Javed Akhtar Spotted In Wheelchair At Mumbai Airport With Wife Shabana Azmi, Stands Up To Pose For Paparazzi- VIDEO
Mumbai, Nov 15: Celebrated screenwriter and lyricist Javed Akhtar was spotted sitting in a wheelchair as he was captured by the shutterbugs with his wife and veteran actress Shabana Azmi at the Mumbai airport on Sunday. However, as the cameramen requested Javed Akhtar to pose while standing up, he obliged and faced the camera with Shabana Azmi. Shabana Azmi Recalls Javed Akhtar's Struggles…
On November 15, renowned screenwriter and lyricist Javed Akhtar was observed in a wheelchair at Mumbai airport, accompanied by his spouse and esteemed actress Shabana Azmi. The photo captured by paparazzi shows Javed Akhtar accepting a request to stand and pose for the cameras alongside his wife.
Shabana Azmi, a frequent presence on social media, has repeatedly revisited fond memories of her husband's life. Recently, she shared a throwback image from October 4, 1964, depicting a young Javed Akhtar who arrived at Bombay Central Station with only 27 naye paise (Indian currency) in his pocket, but harbored ambitious dreams.
Shabana recounted how Javed Akhtar faced numerous hardships during the early days of his career, including sleeping on sidewalks, railway stations, and studio compounds. At one point, he went three days without food, with only his clothing remaining on his body.
Despite the adversities, Javed Akhtar persevered, ultimately becoming a significant figure in the industry. Shabana Azmi's post highlights the importance of never giving up on one's dreams and encourages others to persevere through life's challenges, just as Javed Akhtar did.
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