Shabana Azmi: News

Shabana Azmi is an Indian actress born on September 18, 1950. Her first theatrical release was Shyam Benegal's directorial debut 'Ankur' (1974). She won the National Film Award for Best Actress consecutively for three years from 1983 to 1985 for her roles in 'Arth', 'Khandhar', and 'Paar'. Some of her notable movies are Shyam Benegal's 'Nishant' (1975), 'Junoon' (1978), 'Susman' (1978), Satyajit Ray's 'Shatranj Ke Khilari (The Chess Players)', Mrinal Sen's 'Khandhar', 'Ek Din Achanak', Saeed Mirza's 'Albert Pinto Ko Gussa Kyon Aata Hai', Sai Paranjpye's 'Sparsh' and 'Disha', Gautam Ghose's 'Paar', Aparna Sen's 'Picnic', and Vinay Shukla's 'Godmother'. She debuted on the small screen with a soap opera named 'Anupama.' Her role as Radha in Deepta Mehta's experimental film 'Fire' (1996) won her the Silver Hugo Award for Best Actress at the 32nd Chicago Film Festival and Jury Award for Best Actress at Outfest, Los Angeles. Azmi is married to poet and screenwriter Javed Akhtar and serves as the Goodwill Ambassador of the United Nations Population Fund (UNPFA).

17 Jan 2024

Happy Birthday

Javed Akhtar's birthday: Lesser-known tidbits about the ace lyricist, writer

Renowned poet, lyricist, and screenwriter Javed Akhtar is an eminent figure who doesn't need any introduction.

09 Jan 2024

Farhan Akhtar

Farhan Akhtar turns 50; Shabana Azmi pens heartwarming note

Farhan Akhtar, the complete package of Bollywood turned 50 on Tuesday and celebrated it with family and close friends.

14 Dec 2023

Bollywood

'Ankur' to 'Mandi': Shyam Benegal's best films

With eight National Awards, the veteran Indian filmmaker Shyam Benegal is touted to be one of the most influential filmmakers.

12 Dec 2023

Bollywood

Confirmed! Shabana Azmi to star in Vikas Khanna's next

Renowned celebrity chef turned filmmaker Vikas Khanna is gearing up for his next venture.

04 Nov 2023

Zeenat Aman

Here's when Abhay Deol-Zeenat Aman-Shabana Azmi's 'Bun Tikki' starts rolling

Bun Tikki, headlined by Abhay Deol, Zeenat Aman, and Shabana Azmi, has been in the news for the past few months thanks to its cast and intriguing title.

03 Nov 2023

OTT releases

'Ghoomer': Abhishek-Saiyami's sports drama gets OTT release date

Ghoomer starring Abhishek Bachchan and Saiyami Kher in lead roles garnered praise in the film festival circuit. However, it fell flat on its face on the commercial front.

17 Sep 2023

Happy Birthday

'Mandi' to 'Arth': Shabana Azmi's pathbreaking parallel cinema films

Five-time National Film Award winner and a pioneering, trailblazing figure of the parallel cinema movement in India, veteran actor Shabana Azmi is celebrating her 73rd birthday on Monday.

05 Sep 2023

Film Festival

#RockyAurRaniKiiPremKahaani to premiere at Busan Film Festival; KJo pens note

Karan Johar's directorial comeback, Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani has been selected for the prestigious Busan International Film Festival 2023.

24 Aug 2023

Box Office Collection

#BoxOfficeCollection: 'Ghoomer 2' crashes with no signs of revival

Abhishek Bachchan is one of those actors in Bollywood who has aged like a fine wine. The actor had a tumultuous career in the first half and now he is choosing the right scripts.

23 Aug 2023

Box Office Collection

#BoxOfficeCollection: 'RRKPK' to surpass Rs. 150 crore mark in India

Karan Johar is one of the most bankable directors in Bollywood. His commercial viability streak is unbroken in his 25 years of filmmaking. His recent release Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani has done the same and is currently inching closer to the Rs. 150 crore mark in India.

22 Aug 2023

Box Office Collection

#BoxOfficeCollection: 'Ghoomer' fails to breach the Rs. 5 crore mark

Saiyami Kher is one of the most underrated actors in Bollywood and she proves the same yet again with her recent release Ghoomer. The actor delivered an impeccable performance alongside Abhishek Bachchan and the film received acclaim in the festival circuit too.

