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

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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. They're still complaining about it after all these years.” Shabana has spoken about Farhan Akhtar on many occasions. Farhan and Zoya are her husband Javed Akhtar's children from his first marriage to scriptwriter Honey Irani.

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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 calls Naseeruddin Shah her ‘favourite actor’, wonders why they are not cast together more
1 week, 2 days ago

Shabana Azmi calls Naseeruddin Shah her ‘favourite actor’, wonders why they are not cast together more

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Shabana Azmi and Naseeruddin Shah are two of the most acclaimed actors of Indian cinema, having starred in several films in the 80s. Shabana shares new pic with Naseeruddin In the picture, Shabana was seen sitting beside veteran director Shyam Benegal, during his 90th birthday celebrations. In the caption, Shabana wrote: “On Shyam Benegal’s 90th birthday with my co-actor of …

Shabana Azmi wishes to do more films with 'favourite actor' Naseeruddin Shah
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1 week, 3 days ago

Shabana Azmi wishes to do more films with 'favourite actor' Naseeruddin Shah

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Filmmaker Shyam Benegal celebrated his 90th birthday on Saturday with a star-studded event attended by notable figures from the film industry. Shabana Azmi shared a picture on social media, sitting next to Shyam Benegal, with Naseeruddin Shah standing behind them. In her caption, Shabana Azmi praised Naseeruddin Shah as her "favourite actor" and humorously wondered why they aren’t cast together …

Shabana Azmi wishes to do more films with 'favourite actor' Naseeruddin Shah
1 week, 3 days ago

Shabana Azmi wishes to do more films with 'favourite actor' Naseeruddin Shah

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Filmmaker Shyam Benegal celebrated his 90th birthday on Saturday with a star-studded event attended by notable figures from the film industry. Shabana Azmi shared a picture on social media, sitting next to Shyam Benegal, with Naseeruddin Shah standing behind them. In her caption, Shabana Azmi praised Naseeruddin Shah as her "favourite actor" and humorously wondered why they aren’t cast together …

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: Farhan Akhtar's Suggestion Reshapes Fire's Climax
2 months ago

Shabana Azmi: Farhan Akhtar's Suggestion Reshapes Fire's Climax

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Veteran actor Shabana Azmi has revealed that the climax of her 1996 critically-acclaimed movie Fire was changed following a suggestion by her stepson, actor-filmmaker Farhan Akhtar. Azmi discussed the film with her family before agreeing to the role, but Farhan's feedback led to a significant alteration in the ending. The revised climax sparked conversations about same-sex relationships in society and …

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...'

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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

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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

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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 …

Shashi Kapoor called Shabana Azmi ‘stupid’ for not doing intimate scene with him. But there's a wholesome twist!
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Shashi Kapoor called Shabana Azmi ‘stupid’ for not doing intimate scene with him. But there's a wholesome twist!

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Shabana Azmi has opened up about the experience of working with late actor Shashi Kapoor. Shabana said Shashi scolded her after she started crying because she did not want to shoot an intimate scene with him. Suddenly there was a heavy knocking on the door, comes Shashi Kapoor, he was like, ‘What’s wrong with you’, so I said, ‘I can’t …

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

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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'

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'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
8 months, 4 weeks 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 wishes Farhan Akhtar on 50th birthday, shares adorable post
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Shabana Azmi wishes Farhan Akhtar on 50th birthday, shares adorable post

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The whole Akhtar family had a special midnight cake-cutting ceremony. Javed Akhtar to Farhan's mother Honey Irani and sister Zoya Akhtar and Farhan Akhtar's wife Shibani Dandekar everyone was present to celebrate Farhan Akhtar's 50th birthday. One user wrote, "Aapne jis tarah Farhan ji ko betu kaha wo bahut hi pyara hai. Farhan Akhtar is an Indian actor, filmmaker, writer, …

Shabana Azmi, Javed Akhtar have a reunion with Rakesh Roshan, Pinkie Roshan in Khandala: We are neighbours but…
1 year, 4 months ago

Shabana Azmi, Javed Akhtar have a reunion with Rakesh Roshan, Pinkie Roshan in Khandala: We are neighbours but…

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Lyricist Javed Akhtar and actor-wife Shabana Azmi recently spent an evening with Rakesh Roshan and wife Pinkie Roshan at the latter's Khandala home. Sharing the picture on Instagram, Shabana Azmi wrote, “Enjoying a lovely evening at Rakesh and Pinkie Roshan’s lovely home in Khandala. Shabana's trip to Melbourne Shabana was recently in Melbourne for the 14th edition of the Indian …

Shabana Azmi on reactions to her 'risky' love story with Dharmendra in Rocky Aur Rani: 'I'm inundated with messages'
1 year, 4 months ago

Shabana Azmi on reactions to her 'risky' love story with Dharmendra in Rocky Aur Rani: 'I'm inundated with messages'

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Shabana Azmi spoke about how her and Dharmendra's love track and chemistry in Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani is garnering positive response. The last time I did a kissing scene was in Life In A Metro with Nafisa Ali and at that time too people had appreciated it.” About Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani Rocky Aur Rani Kii …

Farhan Akhtar posts family pics from daughter's convocation; Javed Akhtar, Shibani Dandekar, Adhuna Bhabani spotted
1 year, 5 months ago

Farhan Akhtar posts family pics from daughter's convocation; Javed Akhtar, Shibani Dandekar, Adhuna Bhabani spotted

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Farhan's family pics Farhan took to his Instagram account on Tuesday to share the pictures. Missed you @akiraakhtar @zoieakhtar #lancasteruniversity #batchof2023.” Farhan pointed out in the caption that two family members were missing from the reunion: his sister and filmmaker Zoya Akhtar and younger daughter Akira Akhtar. All the luck and love for your beautiful future.” Rock On director Abhishek …

