March 31, 2026

Akhtar

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Honey Irani says Farhan Akhtar and Adhuna Bhabani’s divorce was ‘sad for all of us’, calls Shibani Dandekar ‘a lovely girl’ | Hindi Movie News

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Honey Irani has opened up about son Farhan Akhtar’s separation from his first wife Adhuna Bhabani, his relationship with Shibani Dandekar, and the philosophy that has guided her as a mother through her children’s most personal decisions.Farhan Akhtar married Shibani Dandekar on February 19, 2022, in an intimate ceremony in Khandala after dating for nearly…

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Honey Irani on maintaining a good equation with Javed Akhtar and Shabana Azmi after separation: ‘I didn’t want to lose them as friends’ | Hindi Movie News

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Honey Irani has often been asked how she managed to maintain a warm relationship with former husband Javed Akhtar and his wife, actor Shabana Azmi, even years after their separation. Addressing it head-on, Honey believes that bitterness serves no purpose once two people part ways.“If you’ve separated, then why sit with anger?” she said in…

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Inside Javed Akhtar, Shabana Azmi’s luxurious Khandala home, here’s when they bought it | Hindi Movie News

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Veteran lyricist Javed Akhtar, accompanied by wife Shabana Azmi, offered a rare glimpse into their luxurious Khandala bungalow in a recent vlog. Akhtar candidly shared his journey from sleeping on footpaths and enduring hunger to owning such a grand home, admitting the transition from survival to security is still surreal. Javed Akhtar reflected on a…

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Amid Ranveer Singh’s exit from ‘Don 3’ Farhan Akhtar focuses on ‘Jee Le Zaraa’ starring Priyanka Chopra, Katrina Kaif and Alia Bhatt |

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Ranveer Singh has been in the news for quite some time. Earlier, it was because of the ‘Kantara’ controversy, then came the massive success of ‘Dhurandhar’, and then the surprise news of his exit from ‘Don 3.’ After Ranveer’s departure from the movie, it is important for filmmaker Farhan Akhtar to find the next perfect…

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Javed Akhtar reveals he refused to write ‘Border 2’ songs: ‘Make new songs or accept that you can’t do the same level of work’ |

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As the songs of ‘Border 2’ have been released, there’s a clear divide among listeners. While the makers leaned heavily on reworked versions of the iconic songs from the 1997 original, many fans who grew up with the film’s soundtrack have expressed disappointment, arguing that the emotional depth of the original is missing. As social…

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Javed Akhtar reacts to AR Rahman’s ‘communal’ remark, Shobhaa De calls it a ‘dangerous comment’ | Hindi Movie News

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AR Rahman’s recent comments have sparked a discussion in the industry. The Oscar winning composer said in an interview that since the last eight years, he has got lesser opportunities in Bollywood. He hinted that the reason for that could be the industry becoming communal. This has led to several industry insiders think about it…

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Shabana Azmi wishes Javed Akhtar a happy birthday: ‘I wish him good health’ |

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On this special day, veteran actress Shabana Azmi poured her heart out in a touching birthday tribute to her husband, the legendary screenwriter Javed Akhtar, as he turned 81. She celebrated not only his incredible talents but also their unwavering bond since 1984, expressing her admiration with wishes for vibrant health and exciting new creative…

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Compared with Shoaib Akhtar, KKR’s Rs 75 lakh pacer Umran Malik omitted from J&K Ranji camp: Here’s why

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NEW DELHI: Indian fast bowler Umran Malik, often compared with Pakistan’s legendary Shoaib Akhtar for his raw pace, has been left out of Jammu and Kashmir’s squad for the Ranji Trophy preparatory camp in Pondicherry. The decision has surprised many fans, especially given Malik’s experience at the international level. Picked by Kolkata Knight Riders for…

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Did you know Farhan Akhtar won a National Award at the age of 27? Guess the film that collected approx Rs. 39.40 crore in 2001 | Hindi Movie News

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Actor-Singer Farhan Akhtar will turn 52 on January 9 it feels like the right time for ETimes to pause and look back at how one young filmmaker quietly changed Hindi cinema. Farhan did not arrive with loud noise or big claims. He came with one simple film and a fresh idea. Born to lyricist Javed…

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Zoya Akhtar says people complain because they’re not in a Dharma film, ‘If you’re acting, you’re in the industry’ | Hindi Movie News

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The conversations around nepotism, insiders and outsiders, continue to resurface—most recently around star-kid-led projects such as Nadaaniyan and Zoya Akhtar’s The Archies. Now, filmmaker Zoya Akhtar has addressed the issue head-on, offering her perspective on how the Hindi film industry actually functions. ‘The industry is not a room, it is an infrastructure’ In a clip…

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