Archive · 31 May 2025
Javed Akhtar Attended Osho's Sermons, Paying Rs 10 in 1970s
In the 1970s, screenwriter Javed Akhtar attended Osho's sermons in Pune, paying Rs 10 each time.
Akhtar, though an atheist, appreciated Osho's teachings, which he found lacked rigid ideology.
Osho, also known as Bhagwan Rajneesh, attracted a large following, including Bollywood stars.
Akhtar remembers Osho's teachings fondly.
He has also had brief encounters with Baba Ramdev.
He mentioned that he has not met Sadhguru Jaggi recently and would be open to meeting him again.
Screenwriter Javed Akhtar attended Osho's sermons in Pune during the 1970s.
Akhtar paid Rs 10 per sermon to attend.
Akhtar, an atheist, valued Osho's teachings for their lack of rigid ideology.
Akhtar mentioned brief encounters with Baba Ramdev.
Akhtar discussed a possible rift with Sadhguru Jaggi.
- Who
- Javed Akhtar attended Osho's sermons.
- What
- Javed Akhtar attended Osho's sermons in Pune.
- When
- In the 1970s
- Where
- Pune, India
- Why
- Akhtar valued Osho's teachings for not promoting a specific ideology.
Akhtar's perspective
Possible different perspectives
Relationship with Sadhguru
Akhtar's perspective
Akhtar expressed a willingness to meet Sadhguru.
Possible different perspectives
N/A
- Cost to attend sermons
- Rs 10
- Location of sermons
- Pune, India
- Time period
- 1970s
- Javed Akhtar's Belief
- Atheist
- Spiritual Leader
- Osho
- Attendees
- Bollywood Stars like Vinod Khanna