Javed Akhtar Recalls Mumbai Struggle: 'Sometimes I Had Shelter, Other Times I Didn’t'

Javed Akhtar, renowned lyricist and poet, spoke to Mid-Day about his early years in Mumbai. He recalled periods when he had a place to stay and times when he was without shelter. The lyricist’s comment highlights the hardships faced by newcomers trying to establish themselves in the city. He did not provide further specifics about the timeline or locations of those experiences.