Farhan-Shibani, Dia Mirza, Jyothika kick off the party at Javed-Shabana Holi bash

Mumbai, March 25 (IANS) The much-anticipated Holi bash hosted by Javed Akhtar and Shabana Azmi at their Juhu home had a tragic turn last year when it was revealed that Satish Kaushik’s last Instagram post was from the party. This year, the star-studded event saw early guests including Farhan Akhtar, Shibani Dandekar, Dia Mirza, and Jyothika Saravanan.

The Holi bash hosted by Javed Akhtar and Shabana Azmi at their Juhu home, Janki Kutir, last year had a bittersweet after story as it was the last Instagram post shared by actor-director Satish Kaushik before his sudden demise. The picture captured a joyous moment with Javed Sahab and left many in mourning.

This year, the festive spirit was alive at the party as Shabana Azmi, dressed elegantly in white with a colorful safa tied on her head, set the tone by dancing as she arrived at the venue. The paparazzi captured moments of Javed Sahab and Shabana posing together, spreading joy and cheer.

Notable early guests spotted at the event included Farhan Akhtar and his wife Shibani Dandekar, Dia Mirza who is known for her environmental activism, and Jyothika Saravanan, a highly acclaimed Tamil actress and producer. The party promises to be a star-studded affair with more celebrities expected to join in the celebrations.