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Shabana Azmi Recalls Javed Akhtar’s 27‑Paise Start in Mumbai
✍️ The Indian Express
🗓 04 Oct 2026, 05:48 PM
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Veteran actress Shabana Azmi recalled that Javed Akhtar began his Mumbai career with just 27 paise in his pocket. She shared this anecdote while speaking about his early struggles in the film industry.
In an interview with The Indian Express, veteran actress Shabana Azmi spoke about the early days of Javed Akhtar in Mumbai.
She recalled that when he first came to the city to pursue a career, he had only 27 paise in his pocket.
Azmi highlighted his determination and perseverance, noting how those humble beginnings shaped his later success.
The anecdote serves as a reminder of the struggles faced by many artists before they achieve recognition in Bollywood.
She recalled that when he first came to the city to pursue a career, he had only 27 paise in his pocket.
Azmi highlighted his determination and perseverance, noting how those humble beginnings shaped his later success.
The anecdote serves as a reminder of the struggles faced by many artists before they achieve recognition in Bollywood.