Javed Akhtar remembers “Bahut Bure Din” when he had only two pairs of clothes, hungry for days: “I could have died” | Bollywood
May 10, 2025 06:05 IST
The veteran javed Akhtar lyricist revealed that he had never thought of ending his life despite difficulties for years, hungry for days.
The veteran's writer and maid Javed Akhtar is one of Bollywood's most efficient writers. With Salim Khan, he delivered several emblematic films and played a key role in making a star of Amitabh Bachchan. There was a time when Salim-Javed was paid more than the actors themselves. However, in an interview with NoonJaved recalled his days of struggle and explained how, even during difficult times, his self -esteem never allowed him to abandon life. (Read also: “ Ab Koi doosri pareshani molega '': Javed Akhtar reveals his plan after the apologies of Kangana Ranaut in the case of defamation))
Javed Akhtar talks about his difficulties
When he was asked how he was so sure that he would succeed in life, Javed said that his friends had instilled this belief in him. Recalling his difficulties, he said: “Maine Bahut Bure Din Dekhe Hain. Naa Mujhe Yeh Malum Tha Ki Subah Jab Meri Aankh Khulti Thi Ki Main Kahan Khaana Khaaanga. Forget breakfast, I thought of thought Ki Lunch Mil Jaye.
Javed Akhtar remembers starving for days
Javed shared that, even after hungry for more than two days, the idea of asking for a meal outside the Mahim Dargah never came to his mind. He said, “I could have died there. I had such a great self -esteem; The idea was – it's just a matter of time. I was so sure of that. ”
In addition to delivering successes and cult classics like Zanjeer, Deewar and Sholay, Javed is also celebrated for his powerful words. He won the National Film Award for the best words five times for his work in the films Saaz, Border, Godmother, Refugee and Lagaan. More recently, he wrote words from the film Yudhra, including the songs Saathiya and Hatt Jaa Baaju.
