Javed Akhtar Shines on Global Stage: Dostoevsky Star Award Lights Up Literary Legacy

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Distinguished poet, lyricist, and writer Javed Akhtar was conferred the distinction of the Dostoevsky Star Award by the Russian House in June 2025 for his incredible influence on global literature, cultural debate, and literary heritage. The award, established in the memory of the great Russian writer Fyodor Dostoevsky, is for individuals whose work and ideas have had a profound influence worldwide.

Akhtar's wife, noted actress Shabana Azmi, also celebrated the day on Instagram, sharing exclusive shots of the ceremony and writing: "Another big honour for Javed Akhtar as he receives the Dostoevsky Star Award!" Diplomats, writers, and artists from around the world were present, emphasizing Akhtar's international reputation and international admiration for his work.

Javed Akhtar has a fifty-year-long history of brilliance in poetry, Bollywood song writing, and scriptwriting. He is also widely known for his voice for political and social causes and has been a champion of secularism, rationalism, and human rights. This new honor is accompanied by his long history of awards that include the Padma Shri (1999), Padma Bhushan (2007), Sahitya Akademi Award (2013), and Richard Dawkins Award (2020).

Key Points:

Javed Akhtar was conferred the Dostoevsky Star Award by the Russian House in June 2025 as an international contribution to literature and cultural exchanges.
The award ceremony was presided over by international diplomats, authors, and artists, testifying to Akhtar's global presence.
Shabana Azmi shared exclusive ceremony pictures, wishing her husband good luck on social media.
Akhtar's body of work includes iconic Bollywood song lyrics, renowned poetry, and movie script for Deewaar and Sholay.
He has also received the Padma Shri, Padma Bhushan, Sahitya Akademi Award, and Richard Dawkins Award.
Russian House appreciated Akhtar for fostering cross-cultural understanding and intellectual discourse in his work.

This recognition also cemented Javed Akhtar's status as a literary and cultural icon whose words inspire and unite people everywhere in the world.

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