Shabana Azmi Credits Honey Irani for Healthy Relationship with Javed Akhtar

Actress Shabana Azmi discusses her marriage to Javed Akhtar and his previous marriage to Honey Irani. Azmi acknowledges that her marriage was perceived as a feminist betrayal by some, but notes that a healthy relationship between all parties was maintained. Azmi credits Honey Irani for her role in keeping the situation peaceful.

Actress Shabana Azmi recently opened up about her marriage to lyricist Javed Akhtar, discussing the public perception and the dynamics with his former wife, Honey Irani. In an interview with Filmfare, Azmi candidly shared her thoughts on the situation, acknowledging that some people saw her decision to marry Javed as a betrayal of feminist principles [1].

Azmi explained that when she married Javed in 1984, after his divorce from Honey Irani, she was aware that her actions might be perceived as stamping over Honey's rights. However, she emphasized that she chose to keep quiet about the circumstances surrounding her marriage to avoid further hurt to the involved parties. "It was better to keep quiet," she stated, adding that this decision was a wise one as it allowed the situation to die down [1].

Despite the initial public backlash, Azmi credits Honey Irani for maintaining a healthy relationship with her and Javed. "The credit for that goes to Honey," she said, noting that the peaceful dynamic was achieved because no mud was flung at each other [1]. This peaceful coexistence is a testament to the mutual respect and understanding that all parties involved have shown over the years.

The interview also touched on the work front, with Azmi mentioning that she was last seen in the Netflix series "Dabba Cartel." This highlights her continued involvement in the film industry, despite the personal dynamics surrounding her marriage [1].

The use of technology in filmmaking was also discussed, with the interview mentioning a collaboration between Apple and the Mumbai Academy of the Moving Image (MAMI) festival. Four emerging Indian filmmakers were provided with Apple's latest iPhone 16 Pro Max and MacBook Pro M4 Max to create professional-quality short films in just ten weeks [2]. This initiative showcased the potential of modern technology to democratize filmmaking, allowing for more accessible and creative storytelling.

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[1] https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/shabana-azmi-admits-to-stamping-over-honey-iranis-rights-by-marrying-javed-akhtar-all-the-mud-that-was-flung-at-me-101744977958704.html

[2] https://www.businessworld.in/article/mami-2025-how-indian-filmmakers-shoot-shorts-on-apple-iphone-16-pro-max-edit-on-macbook-pro-554188