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

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 …

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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 …

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1 month, 1 week ago

Shabana Azmi: “I’ve been phenomenally lucky from the beginning”

Hindustan Times

Everyone loves a love story. It is in her voice that we hear Shaukat and Kaifi’s love story complete with parental objections, secret supporters, love letters written in blood and bold acts of rebellion. Shabana Azmi Publicity still for Kaifi Aur Main featuring Kanwaljeet Singh, Shabana Azmi and Jaswinder Singh After a performance in Bangalore, Shabana Azmi talked about marriage, …

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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 …

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2 months ago

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

Hindustan Times

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 …

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2 months, 3 weeks ago

Javed Akhtar calls Shah Rukh Khan veteran; Shahid Kapoor reveals 'fear' with doing South films: What celebs said at IIFA

Hindustan Times

A host of celebrities, including Javed Akhtar, Shabana Azmi, Kriti Sanon, Shahid Kapoor, Mrunal Thakur, Ananya Panday, and Aishwarya Rai, attended the International Indian Film Academy Awards 2024 in Abu Dhabi. IIFA 2024: Javed Akhtar, Shah Rukh Khan and Shahid Kapoor are part of the event. 4) Shahid Kapoor on South projects The actor, who has worked in Hindi films …

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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 …

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3 months, 4 weeks ago

Farhan Akhtar's quirky birthday wish for wife Shibani Dandekar leaves Shabana Azmi, Priyanka Chopra in splits

Hindustan Times

Farhan's quirky wish for Shibani In the picture, Shibani wore a white top with a jacket and a large hat, which Farhan made fun of in his caption. Priyanka Chopra wrote, “Haha happy birthday Shibani.” Farhan's sister and filmmaker Zoya Akhtar commented, “Hahahahaha. Happy Birthday.” Reacting to Farhan's caption, Shibani's sister and VJ Anusha Dandekar also commented, "And the Masala …

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3 months, 4 weeks ago

Shabana Azmi celebrates Honey Irani's ‘last’ birthday with throwback pic, apologises for blooper: ‘I stand corrected’

Hindustan Times

Veteran actor Shabana Azmi on Monday wished screenwriter Honey Irani, the first wife of her husband, Javed Akhtar. Taking to her Instagram handle, Shabana shared a throwback picture from Honey's birthday celebration last year, expressing her warm wishes for her. Celebration from Honey Irani's previous birthday Blooper in caption Along with the picture, Shabana captioned the picture with, "Happy family …

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5 months ago

Javed Akhtar Says Drinking Alcohol Made Him Behave Like The 'Devil': 'I'd Become Quite Offensive, Angry'

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Javed Akhtar has been quite vocal about his battle with alcoholism and how it has had a negative impact on his life. In a recent chat, the veteran screenwriter said that if he could go back in time, he would tell his younger self to never drink as he wasted a decade of his life trying to battle the condition. …

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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 …

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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 …

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5 months, 3 weeks ago

Shabana Azmi on why Salim-Javed split: Thought it was a personal decision...

India Today

Veteran actor Shabana Azmi recently discussed the professional split between her husband Javed Akhtar and Salim Khan, the iconic screenwriting duo known as Salim-Javed, on Arbaaz Khan’s talk show, The Invincibles. The composer duo, consisting of Salim Khan and Javed Akhtar, parted ways 1982, after the latter moved into writing lyrics. In a recent conversation with Arbaaz, Shabana said, "Till …

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6 months ago

David Dhawan says only he could handle tardy Govinda, Shabana addresses Javed's alcoholism: The Invincibles 2 teaser out

Hindustan Times

Arbaaz Khan is back the hosting chair with season 2 of The Invincibles, his chat show with popular film legends. While the first season had guests like his father Salim Khan, Javed Akhtar, his stepmother Helen, and Waheeda Rahman among others, the second season has a stellar line-up too, going by the teaser. Shabana Azmi and David Dhawan are guests …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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9 months, 4 weeks ago

Meet the cast of Lahore 1947, Rajkumar Santoshi's next produced by Aamir Khan

Hindustan Times

Filmmaker Rajkumar Santoshi says he is collaborating with AR Rahman and Javed Akhtar on Lahore 1947, a film that also marks his reunion with actors Aamir Khan and Sunny Deol. Sunny Deol will star in Aamir Khan's next production Lahore 1947, directed by Rajkumar Santoshi Here's a round-up of the cast Rajkumar Santoshi has assembled in his next: Sunny Deol …

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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, …

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1 year, 2 months ago

In defense of Kuch Kuch Hota Hai: Karan Johar may casually dismiss his first film, but,it still sticks 25 years later

Hindustan Times

Do you know both Shabana Azmi and Javed Akhtar called up Karan Johar after the release of his 1998 directorial debut Kuch Kuch Hota Hai? Shah Rukh Khan and Karan Johar on the sets of Kuch Kuch Hota Hai But that's what Karan Johar and his filmography have stood for: extreme polarisation, even from two minds who think alike. Anjali's …

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1 year, 4 months ago

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

Hindustan Times

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 …

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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 â Shabana Azmi in a recent interview …

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1 year, 7 months ago

Review: Daaera (The Circle) and Dhanak (The Rainbow) edited by Shabana Azmi and Javed Akhtar

Hindustan Times

One seldom comes across a husband and wife who have both distinguished themselves in films, literature and activism and share an intellectual and emotional intimacy. Their joint project, a box set comprising two trilingual anthologies, Dhanak by Jan Nisar Akhtar and Daaera by Kaifi Azmi, shows that sometimes celebrity pairings have great creative possibilities. Progressive poet and lyricist Jan Nisar …

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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 …

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

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

Shabana Azmi: “I’ve been phenomenally lucky from the beginning”

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

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

Javed Akhtar calls Shah Rukh Khan veteran; Shahid Kapoor reveals 'fear' with doing South films: What celebs said at IIFA

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

Farhan Akhtar's quirky birthday wish for wife Shibani Dandekar leaves Shabana Azmi, Priyanka Chopra in splits

Shabana Azmi celebrates Honey Irani's ‘last’ birthday with throwback pic, apologises for blooper: ‘I stand corrected’

Javed Akhtar Says Drinking Alcohol Made Him Behave Like The 'Devil': 'I'd Become Quite Offensive, Angry'

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

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

Shabana Azmi on why Salim-Javed split: Thought it was a personal decision...

David Dhawan says only he could handle tardy Govinda, Shabana addresses Javed's alcoholism: The Invincibles 2 teaser out

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

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

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

Meet the cast of Lahore 1947, Rajkumar Santoshi's next produced by Aamir Khan

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

In defense of Kuch Kuch Hota Hai: Karan Johar may casually dismiss his first film, but,it still sticks 25 years later

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

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

Review: Daaera (The Circle) and Dhanak (The Rainbow) edited by Shabana Azmi and Javed Akhtar

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