Javed Akhtar Discusses His Real-Life Romantic Side
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Javed Akhtar humorously reflects on his romantic nature during the Critics' Choice Awards 2025, sharing insights about his personality and experiences, while also celebrating the achievements of fellow filmmakers and actors in Indian cinema.
Key Takeaways
- Javed Akhtar humorously addresses his romantic inclinations.
- He attended the prestigious Critics' Choice Awards 2025.
- Akhtar shares a light-hearted anecdote about Shabana Azmi.
- The event recognized exceptional talents in Indian cinema.
- Winners included Diljit Dosanjh and Payal Kapadia.
Mumbai, March 27 (NationPress) Iconic lyricist and screenwriter, Javed Akhtar, humorously shared insights about romance in his life.
Akhtar graced the Critics' Choice Awards 2025 as a distinguished guest of honor.
During the event, the emcee jestingly inquired if he was as romantic off-stage as his verses imply, prompting him to recount a light-hearted story.
He mentioned that someone had once posed the same query to Shabana Azmi, who humorously replied, “Mujh Mein ek bhi romantic bone nahi hai (I don't possess a romantic bone in my body).”
Akhtar humorously added, “Jo log circus mein trapeze karte hai, wo real life mein ulte thode latke rehte hai. (Those who perform trapeze in the circus don’t hang upside down in real life, you know.)”
With fierce competition, the Critics' Choice Awards 2025 panel diligently assessed the nominees, ensuring that the finest works in Indian cinema received their deserved accolades.
Upon receiving the Best Actor award in a Feature Film for ‘Amar Singh Chamkila’, Diljit Dosanjh expressed: “I dedicate this award to Amar Singh Chamkila and to Imtiaz sir, who brought this beautiful film to life. I was merely a part of it—it was entirely Imtiaz sir’s hard work. A heartfelt thank you to the entire cast and crew.”
Payal Kapadia, honored with the Best Director award for ‘All We Imagine As Light’, remarked that this year showcased remarkable films, making it meaningful to be alongside such inspiring filmmakers.
She expressed: “These awards hold a significant place in my heart, as numerous critics have been incredibly supportive of All We Imagine as Light. Thank you for backing our film every step of the way.”
Richie Mehta, awarded both Best Director and Best Series for Poacher, reflected on the honor, saying, “I hope they feel the love today, as our story merely reflects their remarkable work, and this recognition reinforces that.”
The Best Actor title in the Web Series Category was awarded to Barun Sobti for ‘Raat Jawaan Hai’, while Nimisha Sajayan won Best Actress for ‘Poacher’. Dibyendu Bhattacharya received Best Supporting Actor recognition for his role in ‘Poacher’, and Kani Kusruti took home Best Supporting Actress for her performance in ‘Poacher’.
In the Feature Film Category, alongside Payal Kapadia and Diljit Dosanjh, other winners included Best Actress Darshana Rajendran for ‘Paradise’, with Ravi Kishan winning Best Supporting Actor for ‘Laapataa Ladies’. Kani Kusruti also won Best Supporting Actress for ‘Girls Will Be Girls’, which additionally received the Gender Sensitivity Award.
