‘I would marry Javed Akhtar to be like Shabana Azmi,’ jokes Vidya Balan

Accomplished Bollywood star Vidya Ballan has expressed a playful desire to marry veteran playwriter Javed Akhtar in hopes of emulating his wife, the beloved Shabana Azmi which has caused great humor on social media. Fans are just in awe over Vidya Ballan’s immense love and admiration for Shabana Azmi.

Vidya Balan, known for her wit and candid humor, recently shared an amusing anecdote while chatting with veteran actress Shabana Azmi at a film festival in Mumbai. In a light-hearted moment, Vidya revealed her childhood admiration for Azmi, even jokingly saying, “If marrying Javed Akhtar would make me Shabana Azmi, I’d marry him.”

Vidya Balan shared a lighthearted memory from her childhood, revealing that she once claimed September 18th, the birthday of iconic actress, Shabana Azmi, as her own. She recounted how, after watching the film, Arth, she learned about Shabana Azmi’s birthday and decided to tell a boy that it was also hers. In her words: "I didn’t know when her birthday was growing up, but after watching Arth, I learned it was September 18th. So, when a guy asked me when my birthday was, I told him the same date."

This playful deception led to an amusing situation when the boy sent her flowers, and Vidya was caught in a charming web of her own making. Her story highlighted her admiration for Shabana Azmi and the lengths children go to connect with their idols. Vidya’s lighthearted reminiscence serves as a reminder of how deeply the impact of role models can shape our identities, even in the most whimsical of circumstances. Ultimately, her anecdote underscores the joy and creativity that accompany youthful admiration.