Legend's journey from red light area to stardom, ignored in end

This versatile artist, scripted 100 films, starred in 300 movies, yet faced neglect in his final days. Born in Kabul, he rose from a Mumbai slum, taught engineering, and ventured into cinema. He excelled as a writer and showcased his comedic genius in iconic roles. Despite industry accolades, rifts marred his later years, his health struggles went unnoticed by Bollywood.