Wednesday, December 24, 2025
ADVT 
Bollywood

Haven't Written Songs For Modi Biopic: Javed Akhtar

Darpan News Desk IANS, 22 Mar, 2019 09:39 PM

    Veteran lyricist Javed Akhtar on Friday denied writing songs for Omung Kumar B directorial film "PM Narendra Modi".


    Akhtar took to Twitter and expressed shock to see his name in the credits of the film's trailer.


    "I am shocked to find my name on the poster of this film. Have not written any songs for it," Akhtar tweeted along with the snapshot of the trailer's video in which his name was mentioned among several other artistes in the lyrics category.


    The trailer of "PM Narendra Modi" -- based on the life of India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi -- was launched on Thursday.


    The film will showcase the journey of Modi from his humble beginnings to his years as the Gujarat Chief Minister, to the landmark win in the 2014 general elections, and finally becoming the PM.


    Actor Vivek Anand Oberoi is essaying the role of Modi in the biopic, which is scheduled to release on April 5.


    Produced by Suresh Oberoi, Anand Pandit and Sandip Ssingh, "PM Narendra Modi" also features Darshan Kumaar, Boman Irani, Zarina Wahab and Barkha Bisht Sengupta in pivotal roles.

    MORE Bollywood ARTICLES

    Watch: How Young Sara Ali Khan Impressed Amitabh Bachchan On ‘Kaun Banega Crorepati’

    Social media’s current favourite B-town diva is Sara Ali Khan. This girl was already a star at the age of 12. Internet dug out an old video from 2005, when she was on the sets of ‘Kaun Banega Crorepati’. 

    Watch: How Young Sara Ali Khan Impressed Amitabh Bachchan On ‘Kaun Banega Crorepati’

    I Have An Opinion, But I Like To Keep It To Myself: Alia Bhatt

    I Have An Opinion, But I Like To Keep It To Myself: Alia Bhatt
    Alia was interacting with the media at the fourth edition of Outlook Business magazine's 'Women of Worth' awards here on Wednesday.

    I Have An Opinion, But I Like To Keep It To Myself: Alia Bhatt

    Rishi Kapoor Denies Returning Home This Month

    Actor Rishi Kapoor has denied any plans to return to India this month.

    Rishi Kapoor Denies Returning Home This Month

    Kriti Sanon Says That Being A Part Of Luka Chuppi Was A 'Very Instinctive Decision'

    Kriti Sanon Says That Being A Part Of Luka Chuppi Was A 'Very Instinctive Decision'
    Kriti Sanon is happy with the success of her latest Luka Chuppi and the actor says good reception of a film reflects the artiste and audience are thinking along the same lines.

    Kriti Sanon Says That Being A Part Of Luka Chuppi Was A 'Very Instinctive Decision'

    WATCH: Anupam Kher Turns 64, Parties With Robert De Niro

    WATCH: Anupam Kher Turns 64, Parties With Robert De Niro
    Veteran actor Anupam Kher, who turned 64 on Thursday, celebrated his birthday with Hollywood star Robert De Niro.    

    WATCH: Anupam Kher Turns 64, Parties With Robert De Niro

    ‘Kalank’: Alia Bhatt Shares Varun Dhawan, Aditya Roy Kapur, Sanjay Dutt’s First Looks

    Actor Varun Dhawan on Thursday unveiled the first official look of his character Zafar from upcoming period drama "Kalank".    

    ‘Kalank’: Alia Bhatt Shares Varun Dhawan, Aditya Roy Kapur, Sanjay Dutt’s First Looks