2 days Ago By Firstpost
Legendary actress Shabana Azmi and writer-poet-lyricist Javed Akhtar’s love story is unconventional and respectful. In a recent interview, the Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani actress spoke about how not having children with Javed Akhtar has made her feel incomplete by society. “It’s tough coming to terms with the fact that you can’t bear children.
Society makes you feel incomplete. You have to work hard to pull yourself out of that. But your ultimate sense of self must come from your work.
Women often measure self-worth from their relationships – how they hold up as a wife, mother daughter...
For a man that’s not the criterion of success – rather it’s his career, his work that gives him the greatest satisfaction. I believe that should apply to all genders,” said Shabana while talking to Indian Express. “ When I asked my mother (late actor Shaukat Azmi), who was an excellent housekeeper, wife .
.. what was the most fulfilling of all her roles, her answer left me surprised.
She said her work and appreciation for it gave her primary satisfaction. Women have to overcome patriarchal expectations. It doesn’t mean turning up your nose to duty but making it more inclusive so that your partner also respects it,” she added.
Speaking about what is non-negotiable in their relationship, Azmi said, “Respect! Though you can’t demand respect, you have to earn it. Love keeps changing. Romance is the first thing that disappears with marriage.
But you have to keep working at it – it’s a process of constant adjustment. Togetherness, friendship, interest in each other, and giving space to your partner is paramount. That can only stem from respect.
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