Javed Akhtar Champions Mother Tongue at Jaipur Literature Festival 2025

Renowned poet and lyricist Javed Akhtar delivered a powerful message at the Jaipur Literature Festival 2025, emphasizing the importance of preserving one's native language. Speaking at a session titled "Gyan Seepiyan: Pearls of Wisdom," Akhtar stressed that while learning English is essential in today's global landscape, it should not come at the expense of one's mother tongue. He emphasized the importance of native languages in cultural identity and called on the audience to stay strong in their linguistic roots while embracing multilingualism.

Source: Times of India