'Told Javed-Shabana, either break-up or get married'

Javed Akhtar's relationship with Honey Irani deteriorated due to his alcoholism, leading to a separation. During this time, his relationship with Shabana Azmi deepened, but marriage seemed uncertain. Annu Malik intervened, urging them to either commit or separate, ultimately orchestrating their wedding in December 1984, even with Javed being inebriated.