Javed Akhtar has talked about his alcohol addiction many times. He believes that alcohol was also the reason for the breakdown of his marriage with his first wife Honey Irani. Now actor Annu Kapoor remembered the marriage of Javed Akhtar and Shabana Azmi in an interview. He told that even at the time of marriage with Shabana, Javed was drunk. Annu Kapoor told that he had gone to call the Maulvi at midnight for the marriage.
Annu Kapoor told the story of marriage
Annu Kapoor was talking in ANI podcast. He remembered the marriage of Javed and Shabana Azmi. Said, ‘He (Javed) was sitting there and was drunk. Shabana was busy sitting somewhere else and reading a book. I was there and told her, Bibi, go ahead, take a decision once and finish it. Javed was drunk. She said, ‘How should I take a decision, he is not ready to take a decision.’ I went over to him and shook him. He said, I am ready. I ran with the driver to bring the Maulvi to Bandra Masjid. Meanwhile Shaukat Ammi brought his red pair. Boney Kapoor, Anil Kapoor and everyone were called. Everyone danced till 4 in the morning and the wedding took place after midnight.
Shabana considered Javed to be arrogant
Shabana Azmi had earlier told in some interviews that Javed used to come to meet her father. At that time she considered the Salim-Javed duo to be arrogant. Later it was revealed that Javed was exactly like his father. After this their friendship increased. The decision of marriage was also not easy. Javed was the father of two children. Had breakup 2-3 times but then got married.
