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Javed Akhtar Recalls When Assistant Directors Were Treated Like Errand Boys
Writer and lyricist Javed Akhtar is known for his outspokenness. He doesn't hesitate to express his opinion on any issue. At a recent event, he revealed a truth about the glamour world that few people know. He shared an anecdote about how he was once treated.
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16 Jan 2026
Javed Akhtar is 80 years old and has spent his entire lifetime in the world of cinema. At times he has been a lyricist and at times a writer for films. But very few people know that he was an assistant director.
Recently, Javed Akhtar has exposed a truth about the glamour world. He has spoken about the treatment of assistant directors in earlier days.
Javed Akhtar attended the 19th Jaipur Literature Festival (JLF) on Thursday. He shared his views on several matters, including the issue of secularism. Javed Akhtar also talked about the changing times. He stated that times are changing and times bring experiences, some of which are good and some are bad. He gave an example of the film industry.