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

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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

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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 …

Shabana Azmi dedicates her lifetime achievement award to Sheer Qorma director Faraz Arif Ansari's late mother
2 years, 2 months ago

Shabana Azmi dedicates her lifetime achievement award to Sheer Qorma director Faraz Arif Ansari's late mother

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Away from the glitz and glamour of the red carpet, there were quite a few poignant, touching moments on the opening night of the Yellowstone International Film Festival on Friday evening. Faraz Arif Ansari’s award-winning short Sheer Qorma was clearly the highlight of the night. Another film that drew applause and awards at the opening night of YIFF was the …

Shabana Azmi on Halo Producer Steven Spielberg: He Is Laid Back, Completely Innocuous
2 years, 9 months ago

Shabana Azmi on Halo Producer Steven Spielberg: He Is Laid Back, Completely Innocuous

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Shabana Azmi is returning with yet another Hollywood project and this time, she is starring in a series. The acclaimed actress will be seen playing the role of Admiral Margaret Parangosky, Director of ONI in Halo, a series based on the popular video game of the same name. A badass in the show, Shabana stars alongside Pablo Schreiber, Natascha McElhone, …

When Shashi Kapoor said Shabana Azmi 'wasn't particularly good looking', told Zeenat Aman she 'can't act for peanuts'
2 years, 9 months ago

When Shashi Kapoor said Shabana Azmi 'wasn't particularly good looking', told Zeenat Aman she 'can't act for peanuts'

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Late actor Shashi Kapoor had once told veteran actor Shabana Azmi that she wasn't 'particularly good looking' but was 'very fine actress'. In an old interview, he had revealed that he told actor Zeenat Aman that she is a good-looking woman but can't 'act for peanuts'. Shashi Kapoor worked with Shabana Azmi and Zeenat Aman in many films. I've told …

Shabana Azmi welcomes ‘Mrs Akhtar’ Shibani Dandekar into family, shares epic fam-jam moment
2 years, 10 months ago

Shabana Azmi welcomes ‘Mrs Akhtar’ Shibani Dandekar into family, shares epic fam-jam moment

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Veteran actor Shabana Azmi has welcomed Farhan Akhtar's wife Shibani Dandekar in the family. “Happy family welcomes lovely Shibani into the family fold,” she captioned the picture which has Farhan's mother Honey Irani as well as his daughters in the frame. Shabana Azmi's sister-in-law Tanvi Azmi and filmmaker Farah Khan are Shibani Dandekar acknowledged the post by dropping a heart …

Shabana wishes Javed on birthday, poses with his ex-wife Honey in family photo
2 years, 11 months ago

Shabana wishes Javed on birthday, poses with his ex-wife Honey in family photo

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Actor Shabana Azmi wished her husband lyricist Javed Akhtar on his 77th birthday with a family photo also featuring his ex-wife, actor Honey Irani. Taking to Instagram, Shabana shared a picture as the trio posed with their children--Farhan Akhtar and Zoya Akhtar, Tanvi Azmi and Shibani Dandekar. Shabana Azmi, Javed Akhtar, Zoya Akhtar, Honey Irani, Shibani Dandekar, Farhan Akhtar and …

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’

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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

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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'

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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

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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 …

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 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'

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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 …

Farhan Akhtar lashes out at trolls attacking his family: 'Never wrestle with a pig because you will get dirty'
3 years, 4 months ago

Farhan Akhtar lashes out at trolls attacking his family: 'Never wrestle with a pig because you will get dirty'

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Farhan Akhtar has lashed out at trolls attacking his family. The actor, who is the son of veteran lyricist and poet Javed Akhtar, is often seen tackling trolls on Twitter. Earlier this summer, Farhan Akhtar was seen responding to several trolls, including one who called him a 'VIP Brat' for using a drive-in vaccination facility. Speaking with Bollywood Bubble, Farhan …

Shabana Azmi links women empowerment with upbringing of boys, redefines ‘mardangi’
3 years, 11 months ago

Shabana Azmi links women empowerment with upbringing of boys, redefines ‘mardangi’

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Drawing attention to the issue of female foeticide with her Netflix horror film, Kaali Khuhi, veteran star Shabana Azmi was also a part of 2020’s much-acclaimed feminist OTT movie, Mee Raqsam that was an ode to the strong bond between a father and his daughter. While co-producing Mee Raqsam with brother Baba Azmi was a tribute to their father-poet Kaifi …

Happy Birthday Shabana Azmi: Here are Some Lesser Known Facts About Her
4 years, 3 months ago

Happy Birthday Shabana Azmi: Here are Some Lesser Known Facts About Her

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Indian cinema’s veteran actor Shabana Azmi, known for her diverse range of stereotype-smashing roles, celebrates her seventieth birthday today. — Shabana Azmi and her fellow theatre actor Farooq Sheikh had participated in the renowned experimental project Tumhari Amrita, a play comprising two actors reading out letters to one another on stage. Being a vocal social welfare worker, Azmi had protested …

‘Can’t be a better homage to our father Kaifi Azmi than Mee Raqsam,’ says Shabana Azmi
4 years, 4 months ago

‘Can’t be a better homage to our father Kaifi Azmi than Mee Raqsam,’ says Shabana Azmi

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Shabana Azmi still remembers the conversation she had with her father, legendary poet Kaifi Azmi, before becoming an actor. Elaborating on the relationship with her father, Shabana Azmi shared a childhood anecdote when she wanted to have a doll with “blonde hair and blue eyes”. Kaifi Azmi also instilled a love for India’s “composite culture” in his children that they …

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