Honey Irani

Filmmaker and choreographer Farah Khan has revealed a little-known chapter of her family’s history involving her grandfather Aman Gul Pathan once owned vast tracts of land in Mumbai’s Khar-Danda area, which he donated entirely to a mosque before his death. The land was later encroached upon, leaving the family with nothing. The revelation came during a heartfelt conversation with composer Ismail Darbar, as Farah opened up about her journey from financial ruin to Bollywood success.

Choreographer Farah Khan revealed the challenges behind the iconic 'Satrangi Re' song from Dil Se. Struggling with Gulzar's complex lyrics in Ladakh, she sought help from Javed Akhtar. Even director Mani Ratnam and composer AR Rahman, who didn't know Hindi, were puzzled by the song's meaning, highlighting the lyrical depth.

In a bittersweet turn of events, Farhan Akhtar's latest venture, '120 Bahadur', garnered rave reviews for its captivating storyline and stunning cinematography, but stumbled at the box office. Honey Irani, his mother and a seasoned writer, comforted him through this tough phase, reminding him that in the realm of cinema, both triumph and defeat are par for the course.

We are getting closer to February 21 when Farhan Akhtar will settle down with Shibani Dandekar, whom he's been head over heels in love with, for nearly 4 years now. A few days ago, Javed Akhtar spoke about his son's wedding. Now, ETimes gets you an exclusive chat with Farhan's mother Honey Irani.

Veteran couple Javed Akhtar-Shabana Azmi hosted a vibrant Holi party at their Mumbai home. Shabana posed with Baba Azmi, Tanvi Azmi; Urmila Matondkar, Rahul Bose, Ali Fazal-Richa Chadha joined festivities. Shabana recalled Javed buying a florist shop, winning her heart despite mom's warning.

Javed Akhtar and Shabana Azmi made a stylish appearance at Honey Irani’s birthday, joined by Farhan and Zoya Akhtar, with Shibani Dandekar adding glamour. Suhana Khan, Ananya Panday, Shanaya Kapoor, and Agastya Nanda also attended, turning heads. Farhan reflected on how his parents' divorce shaped his own marital decisions.

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.

Javed Akhtar recently celebrated theatre doyen Shankar Dayal Tewari's 105th birth anniversary in Lucknow, reflecting on the city's profound influence on his personality, language, and etiquette. He also candidly discussed his amicable relationships with ex-wife Honey Irani and Shabana Azmi, highlighting their maturity in co-parenting.

Honey Irani met TOI at her bungalow in Carter Road, Bandra, the house where she hosted numerous parties for Farooque Shaikh and his family.

Honey Irani has opened up about son Farhan Akhtar’s separation from his first wife Adhuna Bhabani, his relationship with Shibani Dandekar, and the philosophy that has guided her as a mother through her children’s most personal decisions.

In a heartfelt revelation, Farhan Akhtar opened up about the emotional scars his mother, Honey Irani, endured after being overlooked for writing credit on the iconic film 'Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge'. This oversight strained relationships with the Chopra family, disrupting cherished childhood connections.

Veteran actress Shabana Azmi recently opened up about her relationship with Javed Akhtar who was previously married to Honey Irani.

Shabana Azmi has opened up about her relationship with Farhan and Zoya Akhtar, who are Javed Akhtar's kids from his first marriage with Honey Irani.

Farhan Akhtar's mother's driver, Naresh Ramvinod Singh, was arrested by Bandra police for allegedly cheating around Rs 12 lakh. He used Farhan Akhtar's fuel card to top up vehicles and confessed to withdrawing cash without refuelling since 2022, in collusion with a petrol pump employee. Police have registered a case and are investigating further.

Javed Akhtar, in a new documentary, reflected on his split from Salim Khan and his failed first marriage with Honey Irani, admitting major responsibility for its breakdown. He and Honey remain close friends, and his current wife Shabana Azmi appreciates Honey's strong support. Both women maintain a warm relationship despite the past challenges.

Veteran actress Shabana Azmi on Tuesday showered love on "betu", actor and filmmaker Farhan Akhtar on his 50th birthday, and wished him happiness.

