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Filmmaker Shekhar Kapur known for classics such as ‘Masoom’, ‘Mr India’, and ‘Bandit Queen, recently revisited one of the most uncertain moments of his career. He revealed how his film ‘Masoom’ starring Naseeruddin Shah, Shabana Azmi was a flop initially and suddenly things changed. It unexpectedly turned into a hit after many days. Alongside a…
Britain’s Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood, left, and Prime Minister Keir Starmer attend their visit to Peacehaven Mosque in Peacehaven, England, in Oct. 23, 2025. (Peter Nicholls/Pool Photo via AP) British prime ministers are rarely undone by what they say. More often, they are undone by what they fail to anticipate.Keir Starmer is under mounting pressure…
Farah Khan’s latest vlog, which offers a behind-the-scenes look at Shabana Azmi and Javed Akhtar’s residence, has sparked some controversy. Many viewers expressed discomfort with her cook, Dilip, whose frequent interjections seemed to detract from the experience. Online discussions have emerged, with audiences calling for Farah to consider minimizing Dilip’s role in future episodes to…
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…
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…
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…
Shabana Azmi recently worked with her husband Javed Akhtar in a jewellery brand commercial. This was the first time they shared the screen together in an ad. The theme of the campaign was soulmates, and that touched Shabana deeply.In an interview with Mid Day, she said, “I have a soft corner for the word. I…
Before Jugal Hansraj did movies like ‘Papa Kehte Hai’ and ‘Mohabbatein’, he was seen as a child artist in ‘Masoom’. The film starred Naseeruddin Shah and Shabana Azmi and still is remembered as one of the classics in Hindi cinema. It also had Urmila Matondkar as child artist and was directed by Shekhar Kapur. All…
As Anil Kapoor celebrates his birthday today, ETimes takes a beautiful throwback picture from the past that has caught everyone’s attention. The black-and-white photo is from the sets of the 1980 film Hum Paanch. The picture shows Anil Kapoor sitting with Shabana Azmi and Gulshan Grover. Sanjay Kapoor shares the memory The throwback picture was…
Shabana Azmi shared delightful insights into her husband Javed Akhtar’s and friend Naseeruddin Shah’s sweet tooth. Akhtar’s favorite is Gulab Jamun, with Mishti Doi and Milk Cake following. Azmi amusingly recounted how both men once devoured Khubani Ka Meetha with vanilla ice cream and Gulab Jamun, a pairing she found uniquely indulgent. Veteran actor Shabana…
