Javed Akhtar, the renowned poet and lyricist, addressed a public session where he reflected on language, family, and the shifting landscape of Bollywood. Responding to a seemingly provocative question about the age of languages, Akhtar clarified the historical context of Urdu and Sanskrit, and spoke about the significance of linguistic heritage. He also delved into his family background, his formative years, and the ways in which cinema mirrors societal change.
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The conversation began at the Jaipur Literature Festival when an audience membe
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