Honey Irani Reflects on Marriage with Javed Akhtar
Renowned Bollywood screenwriter Honey Irani has made some bold revelations about her ex-husband, lyricist and writer Javed Akhtar, during a recent interview with Filmfare. She spoke openly about their past, including his arrogance during his rise to fame.
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“Javed Was Extremely Arrogant” – Irani Reveals
Honey Irani described Akhtar’s behavior during the Salim-Javed era, when his fame skyrocketed. According to her, his growing success led to an inflated ego. She recalled how he often dismissed her input by saying things like “You won’t understand” or “You don’t know what you’re talking about.”
> “He wasn’t just arrogant at home—he spoke that way to people outside as well,” she stated.
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Dismissive Attitude Towards Others
Irani shared that Javed would shut down any advice from others. When someone suggested he behave differently, his response would often be, “Don’t tell us what to do. We know everything.” Honey said she personally witnessed this attitude many times.
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Did She Confront Him?
When asked if she ever addressed his behavior, Irani said she did—though it rarely made a difference.
> “He would just nod and say, ‘Yes, you’re absolutely right,’ but nothing changed,” she recalled.
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Separation Had Nothing to Do with Shabana Azmi
While many assume that Shabana Azmi—now Akhtar’s wife—was the reason for their separation, Honey Irani clarified that this wasn’t the case. Their divorce in the 1980s stemmed from personal incompatibility, not infidelity.
> “I was angry, but I never created drama. I knew the relationship wasn’t working,” she explained.
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Appreciation for the Man He Has Become
Despite their differences in the past, Honey acknowledged that Javed Akhtar has changed significantly.
> “He treats young people with great respect now. He’s not the same man anymore,” she admitted.
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Current Relationship Based on Mutual Respect
Even after their separation, the two maintain a bond of trust and affection. Honey expressed confidence that Javed would never harm or speak against their children, Farhan and Zoya Akhtar.
> “That trust made our separation easier,” she added.
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A Brief Look Back: Their Love Story and Marriage
Javed Akhtar and Honey Irani married in 1972, after meeting on the set of Seeta Aur Geeta. They had two children, but over time, personal differen
ces led to their divorce. In 1984, Javed married actress Shabana Azmi.
