Shabana Azmi Celebrates Javed Akhtar's Birthday

Shabana Azmi and Javed Akhtar have been married for over 40 years.

They recently worked together in a jewellery ad, their first on-screen project.

Shabana says Javed is her soulmate and best friend.

They share many similarities but also have differences, like Javed not moving from his seat while Shabana can't stay still.

They joke about their busy lives and how they rarely meet.

Their marriage is strong because they trust each other and balance their similarities and differences.

Javed Akhtar, a renowned lyricist, poet, and screenwriter, turned 81 on January 17, 2026.

He is known for his work in Bollywood and has received numerous awards, including the Padma Shri and Padma Bhushan.

Shabana wished him good health and continued success in his work.