Shabana Azmi on Why Her Parents Opposed Relationship With Javed Akhtar
3 years, 2 months ago

Shabana Azmi on Why Her Parents Opposed Relationship With Javed Akhtar

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When Twinkle asked if it was difficult at that time Azmi said, "He was a married man, he had children, it was really tough. And obviously, people are going to say, ‘You call yourself a feminist and then how have you got yourself in this situation?’” She added, "I did have a choice at that time. Now of this, the real good thing that happened, and I give Honey a lot of credit for it, because through it all, she never poisoned the children's minds against me. In fact, she sent the children with us to London when they were really young, and that became a bonding, and it's to her credit, and Javed's credit, and my credit that we have such a healthy relationship with Zoya and Farhan.”

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Shabana Azmi reveals she and Javed Akhtar parted ways in between, also says 'My mother warned me against marrying...'
1 week, 1 day ago

Shabana Azmi reveals she and Javed Akhtar parted ways in between, also says 'My mother warned me against marrying...'

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However, their journey together hasn’t been entirely without challenges as Javed was previously married to fellow actor Honey Irani when he and Shabana fell in love In a recent interview with Radio Nasha, veteran actress Shabana Azmi revealed how she and her husband Javed Akhtar had parted ways in between. She revealed, “We didn’t speak for three months.” Azmi also …

Shabana Azmi's anniversary wish for husband Javed Akhtar: Still makes me laugh
2 weeks, 2 days ago

Shabana Azmi's anniversary wish for husband Javed Akhtar: Still makes me laugh

India Today  

Veteran Bollywood couple Shabana Azmi and Javed Akhtar celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary on Monday. Sharing a picture with Javed, Shabana wrote, "It’s been 40 years today since we got married, and he still makes me laugh." Here's the picture: Photo: Instagram/Shabana Azmi Abhay Deol, Rasika Dugal, Neena Gupta, Aditi Rao Hydari, Vikrant Massey and Zoya Akhtar, among others reacted …

Shabana Azmi on Fire: A Story of Family, Homophobia, and Cinema
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Shabana Azmi on Fire: A Story of Family, Homophobia, and Cinema

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Shabana Azmi reveals her hesitation to take on the role in 'Fire' due to its controversial theme of same-sex love. Despite critical acclaim and encouragement from her husband and stepdaughter, Azmi faced backlash from homophobic society. She felt that the film's subject matter would be heavily criticized and used against her, potentially harming her career. However, she recognized the importance …

Shabana Azmi Says Not Bearing Children With Javed Akhtar Was 'Tough' to Accept: 'Women Have To...'
3 months, 1 week ago

Shabana Azmi Says Not Bearing Children With Javed Akhtar Was 'Tough' to Accept: 'Women Have To...'

News 18  

Although Javed Akhtar has two children from his first wedding, the renowned writer-lyricist and Shabana Azmi did have not had children of their own. In a recent interview, Shabana opened up about not bearing children and admitted it was tough for her to come to terms with it. Despite not having children of her own, Shabana shares a great motherly …

Shabana Azmi says Farhan and Zoya are more comfortable with her than with Javed Akhtar today
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Shabana Azmi says Farhan and Zoya are more comfortable with her than with Javed Akhtar today

Hindustan Times  

It's no surprise that Shabana Azmi shares a healthy equation with her husband Javed Akhtar's children from first wife Honey Irani – Farhan Akhtar and Zoya Akhtar. On The Invincibles season 2, Shabana said that Farhan and Zoya are even more comfortable with her than they're with their father today. Shabana Azmi says Farhan and Zoya are more comfortable with …

How Javed Akhtar's first wife reacted to his relationship with Shabana Azmi
5 months, 3 weeks ago

How Javed Akhtar's first wife reacted to his relationship with Shabana Azmi

India Today  

When veteran actor Shabana Azmi and her now-husband Javed Akhtar fell in love, he was already married to Honey Irani, with two kids, Farhan Akhtar and Zoya Akhtar. In a recent interview, Shabana recalled how Honey and her two children reacted when Shabana and Javed decided to get married. The Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahanii actor added that all …

Shabana Azmi calls Javed Akhtar’s ex-wife Honey Irani ‘generous’, credits her for the bond with Farhan and Zoya
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Shabana Azmi calls Javed Akhtar’s ex-wife Honey Irani ‘generous’, credits her for the bond with Farhan and Zoya

Hindustan Times  

Veteran actor Shabana Azmi opened up about her friendly relationship with Zoya Akhtar and Farhan Akhtar. Shabana was speaking in an interview with Zoom, when she talked about her bond with both of them and gave the credit to Honey for her ‘generosity.’ What Shabana said Shabana Azmi, Javed Akhtar, Zoya Akhtar, Honey Irani, Shibani Dandekar, Farhan Akhtar and Tanvi …

Shabana Azmi reveals Javed Akhtar says their marriage lasted 4 decades because they 'don’t meet too often'
7 months, 1 week ago

Shabana Azmi reveals Javed Akhtar says their marriage lasted 4 decades because they 'don’t meet too often'

Hindustan Times  

'We have a happy and strong relationship' Shabana, daughter of late Kaifi Azmi, a well-known poet, told the portal, "He says the success of our marriage is that we don’t meet too often, we are both busy running in different directions. Further speaking about her marriage with Javed, the actor said in the same interview, "Touchwood we have a happy …

