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).
'Awarapan 2' is slow but steady; crosses ₹200cr mark globally
The Bollywood film Awarapan 2, starring Emraan Hashmi and Disha Patani, has continued its steady run at the box office.
Shabana Azmi's marriage with Javed Akhtar isn't 'hunky dory'
Veteran actor Shabana Azmi recently opened up about her marriage to acclaimed writer and lyricist Javed Akhtar.
'Can't touch India-Pakistan stories': Shabana Azmi 'disappointed' by 'Batwara...' failure
Shabana Azmi, who starred in the lead role in Batwara 1947, recently expressed her surprise at the film's poor box office performance.
'Awarapan 2' sees significant decline; global total at ₹200cr
The film Awarapan 2, starring Emraan Hashmi and Disha Patani, has seen a significant decline in its box office performance.
Sunny Deol's 'Batwara 1947' crashes; collects ₹54cr globally
Sunny Deol's Batwara 1947, directed by Rajkumar Santoshi, has failed to meet box office expectations.
'Awarapan 2' is slow but steady; earns ₹196cr globally
Emraan Hashmi's Awarapan 2 is inching closer to the ₹150cr net mark in India.
Sunny Deol's 'Batwara 1947' sees growth; earns ₹52cr worldwide
The historical drama Batwara 1947, directed by Rajkumar Santoshi, has witnessed a significant increase in its box office collection on the 10th day of its release.
Emraan Hashmi's 'Awarapan 2' remains strong; nears ₹200cr
Emraan Hashmi's Awarapan 2 has emerged as a box office sensation, racing past the ₹136 crore net mark in India after its second weekend.
'Awarapan 2' maintains momentum, crosses ₹180cr mark globally
The Hindi film Awarapan 2, starring Emraan Hashmi and Disha Patani, has crossed the ₹180cr mark worldwide.
Sunny Deol's 'Batwara 1947' finally crosses ₹51cr mark globally
Sunny Deol's latest film Batwara 1947 has finally crossed the ₹51cr mark globally.
'Batwara 1947': Rajkumar Santoshi defends film against 'propaganda' allegations
Filmmaker Rajkumar Santoshi has defended his latest film Batwara 1947 against allegations of being pro-Pakistan.
Emraan Hashmi's 'Awarapan 2' nears ₹170cr worldwide
Emraan Hashmi's latest film, Awarapan 2, has shown a steady performance at the box office on its second Friday.
'Batwara 1947' sees drop; India gross yet to cross ₹50cr
Sunny Deol's historical drama Batwara 1947 has seen a significant drop in its box office earnings on the second Friday.
'Ridiculous': 'Awarapan 2' producer on backlash over Mustafa Zahid's absence
Vishesh Bhatt, the producer of Awarapan 2, has defended his decision not to bring back Pakistani singer Mustafa Zahid for the sequel.
'Batwara 1947' disappoints with just ₹47cr in first week
The period drama Batwara 1947, starring Sunny Deol and Preity Zinta, has had a disappointing first week at the box office.
Emraan Hashmi's 'Awarapan 2' is unstoppable; crosses ₹160cr
Emraan Hashmi's latest release, Awarapan 2, has emerged as a box office success, grossing over ₹113 crore net in its first week.
'Batwara 1947': Special screening to be held for spiritual leaders
Rajkumar Santoshi is organizing a special screening of his latest film, Batwara 1947, in Mumbai, reported Bollywood Hungama.
Will we get 'Awarapan 3'?
The sequel to Awarapan, Awarapan 2, has become Emraan Hashmi's highest-grossing film to date. The movie has reportedly crossed ₹150 crore worldwide and entered the ₹100-crore club domestically.
'Awarapan 2' remains strong; crosses ₹150cr worldwide
The Emraan Hashmi and Disha Patani starrer Awarapan 2 continues its steady run at the box office.
Sunny Deol's 'Batwara 1947' falls further; global total reaches ₹45cr
Sunny Deol's historical drama Batwara 1947 has failed to impress at the domestic box office.
Sunny Deol's 'Batwara 1947' continues to struggle; collection nears ₹50cr
Sunny Deol's latest film, Batwara 1947, has been struggling to make a mark at the box office.
Emraan Hashmi gets first ₹100cr solo hit with 'Awarapan 2'
Emraan Hashmi's latest release, Awarapan 2, has crossed the ₹100 crore net mark in India. The film achieved this milestone on Day 5 despite a recent dip in collections. With this achievement, it has become Hashmi's first solo film to enter the ₹100 crore club.
How is Emraan Hashmi related to Alia Bhatt?
Bollywood actors Emraan Hashmi and Alia Bhatt share a lesser-known family connection.
'Batwara 1947' struggles at box office, finally crosses ₹40cr worldwide
Sunny Deol's latest release, Batwara 1947, has seen a significant drop in its box office performance.
'Darr' row: Did Sunny Deol call SRK an insecure actor?
In a recent interview, actor Sunny Deol opened up about his long-standing relationship with Shah Rukh Khan and the differences that arose between them during the making of Darr.
