Overview

• On July 15, Javed Akhtar addressed members of the House of Lords in London in a session exploring the rich heritage of the Urdu language.
• His wife, actress Shabana Azmi, documented the event on Instagram by sharing a photo of the couple in front of the British Parliament.
• Earlier this week Azmi also posted a candid image of Akhtar enjoying ice cream with their son Farhan during their London trip.
• Married since 1984, Akhtar and Azmi have championed Indian arts and culture through decades of joint projects and public engagements.
• Azmi, who debuted in 1974’s Ankur, has won a National Award and appeared in over 160 films across independent, parallel and international cinema.