Actress Shabana Azmi recently opened up about dealing with her husband, writer and lyricist Javed Akhtar’s alcohol addiction. She described that phase as ‘tough’ and also revealed how one day suddenly he promised that he will not drink anymore and he kept his promise.

Recently, in conversation with Arbaaz Khan on The Invincible series, actress Shabana Azmi opened up about how her husband Javed Akhtar’s alcohol addiction took a toll on their relationship.

When asked about Javed’s addiction, he said, “It was very tough.” He described it as a tumultuous time in his life that tested his perseverance and willpower.

Despite the emotional toll it took on his relationship, Javed eventually decided to quit drinking. “He decided that if he didn’t stop drinking like this, he wouldn’t be able to survive long and do creative work,” she added.

He further spoke about the moment Akhtar decided to stop drinking. “We were in a flat in London, and he was stinking of alcohol, and I thought, oh my god, this is going to be one of those trips. And, very gently, he asked me to make him some breakfast. He had breakfast and after breakfast he said I won’t drink anymore.”

Initially, Akhtar’s claims did not go down well with him but later, the actor was not convinced that he had quit drinking.