As an ardent admirer of Shabana Azmi, I find her life story to be nothing short of inspiring. Her resilience and grace in navigating through challenges, especially when it comes to love and relationships, is truly commendable. The way she handled her relationship with Javed Akhtar, despite initial opposition from her parents and societal scrutiny, speaks volumes about her courage and conviction.
Today marks the 74th birthday of esteemed actress Shabana Azmi, specifically September 18. On this joyous event, we’re taking a trip down memory lane to revisit a touching disclosure she made in an earlier interview. In this confession, the actress expressed her gratitude towards Javed Akhtar’s wife, Honey Irani, for fostering her close bond with Zoya and Farhan Akhtar.
In 2021, during an interview on the Tweak India YouTube channel with Twinkle Khanna, Shabana Azmi disclosed that her parents were against her relationship with Javed Akhtar. She explained that the difficulty lay in the fact that he was already married and had children. (In the Bollywood movie “Rocky and Rani’s Love Story”, this could be a possible plot point.)
The seasoned actress emphasized the reason why it’s unwise to engage in speculation. “It’s already tough for those directly involved,” she said, “and yet, it seems people do it just for idle gossip. Furthermore, critics might ask, ‘How can you be a feminist and find yourself in this predicament?'” she added.
As an ardent supporter, I’m here to share how Azmi chose not to clarify her stance then, preferring the path of silence amidst the swirling rumors and speculations. She trusted that truth would prevail, and it did – just as she had expected.
Beyond this, Azmi acknowledged Honey Irani for never turning her children, Zoya Akhtar and Farhan Akhtar, against her. “She had the opportunity to be extremely generous, and she would have been right to do so… But she never did that. In fact, she sent the kids with us to London when they were quite young, which fostered a strong connection. It’s a testament to her, Javed’s, and my own good influence that we maintain such a positive relationship with Zoya and Farhan,” she expressed.
Shabana and Javed got married in 1984. The two never had kids.
Actress Shabana Azmi’s latest role was in the movie “Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani,” directed by Karan Johar and starring Ranveer Singh and Alia Bhatt. Her performance alongside Dharmendra garnered much attention and affection from fans. Next, she is set to appear in the film “Bun Tikki,” which will be directed by Manish Malhotra and also stars Zeenat Aman.
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2024-09-17 21:52