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Shabana Azmi: Marriage to Javed Akhtar Faced Criticism
29 Aug
Summary
- Shabana Azmi revealed her marriage to Javed Akhtar wasn't always easy.
- The couple faced significant criticism following their marriage.
- Azmi deeply respects Javed's first wife, Honey Irani, for her maturity.
Veteran actress Shabana Azmi recently offered candid insights into her marriage with lyricist Javed Akhtar, revealing that their relationship has encountered challenges.
Azmi shared that the marriage was not consistently smooth sailing, describing it as "not hunky dory." She credited the shared worldview and strong friendship between herself and Akhtar as foundational to their enduring bond. Their similar ideologies were also cited as a key element.
The couple faced significant public criticism after their marriage, as Akhtar was previously married to writer Honey Irani. Azmi emphasized her positive and respectful relationship with Irani, viewing her as a part of the family.
Azmi spoke highly of Irani's maturity and intelligence, noting that Irani never instilled hatred towards Azmi in their children, Zoya and Farhan Akhtar, nor did she speak ill of her ex-husband. This sensible approach, Azmi explained, greatly eased the integration of their families.
