Javed Akhtar says he regrets failure of his first marriage with Honey Irani: 'It was my irresponsible attitude, my drinking' | – Times of India

Javed Akhtar revealed that alcohol once consumed much of his life, impacting his decisions and leading to major mistakes. Reflecting on his battle with drinking, he admitted he could have used his time more constructively if not for his struggles with alcohol.Appearing on episode three of Chill Sesh, Javed candidly admitted that alcohol had consumed a significant portion of his life, estimating that he lost around 10 years to drinking.He quit on July 31, 1991, and now urges young people to give up alcohol, reflecting that many of his major life mistakes were made under its influence. He believes he could have used that lost time more positively and constructively.Akhtar, now 79, reflected on his first marriage to actor-screenwriter Honey Irani, acknowledging that it might have been saved if not for his struggles with alcohol. The couple married in 1972 and divorced in 1985, with Akhtar attributing his addiction as a significant factor in the breakdown of their relationship.He…