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Javed Akhtar arrived in Mumbai with just 27 paisa in his pocket: ‘Sometimes I

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... The name Javed Akhtar needs no introduction. The veteran lyricist-screenplay writer has penned many iconic blockbusters like Deewar, Sholay, etc. 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. Javed Akhtar arrived in Mumbai with just 27 paisa in his pocket: ‘Sometimes I

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