Archive · 15 Sep 2025
Javed Akhtar Recalls Open-Door Policy of Shabana Azmi's Family
Javed Akhtar, who is married to actress Shabana Azmi, talked about her family's home.
The family, which included Shabana's father, a famous Urdu poet, and her mother, an actress, always kept their doors open.
Javed explained that the main gate to their home never locked, and doors were always open, so anyone could come in.
The family believed in being welcoming and accessible.
This story shows how Shabana grew up in a very open environment.
Javed Akhtar shared a story about Shabana Azmi's family's home.
The family's house in Mumbai had open gates and doors.
Kaifi Azmi, Shabana's father, believed in keeping the home open.
People could visit the home at any time.
The house's structure is still present today.
- Who
- Javed Akhtar, Shabana Azmi's family
- What
- Javed Akhtar shared an anecdote about Shabana Azmi's family's home.
- When
- Recently
- Where
- Mumbai
- Why
- To illustrate the unique, open-door policy of the family.
- Subject
- Shabana Azmi's family and their open-door policy
- Notable People
- Shabana Azmi, Javed Akhtar, Kaifi Azmi, Shaukat Kaifi
- Location
- Mumbai
- Key Detail
- Doors of their house were always open.