18 Aug 2023

Box Office Collection

#BoxOfficeCollection: Ranveer-Alia's 'RRKPK' surpasses Rs. 300 crore mark globally

Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani has marked the resurgence of quintessential Bollywood rom-coms. The critically acclaimed film has broken boundaries and is also raking in quite well at the box office.

18 Aug 2023

Box Office Collection

#BoxOfficeCollection: 'RRKPK' is slow like a snail

Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani has had its dream run at the box office and has emerged to be a super hit. The Karan Johar directorial broke ground in many ways and is now facing steep competition from recent releases.

17 Aug 2023

Box Office Collection

#BoxOfficeCollection: 'RRKPK' faces steep competition from biggies

Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani has been a revelation in Bollywood as it marked the resurgence of true-blue extravagant Bollywood romances. The Karan Johar directorial received rave reviews from critics and viewers.

16 Aug 2023

OTT releases

OTT: Shabana Azmi's 'Dabba Cartel' is finally going on floors

Shabana Azmi and Shalini Pandey are gearing up to star in Netflix India's upcoming crime drama, Dabba Cartel. This thrilling series will revolve around five housewives who operate a high-stakes secret cartel.

16 Aug 2023

OTT releases

Ranveer-Alia's #RockyAurRaniKiiPremKahaani OTT details are out

Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani marked the return of true-blue Bollywood romances. The over-the-top drama, magnificent sets, and the typical Karan Johar storytelling are all you need to beat your everyday blues.

16 Aug 2023

Box Office Collection

#BoxOfficeCollection: 'RRKPK' is slow yet steady in third week

Karan Johar's Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani has emerged to be a super hit at the Indian box office and has been quite steady. However, the film's collection has started diminishing in the third weekend given the steep competition from new releases.

11 Aug 2023

Box Office Collection

#BoxOfficeCollection: 'RRKPK' shows slight dip; crucial weekend ahead

Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani has been a landmark film in Bollywood. From marking Karan Johar's comeback to marking the return of true-blue Bollywood romances, this film has done it all. At the box office, the romantic drama has been successful and has surpassed the Rs. 200 crore mark globally with ease.

10 Aug 2023

Box Office Collection

#BoxOfficeCollection: 'RRKPK' gains momentum on weekdays

Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani is definitely on a money-minting spree at the box office. The movie is stable on weekdays and is raking in huge chunks on weekends. The movie has already surpassed the Rs. 200 crore mark globally and is here to stay for a while.

09 Aug 2023

Box Office Collection

#BoxOfficeCollection: 'RRKPK' shows surprising growth on weekday

Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani is definitely one of the most unique yet typical Bollywood rom-coms. Karan Johar has outdone himself and the film has been loved by viewers across the spectrum.

08 Aug 2023

Box Office Collection

#BoxOfficeCollection: 'RRKPK' needs to gain momentum on weekdays

Karan Johar's Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani has brought back the gold standard of Bollywood extravagant romance. The film has received praise from both critics and viewers and the same is reflected in its box office collection.

07 Aug 2023

Box Office Collection

#BoxOfficeCollection: 'RRKPK' surpasses Rs. 100 crore mark; promises new wonders

Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani is just another feather in Karan Johar's cap!

06 Aug 2023

Box Office Collection

#BoxOfficeCollection: Karan Johar's 'RRKPK' inches closer to Rs. 100cr mark

The incredible combination of Karan Johar, Alia Bhatt, and Ranveer Singh has taken the box office by storm with their latest film—Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahani—which hit theaters on July 28.

04 Aug 2023

Bollywood

Abhishek Bachchan shines in R Balki's 'Ghoomer' trailer

Abhishek Bachchan 2.0 has been a revelation for Indian cinephiles and the recently released trailer of Ghoomer is just another testament to the same. The upcoming sports drama has been in the buzz for some time and is slated to premiere at the Indian Film Festival of Melbourne (IFFM 2023) in August.

04 Aug 2023

Box Office Collection

#BoxOfficeCollection: 'RRKPK' is on a rocking and running spree

Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani has shattered the murmurs of "rom-com is dead in Bollywood" and proved that a good story will always be appreciated by viewers. Karan Johar is being praised for his mature filmmaking and the movie is stable at the box office.

