On her marriage with poet and lyricist Javed Akhtar:

It is rather difficult to say what makes my marriage tick.

Probably the fact  that we are always apart and so never have enough time to do petty squabbles!

People say Shabana and Javed are seen to be delighted in each other's company.

Now tell me, why wouldn't that be as both of us rarely now meet at home and mostly at airport lounges - when he is departing and I am arriving!

On a serious note, what I admire in Javed is his sharp wit and intellect. He can tickle your funny bone.

We share a common background as well. I think these things worked in making my marriage a success.

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