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Hindustan Times
05-08-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Farhan Akhtar recollects Honey Irani's ‘unmotherly' act of toppling auto, slapping man who groped a woman
Actor-filmmaker Farhan Akhtar recently opened up about an incident with his mother, actor-writer Honey Irani, that he witnessed in the 1980s. On Prakhar Gupta's podcast, Farhan spoke about how watching his mother slap a man who groped a woman in public and topple his auto completely changed his 'psyche'. Here's what he said. Farhan Akhtar said his mother Honey Irani 'changed his psyche' the day she stood up to a man who groped a woman in public. Farhan Akhtar on learning from Honey Irani Farhan recollected how Honey was driving in a car in the 1980s when she witnessed a man in a rickshaw grope a woman standing on a divider. 'My mom stopped, made the lady who was crying sit in her car, followed the rickshaw, took the guy out, gave him 3-4 slaps and toppled the rickshaw. She then dropped the lady home. When she came back, she was still in that frame of mind when she was telling my aunt all about it,' he said. While Farhan thought it was 'unmotherly' of Honey to slap the man, he said he was 'blown away' by it. 'That incident, in my mind back then, was a very unmotherly thing. You don't imagine women getting into scraps on the road. I was blown away by the whole thing. It gave me an insight that if you see something like this, you have to stand up. You can't just be like, arre, how sad, and move on. It was a key turning moment in my psyche towards understanding her. And also in terms of what she represented in that moment to that woman as well. It broke the image I had of her in a great way,' said the actor. About Honey Irani Honey began her career as a child actor in films such as Chirag Kahan Roshni Kahan and Bombay Ka Chor. She debuted as a screenwriter with the 1991 Sridevi-starrer Lamhe and wrote the screenplay and story for films like Darr, Laawaaris, and Awaarapan. She also directed the 2003 ensemble film Armaan. Honey was married to Javed Akhtar from 1972-1985. They have two children, Zoya Akhtar and Farhan. Farhan was last seen in the 2021 film Toofan. He will soon star in 120 Bahadur.
NDTV
25-06-2025
- Entertainment
- NDTV
Shabana Azmi, Javed Akhtar's Family Time With Farhan-Shibani And Honey Irani
New Delhi: Shabana Azmi had a food-filled family time with husband Javed Akhtar, his first wife Honey Irani, Farhan Akhtar and Shibani Dandekar. The wholesome picture will surely drive away your mid-week blues. What's Happening On Instagram, Shabana Azmi shared a picture that screamed family bonding. She captioned the picture, "The family at a loved restaurant!" The picture garnered the Internet's love. Shabana Azmi On Her Equation With Honey Irani During a recent conversation with Filmfare, Shabana Azmi shed light on the key to her healthy relationship with Honey Irani. "That was possible because no mud was flung there. The credit for that goes to Honey, me, and Javed. You're in a big hurry to explain ki ye jo aap galti samajh rahi hai iss ke basis dekhiye (what was assumed as a mistake must have a basis as well). But all three of us refrained from that and it was very wise," Shabana Azmi said. In the docu-series Angry Young Men [Amazon Prime 2024], Shabana Azmi also shared how Honey Irani played a significant role in teaching Farhan and Zoya not to view her as an "evil stepmother." She said, "And I give huge credit to Honey because she could have easily filled the children with tales against me. She just didn't do that. She gave them the security that you do not have to consider her an evil stepmother. She and I have a very warm and really nice relationship." View this post on Instagram A post shared by Shabana Azmi (@azmishabana18) Javed Akhtar and actress Honey Irani got married in 1972. They parted ways in 1985. His wedding with actress Shabana Azmi took place in 1984. In A Nutshell Shabana Azmi, Javed Akhtar, Honey Irani, Farhan and Shibani Akhtar bonded over food at their "loved" restaurant recently.
Pink Villa
14-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Javed Akhtar's first wife Honey Irani breaks silence on how ‘man with massive ego' transformed completely: ‘He was patronizing'
Veteran lyricist Javed Akhtar was earlier married to screenwriter and actress Honey Irani. The duo were blessed with two children Zoya and Farhan. However, things took a turn and their relationship eventually ended after which he married Shabana Azmi in 1984. Now, Honey has opened up about his behavior at the height of his success alongside Salim Khan. She revealed that he had a 'massive ego' and often came across as 'patronizing' with her and others. However, she acknowledged that he has changed completely now. In a recent conversation with Filmfare, Honey Irani was asked if Javed Akhtar had any ego during that time. She spilled the beans and revealed, 'Any sort of? He had a massive ego.' She further recalled how the veteran lyricist had an overwhelming ego and shared that he would often dismiss her opinions and make her feel unheard, believing she couldn't possibly understand. She shared, 'He used to say, 'You don't know what you're talking about,' or 'Tum nahi samjhogi (You won't understand)'.' Honey added, 'He was patronizing with other people too. When someone would try to advise them saying, 'Sir, aapko aise baat nahi karni chahiye… ya aapko yeh kar lena chahiye…' (Sir, you shouldn't speak like this, or you should do this instead). They would respond like, 'Don't tell us what to do, we know'.' She claimed that he was very 'arrogant' and she witnessed it firsthand. Honey Irani also revealed that if she ever confronted Javed Akhtar about his past behavior, she admitted that she did try to speak up, though whether he truly listened was another matter. She shared that his usual response was a dismissive agreement, ending the conversation without real change. However, the veteran actress also added how he has transformed over the years and is a complete opposite person now. She said, 'Now he is just the opposite. Especially with the way he gets along with youngsters — it's amazing, really.' Honey also recalled how, despite being impressed by many of Salim-Javed's scripts, a few didn't quite resonate with her. She gave examples of films like Immaan Dharam and Shaan that left her unconvinced. However, she highlighted the stature the writing duo held during their peak. For the unversed, Javed Akhtar and Honey Irani parted ways in 1978 and officially divorced in 1985, bringing their 11-year marriage to an end.
