Shabana Azmi

Veteran actress Shabana Azmi hosted a Diwali celebration with her close friends, including Vidya Balan, Konkona Sen Sharma, and Dia Mirza. The gathering also saw Richa Chadha, Ali Fazal, Divya Dutta, and Javed Akhtar in attendance.

Shabana Azmi congratulates Arbaaz Khan with a sweet warning on daughter Sipraa’s arrival: “She will make you dance around her fingers"

Veteran actress Shabana Azmi recently congratulated Arbaaz Khan on the birth of his daughter with wife Sshura Khan.

Shabana Azmi celebrates her 75th birthday in star-studded bash, dances with son Farhan Akhtar on Senorita: Watch

Veteran actress Shabana Azmi celebrated her 75th birthday with a star-studded bash attended by Bollywood heavyweights including Madhuri Dixit, Vidya Balan, Rekha, and Urmila Matondkar.

From Ankur to Neerja: A look at Shabana Azmi’s top movie on her birthday

Veteran Indian actress and social activist Shabana Azmi is celebrated for her powerful performances in parallel cinema. Let's have a look at some of her top movie on her birthday.

When Javed Akhtar reacted to Shabana Azmi facing housing bias due to religion: "We are a huge society, live in extreme paradoxes"

Veteran lyricist and writer Javed Akhtar, known for his wit and outspoken views, once addressed a sensitive question from a Pakistani journalist. The query concerned the time when his wife, actress Shabana Azmi, was denied a flat solely because of her religion.

Javed Akhtar hosts a special Urdu session at British Parliament

Javed Akhtar and Shabana Azmi have recently visited London, UK and shared a series of photos from their trip. The veteran lyricist organized a special Urdu session there.

HFF 2025 | 50 years of Shabana Azmi: When Shyam Benegal offered ‘Ankur’ to Aparna Sen & other stories

At the 17th Habitat Film Festival in Delhi, contemporaries, colleagues and friends filmmaker Aparna Sen and actress Shabana Azmi were in conversation to commemorate the golden jubilee of Azmi's acting journey in cinema.

When Shabana Azmi revealed she was jealous of Rekha after being offered a 'tiny role' in a film: 'What does Rekha have that I don’t have?'

Shabana Azmi, known for her versatile roles in Hindi cinema, once became the subject of a humorous story shared by filmmaker Mira Nair, revealing a playful moment of jealousy involving actress Rekha. The anecdote offered a glimpse into Shabana's lighthearted and candid personality.

When Farhan Akhtar felt 'betrayed' by his father Javed Akhtar's marriage to Shabana Azmi: I was angry but..."

Farhan Akhtar once revealed he felt "betrayed" and "angry" when his father Javed Akhtar married Shabana Azmi, but praised her role in helping restore their relationship over time.

Shabana Azmi on Rekha’s poised reaction to fan: That’s how a star should behave..

Veteran stars Shabana Azmi and Rekha, known for their powerful roles, remain icons of Indian cinema. In a recent chat with Filmfare, Shabana fondly recalled a striking moment that showcased Rekha’s commanding star presence.

Shabana Azmi opens up about her family’s mealtime chats: It's only about food, abhi lunch khaaya, fir poochenge what's for dinner? – Exclusive

Shabana Azmi reveals that food plays a central role in her family conversations during exclusive chat with MoneyControl.

Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah honors Shabana Azmi for her iconic contribution to Indian Cinema

At the 16th International Film Festival in Bengaluru, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah honored Shabana Azmi with the prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award for her exceptional contribution to Indian cinema. The ceremony, held at Kaveri Residence, also included a Rs 10 lakh cheque. Javed Akhtar, her husband, attended the event.

Dabba Cartel actor Shabana Azmi addresses Saas, Bahu Aur Flamingo comparison, admits, "I was concerned"

Netflix's new series Dabba Cartel features Shabana Azmi, Gajraj Rao, Jyotika, Shalini Pandey, Nimisha Sajayan, and Sai Tamhankar in key roles.

