Mumbai, Oct 14 (NationPress) Renowned actress Shabana Azmi took to social media to extend her birthday wishes to her step-daughter Zoya Akhtar on Tuesday. Sharing a joyful image of the 'Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara' director on her official Instagram account, Azmi conveyed her heartfelt message, stating, "Salgirah mubarak Zoya. Jeete raho khush raho. Bahut saara pyar aur duayein (three red heart emojis) (Happy birthday Zoya. Stay blessed, stay happy. Lots of love and prayers)(sic)."

For those unfamiliar, Zoya and Farhan Akhtar are the children of Javed Akhtar from his initial marriage to Honey Irani.

Shabana recently celebrated her 75th birthday on September 18, surrounded by notable figures including Farah Khan, Sanjay Kapoor, Madhuri Dixit, Urmila Matondkar, Rekha, and Vidya Balan, among others from the film industry.

Farhan also shared his birthday wishes for Azmi on Instagram, posting a delightful picture of them together. His message read, “Happy belated birthday, Shabana... Have the best year yet... filled with deep, meaningful conversations and frivolous antaksharis, work travel and girl trips, ambition and abandon... but please, please in this landmark year... say NO to cucumber sandwiches...!! Love you, @azmishabana18.”

Recently, Azmi provided a glimpse into the Karwa Chauth festivities at the home of Anil and Sunita Kapoor. She posted a photograph from the gathering, where she was seen alongside her husband, Javed Akhtar, Sunita Kapoor, and filmmaker Rumi Jaffery.

Azmi praised Sunita for her outstanding hosting abilities and meticulous attention to detail during the celebrations. Referring to her as a “superwoman,” Azmi emphasized how Sunita adeptly balances various roles as a host, wife, and friend, while remaining authentic to herself. Her post read, “At #Sunita Kapoor’s home. What stands out is her attention to detail and fabulous hosting skills. A superwoman who rocks every role while staying true to herself.”