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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
Shabana Azmi 'astonished' by entourage cost, recalls traveling by bus with Smita Patil: 'Sanjeev Kumar, Shatrughan Sinha paid for...'
June 24, 2024 5:11 pm
Shabana Azmi expressed her astonishment at the "crazy tabs" producers have to cover for actors. She shared anecdotes from her own career, highlighting the stark contrast between then and now.
Shabana Azmi gives congratulatory kiss to Kartik Aaryan for Chandu Champion; director Kabir Khan reacts to film's low BO opening
June 17, 2024 6:24 pm
Actor Shabana Azmi recently heaped praise on Chandu Champion and also commended Kartik Aaryan for his performance. Director Kabir Khan, meanwhile, reacted to the film's low box office opening.
Shabana Azmi reveals Zoya Akhtar and Farhan Akhtar played crucial role in her film Fire: 'I thought Oh my god, the younger generation thinks completely differently'
May 31, 2024 4:17 pm
Shabana Azmi's 1996 film Fire, which first released in India in 1998, received severe backlash with many claiming the movie will "break many marriages" and "spoil women".
Shabana Azmi recalls buying a plane ticket for Vidhu Vinod Chopra when he was 'going by third class train after an operation': 'I was like what nonsense...'
May 29, 2024 7:15 pm
Shabana Azmi said that she has funded films from her own pocket when they were at the verge of being shelved.
Shabana Azmi says Manmohan Desai created her Amar Akbar Anthony role fearing Vinod Khanna: 'Amitabh Bachchan, Rishi Kapoor have heroines but...'
June 03, 2024 5:35 pm
Veteran actor Shabana Azmi recently recalled working in director Manmohan Desai's Amar Akbar Anthony, which became one of the biggest blockbusters in her career.
Shabana Azmi recalls Shashi Kapoor being 'mean' to her, calling her 'stupid' after she refused to do intimate scenes with him
May 27, 2024 1:44 pm
Shabana Azmi said she started crying when she realised how intimate her scene was with Shashi Kapoor. The late actor ensured all those scenes were dropped so that she felt comfortable.
Shabana Azmi says heroes need to be ready to 'play second fiddle' to women to end pay disparity, compliments Alia Bhatt, Deepika Padukone
May 08, 2024 11:38 am
Shabana Azmi, who completes 50 years in the industry, said substantial parts for senior artistes were 'inconceivable' till about a decade ago.
Aamir Khan reveals Shabana Azmi is responsible for Mr Perfectionist tag: 'I asked the size of cup and spoon when she asked me how much sugar'
April 29, 2024 4:06 pm
Aamir Khan recalled an interesting story involving Shabana Azmi and said that she is the person responsible for him getting the 'perfectionist' tag.
Where are Bollywood’s star-studded Holi parties? Remembering iconic Holi bashes hosted by Raj Kapoor, Amitabh Bachchan, Shah Rukh Khan
March 25, 2024 7:10 am
From Raj Kapoor’s iconic party at RK Studios to Amitabh Bachchan’s ‘dawn to dusk’ celebrations at Prateeksha, Bollywood’s greatest Holi bashes have given way to intimate, low-key revelry in recent times.
Javed Akhtar on how Shabana Azmi coped with his alcoholism for the first decade of their marriage: 'She managed a person...'
March 18, 2024 2:32 pm
Javed Akhtar opened up on his marriage with Shabana Azmi, how she had to cope with his alcoholism for the first ten years of their marriage and shared their approach to handling disagreements.
US comedian spoofs Donald Trump, ‘sells H1-B visas’ for $100,000 to Indians; watch
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A satirical video by a US-based comedian has been making the rounds online after it showed a spoof version of US President Donald Trump apparently “selling H1-B visas” on the streets of India for a hefty price. The clip, posted by Instagram creator Austin Nasso—who has close to a million followers—features him fully leaning into a Trump impersonation.