03 Aug 2023

Box Office Collection

#BoxOfficeCollection: 'RRKPK' is slaying the weekdays

Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani has brought back the quintessential Bollywood romance on celluloid. The typical elements of the over-the-top Karan Johar universe met the modern-day sensibilities and this new product has been receiving love from everyone.

01 Aug 2023

Box Office Collection

#BoxOfficeCollection: Ranveer-Alia's 'RRKPK' displays stability on weekdays

Karan Johar's recently released romantic comedy Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani has awed the viewers and has become the talk of the town.

31 Jul 2023

Karan Johar

'RRKPK': How much did Alia, Ranveer, veteran actors earn 

Karan Johar's Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani was released theatrically on July 28 to overwhelmingly positive reviews.

31 Jul 2023

Bollywood

Saiyami Kher-Abhishek Bachchan's 'Ghoomer' posters out; release date inside

R Balki's upcoming directorial Ghoomer is in the buzz for quite some time. The film is on its festival run and now the makers have revealed its theatrical release date. The sports drama is slated to release on August 18.

31 Jul 2023

Box Office Collection

#BoxOfficeCollection: 'RRKPK' witnesses a bumper opening weekend

The quintessential Bollywood romance is back with a bang!

30 Jul 2023

Box Office Collection

#BoxOfficeCollection: Karan Johar's 'RRKPK' witnesses remarkable jump on Day 2

After a hiatus of seven years, filmmaker Karan Johar returned to the director's chair with Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani—which opened in theaters on Friday—featuring Alia Bhatt and Ranveer Singh in the lead.

28 Jul 2023

Movie Review

'RRKPK' review: KJo's grand-scale romance is enjoyable, but not flawless

After a hiatus of seven long years, Karan Johar has returned to the director's chair with Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani.

27 Jul 2023

Bollywood

Churni Ganguly reacts to stereotypical portrayal of Bengalis in #RockyAurRaniKiiPremKahaani

Karan Johar's Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani is gearing up for its grand release on Friday and as of now, the buzz has been quite positive. The film revolves around two prominent Indian cultures—Punjabiyat and Bangaliana.

25 Jul 2023

Bollywood

Alia Bhatt opens up about CBFC's cuts on #RockyAurRaniKiiPremKahaani

Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani is one of the most anticipated films of 2023. It marks the return of the quintessential Bollywood romance. It also marks Karan Johar's return to directing after seven years.

24 Jul 2023

Bollywood

Karan Johar's #RRKPK advance bookings are open now

Karan Johar stans, be ready with your puja plates to welcome the poster boy of Bollywood rom-coms! Yes, Johar's Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani releases this Friday and the director announced that the advance bookings are open now.

'RRKPK': CBFC recommends dialogue changes, cuts in Alia-Ranveer starrer

The release of Karan Johar's highly-anticipated film, Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani—starring Alia Bhatt and Ranveer Singh—is less than a week away.

14 Jul 2023

Bollywood Films

Ranveer, Alia shake leg on 'What Jhumka?'; KJo makes cameo

Karan Johar is returning to direction after seven long years with Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani, touted to be a true-blue romantic comedy.

Saiyami Kher-Abhishek Bachchan's 'Ghoomer' to premiere at IFFM 2023

The Indian Film Festival of Melbourne (IFFM) is one of the most prestigious film festivals in the world showcasing Indian cinema. Reports are rife that R Balki's upcoming directorial Ghoomer is set to premiere at the coveted festival.

04 Jul 2023

Bollywood

#RockyAurRaniKiiPremKahaani trailer out; Karan Johar promises a quintessential fam-jam

Rocky and Rani are here with their prem kahaani!

28 Jun 2023

Bollywood

'RRKPK's 'Tum Kya Mile' song: Ranveer-Alia dazzle in vintage-yet-modern look 

Bollywood is a big reason why Indians are hopeless romantics and have a dream of being the main character in a Yash Chopra romance.

15 Jun 2023

Bollywood

'Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani' teaser release date out

Karan Johar is all set to make his comeback on celluloid with Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani. As fans anticipate witnessing the sizzling chemistry between the Gully Boy couple, Ranveer Singh and Alia Bhatt, reports are rife that the teaser of the upcoming film is slated to release on June 20.

06 Jun 2023

Bollywood

Shekhar Kapur to direct 'Masoom' sequel: Report

Shekhar Kapur is one of the most adept filmmakers from India who has had a global appeal. Over decades, the master of the craft has produced stellar work on celluloid.

