Veteran actress Shabana Azmi celebrated her 75th birthday on September 18 with a lavish party hosted by producer and close friend Boney Kapoor at his Pali Hill residence. The evening saw a glittering gathering of Bollywood’s finest.Evergreen diva Rekha made a stunning appearance, posing for shutterbugs and turning heads with her unique outfit. The 90s sensation Urmila Matondkar impressed in a chic jumpsuit, adding glamour to the starry affair.Among the attendees were Sanjay Kapoor and Maheep Kapoor, Hrithik Roshan with Saba Azad, Farhan Akhtar, Shibani Dandekar, Ila Arun, Madhuri Dixit with Shriram Nene, Mahesh Bhatt, Divya Dutta, Karan Johar, Vidya Balan, Manish Malhotra, Zoya Akhtar, Sonu Nigam, Anshula Kapoor, Shekhar Kapur, and Ritesh Sidhwani with Dolly Sidhwani, among others.
Shabana and Javed’s magical moment
The evening reached its peak when Shabana Azmi took to the floor with her husband, lyricist Javed Akhtar, for a joyous dance. The couple moved gracefully to Connie Francis’ timeless hit Pretty Little Baby, captivating everyone present.Shabana looked stunning in a maroon flowy ensemble accented with bright red borders and a statement brooch, her minimal accessories and tied-up hairstyle adding to her elegant charm. Javed complemented her in a red kurta paired with a black Nehru jacket, exuding classic festive style. The pair twirled and laughed, radiating pure happiness as the crowd cheered them on.The magical moment quickly went viral when Farah Khan shared the clip on Instagram, captioning it, “Now that’s how u turn 75!! Happy birthday @azmishabana18 ❤️ may you and @javedjaduofficial always be this young.”Born on September 18, 1950, in Hyderabad, Shabana Azmi is the daughter of poet Kaifi Azmi and actress Shaukat Azmi. Married to screenwriter Javed Akhtar, she is the mother of filmmaker Zoya Akhtar and actor-director Farhan Akhtar. A powerhouse in Indian cinema and social activism, Shabana has been a strong advocate for women’s rights and social causes throughout her career.