Javed Akhtar says when it comes to religion, people trust an idea, believe their parents: 'There are 10 major religions in the world, to say that they are all the same is nonsense'
- Posted on October 7, 2026
- By The Times of India
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Javed Akhtar says when it comes to religion, people trust an idea, believe their parents: 'There are 10 major religions in the world, to say that they are all the same is nonsense'
Javed Akhtar has once again spoken about his views on religion and faith, questioning whether people actually make a conscious choice about the religion they follow. The veteran writer and lyricist also drew a distinction between finding emotional comfort in a belief and having evidence that the belief is true.