Shabana Azmi Reveals Russell Crowe Fandom, Shares Throwback Pic & Love Story

Veteran actress Shabana Azmi shared a throwback picture with Hollywood star Russell Crowe, declaring herself an admirer of his work, particularly his film "A Beautiful Mind". She also recently posted a nostalgic photo with her husband, writer Javed Akhtar, on Instagram. The post details their first meeting at her father Kaifi Azmi's home, while Javed was still married to his first wife. The couple eventually married in 1984 despite initial family objections.

Key Points: Shabana Azmi on Russell Crowe, A Beautiful Mind & Javed Akhtar

  • Throwback with Russell Crowe
  • A Beautiful Mind's lasting impact
  • Shares old photo with Javed Akhtar
  • Details of their first meeting
  • Marriage in 1984 despite family concerns
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Shabana Azmi calls herself a Russell Crowe admirer: 'A Beautiful Mind continues to haunt me'

Veteran actress Shabana Azmi calls herself a Russell Crowe admirer, shares a throwback photo and details of her marriage to Javed Akhtar.

Shabana Azmi calls herself a Russell Crowe admirer: 'A Beautiful Mind continues to haunt me'
"I'm such an admirer of his work. #A Beautiful Mind continues to haunt me - Shabana Azmi"

Mumbai, Feb 6

Veteran actress Shabana Azmi declared herself to be a Russell Crowe admirer through her latest social media post.

She shared a throwback picture with Crowe on her IG back from the time the Hollywood actor served as the Chairman of the jury, of which Shabana was also a part.

Shabana admitted that Crowe's 2001 American biographical drama "A Beautiful Mind" continues to haunt her to date.

Her post read, "Throwback picture . #Russell Crowe was Chairman of the jury in Australia of which I was a member.Memorable moment . I'm such an admirer of his work . #A Beautiful Mind continues to haunt me (sic)."

"A Beautiful Mind" narrates the journey of the mathematician John Nash, who won a Nobel Memorial Prize in Economic Sciences. Crowe played the mathematician in the biographical drama.

Shabana is known to share such precious moments from the past with the netizens.

On Monday, Shabana uploaded an old picture with her screenwriter, lyricist, and poet husband Javed Akhtar on the Stories section of her Instagram.

The picture had the couple facing the camera with a smile on their faces.

While Shabana posed in a beautiful red saree, along with a traditional Himachali cap, Javed Akhtar accompanied her in a classic black kurta look.

She further added the "Home In My Heart" track by Oliver Max as the background score.

For those who do not know, Shabana and Javed Akhtar first met at Shabana's father's, the legendary poet Kaifi Azmi's residence. At the time of their first meeting, Javed Akhtar was already married to his first wife, Honey Irani. Not just that, he also had two kids with her-Farhan Akhtar and Zoya Akhtar.

If the reports are to be believed, Shabana's family was initially against their daughter entering into matrimony with Javed Akhtar; however, the couple ended up getting hitched in 1984.

- IANS

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Rohit P
Great film, no doubt. But sometimes I feel our veteran actors praise Hollywood a bit too much. We have so many brilliant Indian films with powerful performances that deserve the same spotlight. Just a thought.
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Aman W
That throwback picture with Javed sahab in the Himachali cap is so wholesome! They are truly a power couple of Indian cinema and literature. More than the Hollywood post, this desi connection warms my heart. ❤️
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Sarah B
It's fascinating to learn about their love story, overcoming family objections. They've built such an incredible legacy together. And yes, 'A Beautiful Mind' is a hauntingly beautiful film about a genius's struggle.
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Karthik V
Both are legends in their own right. Shabana Azmi's filmography is itself a thing of beauty. When such artists appreciate other artists, it's a lesson in humility and continuous learning. More power to them!

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