Shabana Azmi
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20 years after ‘Fire’, Shabana Azmi to feature in yet another lesbian film
Bollywood | Aug 16, 2016, 07:18 PM ISTVeteran actress Shabana Azmi, who had played the lesbian bahu in 1996 movie Fire, is all set to feature in yet another movie based on lesbian bond.
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Shabana Azmi has a 'perfect' advise for CBFC
Bollywood | Jun 16, 2016, 11:33 AM ISTMumbai: Veteran actress Shabana Azmi is of the view that the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) should neither censor nor certify movies, instead only classify them. Azmi’s comment came in wake of the censorship
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Shabana Azmi wraps 'Idgaah' shoot
Bollywood | Jun 15, 2016, 11:35 PM ISTMumbai: Veteran actress and social activist Shabana Azmi has finished shooting for the upcoming film "Idgaah". The 65-year-old shared the news on Twitter on Tuesday. She wrote: "And it's a wrap for me on 'Idgaah'.
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Shabana Azmi goes deglam for 'Idgah', shares her first look
Bollywood | May 29, 2016, 11:32 AM ISTMumbai: Veteran actress Shahbana Azmi has shared a photo of herself revealing her look for an upcoming movie, "Idgah." The film is said to be based on Hindi writer Premchand's short story of the same
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"Would Asaduddin Owaisi be ok saying Bharat ammi ki jai?" asks Shabana Azmi
Bollywood | Mar 18, 2016, 06:27 PM ISTNew Delhi: Amid nationwide outrage over AIMIM (All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen) leader Asaduddin Owaisi's controversial remark that he would not say 'Bharat mata ki jai' even if a knife is put to his throat,now veteran
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Ooppss! Shabana Azmi raises SERIOUS objection with Kareena and Salman
Bollywood | Mar 10, 2016, 01:16 PM ISTNew Delhi: Veteran actress Shabana Azmi has been vocal about her opinions always. She is being audacious enough to wear her heart on her sleeve irrespective of what people may think about her. The ‘Masoom’
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#StandWithAGirl initiative gets support from Shabana, Sushmita
Bollywood | Mar 04, 2016, 11:25 PM ISTNew Delhi: Celebrated women from Indian showbiz -- Shabana Azmi, Sushmita Sen, Gul Panag and Dia Mirza -- have lent their support to National Geographic channel's #StandWithAGirl initiative, which begins with the television premiere of
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Javed sahab cried a lot after watching 'Neerja', says Shabana Azmi
Bollywood | Mar 03, 2016, 10:58 AM ISTMumbai: Actress Shabana Azmi has said that mainstream Hindi cinema is witnessing a change from the stereotypical portrayal of mothers and other characters in earlier times."There is a change coming in mainstream Hindi cinema. Earlier,
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Neerja Review: A gripping tale of exceptional courage
Bollywood | Feb 19, 2016, 07:34 PM ISTRating: 3.5/5 Stars (Three and half stars)Star Cast: Sonam Kapoor, Shabana Azmi, Shekhar RavjianiDirector: Ram MadhwaniIn Bollywood, it's not very often that a story this strong is told. Neerja is an extraordinary tale of a
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We're not trying to sell 'Neerja' : Sonam Kapoor
Bollywood | Feb 05, 2016, 11:30 PM ISTMumbai: Actress Sonam Kapoor says the makers of her forthcoming film "Neerja" are not trying to sell the film to the audience, but only intend to inspiring people with the story of Neerja Bhanot, who
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Shabana Azmi threatens to leave interview if questioned about Farhan-Adhuna divorce
Bollywood | Feb 05, 2016, 06:35 PM ISTNew Delhi: Bollywood has been the centre of break ups and separations lately with star couples calling it quits. Farhan and Adhuna Akhtar is one such duo who shocked the tinsel town with their divorce
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"'Made in Heaven' is now a defunct concept", Shabana Azmi on Farhan-Adhuna Divorce
Bollywood | Feb 05, 2016, 06:22 PM ISTNew Delhi: The tinsel town has recently been rocked with several celeb break-ups. While the most shocking split was that of Ranbir Kapoor and Katrina Kaif, the industry was left dumbstruck after actor Farhaan Akhtar
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Visa row: Shabana Azmi comes out in support of Anupam Kher
Bollywood | Feb 03, 2016, 04:18 PM ISTMumbai: Critically acclaimed actress Shabana Azmi has expressed support for Anupam Kher after he was denied a visa to Pakistan. She says a similar situation was once faced by her husband, celebrated lyricist Javed Akhtar. Shabana
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Here's why Shabana Azmi wants young superstars to follow Shah Rukh Khan
Bollywood | Jan 15, 2016, 07:26 PM ISTNew Delhi: Superstar Shah Rukh Khan has many admirers in Bollywood. Some like him for acting while others praise his larger than life personality. But, Shabana Azmi has found a unique reason to admire the
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'Chalk n Duster' Movie Review: Mawkishly executed yet inspirational
Bollywood | Jan 15, 2016, 07:02 PM ISTFilm: "Chalk n Duster"Director: Jayant GilatkarCast: Shabana Azmi, Girish Karnad, Juhi Chawla, Upasana Singh, Divya Dutta, Arya Babbar and Rishi KapoorRating: ***Jayant Gilatkar's "Chalk n Duster" honestly and compassionately reflects our deteriorating education system, albeit
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Juhi Chawla's 'Chalk N Duster' made tax-free in four states
Bollywood | Jan 15, 2016, 01:44 PM ISTMumbai: “Chalk N Duster”, a film based on the commercialisation of education in India, has been made tax-free in Delhi, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh and Bihar, says actress Juhi Chawla, who plays a pivotal role in
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Shabana Azmi recovering from severe bronchitis
Bollywood | Jan 08, 2016, 11:54 AM ISTMumbai: Veteran actress Shabana Azmi, who has been missing the promotions of “Chalk N Duster” due to "severe bronchitis", is now recovering and is expected to be fit soon.Shabana, who stars in the Jayant Gilatar
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Shabana Azmi reveals how she encouraged Sonam to become actress
Bollywood | Dec 18, 2015, 11:30 AM ISTMumbai: Actress Shabana Azmi at the trailer launch of ‘Neerja' on Thursday revealed that Anil Kapoor asked her to dissuade daughter Sonam from becoming an actress but Azmi instead encouraged her to take up the
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Juhi Chawla talks about working with Shabana Azmi
Bollywood | Dec 04, 2015, 10:59 AM ISTMumbai: "Chalk N Duster" actress Juhi Chawla says that it was exciting to work with her talented co-actor Shabana Azmi in the film and that she tried to learn something from the latter's style of
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Shabana Azmi says 'Chalk N Duster' is mainstream cinema
Bollywood | Oct 24, 2015, 11:35 PM ISTMumbai: Five time national award winner Shabana Azmi, very selective when it comes to do a film, will be seen as a Marathi teacher in "Chalk N Duster" which she says is a film well