Mumbai, November 15, 2026 (Yes Punjab News)
Veteran screenwriter and lyricist Javed Akhtar was spotted in a wheelchair at Mumbai airport on Sunday while posing for photographs with his wife and actress Shabana Azmi.
When photographers requested him to pose while standing, Akhtar obliged and faced the cameras alongside Shabana. No further details about the reason for his wheelchair use were available.
Shabana, who is active on social media, often shares memories from her life with the celebrated writer.
In October, the veteran actress recalled Akhtar’s difficult early years in Mumbai, revealing how he faced extreme hardship before establishing himself in the film industry. She said there were days when he had nowhere to sleep and barely anything to eat.
Sharing a rare throwback photograph, Shabana wrote, “4th Oct 1964. A young lad arrived at Bombay Central Station with 27 naye paise in his pocket but with big dreams in his eyes. Life gave him several hard knocks. He slept on the footpaths, at the railway stations, and in the compound of many a studio. A day came when he had nothing to eat for 3 days and the only clothes he had were the shreds on his body.”
She further recalled how he remained determined despite the hardships.
“On the edge of despair when he could have given up, he said to himself ‘Main yunhi marne ke liye nahin paida nahin hua tha. Yeh din badlenge’.. as they did. 4th October 1964: a 19 yr old, almost penniless. 4th October 2026, decades later: a life that has given India some of its most memorable words. This is the story of Javed Akhtar Some journeys begin with almost nothing. Except a dream. If he can do it so can you. Never give up,” she added.
Javed Akhtar and Shabana Azmi got married on December 9, 1984. The couple will complete 42 years of marriage next month.
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