Honey Irani

Honey Irani
Born	17 January 1950 (1950-01-17) Mumbai, India
Occupation	screenwriter
Nationality	Indian
Subjects	Love, Philosophy
Influenced Urdu poetry

Honey Irani is an award-winning Indian screenwriter.

Personal life and background

Honey Irani was born into a Zoroastrian family on January 17, 1950. She was married to Javed Akhtar. Although the marriage ended in divorce, it produced two children, son Farhan Akhtar[1] and daughter Zoya Akhtar.[2] Both her children are critically acclaimed Indian filmmakers. She is the maternal aunt of choreographer/director Farah Khan and director/host Sajid Khan(director). Her sister Daisy Irani was a famous child artist of the 50's and 60's.

Career

Honey Irani began her Bollywood career as a child actress with roles in films like Chirag Kahaan Roshni Kahaan and Bombay Ka Chor. She has acted in over 72 films. Later, she became a successful scriptwriter.

Partial filmography

Screenwriter

1. Har Pall (2007), dialogue
2. Krrish (2006), screenplay
3. Koi... Mil Gaya (2003), screenplay
4. Armaan (2003), screenplay and story
5. Albela (2001)
6. Kya Kehna (2000)
7. Kaho Naa... Pyaar Hai (2000), screenplay
8. Laawaris (1999 film) (1999), screenplay and story
9. Jab Pyaar Kisise Hota Hai (1998), screenplay and story
10. Aur Pyaar Ho Gaya (1997), story
11. Suhaag (1994), screenplay
12. Darr (1993), screenplay and story
13. Aaina (1993), screenplay and story (also assistant dialogue writer)
14. Parampara (1992), screenplay and story
15. Lamhe (1991), screenplay and story

Actor

1. Seeta Aur Geeta (1972), as Sheila
2. Amar Prem (1971)
3. Kati Patang (1970) as Manorama ("Munni")
4. Chandi Ki Deewar (1964)
5. Soorat Aur Seerat (1962)
6. Chirag Kahan Roshni Kahan (1959)
7. Qaidi No. 911 (1959)
8. Pyar ki Pyas (1961)as Geeta.

Director

1. Armaan (2003)

External links

• Honey Irani at the Internet Movie Database