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  "Would Asaduddin Owaisi be ok saying Bharat ammi ki jai?" asks Shabana Azmi

  Bollywood | March 18, 2016 18:27 IST

  New 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 | March 10, 2016 13:16 IST

  New 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 | March 04, 2016 23:25 IST

  New 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 | March 03, 2016 10:58 IST

  Mumbai: 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 | February 19, 2016 19:34 IST

  Rating: 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 | February 05, 2016 23:30 IST

  Mumbai: 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 | February 05, 2016 18:35 IST

  New 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 | February 05, 2016 18:22 IST

  New 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 | February 03, 2016 16:18 IST

  Mumbai: 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 | January 15, 2016 19:26 IST

  New 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 | January 15, 2016 19:02 IST

  Film: "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 | January 15, 2016 13:44 IST

  Mumbai: “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 | January 08, 2016 11:54 IST

  Mumbai: 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 | December 18, 2015 11:30 IST

  Mumbai: 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 | December 04, 2015 10:59 IST

  Mumbai: "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 | October 24, 2015 23:35 IST

  Mumbai: 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

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  Shabana Azmi turns adviser to ill Juhi Chawla

  Bollywood | October 24, 2015 17:19 IST

  Mumbai : Actress Juhi Chawla, who was “wheezing and coughing” since the last five days, was advised by her “Chalk N Duster” co-star and veteran actress Shabana Azmi to drink turmeric water and it worked

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  Jazbaa Review: Even Aishwarya, Irrfan could not save this poorly directed film

  Bollywood | October 11, 2015 6:32 IST

  Cast: Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Irrfan Khan, Shabana Azmi, Chandan Roy Sanyal, Atul Kulkarni, Jackie Shroff and Sara Arjun;Director: Sanjay GuptaRating: **1/2Sanjay Gupta's love for foreign cinema is an open secret.His immensely popular Kaante drew heavily

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  Birthday Special: 5 things women can learn from Shabana Azmi

  Bollywood | September 18, 2015 15:38 IST

  New Delhi: It is next to impossible to write about the life of actress and humanitarian Shabana Azmi in one article. The social activist, who is an alumna of Film and Television Institute of India,

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  Cannes is not for fashion but films: Shabana Azmi

  Bollywood | August 28, 2015 7:11 IST

  Mumbai: Film and theatre veteran Shabana Azmi does not understand the craze that goes behind the looks of celebrities on international red carpet, particularly at Cannes International Film Festival, as she feels that event is