"Main ek badi regular life guzarta hun...Iice cream bhi khata hun," says Javed Akhtar as he turns 81
Mumbai, January 17
Living a simple, grounded life has always been a core principle for veteran screenwriter Javed Akhtar, regardless of his fame and success.
As he turns 81 today, Javed Akhtar spoke with ANI and shared a hilarious message for his fans.
"Main toh ek badi regular life guzarta hun...kabhi bhi so jata hun, kabhi bhi uth jata hun, jo jee chahta woh khaleta hun...Ice cream bhi khata hun...chai mein shakar bhi dalta hun..ek regular life hai meri. Aap bhi guzariye meri umar ke ho jayenge aap ya kamse kam meri umar ke lagne toh lagenge," Javed quipped.
The way Javed Akhtar expressed it perfectly reflects how he has kept his inner child alive even today, a quality that truly deserves to be learned from.
Renowned for his remarkable contributions to Hindi cinema, the celebrated screenwriter has won five National Film Awards. His distinguished career has also been honoured with two of India's highest civilian awards, the Padma Shri in 1999 and the Padma Bhushan in 2007.
Javed penned stories for numerous films over the years, but the most successful phase of his career came through his collaboration with fellow screenwriter Salim Khan.
Popularly known as Salim-Javed, the iconic duo went on to script several commercially and critically acclaimed classics, including Zanjeer, Deewaar, and Sholay, leaving an indelible mark on Hindi cinema.
— ANI
Reader Comments
Salim-Javed gave us the dialogues that defined a generation. To think that the man who wrote "Mere paas maa hai" also enjoys chai with extra sugar is just wonderful. True greatness lies in staying grounded. Wishing him good health and many more years of wit and wisdom.
This is the secret to a long life, I think. No overcomplicating things. Sleep when you want, eat what you crave (in moderation, of course!). Our culture always valued simple living, but we are forgetting it. Javed sahab reminds us. Respect.
As someone who follows a lot of wellness influencers, this is so refreshing to hear. No biohacking, just... living. "Ice cream bhi khata hun" made me smile. Happy 81st to a man who clearly knows how to live well.
A living library of Indian cinema. While I adore his message of simplicity, I do wish he would write more often or mentor new writers. We need that Salim-Javed magic for today's generation. But first, let him enjoy his ice cream in peace! 😄
His words are like his old dialogues - simple, direct, and hitting right at the heart. "Jo jee chahta woh khaleta hun" is a life goal. After all his achievements, he finds joy in the most basic things. That's the real success story. Happy Birthday, Sir!
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