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Javed Akhtar Receives Dostoevsky Star Award From Russian House

Held in Moscow, the ceremony celebrated his work fostering cross-cultural understanding through poetry, screenwriting, public commentary.

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Overview

  • Akhtar accepted the Dostoevsky Star Award on June 6 in recognition of his influence on global literature and cultural dialogue
  • The Russian House named for Fyodor Dostoevsky praised his ability to unite diverse ideas and audiences across borders
  • Diplomats, artists and literary figures from around the world gathered in Moscow to honour his creative achievements
  • Actor Shabana Azmi posted photographs from the event on Instagram, prompting widespread celebrity congratulations
  • His earlier honours include the Padma Shri in 1999, Padma Bhushan in 2007, Sahitya Akademi Award in 2013 and Richard Dawkins Award in 2020