25 May 2023

Bollywood

Meet Ranveer-Alia's #RockyAurRaniKiiPremKahaani families; makers release new posters

Karan Johar, the quintessential over-the-top filmmaker known for mounting big-budget extravagant films is back into directing after seven long years.

18 May 2023

Bollywood

Karan Johar to unveil new glimpse of 'RRKPK'; details inside

Karan Johar is a genre in himself! He is known for mounting big-budget over-the-top films and is returning to direction after seven long years. Fans are waiting for his upcoming directorial Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahani which is slated for July 28 release.

08 May 2023

Bollywood Films

'The Kerala Story': Shabana Azmi terms ban demands as 'wrong'

Filmmaker Sudipto Sen's latest release, The Kerala Story, has been in the midst of controversies.

08 Mar 2023

Smita Patil

International Women's Day 2023: Revisiting classic Hindi feminist, women-oriented films

In its glorious history spanning over a century, Hindi cinema has tackled every issue one can think of.

02 Feb 2023

Karan Johar

'Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahani' gets new release date!

"Tareekh pe tareekh, tareekh pe tareekh."

18 Sep 2022

Happy Birthday

Happy birthday, Shabana Azmi: Looking at actor's notable recent roles

A trailblazing figure of the Indian New Wave cinema, five-time National Film Award-winning actor Shabana Azmi has anchored several stellar films over the years.

15 Jun 2022

Amitabh Bachchan

'Ghoomer': Seen first look of Abhishek Bachchan, Saiyami Kher yet?

Actor Saiyami Kher shared the first look of her upcoming film Ghoomer on Wednesday.

01 Feb 2022

Javed Akhtar

Shabana Azmi contracts COVID-19; Boney Kapoor leaves quirky comment

Veteran actor Shabana Azmi took to her social media handles late on Monday to announce that she has tested positive for the dangerous COVID-19.

18 Sep 2021

Entertainment

Looking at roles that earned Shabana Azmi her National Awards

Veteran actress Shabana Azmi turned 71 today.

16 Aug 2021

Kolkata

Awards, exhibition to mark director Chidananda Dasgupta's birth centenary

A trust named after renowned film critic and director Chidananda Dasgupta is set to celebrate his birth centenary year in November with screenings, memorial lectures, and exhibitions of his works.

03 Aug 2021

Kunal Kapoor

Kunal Kapoor announces biopic on India's winter Olympian Shiva Keshavan

Kunal Kapoor, who is awaiting the release of his digital debut The Empire, has ventured into production.

29 Jul 2021

Nikkhil Advani

'The Empire': Complete round up of this upcoming magnum opus

Filmmaker Nikkhil Advani's next is The Empire, "India's first-ever digital magnum opus" and an upcoming Disney+ Hotstar series.

23 Jun 2021

Bollywood

Swara Bhasker's 'Sheer Qorma' heading to Indian Film Festival Stuttgart

Filmmaker Faraz Arif Ansari's Sheer Qorma, a love story between two queer women, is set to be screened at the Indian Film Festival Stuttgart.

31 Oct 2020

Punjab

'Kaali Khuhi' review: Shabana Azmi can't save this unbearable movie

The last time Netflix concocted horror drama with a social issue, it gave us the enchanting Bulbbul. So, I put my faith in Kaali Khuhi, the streamer's latest offering in this department.

04 Jun 2020

Bollywood

Legendary filmmaker Basu Chatterjee passes away at 90

Legendary film director and screenwriter Basu Chatterjee, known for his realistic and groundbreaking movies such as Rajnigandha, Chitchor, Baton Baton Mein, and Ek Ruka Hua Faisla, passed away on Thursday in Mumbai, due to age-related ailments. He was 90 years old.

01 Apr 2020

X

At it again! Urvashi Rautela copy-pastes writer's tweet on 'Parasite'

Beauty with brains Urvashi Rautela has done it again!

26 Feb 2020

Bollywood

'Sheer Qorma' trailer: Swara Bhasker, Divya Dutta's tale of acceptance

Days after the release of Ayushmann Khurrana's Shubh Mangal Zyada Saavdhan, one of mainstream Bollywood's first movies to portray homosexual romance, the trailer of Divya Dutta and Swara Bhasker-starrer Sheer Qorma is out.

