Javed Akhtar arrived in Mumbai with just 27 paisa in his pocket: ‘Sometimes I had food, sometimes I didn’t’

The name Javed Akhtar needs no introduction. The veteran lyricist-screenplay writer has penned many iconic blockbusters like Deewar, Sholay, etc. But there was a time when he frequently had to go without food and had no hope for success. He revealed that he had to deal with such uncertainties during his time as a struggler in Mumbai.

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