Javed Akhtar to receive award at SoA lit fest

Javed Akhtar, the celebrated poet and lyricist, will be honored with the 2025 SOA Sahitya Samman for his immense contributions to Indian cinema and literature. The prestigious award ceremony will take place at the 3rd SOA Literary Festival in Bhubaneswar on November 29. Akhtar’s impactful work, recognized with multiple national and Filmfare awards, has significantly shaped India’s cultural narrative. Inspired By