Shabana Azmi
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Shabana Azmi: Actresses should make informed choices on item numbers
Bollywood | Jan 26, 2015, 07:28 AM ISTKolkata: Veteran actress-social activist Shabana Azmi Sunday said actresses should make "informed" choices on accepting item numbers as such sequences lead to sexualisation of children."I am saying let it be an informed decision. I am
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Looking forward to work in 'Jazbaa': Anupam Kher
Bollywood | Jan 14, 2015, 07:58 PM ISTMumbai: Actor Anupam Kher, who is working with filmmaker Sanjay Gupta after almost two decades in “Jazbaa”, is confident that the movie, an adaptation of Korean film "Seven Days", will turn out to be a
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Aishwarya Rai Bachchan attends script reading session of Sanjay Gupta's 'Jazbaa'
Bollywood | Jan 14, 2015, 06:58 PM ISTMumbai: Director Sanjay Gupta, who is all set to begin filming his upcoming directorial venture 'Jazbaa', has met the star cast for the scrip reading session.'Jazbaa' marks the comeback project of Aishwarya Rai in Bollywood
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Javed Akhtar to host a lunch for friends, colleagues on 70th b'day
Bollywood | Jan 10, 2015, 06:24 PM ISTMumbai: After Farhan Akhtar's 41st birthday, the family is now looking forward to his father Javed Akhtar's grand 70th birthday celebrations Jan 17. Farhan says they've planned a get-together for friends and family."We're calling all
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Abhishek Bachchan: Excited to see Aishwarya back on big screen
Bollywood | Jan 08, 2015, 06:47 AM ISTMumbai: Actor Abhishek Bachchan is excited that his wife Aishwarya Rai is making her comeback on the silver screen with Sanjay Gupta's "Jazbaa".Aishwarya was last seen on the big screen in the 2010 film “Guzaarish”.
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Smita Patil left indelible impression on films, says Shabana
Bollywood | Dec 15, 2014, 07:09 AM ISTMumbai: Remembering Smita Patil on her 28th death anniversary, actress-social activist Shabana Azmi said that the former co-star left a strong impact on films.The duo starred together in movies like "Arth" and "Mandi"."Remembering #Smita Patil
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Shabana Azmi wishes Shyam Benegal on his birthday, calls him 'reluctant guru'
Bollywood | Dec 14, 2014, 09:39 PM ISTMumbai: On the 80th birthday of director Shyam Benegal Sunday, veteran actress-social activist Shabana Azmi says the “reluctant guru” has influenced her choices.She made her debut in 1974 with Benegal's "Ankur" and thanked him for
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Shabana, Javed celebrate 30 years of togetherness
Bollywood | Dec 09, 2014, 04:30 PM ISTMumbai: Veteran actress-social activist Shabana Azmi and lyricist-writer Javed Akhtar Tuesday clocked 30 years of marriage.The actress took to micro-blogging site Twitter to sum up her journey with her husband's quote.“It's our 30th wedding anniversary
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Sharmila Tagore is the most gorgeous 70-year-old I know: Shabana Azmi
Bollywood | Dec 08, 2014, 03:51 PM ISTMumbai: On the birthday of Sharmila Tagore, veteran actress and activist Shabana Azmi described the “Kashmir Ki Kali” star as “most gorgeous”. Sharmila, who was often seen on the big screen with late actor Rajesh Khanna
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A Decent Arrangement movie review: So still, so lifelike...so connetable
Bollywood | Nov 12, 2014, 05:34 PM ISTFor a large part of this brief film, nothing seems to be happening. At least, nothing that we can consider dramatic enough to be considered cinematic in the acceptable sense. As I watched Banka's understated
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Shabana Azmi: Our audience ready to watch Indian actors talk English
Bollywood | Nov 06, 2014, 04:20 PM ISTMumbai: Veteran actress Shabana Azmi, whose English film "A Decent Arrangement" releases in India Friday, says the audience in the country is ready to accept their actors speaking in a different language and that language
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Aishwarya Rai Bachchan to appear in Vipul Shah's next?
Bollywood | Nov 05, 2014, 08:22 PM ISTNew Delhi: Rumors have started making round that Aishwarya Rai Bachchan is going to feature in the next film of Vipul Amrutlal Shah after she was spotted at his home with mother-in-law Jaya.The winner of
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Shabana Azmi looks at Javed's 50-year journey with 'respect'
Bollywood | Oct 04, 2014, 04:59 PM ISTMumbai: Respect is the only word and thought on veteran actress and social activist Shabana Azmi's mind when she thinks of her husband Javed Akhtar's journey in Mumbai since he first stepped into the city
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Shabana Azmi chosen as a jury member for Isa Award
Bollywood | Sep 29, 2014, 11:45 AM ISTManama: Veteran actress and activist Shabana Azmi has been chosen as a jury member for Isa Award for Service to Humanity in Bahrain.“Off 2 Bahrain for one day as Jury Member for ISA Award for
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Bollywood veteran Shabana completes 40 years in filmdom
Bollywood | Sep 26, 2014, 10:14 AM ISTMumbai: Shabana Azmi started her acting journey on this day in 1974 when "Ankur" was released and the award-winning actress thanks Shyam Bengal for her first break.The 64-year-old took to Twitter Thursday to share her
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Shabana Azmi birthday special: Her five films you must watch (view pics)
Bollywood | Sep 18, 2014, 12:19 PM ISTNew Delhi: Flattering remarks like 'One of the best actresses of Hindi cinema' is casually attributed to anyone with a reasonably successful career.But only the actresses like Shabana Azmi are truly deserving of such high
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Shabana Azmi starts work on short film based on domestic violence
Bollywood | Aug 30, 2014, 05:32 PM ISTMumbai: Veteran actress and social activist Shabana Azmi, who often raises her voice on gender issues, Saturday began work on a short film on domestic violence."First day of filming for #Nasheed Faruqis short film#OUTSIDE on
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Shabana Azmi off to Britain for 'Happy Birthday Sunita'
Bollywood | Aug 25, 2014, 07:55 AM ISTMumbai: Veteran actress Shabana Azmi says she will be in Britain for two months to be part of an English play titled “Happy Birthday Sunita”.Created by Pravesh Kumar and Harvey Virdi, the family comedy drama
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Shabana Azmi misses Farooque Sheikh on Eid
Bollywood | Jul 29, 2014, 06:35 PM ISTMumbai: As everyone is celebrating Eid Tuesday, veteran actress Shabana Azmi says she is missing her co-star and friend Farooque Sheikh, who died last year.The two acted in movies like “Anjuman” and “Lorie”.“Missing Farooque. Every
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Shabana Azmi to be in Amsterdam for BRAC
Bollywood | May 21, 2014, 11:12 AM ISTVeteran actress Shabana Azmi will head to Amsterdam to attend an international board meeting of BRAC.The meeting of the international development organization based in Bangladesh will take place June 9 to June 11."Will be in