Based on their new book, Talking Life, we bring together lyricist, poet and screenwriter, Javed Akhtar, and film expert Nasreen Munni Kabir for a conversation. They are joined by actress Shabana Azmi, talking to journalist Yasser Usma, to provide a fascinating and personal insight into Javed Akhtar’s extraordinary life.

In the book Javed speaks with refreshing honesty about the ups and downs of this life – his early childhood, being an aspiring writer, breaking into the film industry and finding huge success as a songwriter and poet. Expect an evening of revelations and reflections, full of stories and anecdotes.