04 Feb 2020

Punjab

Badshah meets with a road accident in Punjab; escapes unhurt

Popular rapper and singer Badshah (real name: Aditya Prateek Singh Sisodia) has met with a road accident in Ludhiana (Punjab), according to reports.

20 Jan 2020

Mumbai

Shabana Azmi is sedated but coherent, says Boney Kapoor

Veteran actress Shabana Azmi, who is currently admitted in the ICU at Mumbai's Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital, is under sedation but coherent and talking normally, shared film producer Boney Kapoor, who visited her at the hospital.

19 Jan 2020

Narendra Modi

Shabana Azmi accident: PM Modi, celebrities pray for her recovery

The news of veteran actress Shabana Azmi getting critically injured in a major road accident on Saturday afternoon has sent a shockwave throughout the country.

19 Jan 2020

Mumbai

FIR lodged against Shabana Azmi's driver for rash driving

A police complaint has been filed against veteran actress Shabana Azmi's driver after the car that the two were traveling in met with a major accident on the Mumbai-Pune Expressway on Saturday afternoon.

18 Jan 2020

Javed Akhtar

Shabana Azmi injured in road accident on Mumbai-Pune Expressway

In a tragic incident, veteran actress Shabana Azmi on Saturday met with a car accident on the Mumbai-Pune Expressway. Shabana (69) has reportedly sustained critical injuries.

18 Nov 2019

Karan Johar

Manish Malhotra's father passes away; Bollywood celebrities pay last respects

Karan Johar, Boney Kapoor, and Shabana Azmi were among several Bollywood personalities who arrived at renowned fashion designer Manish Malhotra's residence in Mumbai this morning, to attend the last rites of his father.

06 Aug 2019

Steven Spielberg

Shabana on joining 'Halo': It can't get bigger than this

Shabana Azmi has been roped in for the highly-anticipated Showtime web-series Halo, which will be produced by Steven Spielberg's Amblin Entertainment.

26 Apr 2019

Kanhaiya Kumar

Shabana Azmi seeks votes for Kanhaiya Kumar, slams BJP

On Thursday, veteran actress Shabana Azmi campaigned for CPI candidate Kanhaiya Kumar in Begusarai, where she accused BJP of inciting communal tensions.

13 Feb 2019

Bollywood

Shabana Azmi down with swine flu, gets hospitalized

National-award winning actress Shabana Azmi has been diagnosed with swine flu recently.

15 Oct 2018

Kangana Ranaut

#MeToo: Kangana Ranaut slams Shabana Azmi, KJo for their silence

Bollywood's #MeToo is now a burning issue, and actress Kangana Ranaut has been pretty vocal about it.

18 Sep 2018

Celebrity

Dear Shabana, thank you for being my feminist teacher

As you turn 68 today, I can mention 68 (or even more) reasons why I love you. But these reasons are not because you're a star.

20 Apr 2018

Deepika Padukone

Ranbir, Deepika steal the show at Mijwan Fashion Show 2018

Be it in movies, interviews, or events, Ranbir Kapoor and Deepika Padukone never cease to amaze the audience with their chemistry.

04 Apr 2018

Deepika Padukone

Ranbir Kapoor, Deepika Padukone are reuniting for this project

Last seen together in Imtiaz Ali's 'Tamasha' in 2015, Ranbir Kapoor and Deepika Padukone will be reuniting once again.

19 Mar 2018

X

Karan Johar celebrates mother Hiroo Johar's birthday with Kajol

The 75th birthday of filmmaker Karan Johar's mother Hiroo turned out to be a memorable affair as Karan Johar and Kajol, who had a fallout in 2016, happily posed for pictures together.

13 Mar 2018

Hollywood

Shabana Azmi dubs Oscars red carpet culture as 'huge pity'

Shabana Azmi is visibly offended by the Oscars for endorsing unrealistic standards of beauty.

05 Dec 2017

Deepika Padukone

Kangana Ranaut refuses to sign petition for Deepika Padukone

The death threats issued to Deepika Padukone had caused outrage among many Bollywood celebrities. While some have gone out their way to support Deepika, some just didn't bother.

09 Jan 2017

Mumbai

Roll-out of largest public WiFi

Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis announced the launch of the largest public WiFi service in Mumbai earlier today: there will be 500 WiFi live hotspots across the city.