Acclaimed screenwriter and lyricist Javed Akhtar was spotted at the Mumbai Airport on Sunday, November 15, seated on a wheelchair. He was accompanied by his wife and veteran actress Shabana Azmi. As soon as they arrived at the airport, paparazzi surrounded them and requested them to pose for photographs. The couple obliged by smiling and posing for the cameras, but the footage quickly triggered anxiety among fans regarding the veteran writer's well-being.
Spotted at Mumbai Airport With Shabana Azmi
According to the video shared by celebrity paparazzi Instagram page Instant Bollywood, Javed Akhtar was seen wearing a blue kurta-pyjama while Shabana Azmi wore a printed suit. When the paparazzi requested photos as they walked through the terminal, both responded gracefully and clicked pictures together. However, seeing the legendary lyricist on a wheelchair immediately raised concerns among his admirers who watched the clip online.
Fans Raise Questions and Share Worries
Following the circulation of the video, numerous social media users flooded the comments section to inquire about his health and express their anxiety. One user wrote that seeing him caused some worry and hoped he was doing fine. Another user commented that it gave them a brief scare, although he appeared alright. Several other followers also questioned what happened and why he required a wheelchair.
Recent Social Media Break
Prior to this appearance, Javed Akhtar was recently in the news for taking a break from social media. The veteran lyricist had announced his departure from online platforms after describing the digital environment as stressful, pointing out that the foolishness and dishonesty of certain individuals caused unnecessary tension. He chose to step back to focus on more positive endeavors instead of engaging with online negativity.
