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Javed Akhtar's Early Struggles: Sleeping on Footpaths, Three Days Without Food
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🗓 05 Oct 2026, 02:38 AM
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Actress Shabana Azmi has revealed that lyricist Javed Akhtar once slept on footpaths and went three days without food during his early career.
Shabana Azmi, a veteran actress, recently shared details about the early hardships faced by the celebrated lyricist and screenwriter Javed Akhtar.
According to Azmi, Akhtar had to sleep on footpaths and endured a stretch of three days without any food while trying to establish himself in the industry.
The revelation highlights the challenges that many artists face before achieving recognition and underscores the perseverance required to succeed in the creative field.
According to Azmi, Akhtar had to sleep on footpaths and endured a stretch of three days without any food while trying to establish himself in the industry.
The revelation highlights the challenges that many artists face before achieving recognition and underscores the perseverance required to succeed in the creative field.