India Today Entertainment Desk · DistrictNews · 2026-09-04
Javed Akhtar recalled a conversation with son Farhan Akhtar when he was eight
Javed Akhtar recalled a conversation with son Farhan Akhtar when he was eight. He told Farhan a person’s place of birth or community does not define who they are. Javed also acknowledged the important role played by his first wife, screenwriter Honey Irani, in bringing up their children. He said both siblings had built their careers through their own efforts and had achieved their success independently. Javed Akhtar shared how he chose not to impose any religious identity on his children, encouraged them to develop their own values instead. He recounted a touching moment when his young son Farhan asked if they were Muslims.
Why it matters. Why it matters: Javed Akhtar recalled a conversation with son Farhan Akhtar when he was eight.
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