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Shabana Azmi
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- Born 18 September 1950
- Place of Birth Azamgarh
- Occupation Film Actor, Stage Actor, Singer, Public Figure, Politician, Actor
- Father Kaifi Azmi
- Mother Shaukat Kaifi
- Spouse Javed Akhtar (1984)
- Siblings Baba Azmi
- Education St. Xavier's College, Mumbai, Film And Television Institute Of India, University Of Mumbai, Queen Mary School, Mumbai
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ABOUT shabana azmi
Shabana Azmi: A Legacy in Indian Cinema Shabana Azmi, born September 18, 1950, stands as a towering figure in Indian cinema, with a career spanning over 160 films. Her contributions extend beyond mainstream Bollywood, encompassing independent and neorealist parallel cinema, and even international projects. A recipient of five National Film Awards for Best Actress—a record—and six Filmfare Awards, Azmi's accolades also include the Padma Shri (1998) and Padma Bhushan (2012). A graduate of the Film and Television Institute of India, Pune, Azmi's debut in Ankur (1974) launched her as a leading actress of parallel cinema, a movement characterized by realistic portrayals of Indian society and often imbued with social reformist themes. Her roles frequently challenged conventional depictions of women, showcasing complex and unconventional characters across diverse genres. Beyond her cinematic achievements, Azmi is a prominent social and women's rights activist and a Goodwill Ambassador for the UN Population Fund. Her contributions to public life led to a nominated Rajya Sabha membership. Married to lyricist Javed Akhtar, Azmi's legacy is defined not only by her remarkable acting prowess but also by her unwavering commitment to social justice and her influential presence in Indian public discourse. Her iconic roles, consistently portraying strong and complex women, cemented her position as one of India's most acclaimed and respected actresses.
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SHABANA AZMI NEWS
'Bad actors will remain bad actors,' says Shabana Azmi, stressing looks don’t equal talent; recalls her relief when Om Puri joined a film's set
December 08, 2024 8:07 pm
While Shabana Azmi firmly believes that training can elevate performances and bring out the best in actors, she acknowledges that no amount of effort can turn a fundamentally bad actor into a good one.
'Rajesh Khanna stood in queue with Dalda dabba, slept in dharamshala in Vaishno Devi during Avataar': Shabana Azmi
December 01, 2024 7:08 pm
In an interview, Shabana Azmi recalled shooting for the 1983 film Avtaar. The actress shared the difficulties of shooting for the song 'Chalo Bulawaa Aaya Hai' at Vaishno Devi.
Shabana Azmi snuck a role meant for Waheeda Rehman from under her nose, Zarina Wahab refused to play second-fiddle to her: 'I was foolish'
November 29, 2024 2:39 pm
Shyam Benegal was about to cast Waheeda Rehman in a film, but gave the role to Shabana Azmi after just one impromptu meeting.
Javed Akhtar says he's 'hardly married' to Shabana Azmi, declares, 'Shaadi-waadi bekaar kaam hai, we are friends first'
November 23, 2024 6:02 pm
Javed Akhtar opened up about his marriage with Shabana Azmi, while questioning how relevant the institution remains today.
‘Koi samajh hi nahi ki matlab kya hai’: Shabana Azmi stresses the importance of understanding true meaning of feminism
November 07, 2024 5:37 pm
“I was ironing Javed [Akhtar]'s kurta, and this woman said, ‘You call yourself a feminist and you are ironing your husband's kurta?’” Shabana Azmi said.
Shabana Azmi was reluctant to do Fire due to its theme of same-sex love; Javed Akhtar changed her mind: 'Zoya wasn’t even 18 then but...'
November 04, 2024 7:58 pm
Shabana Azmi recently revealed that she was initially hesitant to take on Fire despite her appreciation for the script, fearing it might impact her philanthropic work.
Rajesh Khanna tripped and fell on his lungi, told journalist he had a 'horse-riding mishap': Shabana Azmi recalls she almost gave away Kaka's secret
October 28, 2024 2:52 pm
Shabana Azmi remembered her funniest co-stars and recalled some hilarious moments that she shared with Rajesh Khanna and Sanjeev Kumar.
Shabana Azmi recalls how Rajinikanth requested people on Ooty streets to leave so they could shoot: 'I have actors from Mumbai, important to be on best behaviour'
October 28, 2024 7:33 pm
In a recent interview, Shabana Azmi, who has stepped into the 50th year as an actor, talks in detail about working in the 1992 Hollywood film, City of Joy
Javed Akhtar was drunk on his wedding day, wasn't ready to commit to Shabana Azmi; agreed to marry in inebriated stupor: Annu Kapoor
October 23, 2024 11:25 am
Annu Kapoor recalled the story of Javed Akhtar and Shabana Azmi's last-minute wedding, before which the renowned lyricist and writer was completely sloshed.
Shabana Azmi on fame: 'A double-edged sword that can distort sense of self'
October 05, 2024 11:58 am
In an exclusive interview with indianexpress.com, Shabana Azmi spoke about how fame could impact actors who taste success, celebrating golden jubilee in cinema, return to the stage, and how theatre is different from films.
