Veteran actor Shabana Azmi and renowned writer-lyricist Javed Akhtar celebrated their 41st wedding anniversary on Tuesday, December 9.
Shabana wishes Jaadu a happy 41st wedding anniversary.
Shabana shared the happiness on Instagram by sharing a sweet photo of herself and Akhtar along with the caption, "To be able to look at each other with such tenderness after 41 years of marriage says it all." Jadu, happy anniversary.
The film business hopes the famous pair
Fans and well-wishers responded to the message with love and congratulations in droves. Abhay Deol, Soni Razdan, Vidya Balan, Dia Mirza, Anil Kapoor, Urmila Matondkar, and Meiyang Chang were among the Bollywood stars who sent their best wishes.The friendship between Javed and Shabana
Before divorcing, Javed Akhtar was married to seasoned screenwriter Honey Irani in 1972. The pair has two children: director-producer Zoya Akhtar and filmmaker-actor Farhan Akhtar. After getting married in 1984, Shabana and Javed's relationship has been praised for its warmth and respect for one another over the years. Shabana, who is well-known for being active on social media, frequently posts snippets of private events, such as get-togethers with friends and family.
Shabana's incredible 50-year cinematic career was recognized earlier this year when she received the Radiant Lifetime Achievement Award during the 8th Radiant Wellness Conclave 2025, which also celebrated the conclave's 10th anniversary.

She has worked with some of India's most renowned directors, such as Shyam Benegal, Satyajit Ray, Mrinal Sen, and Aparna Sen. She was born to the renowned poet-lyricist Kaifi Azmi and theater actress Shaukat Azmi.