Renowned Bollywood writer and lyricist Javed Akhtar celebrated his wife and veteran actress Shabana Azmi’s birthday in a very special way. The two captivated guests with a couple dance together. Shabana Azmi herself shared the video on her Instagram account. The couple danced to Connie Francis’s timeless song “Pretty Little Baby” and mesmerized everyone. Shabana Azmi wore a flowy maroon outfit, with a bright red border and brooch giving her look a royal touch. She further enhanced her look with minimal jewelry and a tied-up hairstyle. Javed Akhtar, meanwhile, looked classy and festive in a red kurta and black Nehru jacket. Their banter and sweet moments during the dance added to the atmosphere.
Farah Khan shared the video, garnering praise from the stars
This romantic moment was made even more special when choreographer and director Farah Khan shared the video on Instagram. He wrote, “You’re 75 now, happy birthday Shabana Azmi. May you and Javed Akhtar always remain young.” After watching the video, all the celebrities present at the ceremony expressed their joy. Shabana Azmi’s stepson Farhan Akhtar and daughter-in-law Shibani Dandekar Akhtar also joined in the dance with smiles. Meanwhile, Bollywood’s Dhak-Dhak girl Madhuri Dixit was seen beautifully cheering the two. Director Karan Johar was busy recording the special dance on his mobile phone, while veteran actress Rekha became emotional after watching the romantic performance.
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The presence of stars added to the celebration.
Many Bollywood stars attended the special celebration. Renowned artists including Urmila Matondkar, Maheep Kapoor, Sonu Nigam, and Neena Gupta were present and welcomed the couple’s performance with thunderous applause. The atmosphere was filled with laughter and joy. Javed Akhtar and Shabana Azmi’s dance not only became the highlight of the ceremony but also beautifully demonstrated the depth and love of their relationship. As soon as the video went viral on social media, fans and celebrities alike showered the couple with warm wishes.
Urmila Matondkar’s Emotional Birthday Message
Earlier, actress Urmila Matondkar had written an emotional note for Shabana Azmi. She recalled meeting her during the photoshoot of her debut film, “Masoom,” in 1983. Urmila wrote, “The year 1983, location Janaki Kutir… I was young, curious, and nervous when I saw the great Shabana Azmi at the photoshoot for ‘Masoom.’ Since then, this bond has been forged—filled with love, respect, learning, laughter, fun, and madness.” She further said, “There are many reasons to thank you, but the biggest reason is that you always remind me that ‘life should be lived to the fullest, no matter how many challenges it may face.’ Happy Birthday Queen.”
