Farhan-Shibani and Ali-Richa pictured during the festivities
New Delhi:
Like every year, Javed Akhtar and Shabana Azmi hosted a grand Holi celebration for their friends and family members in Mumbai. The film veterans were captured in their festive best. Dressed in white, Javed Akhtar and Shabana Azmi posed for the shutterbugs. They were pictured applying colors to each other’s faces. Javed Akhtar and Honey Irani’s son Farhan Akhtar arrived at the party with wife Shibani Dandekar. Shibani’s sister Anusha Dandekar also took part in the festivities. The guest list included Dia Mirza with son Avyaan Azaad Rekhi, Nandita Das, Rahul Bose, Neena Gupta, Ila Arun, Ali Fazal and Richa Chadha. Shaitaan actor Jyothika and Asha Bhosle’s granddaughter Zanai Bhosle were also spotted at the party. View the photos here:
Divya Dutta, who attended the party, also shared an inside video on her Instagram. Sharing the video, she wrote: “It’s not complete without being here!!! Happiest holiday..with @javedjaduofficial @azmishabana18 @babaazmi @tanveazmi. (the most gracious hosts) Family and friends…coloring with my loved ones!! !! Happy Holi everyone!!” Take a look:
Shibani Dandekar, who produces the Netflix series Dabba Cartel with Farhan Akhtar, shared a few pictures with Jyothika, Shabana Azmi on her Instagram feed. FYI: Jyothika and Shabana Azmi are playing pivotal roles in the upcoming series. Shibani shared the photos and wrote, “Happy holidays with my Dabba Cartel ladies.” Look:
On the work front, Farhan Akhtar and Ritesh Sidhwani’s Excel Entertainment made headlines with their Don 3 announcement post. The makers also made it official that Ranveer Singh will play the title role in the film, which will hit theaters in 2025.