WATCH: Javed Akhtar and Shabana Azmi celebrate Holi with the paparazzi, wish them on the joyous occasion
9 months ago

WATCH: Javed Akhtar and Shabana Azmi celebrate Holi with the paparazzi, wish them on the joyous occasion

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A video of the two made it on social media where both Azmi and Akhtar were covered in the colors of the festival and were all smiles On the colorful occasion of Holi, Javed Akhtar and Shabana Azmi didn’t stay away from drenching themselves into the madness of the festival. Shabana Azmi and screenwriter Javed Akhtar are a living example …

Shabana Azmi on her friendly equation with Farhan and Zoya Akhtar: A lot of that credit goes to their mom Honey
1 year, 6 months ago

Shabana Azmi on her friendly equation with Farhan and Zoya Akhtar: A lot of that credit goes to their mom Honey

India Today  

Shabana Azmi is gearing up for her next release, Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahani. The veteran actress, in a recent interview, talked about her relationship with Farhan Akhtar and Zoya Akhtar, children of Javed Akhtar from his first marriage to Honey Irani. SHABANA AZMI ABOUT HER RELATIONSHIP WITH FARHAN AND ZOYA AKHTAR ​ Shabana Azmi in a recent interview …

Shabana Azmi, Javed Akhtar, Honey Irani come together for the perfect family pic
1 year, 11 months ago

Shabana Azmi, Javed Akhtar, Honey Irani come together for the perfect family pic

Hindustan Times  

On Thursday, Shabana Azmi treated fans to a rare family photo on Instagram. What made their photo even special was Javed's first wife, veteran actor Honey Irani who marked a rare appearance. Sharing the photo, Shabana wrote in the caption, “Hum sab saath saath hain.” Reacting to the photo, a fan took to the comment section and praised all of …

When Javed said he was attracted to Shabana ‘much before he told it to himself’
2 years, 11 months ago

When Javed said he was attracted to Shabana ‘much before he told it to himself’

Hindustan Times  

Lyricist and screenwriter Javed Akhtar has been happily married to actor Shabana Azmi for more than three-and-a-half decades. As Javed turns 77, here is looking back at the time he fielded a question about the ‘first moment when he knew he loved Shabana. Shabana chalked it up to the fact that she and Javed have very ‘similar backgrounds’. Javed was …

Shabana Azmi reveals what happens during her fight with Javed Akhtar
3 years, 2 months ago

Shabana Azmi reveals what happens during her fight with Javed Akhtar

Hindustan Times  

Veteran actor Shabana Azmi has revealed the secret behind her happy marriage to lyricist Javed Akhtar. Fortunately, because both of us are doing work that we are passionate about, we do not demand to be each other’s be-all and end-all.” On how they sort out their fights, she said, “One thing that has consistently worked for Javed and me is …

Shabana Azmi tells Twinkle Khanna how she avoided being ‘evil stepmother’ to Zoya, Farhan: 'Didn't try hard to be liked'
3 years, 2 months ago

Shabana Azmi tells Twinkle Khanna how she avoided being ‘evil stepmother’ to Zoya, Farhan: 'Didn't try hard to be liked'

Hindustan Times  

Shabana Azmi has said that the fact that she has ‘great respect’ for her husband Javed Akhtar's children – Zoya and Farhan Akhtar – is something that has helped their relationship develop over the years. Shabana Azmi with husband Javed Akhtar and his children, Farhan and Zoya Akhtar. Zoya and Farhan are Javed Akhtar's children from his first marriage, to …

Shabana Azmi on Why Her Parents Opposed Relationship With Javed Akhtar
3 years, 2 months ago

Shabana Azmi on Why Her Parents Opposed Relationship With Javed Akhtar

The Quint  

When Twinkle asked if it was difficult at that time Azmi said, "He was a married man, he had children, it was really tough. And obviously, people are going to say, ‘You call yourself a feminist and then how have you got yourself in this situation?’” She added, "I did have a choice at that time. Now of this, the …

Shabana Azmi once said it would be easier for her to convince Spielberg to cast her in film than Farhan Akhtar, Zoya
3 years, 3 months ago

Shabana Azmi once said it would be easier for her to convince Spielberg to cast her in film than Farhan Akhtar, Zoya

Hindustan Times  

Shabana Azmi turned 71 on Saturday. Shabana Azmi with husband Javed Akhtar, kids, Farhan and Zoya. She said: “We keep track of each other’s work but I think it’d be easier for me to convince Steven Spielberg to cast me in a movie than my own children.” She also revealed all her kids are interested in was her culinary skill. …

Shabana Azmi shares pic of Javed Akhtar and Farhan Akhtar, says 'they could be twins'
3 years, 4 months ago

Shabana Azmi shares pic of Javed Akhtar and Farhan Akhtar, says 'they could be twins'

Hindustan Times  

Shabana Azmi took to Twitter on Wednesday to share a picture combo of her husband, lyricist Javed Akhtar and his son, actor-director Farhan Akhtar. Shabana Azmi shared this combo picture of Javed Akhtar and Farhan Akhtar. Farhan and his sister, filmmaker Zoya Akhtar are Javed's kids from his first marriage to Honey Irani. Shabana earlier talked about Farhan to a …

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