Veteran actress Honey Irani, Javed Akhtar's ex-wife, celebrated her birthday today with a family gathering. Star kids like Suhana Khan, Ananya Panday, Agastya Nanda, and Shanaya Kapoor attended, dressed stylishly. Meanwhile, Farhan Akhtar recently reflected on how his parents' divorce influenced his own separation from Adhuna Bhabani, especially regarding their children's well-being.

Javed Akhtar enjoyed a family lunch with Shabana Azmi, Farhan Akhtar, Shibani Dandekar, and Honey Irani. Shabana shared a photo on Instagram. Fans reacted positively to the family moment. Javed and Honey were married in 1972 and later separated. Shabana praised Honey's maturity in handling the situation. Javed worked to mend his relationship with Honey.

In the series, Farhan Akhtar shared that he experienced a sense of betrayal when his father remarried after his divorce from Honey Irani. He recalled a tumultuous phase of anger and confusion, stating, “There was a phase when I was angry with him, I felt betrayed by him. There were all those very normal emotions that I did go through as a child growing up.”

Honey Irani revealed Javed Akhtar's alcoholism as the primary cause of their 1985 separation. She acknowledged her own immaturity and the rapid success they experienced as contributing factors. Despite the divorce, Irani maintained a friendship with Akhtar and Shabana Azmi, emphasizing that separation doesn't need to be bitter if accepted honestly.

The legendary screenwriters Salim Khan and Javed Akhtar's new docuseries, 'Angry Young Men', explores their illustrious careers, family dynamics, and personal lives. In the third episode of the docuseries, Javed Akhtar reflected on the failure of his first marriage, acknowledging that he feels a deep sense of guilt towards Honey Irani.

Javed Akhtar and Honey Irani's Bollywood love story began on the sets of 'Seeta Aur Geeta,' leading to a 1972 marriage. Despite Javed's uncertain future, they built a family, but their decade-long union ended in 1985. Akhtar later expressed deep regret, acknowledging his significant responsibility for the marriage's failure, while their children navigated the emotional aftermath.

Farhan Akhtar treated fans to a happy memory on Instagram today, sharing a before and after family picture. In the childhood click the actor was snapped as a toddler with sister Zoya and mother Honey Irani, fast-track to present day the siblings still look totally adorable posing with their mom. From the black and white memory to colourful celebration, Farhan doled out massive family goals. The present day click captures Farhan, Zoya and Honey Irani in a festive mood, dressed in their traditional best.

Making a rare appearance at a film awards function, writer said she was there to cheer her children, Zoya and Farhan Akhtar.

Farhan Akhtar shared a powerful childhood memory of his mother, Honey Irani, showcasing her fearless nature and uncompromising stance against injustice. He recounted an incident from the 1980s where she witnessed a man groping a woman, leading her to confront the perpetrator directly. This event profoundly influenced Farhan's moral compass, teaching him the importance of standing up against wrongdoing.

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Farhan Akhtar’s mother’s driver, Naresh Singh, and a petrol pump worker were accused of cheating Rs 12 lakh by misusing fuel cards. Singh swiped cards registered in Akhtar’s name without fueling, sharing cash with the pump employee. A case was registered under criminal breach of trust and cheating sections.

At an open forum session on Monday, filmmakers at the 18th ICFFI were in agreement that there was no set formula for success of a film. They said everything depended on how entertaining a filmmaker could make his product.

Farhan Akhtar revealed about the profound impact of his parents Javed Akhtar and Honey Irani's divorce on him as a child. He expressed that the separation made him more withdrawn and non-confrontational. His sister Zoya played a crucial role in shielding him from their mother's grief. Farhan shared these experiences on Rhea Chakraborty's podcast with his wife Shibani Dandekar. Read more.

Honey Irani revealed that Shah Rukh Khan's portrayal of Rahul in 'Darr' was carefully crafted to depict genuine love, preventing him from being perceived as merely making advances towards Kiran. Aamir Khan was initially considered for the role but declined due to differences with Yash Raj, paving the way for Shah Rukh Khan to deliver his iconic performance.