What Javed Akhtar Told 8-Year-Old Farhan when He Asked 'Are We Muslim?'

What Javed Akhtar told 8-year-old Farhan when he asked 'Are we Muslim?'

Javed Akhtar shared how he chose not to impose any religious identity on his children, encouraged them to develop their own values instead. He recounted a touching moment when his young son Farhan asked if they were Muslims.

Javed Akhtar recalls Farhan Akhtar asking him 'are we Muslim' when he was 8 years old, credits former wife Honey Irani for his and Zoya Akhtar's upbringing: 'They are totally areligious'

Javed Akhtar emphasises Honey Irani's significant role in nurturing their children, Farhan and Zoya, through their early development. He takes immense pride in their achievements, which they reached through hard work. Both have built impressive careers without sacrificing their artistic integrity or dignity. Javed also highlights their mutual passion for reading, an interest he cultivated. Their upbringing was devoid of specific religious affili…

‘Are we muslims?’: Javed Akhtar recalls 8-year-old Farhan Akhtar asking about religion

Javed Akhtar says his children Farhan and Zoya Akhtar achieved success on their own, and credits his former wife Honey Irani for their upbringing.