Happy Birthday Shabana Azmi: Here are Some Lesser Known Facts About Her
4 years, 3 months ago

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

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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 against Mumbai municipal corporation’s move to demolish slums of the poor in the city. She was accompanied by documentary filmmaker Anand Patwardhan and Lima Sehgal on April 1, 2014 when the police arrested them and took them to Azad Maidan police station, according to a India Today report.

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Shabana Azmi reveals she and Javed Akhtar parted ways in between, also says 'My mother warned me against marrying...'
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Shabana Azmi reveals she and Javed Akhtar parted ways in between, also says 'My mother warned me against marrying...'

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However, their journey together hasn’t been entirely without challenges as Javed was previously married to fellow actor Honey Irani when he and Shabana fell in love In a recent interview with Radio Nasha, veteran actress Shabana Azmi revealed how she and her husband Javed Akhtar had parted ways in between. She revealed, “We didn’t speak for three months.” Azmi also …

Shabana Azmi calls Naseeruddin Shah her ‘favourite actor’, wonders why they are not cast together more
1 week, 2 days ago

Shabana Azmi calls Naseeruddin Shah her ‘favourite actor’, wonders why they are not cast together more

Hindustan Times  

Shabana Azmi and Naseeruddin Shah are two of the most acclaimed actors of Indian cinema, having starred in several films in the 80s. Shabana shares new pic with Naseeruddin In the picture, Shabana was seen sitting beside veteran director Shyam Benegal, during his 90th birthday celebrations. In the caption, Shabana wrote: “On Shyam Benegal’s 90th birthday with my co-actor of …

Shabana Azmi wishes to do more films with 'favourite actor' Naseeruddin Shah
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1 week, 3 days ago

Shabana Azmi wishes to do more films with 'favourite actor' Naseeruddin Shah

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Filmmaker Shyam Benegal celebrated his 90th birthday on Saturday with a star-studded event attended by notable figures from the film industry. Shabana Azmi shared a picture on social media, sitting next to Shyam Benegal, with Naseeruddin Shah standing behind them. In her caption, Shabana Azmi praised Naseeruddin Shah as her "favourite actor" and humorously wondered why they aren’t cast together …

Shabana Azmi wishes to do more films with 'favourite actor' Naseeruddin Shah
1 week, 3 days ago

Shabana Azmi wishes to do more films with 'favourite actor' Naseeruddin Shah

India Today  

Filmmaker Shyam Benegal celebrated his 90th birthday on Saturday with a star-studded event attended by notable figures from the film industry. Shabana Azmi shared a picture on social media, sitting next to Shyam Benegal, with Naseeruddin Shah standing behind them. In her caption, Shabana Azmi praised Naseeruddin Shah as her "favourite actor" and humorously wondered why they aren’t cast together …

Shabana Azmi: “I’ve been phenomenally lucky from the beginning”
1 month, 1 week 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, …

Shabana Azmi's Masterclass at MAMI 2024: A Journey Through Five Decades in Cinema
2 months ago

Shabana Azmi's Masterclass at MAMI 2024: A Journey Through Five Decades in Cinema

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Veteran actor Shabana Azmi led a masterclass at the MAMI Mumbai Film Festival, engaging in conversation with actress Vidya Balan. The session offered audiences an opportunity to hear Azmi discuss her five decades in cinema, sharing personal experiences and insights from working with some of the industry’s most influential filmmakers.

Shabana Azmi celebrates Honey Irani's ‘last’ birthday with throwback pic, apologises for blooper: ‘I stand corrected’
3 months, 4 weeks ago

Shabana Azmi celebrates Honey Irani's ‘last’ birthday with throwback pic, apologises for blooper: ‘I stand corrected’

Hindustan Times  

Veteran actor Shabana Azmi on Monday wished screenwriter Honey Irani, the first wife of her husband, Javed Akhtar. Taking to her Instagram handle, Shabana shared a throwback picture from Honey's birthday celebration last year, expressing her warm wishes for her. Celebration from Honey Irani's previous birthday Blooper in caption Along with the picture, Shabana captioned the picture with, "Happy family …

Shashi Kapoor called Shabana Azmi ‘stupid’ for not doing intimate scene with him. But there's a wholesome twist!
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Shashi Kapoor called Shabana Azmi ‘stupid’ for not doing intimate scene with him. But there's a wholesome twist!

Hindustan Times  

Shabana Azmi has opened up about the experience of working with late actor Shashi Kapoor. Shabana said Shashi scolded her after she started crying because she did not want to shoot an intimate scene with him. Suddenly there was a heavy knocking on the door, comes Shashi Kapoor, he was like, ‘What’s wrong with you’, so I said, ‘I can’t …

Shabana Azmi honoured with 'Freedom of the City of London' award
7 months, 1 week ago

Shabana Azmi honoured with 'Freedom of the City of London' award

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Veteran actor Shabana Azmi has been honoured with the 'Freedom of the City of London' award for her outstanding contribution to Indian cinema and as a campaigner for women's rights. For the unversed, this award is given for outstanding contributions in 'I am grateful for this recognition', says Shabana After receiving the honour in London, she said, 'I feel extremely …

Shabana Azmi dedicates her lifetime achievement award to Sheer Qorma director Faraz Arif Ansari's late mother
2 years, 2 months ago

Shabana Azmi dedicates her lifetime achievement award to Sheer Qorma director Faraz Arif Ansari's late mother