News18
14-06-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
Was Shabana Azmi Responsible For Javed Akhtar's First Divorce? Honey Irani REVEALS Truth
Last Updated: Honey Irani said Javed Akhtar was looking for someone who was different from her. Javed Akhtar and Honey Irani got married in 1972 after dating for some time. They fell in love while working on Seeta aur Geeta, and their relationship was built on shared dreams, mutual respect and creativity. They even had two children, but their marriage didn't last due to personal differences. However, despite their separation, Honey and Javed continue to respect one another. In fact, Honey even defended Shabana Azmi, Javed's second wife, in a new interview and mentioned that she was not responsible for their marriage ending. 'Yes, it is true that during Seeta and Geeta, I fell in love with Javed Sir. Once, he asked me to pick a card during a game, and he won. He joked, 'You are so lucky for me, I think I should marry you.' We were dating for seven to eight months," Honey Irani told Filmfare. Reflecting on their separation in the 80s, Honey said, 'I did feel angry and all during my separation with Javed Akhtar, but I've never been dramatic. I did feel this was not working, and I have always said it was never because of Shabana. I don't know what to call it." She added, 'Maybe he was looking for something totally different from me, which I had. There is a lot of love and respect to date between us. I know he will never say anything or do anything that will harm my children; that is one thing I am confident about. So, I guess that made it easy." Javed Akhtar and Honey Irani were once considered one of Bollywood's most talented couples. Their marriage brought together two creative minds—Javed, a poet and screenwriter who would go on to become one of India's most celebrated lyricists, and Honey, a former child actress who later carved her own niche as a screenwriter. Their relationship began with promise, but eventually gave way to personal differences and emotional turbulence that led to their separation. Honey Irani emerged as a successful screenwriter with films like Lamhe, Kya Kehna, and Kaho Naa… Pyaar Hai, gaining recognition in her own right. Javed Akhtar, meanwhile, married Shabana Azmi, a noted actress and activist, in 1984. Their marriage has been characterised by shared intellectual interests and a deep engagement with social and political issues.
Indian Express
14-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
Javed Akhtar had ‘massive ego', was dismissive and patronising towards first wife Honey Irani: ‘Tum nahi samjhogi'
In a candid interview with Filmfare, veteran writer and former actor Honey Irani opened up about her time with acclaimed screenwriter Javed Akhtar during the peak of his legendary partnership with Salim Khan. The iconic duo was known as Salim-Javed. At a time when they were ruling mainstream Hindi cinema, Honey had a front-row seat to both their creative genius and the power dynamics that came with success. When asked if Javed Akhtar had any sort of ego during that period, Honey didn't hesitate. In fact, she pushed back at the question itself: 'Any sort of? He had a massive ego.' Reflecting on those days, she said, 'Massive, massive ego. He used to say, 'You don't know what you're talking about,' or 'Tum nahi samjhogi (You won't understand)'.' She continued, 'He was patronising with other people too. When someone would try to advise them saying, 'Sir, aapko aise baat nahi karni chahiye… ya aapko yeh kar lena chahiye…' (Sir, you shouldn't speak like this, or you should do this instead). They would respond like, 'Don't tell us what to do, we know.' So they had that, they had arrogance. And I have seen that.' Also Read | Salim Khan recalls the moment when Javed Akhtar wanted to end their partnership: 'I stopped and said I can look after myself' When asked whether she ever confronted Javed Akhtar about this behaviour, she replied, 'Bolte toh thay hum… par agar woh sune toh. He would just say, 'Haan, you're right. Absolutely right (I used to tell him. But only if he listened. He would just say, 'Yes, you're right. Absolutely right)'.' However, Honey was quick to point out how much he has evolved over the years. 'Now he is just the opposite. Especially with the way he gets along with youngsters — it's amazing, really.' In the same conversation, Honey Irani also shared her thoughts on some of the iconic films penned by Salim-Javed. While she appreciated many of their scripts, a few didn't resonate with her. Films such as Immaan Dharam and Shaan, didn't particularly appeal to her. Still, she recognised the immense stature the duo held in the industry back then, noting that offering them feedback wasn't really an option. Their influence and pride left little room for critique. Javed Akhtar and Honey Irani were married for 11 years before parting ways in 1985. In past interviews, Javed Akhtar has openly spoken about how his struggle with alcohol addiction strained their relationship. He admitted that he was heavily addicted to alcohol for nearly 20 years, which took a toll on both his personal and professional life. In the same interview with Filmfare, Honey Irani reflected on their marriage, saying they were very young and, in her words, 'extremely foolish' at the time. She admitted she knew early on that the marriage wasn't going to work. Irani also clarified that their separation had nothing to do with Javed's second wife, Shabana Azmi.