Jyotika on her latest film Dabba Cartel with Shabana Azmi: "lot of stories to be told from female perspective"

Jyotika, known for films like Doli Saja Ke Rakhna and Chandramukhi, shared her conscious decision to take on complex roles over traditional love interest characters. Speaking on Tuesday, she expressed concern about the lack of female-driven narratives, as reported by PTI.

Shabana Azmi reveals she told Dabba Cartel makers 'Jyothika ko matt lo', says, "it was my mistake"

At the February 18 trailer launch of Dabba Cartel, Shabana Azmi made a shocking revelation, admitting she had initially attempted to have her co-star Jyothika removed from the show. This confession surprised many, as both actresses are now seen together, promoting the project in harmony.

Dabba Cartel trailer: Five women, one secret, a simple business into a dangerous drug operation

Get ready for an explosive new thriller as Dabba Cartel arrives on Netflix on February 28. Produced by Excel Entertainment and directed by Hitesh Bhatia, this gripping crime drama follows five ordinary middle-class women whose small-time dabba (lunchbox) service takes a dark turn when they inadvertently step into the dangerous world of drug trafficking.

Dabba Cartel teaser drops: Shabana Azmi and Jyothika lead thrilling drug trade drama

The teaser for Dabba Cartel, a thriller-drama directed by Hitesh Bhatia, has generated excitement ahead of its February 28, 2025 release on Netflix. The show centers on five ordinary women in Thane, Maharashtra, who get involved in a drug cartel through their tiffin (dabba) delivery service.

Javed Akhtar talks about being hardly married to wife Shabana Azmi, says we are friends

Javed Akhtar married Shabana Azmi in 1984 under uncomfortable circumstances, as he was still married to his first wife, Honey Irani, at the time.

Shabana Azmi reveals Farhan Akhtar's influence on her 1996 film Fire's climax revision: "I don’t like the end because...."

Veteran actor Shabana Azmi revealed on Saturday that the climax of her 1996 critically acclaimed film Fire was altered based on a suggestion from her stepson, actor and filmmaker Farhan Akhtar. This change added a new dimension to the film, which remains a landmark in Indian cinema.

Shabana Azmi honoured with Excellence in Cinema Award at MAMI Film Festival 2024, presented by Waheeda Rehman

Veteran actress Shabana Azmi took to Instagram to express her gratitude to the MAMI Mumbai Film Festival for honouring her with the prestigious Excellence in Cinema Award.

What to watch at MAMI Mumbai Film Festival 2024: ‘This year, MAMI is just MAMI, not Jio MAMI’, MAMI goes independent

MAMI 2024, from October 19-24 in Mumbai, is bookended by this year's Cannes Film Festival winners and peppered with more than 110 films many of which are prestigious global film festival winners from 45-plus countries, in 50-plus languages.

50 Years of Shabana Azmi: Veteran Actress shares unseen pic from 1985’s slum demolition protests

The legendary actress Shabana Azmi has reached a remarkable milestone, completing 50 years in the film industry. Renowned for her powerful performances and unwavering commitment to social causes, Azmi has used her platform to inspire and advocate for change.

Shabana Azmi marks 50 years in cinema with Best Supporting Actress win at IIFA 2024

In Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani, Azmi delivered a heartwarming performance, playing a pivotal role that added depth and emotional resonance to the film's themes of love, family, and relationships.

When there's diversity, there will be contradictions in terms of women empowerment: Shabana Azmi

Yas Island (Abu Dhabi), Sep 28 (PTI) In a country as diverse as India, there has been huge progress in terms of women empowerment but in some instances there'.

Shabana Azmi’s 74th birthday: Bollywood icons Vidya Balan, Farah Khan, Urmila Matondkar, Dia Mirza and others celebrate in style, see pics

Shabana Azmi’s 74th birthday was celebrated in grand style on Wednesday evening, with a host of Bollywood stars including Farah Khan, Vidya Balan, Dia Mirza, Urmila Matondkar, Richa Chadha, Shibani Dandekar, Ali Fazal, and Tanvi Azmi in attendance. Several of them shared glimpses of the celebrations on Instagram, expressing their admiration and love for the iconic actress.