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  Smita Patil left indelible impression on films, says Shabana

  Bollywood | December 15, 2014 7:09 IST

  Mumbai: 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 | December 14, 2014 21:39 IST

  Mumbai: 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 | December 09, 2014 16:30 IST

  Mumbai: 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 | December 08, 2014 15:51 IST

  Mumbai: 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 | November 12, 2014 17:34 IST

  For 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 | November 06, 2014 16:20 IST

  Mumbai: 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 | November 05, 2014 20:22 IST

  New 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 | October 04, 2014 16:59 IST

  Mumbai: 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 | September 29, 2014 11:45 IST

  Manama: 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 | September 26, 2014 10:14 IST

  Mumbai: 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 | September 18, 2014 12:19 IST

  New 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 | August 30, 2014 17:32 IST

  Mumbai: 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 | August 25, 2014 7:55 IST

  Mumbai:  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 | July 29, 2014 18:35 IST

  Mumbai: 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 IST

  Veteran 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

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  IIFA Rocks 2014: Priyanka, Bipasha, Anil walk the green carpet (view pics)

  Bollywood | April 26, 2014 10:21 IST

  New Delhi: IIFA Rocks, an event celebrating music and fashion, went on at Tampa Convention centre with Bollywood biggies making their way in their utmost glittering outfits. The Florida fans went all berserk to witness

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  Sonakshi Sinha, Shabana Azmi, Saif Ali Khan spotted leaving for IIFA 2014 (see pics)

  Bollywood | April 22, 2014 15:13 IST

  Bollywood is gearing up for its most important event of the year, 'IIFA Awards', which would be held at Tampa Bay.As many celebs have tweeted their excitement over attending and being a part of the

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  Shabana Azmi, Javed set out for 'serious sightseeing'

  Bollywood | April 14, 2014 18:46 IST

  Veteran actress-social activist Shabana Azmi has packed her bags for some “serious sightseeing” in Egypt and she will be accompanied by her husband and veteran writer-lyricist Javed Akhtar.“Javed and I (are) off to Luxor after

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  Shabana lauds new filmmakers' unusual films, portrayal of women

  Bollywood | March 15, 2014 18:50 IST

  Mumbai: Veteran actor Shabana Azmi appreciates the new breed of filmmakers for touching upon "unusual" subjects in their films and "great" portrayal of women.In an interesting session Friday at the FICCI Frames 2014 on "The

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  Shabana Azmi advises to reduce the length of Bollywood films

  Bollywood | March 15, 2014 18:57 IST

  Mumbai: Actress Shabana Azmi Friday attended a special session at FICCI Frames 2014 and praised the films for their drama and presentation, but said it's time to reduce the length of movies to compete in