Javed Akhtar Recalls Sleeping on Footpaths, Going Hungry for Days in Farah Khan's Vlog

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News18•02-02-2026, 16:45
Javed Akhtar Recalls Sleeping on Footpaths, Going Hungry for Days in Farah Khan's Vlog
- •Javed Akhtar and Shabana Azmi gave a peek into their luxurious Khandala mansion in Farah Khan's latest cooking vlog.
- •Akhtar recalled his struggling days, including sleeping on footpaths and going hungry for three days, which inspired his poem 'Bhook'.
- •He expressed wonder at his current success, contrasting it with his past hardships.
- •Shabana Azmi also shared her modest upbringing, living in a communist party commune with eight families sharing one bathroom until age nine.
- •The couple's journey from struggle to owning multiple properties, including the Khandala mansion, highlights their immense success.
Why It Matters: Javed Akhtar and Shabana Azmi reflect on their humble beginnings and struggles despite their current success.
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