Javed Akhtar on life and letting go: No one is totally mentally healthy

Veteran poet Javed Akhtar candidly discussed personal regrets and the myth of emotional perfection, emphasizing that mistakes are a sign of growth. He highlighted that mental health exists on a spectrum, with everyone harboring hidden ‘madness’ and resentments. Akhtar proposed forgiveness as the key to releasing internalized anger and achieving inner peace.