'Life has been too kind to me': Javed Akhtar recalls being 'homeless and starving' on his first day in Mumbai
Legendary poet Javed Akhtar recently reflected on his challenging arrival in Mumbai in 1964 with just 27 naya paisa, overcoming homelessness and starvation to build an illustrious career. He expressed profound gratitude for the city and his country, emphasizing that while circumstances are random, individual effort and skill are crucial, comparing life to a game of rummy.
Legendary poet Javed Akhtar recently reflected on his challenging arrival in Mumbai in 1964 with just 27 naya paisa, overcoming homelessness and starvation to build an illustrious career. He expressed profound gratitude for the city and his country, emphasizing that while circumstances are random, individual effort and skill are crucial, comparing life to a game of rummy.
