Shabana Azmi marked her milestone 75th birthday not with a quiet dinner, but with a dance that had the entire room clapping along. The acclaimed actress twirled with husband Javed Akhtar to Connie Francis’ classic track Pretty Little Baby, and the video is already all over Instagram.
Shabana, dressed in a maroon ensemble with bright red borders and a striking brooch, looked radiant and regal. Javed kept things classic in a red kurta paired with a black Nehru jacket. Together, the couple lit up the evening with laughter, twirls, and a kind of effortless joy that had the star-studded guest list cheering.
Bollywood Stars Cheer the Couple
Farah Khan, who shared the clip online with the caption “Now that’s how u turn 75!!,” couldn’t stop gushing. Her post quickly went viral, and fans flooded the comments with love.
Farhan Akhtar and Shibani Akhtar watched with wide smiles, while Madhuri Dixit clapped along in delight.
Karan Johar was spotted recording the performance, clearly not wanting to miss a second. Rekha looked visibly moved, and Urmila Matondkar joined the applause with equal enthusiasm. Others like Maheep Kapoor, Sonu Nigam, and Neena Gupta also added to the warmth of the evening.
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Urmila Matondkar’s Heartfelt Note
Earlier in the day, Urmila shared a touching post for Shabana, recalling their first meeting on the sets of Masoom in 1983. “Tiny, anxious n nervous me see the great Shabana Azmi for photo shoot of Masoom n thereafter it’s been an exceptional bond,” she wrote, adding that Shabana has been a constant reminder of “how to live life at its fullest.”
At 75, Shabana continues to redefine grace, proving age is just a number. And with Javed by her side, the celebration turned into the kind of unforgettable Bollywood moment that fans will replay for a long time.
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