Farhan Akhtar 's life has been significantly influenced by his family and marital experiences. Born to the renowned writers Javed Akhtar and Honey Irani in the early 1970s, Farhan witnessed his parents' separation in 1978, leading to their divorce in 1985. This chapter in his life, as Farhan recently reflected, deeply shaped his perspective on relationships and marriage, guiding him through his own personal journey.
In a candid conversation with journalist Faye D’Souza, Farhan discussed how growing up with divorced parents influenced his decision to end his first marriage with Adhuna Bhabani . He reflected on the emotional challenges of navigating his own divorce, being particularly mindful of its potential impact on his children, given his own childhood experiences. The actor-director revealed the difficulty he faced during his divorce, drawing from his own childhood experience with divorced parents.
He struggled with the idea of putting his own children through a similar situation. However, he and Adhuna made a conscious decision to communicate openly with their kids, ensuring they understood the separation wasn't their fault or related to anything they did or said. Farhan emphasized the importance of explaining the decision to their children honestly, aiming to ease their emotional burden.
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