Shabana Azmi: “I’ve been phenomenally lucky from the beginning”
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Shabana Azmi: “I’ve been phenomenally lucky from the beginning”

Hindustan Times  

Everyone loves a love story. It is in her voice that we hear Shaukat and Kaifi’s love story complete with parental objections, secret supporters, love letters written in blood and bold acts of rebellion. Shabana Azmi Publicity still for Kaifi Aur Main featuring Kanwaljeet Singh, Shabana Azmi and Jaswinder Singh After a performance in Bangalore, Shabana Azmi talked about marriage, inequality, and the objectification of women, among other things. I’d refuse and they’d say, “Aap nahi tho koi aur kar lega,” and the film would get made. Shabana Azmi and Boman Irani in ‘Sorry Bhai’ I was very upset about item numbers because when you show only a swivelling hip or heaving bust, you take away female autonomy and subject a woman to the male gaze.

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Shabana Azmi on working with Farhan-Shibani on Dabba Cartel: Circumstances were dire
1 month ago

Shabana Azmi on working with Farhan-Shibani on Dabba Cartel: Circumstances were dire

India Today  

In a conversation shared on Netflix India’s YouTube channel, veteran actress Shabana Azmi spoke about working with her stepson Farhan Akhtar and daughter-in-law Shibani Dandekar. The circumstances were much more dire than this.” She added, “Kyunki bahu ne likha aur beta produce kar raha hai toh meri kya majaal ki main kisi tarah se, aur voh bhi covid ke zamane …

Shabana Azmi on Fire: A Story of Family, Homophobia, and Cinema
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Shabana Azmi on Fire: A Story of Family, Homophobia, and Cinema

Firstpost  

Shabana Azmi reveals her hesitation to take on the role in 'Fire' due to its controversial theme of same-sex love. Despite critical acclaim and encouragement from her husband and stepdaughter, Azmi faced backlash from homophobic society. She felt that the film's subject matter would be heavily criticized and used against her, potentially harming her career. However, she recognized the importance …

Shabana Azmi says Farhan and Zoya are more comfortable with her than with Javed Akhtar today
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Shabana Azmi says Farhan and Zoya are more comfortable with her than with Javed Akhtar today

Hindustan Times  

It's no surprise that Shabana Azmi shares a healthy equation with her husband Javed Akhtar's children from first wife Honey Irani – Farhan Akhtar and Zoya Akhtar. On The Invincibles season 2, Shabana said that Farhan and Zoya are even more comfortable with her than they're with their father today. Shabana Azmi says Farhan and Zoya are more comfortable with …

Shabana Azmi calls Javed Akhtar’s ex-wife Honey Irani ‘generous’, credits her for the bond with Farhan and Zoya
10 months ago

Shabana Azmi calls Javed Akhtar’s ex-wife Honey Irani ‘generous’, credits her for the bond with Farhan and Zoya

Hindustan Times  

Veteran actor Shabana Azmi opened up about her friendly relationship with Zoya Akhtar and Farhan Akhtar. Shabana was speaking in an interview with Zoom, when she talked about her bond with both of them and gave the credit to Honey for her ‘generosity.’ What Shabana said Shabana Azmi, Javed Akhtar, Zoya Akhtar, Honey Irani, Shibani Dandekar, Farhan Akhtar and Tanvi …

Shabana Azmi shares throwback pic with dad Kaifi Azmi, taken just before his stroke
4 years ago

Shabana Azmi shares throwback pic with dad Kaifi Azmi, taken just before his stroke

Hindustan Times  

Actor Shabana Azmi has shared a picture of her father, the noted poet-lyricist Kaifi Azmi. Shabana Azmi poses with her poet father Kaifi Azmi Shabana and Kaifi are seen in matching white kurtas as they pose near a tree while on a road trip. She wrote on Instagram: “#BaapBetiJodi.When I asked my father Kaifi Azmi if he would support my …

Happy Birthday Shabana Azmi: Here are Some Lesser Known Facts About Her
4 years, 6 months ago

Happy Birthday Shabana Azmi: Here are Some Lesser Known Facts About Her

News 18  

Indian cinema’s veteran actor Shabana Azmi, known for her diverse range of stereotype-smashing roles, celebrates her seventieth birthday today. — Shabana Azmi and her fellow theatre actor Farooq Sheikh had participated in the renowned experimental project Tumhari Amrita, a play comprising two actors reading out letters to one another on stage. Being a vocal social welfare worker, Azmi had protested …

‘Can’t be a better homage to our father Kaifi Azmi than Mee Raqsam,’ says Shabana Azmi
4 years, 7 months ago

‘Can’t be a better homage to our father Kaifi Azmi than Mee Raqsam,’ says Shabana Azmi

Hindustan Times  

Shabana Azmi still remembers the conversation she had with her father, legendary poet Kaifi Azmi, before becoming an actor. Elaborating on the relationship with her father, Shabana Azmi shared a childhood anecdote when she wanted to have a doll with “blonde hair and blue eyes”. Kaifi Azmi also instilled a love for India’s “composite culture” in his children that they …

Shabana Azmi is doing fine: Javed Akhtar
5 years, 2 months ago

Shabana Azmi is doing fine: Javed Akhtar

Deccan Chronicle  

A day after the ghastly road accident which left her SUV smashed, Shabana Azmi is doing fine at the Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani hospital in Mumbai. When inquired Javed Akhtar about his wife’s health on Sunday morning, he replied, “Don’t worry. It seems there’s no serious harm done.” Javed Akhtar at the hospital. Says a source very close to the Azmis …

Aamir Khan, Anil Kapoor, Tabu, Kajol and others attend Shaukat Azmi's prayer meet
5 years, 4 months ago

Aamir Khan, Anil Kapoor, Tabu, Kajol and others attend Shaukat Azmi's prayer meet

India TV News  

Bollywood personalities paid their last respect to veteran actress Shabana Azmi's mother, late Shaukat Azmi, at a prayer meet held in her memory on Tuesday evening in Mumbai. At Tuesday's prayer meet, organised by Shabana Azmi and her husband Javed Akhtar, one spotted Aamir Khan, Anil Kapoor, Kajol, Urmila Matondkar, Waheeda Rehman, Asha Parekh, Aditi Rao Hydari, Saiyami Kher, Satish …

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