree. Whether it’s time, fate, or professional choices that bring them together, their partnership always brings out the best.
“Angry Young Men is a tribute to their creative brilliance and the profound impact they had on Indian cinema. It is an insightful journey into the hearts and minds of two superstar writers who changed the landscape of storytelling forever,” he said.
According to Farhan Akhtar, Salim-Javed’s journey was marked by seriousness, passion and a fierce zeal to transform Hindi cinema, especially in his attitude towards the writer.
“They succeeded and in doing so left an impression that still lives on for generations after,” he said.
Zoya Akhtar said the series is about the two men who created a character that defined Hindi cinema in the 70s.
“The story of Salim-Javed’s dynamic journey starting from small towns to exploding on the silver screen and how they put their hardships, heartaches and lust into cinema,” she added.
“Angry Young Men” is a really special documentary series for the Prime Video team, said Manish Menghani, Director, Content Licensing, Prime Video, India.

“We are delighted to collaborate with Salman Khan Films, Excel Media & Entertainment and Tiger Baby on this immersive documentary series that showcases how Salim-Javed not only transformed cinema but also left a lasting impact on society,” he said. he said.