Shabana Azmi's Heartfelt Birthday Wish For Javed Akhtar: "Sehat Humesha Achchi Rahein"

Veteran actress Shabana Azmi extended warm birthday greetings to her husband, legendary screenwriter Javed Akhtar, who turned 81. In her message, she wished him enduring good health and that he continue his passionate work. Akhtar is celebrated for his monumental contributions to Hindi cinema, including five National Film Awards and the Padma Shri and Padma Bhushan honors. His most iconic work came from his partnership with Salim Khan, creating timeless films like Zanjeer, Deewaar, and Sholay.

Key Points: Shabana Azmi's Birthday Wish for Javed Akhtar at 81

  • Shabana Azmi's heartfelt birthday message
  • Javed Akhtar turns 81
  • Veteran screenwriter's award-winning legacy
  • Iconic Salim-Javed partnership
  • Father to filmmakers Zoya & Farhan
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"Sehat humesha achchi rahein": Shabana Azmi extends heartfelt birthday greetings to Javed Akhtar

Shabana Azmi wishes husband Javed Akhtar good health on his 81st birthday. The legendary screenwriter, a Padma awardee, shaped classics with Salim Khan.

"Sehat humesha achchi rahein": Shabana Azmi extends heartfelt birthday greetings to Javed Akhtar
"From the core of my heart, I wish him good health... May he continue to work with the same passion. - Shabana Azmi"

Mumbai, January 17

Veteran actress Shabana Azmi wished good health to her husband, Javed Akhtar, on his birthday. The veteran screenwriter turned 81 on Saturday.

Wishing him good health, Shabana told ANI, "From the core of my heart, I wish him good health (Unki sehat humesha achchi rahein). May he continue to work with the same passion and enthusiasm as always, and continue to win people's hearts."

Javed was previously married to Honey Irani. The ex-couple share two children, Zoya Akhtar and Farhan Akhtar, both of whom are acclaimed filmmakers in the Indian film industry.

Renowned for his remarkable contributions to Hindi cinema, the celebrated screenwriter has won five National Film Awards. His distinguished career has also been honored with two of India's highest civilian awards, the Padma Shri in 1999 and the Padma Bhushan in 2007.

Javed penned stories for numerous films over the years, but the most successful phase of his career came through his collaboration with fellow screenwriter Salim Khan. Popularly known as Salim-Javed, the iconic duo went on to script several commercially and critically acclaimed classics, including Zanjeer, Deewaar, and Sholay, leaving an indelible mark on Hindi cinema.

- ANI

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Rohit P
Salim-Javed era was the golden age of Hindi cinema. The stories had soul, characters had depth, and dialogues were iconic. Today's writers have a lot to learn from his body of work. Wishing him a very happy birthday and good health.
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Aman W
Respect. A true legend. But sometimes I feel we celebrate these icons only on their birthdays. Our film institutes should have permanent modules on the work of writers like him. The real architects of cinema often don't get their due.
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Sarah B
It's wonderful to see such a longstanding partnership in the film industry. Both Shabana Azmi and Javed Akhtar are powerhouses of talent individually, and together they are an institution. Wishing him many more healthy and creative years.
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Karthik V
The man who gave us "Mere paas maa hai" and "Kitne aadmi the?"! Pure genius. His legacy is not just his own work, but also his brilliant children, Farhan and Zoya. Talent truly runs in the family. Happy Birthday, Sir! 🙏
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Nikhil C
️81 and still so sharp and articulate. His poetry and his views on current affairs are always insightful. May he keep inspiring generations. Shabana ji's wish is so heartfelt.

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