Is exactly five years older than his former wife Honey Irani.
Brother in law of Actor, Director Kamran Khan (Kamran was married to Honey Irani's sister).
Former brother in law to actors Sarosh Irani and Bunny (Honey Irani brothers).
There was speculation in the media that Javed was involved with Meenakshi Sheshadri . This was due to Javed Akhtar recommending her for Mere Jung and Dacait.