Actress Shabana Azmi discussed the difficulties she faced in accepting that she and her husband, Javed Akhtar, did not have biological children together.

Although Javed has two children from his previous marriage, Shabana expressed that coming to terms with this reality was a struggle, influenced by societal pressures that often make women feel incomplete without motherhood.

Shabana revealed that a conversation with her mother, the late Shaukat Kaifi, helped reshape her views on fulfillment and self-worth.

She emphasized that women frequently measure their value through their roles in relationships, while men derive satisfaction primarily from their careers.

Shabana argued that this perspective should apply to all genders, highlighting the need for women to overcome patriarchal expectations.

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Despite not having her own children, Shabana enjoys a close relationship with Javed’s children, Farhan and Zoya Akhtar, often spending time together as a family.

She was recently seen at Farhan’s wedding, showcasing their strong bond.

On the professional front, Shabana was last seen in Karan Johar’s film “Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani.”