Tag: Shabana Azmi
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Russell Crowe happy to come to India
Hollywood star Russell Crowe is happy to come to India if there’s something interesting that comes his way, says veteran Indian actress Shabana Azmi, who was part of a jury with him for the 7th Australian Academy of Cinema and Television Arts (AACTA) Awards. The actress was a member of the Grand Jury for …
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December 6, 2017 -
‘Dangal’ wins Best Asian Film at Australian gala
Aamir Khan-starrer Dangal was on Wednesday named the Best Asian Film at the 7th Australian Academy of Cinema and Television Arts (AACTA) Awards.
December 6, 2017 -
Shashi Kapoor’s heroines remember ‘the Gentleman’
From Sharmila Tagore and Asha Parekh to Hema Malini, Zeenat Aman, Mumtaz, Shabana Azmi and of course Raakhee Gulzar with whom Shashi Kapoor did the maximum number of films, the demise of the veteran actor has left his heroines shattered. Shabana who is in Sydney is too grieved to speak on the actor whom she …
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December 5, 2017 -
Shabana Azmi exchanged notes on Bollywood with Malaysian PM
Veteran actress Shabana Azmi, who was felicitated by the Prime Minister of Malaysia Najib Razak, says she exchanged notes on Bollywood with him.
December 1, 2017 -
Country is witnessing hyper-nationalism today: Shabana Azmi
Veteran actor Shabana Azmi on Saturday said the country is seeing episodes of hyper-nationalism and although the phenomenon was not novel, people need to be alarmed about it. The 67-year-old actor said that understanding the difference between nationalism and patriotism was the need of the hour. “Patriotism concerns itself with the lives of the people …
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November 26, 2017 -
B-town raises voice against gender violence through concert
A group of young musicians including Armaan Malik, Sukriti-Akriti, Papon, Harshdeep Kaur, Salim-Suleiman along with Farhan Akhtar, Shah Rukh Khan and Shabana Azmi, gathered for music concert ‘Lalkaar’ to create awareness against gender violence. Tuesday’s concert was part of the social campaign ‘Bas Ab Bahut Ho Gaya’. Though the audience came to enjoy the live …
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November 22, 2017 -
Film industry should boycott IFFI over ‘Padmavati’ row: Shabana Azmi
Veteran actress Shabana Azmi on Saturday urged the Indian film industry to boycott the 48th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) in Goa to protest against the threats to actress Deepika Padukone and filmmaker Sanjay Leela Bhansali on their upcoming film “Padmavati”. “The entire film industry should boycott IFFI in protest against the threats to …
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November 18, 2017 -
Anupam Kher, Shaban Azmi to address university students in Sydney
Anupam Kher and Shabana Azmi will share personal anecdotes and career highlights during an event at University of New South Wales in Sydney. The December 3 event is a part of the ‘In conversation Event’ series launched by the Australian Academy of Cinema and Television arts (AACTA). Azmi and Kher, who were recently announced as …
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October 23, 2017 -
Time to see the world through ‘feminine gaze’: Shabana Azmi
Veteran actress Shabana Azmi on Monday said it is time people started seeing the world through a “feminine gaze”. The pro-equality actress was speaking at “#F for Freedom MAMI” segment of Jio MAMI 19th Mumbai Film Festival. “I am very delighted that MAMI this year is concentrating on making women’s work more visible. I think …
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October 17, 2017 -
Bollywood is excited about Vidya Balan’s ‘Tumhari Sulu’
Popular B-town celebs like Anil Kapoor, Shabana Azmi and Riteish Deshmukh have hailed the trailer of Vidya Balans upcoming movie Tumhari Sulu and said that the film will have the actor’s best performance till date. The trailer of the film, which has already crossed more than one million views within a day, narrates the story …
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October 15, 2017 -
Inspirational Shabana Azmi turns 67: Wishes galore from B-Town
Veteran actress Shabana Azmi, who turned one year older on Monday, was wished a year full of love by B-town celebs including Anil Kapoor, Hrithik Roshan, Shekhar Kapur and Sonam Kapoor, who described her as inspirational. The veteran actress is known for acting style and bringing realism to cinema. Her popular film credits include Arth, Khandhar, …
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September 18, 2017 -
Silencing voice with gun, worst way to win debate: Kamal Haasan
Film star Kamal Haasan on Thursday condemned the murder of journalist-activist Gauri Lankesh, saying silencing a voice with a gun is no solution to a debate. “Silencing a voice with a gun is the worst way to win a debate. Condolence to all those who are grieving Gauri’s demise,” Kamal, who last week hinted at …
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September 7, 2017 -
Bollywood celebrities condemn murder of journalist Gauri Lankesh
Bollywood personalities like Shekhar Kapur, Shabana Azmi and Javed Akhtar have condemned the death of senior Kannada journalist and social activist Gauri Lankesh, who was shot dead at her residence by unidentified men on Tuesday. Celebrities not only condemned Lankesh’s murder, but also the unsolved murder of three other outspoken critics of right-wing extremist ideology …
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September 6, 2017 -
Teachers Day: B-Town, telly stars thank their guiding force
On the occasion of Teachers Day on Tuesday, popular Bollywood and television celebrities like Kajol, Shabana Azmi, Manoj Bajpayee and Mahesh Bhatt thanked the people who worked as a motivational source and guiding light in their lives. To celebrate the occasion, celebrities took to social media and other platforms to wish their teachers. Here’s what …
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September 5, 2017 -
B-town wishes everyone on the occasion of Eid
Bollywood celebrities like Amitabh Bachchan, Shabana Azmi, Anupam Kher, Anil Kapoor and Ekta Kapoor on Saturday wished their fans on Eid al-Adha, hoping that this year will be filled with love, joy, prosperity and peace. Here’s what they have tweeted: Amitabh Bachchan: Eid Mubarak. Shabana Azmi: Eid Mubarak everybody. May peace, joy, prosperity come everybody’s …
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September 2, 2017 -
Bollywood voices India’s concerns on Independence Day
From melody queen Lata Mangeshkar to veteran actress Shabana Azmi to actors like Nawazuddin Siddiqui, Bollywood celebrities have shared what independence means to them. Lata Mangeshkar: Independence is a state of mind that we Indians have not understood correctly. Independence is not only about what we eat or wear or the right to freedom of …
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August 15, 2017 -
Romesh Sharma ragged me badly: Shabana Azmi
Veteran actress Shabana Azmi, who shared screen space with Romesh Sharma in 1974 film "Parinay", says the actor-producer ragged her badly during her initial days in showbiz. Shabana and Romesh are alumni of the prestigious Film and Television Institute of India (FTII). The actress took to Twitter on Saturday to share photographs from Romesh's 70th …
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July 29, 2017