Hindustan Times  

Away from the glitz and glamour of the red carpet, there were quite a few poignant, touching moments on the opening night of the Yellowstone International Film Festival on Friday evening. Faraz Arif Ansari’s award-winning short Sheer Qorma was clearly the highlight of the night. Another film that drew applause and awards at the opening night of YIFF was the …

When Shashi Kapoor said Shabana Azmi 'wasn't particularly good looking', told Zeenat Aman she 'can't act for peanuts'
2 years, 9 months ago

When Shashi Kapoor said Shabana Azmi 'wasn't particularly good looking', told Zeenat Aman she 'can't act for peanuts'

Hindustan Times  

Late actor Shashi Kapoor had once told veteran actor Shabana Azmi that she wasn't 'particularly good looking' but was 'very fine actress'. In an old interview, he had revealed that he told actor Zeenat Aman that she is a good-looking woman but can't 'act for peanuts'. Shashi Kapoor worked with Shabana Azmi and Zeenat Aman in many films. I've told …

Shabana wishes Javed on birthday, poses with his ex-wife Honey in family photo
2 years, 11 months ago

Shabana wishes Javed on birthday, poses with his ex-wife Honey in family photo

Hindustan Times  

Actor Shabana Azmi wished her husband lyricist Javed Akhtar on his 77th birthday with a family photo also featuring his ex-wife, actor Honey Irani. Taking to Instagram, Shabana shared a picture as the trio posed with their children--Farhan Akhtar and Zoya Akhtar, Tanvi Azmi and Shibani Dandekar. Shabana Azmi, Javed Akhtar, Zoya Akhtar, Honey Irani, Shibani Dandekar, Farhan Akhtar and …

Shabana Azmi once said it would be easier for her to convince Spielberg to cast her in film than Farhan Akhtar, Zoya
3 years, 3 months ago

Shabana Azmi once said it would be easier for her to convince Spielberg to cast her in film than Farhan Akhtar, Zoya

Hindustan Times  

Shabana Azmi turned 71 on Saturday. Shabana Azmi with husband Javed Akhtar, kids, Farhan and Zoya. She said: “We keep track of each other’s work but I think it’d be easier for me to convince Steven Spielberg to cast me in a movie than my own children.” She also revealed all her kids are interested in was her culinary skill. …

Shabana Azmi accuses alcohol delivery platform of cheating her, shares details
3 years, 6 months ago

Shabana Azmi accuses alcohol delivery platform of cheating her, shares details

India TV News  

Veteran actress Shabana Azmi on Thursday accused an alcohol delivery platform of allegedly duping her. #Living Liquidz I paid upfront and when the ordered item didnt turn up they stopped picking up my calls," Azmi wrote, sharing details of her transaction with delivery platform. While some Twitter users informed the actress in the comment section that most of the phone …

Shabana Azmi shares throwback pic with dad Kaifi Azmi, taken just before his stroke
3 years, 9 months 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 …

Shabana Azmi links women empowerment with upbringing of boys, redefines ‘mardangi’
3 years, 11 months ago

Shabana Azmi links women empowerment with upbringing of boys, redefines ‘mardangi’

Hindustan Times  

Drawing attention to the issue of female foeticide with her Netflix horror film, Kaali Khuhi, veteran star Shabana Azmi was also a part of 2020’s much-acclaimed feminist OTT movie, Mee Raqsam that was an ode to the strong bond between a father and his daughter. While co-producing Mee Raqsam with brother Baba Azmi was a tribute to their father-poet Kaifi …

Shabana Azmi on surviving January accident: ‘I fainted, it was a close shave’
4 years, 3 months ago

Shabana Azmi on surviving January accident: ‘I fainted, it was a close shave’

Hindustan Times  

Actor Shabana Azmi, who celebrates her birthday on September 18, has said that her road accident in January was a ‘close shave’. The accident took place two kilometres before Khalapur toll booth, according to Maharashtra traffic police headquarters officials. I received so much respect and concern from all parts of the world during that accident period and I think that’s …

Shabana Azmi Opens Up About Her January Accident, Says 'It Was a Close Shave'
4 years, 3 months ago

Shabana Azmi Opens Up About Her January Accident, Says 'It Was a Close Shave'

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Actress Shabana Azmi, who celebrated her 70th birthday on Friday, opened up about her health after meeting with an accident in January. I received so much respect and concern from all parts of the world during that accident period and I think that’s one of the main reasons I recovered.” She added that she still goes off to Khandala but …

Happy birthday Shabana Azmi: This is the life lesson Kaifi Azmi gave his talented daughter when she wanted to join films
4 years, 3 months ago

Happy birthday Shabana Azmi: This is the life lesson Kaifi Azmi gave his talented daughter when she wanted to join films

Hindustan Times  

In the heydays of parallel cinema in Hindi film industry, a quartet ruled the firmament -- Naseeruddin Shah, Om Puri, Smita Patil and Shabana Azmi. Happy birthday Shabana Azmi: The actor turns 70 today. Daughter of noted Urdu poet Kaifi Azmi and stage actor Shaukat Azmi, it was only natural that Shabana was exposed to arts and a culture early …

Shabana Azmi: Indianness is Inclusiveness
4 years, 4 months ago

Shabana Azmi: Indianness is Inclusiveness

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Veteran actress Shabana Azmi shuns the hardliner stance that music and art is prohibited in Islam. She cites the example of greats such as late shehnai legend Ustad Bismillah Khan and late sarod maestro Ustad Ali Akbar Khan to underline her point that true art is created when it is kept away from religious extremism. There are people who say …

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

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