Emraan's 'Awarapan 2' breaks records; earns ₹110cr in 3 days
Emraan Hashmi's much-awaited film Awarapan 2 is breaking records at the box office.
Sunny Deol's 'Batwara 1947' crashes; collects ₹37cr in 3 days
The historical drama Batwara 1947, featuring Sunny Deol and Preity Zinta, has ended its opening weekend on a disappointing note.
'Awarapan 2': Producer says film is 'not a cash-grab'
Producer Vishesh Bhatt recently defended the romantic thriller Awarapan 2, starring Emraan Hashmi.
'Awarapan 2' is on fire; nears ₹75cr worldwide
Emraan Hashmi's latest film, Awarapan 2, has taken a flying start at the box office.
Did Emraan Hashmi confirm 'Awarapan 3'?
Bollywood actor Emraan Hashmi has hinted at the possibility of a third installment in the Awarapan franchise.
Where to watch 'Awarapan 2' after theatrical run
The romantic thriller Awarapan 2, starring Emraan Hashmi and Disha Patani, was released on August 14.
'Batwara 1947' lags behind 'Awarapan 2,' opens slow at ₹5.7cr
Sunny Deol's latest film, Batwara 1947, opened to mixed reviews on Friday.
'Awarapan 2' becomes Emraan's biggest opener; mints over ₹27cr worldwide
The sequel to the 2007 cult classic Awarapan, titled Awarapan 2, has made a strong debut at the box office.
Bumper opening: 'Awarapan 2' beats original's lifetime collection in hours
The sequel to the 2007 film Awarapan, titled Awarapan 2, has opened to a phenomenal response at the box office.
'Batwara 1947' review: Shabana Azmi shines in dragged drama
Bollywood keeps turning back the clock and revisiting 1947, the year that changed everything.
'Awarapan 2' review: Emraan's action thriller is watchable but predictable
Mohit Suri shattered and healed hearts in 2007 with Awarapan.
'Hadn't explored...role like this': Suvinder on his 'Awarapan 2' character
Suvinder Vicky, who has been part of several contrasting projects in recent years, can now be seen in his latest release, Awarapan 2.
'Awarapan 2' wins advance booking race against 'Batwara 1947'
Emraan Hashmi's Awarapan 2 has taken the lead over Sunny Deol's Batwara 1947 in terms of advance bookings for their opening day, reported Sacnilk.
This Friday box office: It's Shabana Azmi v/s Shabana Azmi
Veteran actor Shabana Azmi is set to star in two major theatrical releases on Friday, Rajkumar Santoshi's Partition drama Batwara 1947 and Nitin Kakkar's romantic action thriller Awarapan 2.
'Batwara 1947' actor recalls Aamir Khan's reaction to her performance
Actor Kanikka Kapur, who has appeared in several films, web series, and TV shows, is now gearing up for the release of Batwara 1947.
Watching 'Awarapan 2' tomorrow? Revisit the original's story
The sequel to the cult classic Awarapan, titled Awarapan 2, is set to hit theaters on Friday, August 14, 2026.
'Batwara 1947' advance bookings remain slow; ₹2.5cr gross earned
Rajkumar Santoshi's upcoming film Batwara 1947, starring Sunny Deol and Preity Zinta, has reportedly earned over ₹81L through advance bookings for its opening day.
'Awarapan 2' sets advance booking milestone; targets bumper opening
The upcoming film Awarapan 2, starring Emraan Hashmi and Disha Patani, has reportedly sold over 45,000 tickets in advance booking for its opening day.
'Awarapan 2' sells 20,000 tickets in advance; eyes ₹20cr opening
The upcoming romantic drama Awarapan 2, starring Emraan Hashmi and Disha Patani, is witnessing a strong response in advance ticket sales.
'Awarapan 2' is beating 'Batwara 1947' at box office game
The box office clash between Batwara 1947 and Awarapan 2 is heating up, with early advance bookings indicating that Emraan Hashmi's film currently enjoys stronger audience interest ahead of its release.
'Batwara 1947' advance bookings open ahead of release
Advance bookings for Aamir Khan Productions's Batwara 1947 have commenced across theaters.
No, Emraan Hashmi isn't playing Mehmood in RD Burman biopic
Emraan Hashmi has denied reports claiming he will play legendary actor-singer-filmmaker Mehmood in an upcoming biopic on composer Rahul Dev Burman, aka Pancham Da.
'Batwara 1947' cast to meet Partition survivors during Punjab tour
The much-awaited film Batwara 1947, produced by Aamir Khan Productions and starring Shabana Azmi, Sunny Deol, and Preity G Zinta, is gearing up for its release.
'Batwara 1947': AR Rahman, Sonu Nigam's 'Tabassum' out now
The much-awaited song Tabassum from the upcoming film Batwara 1947 has been released.
'Awarapan 2' trailer: Shivam Pandit returns battered but brutal
The much-anticipated trailer for Awarapan 2, starring Emraan Hashmi and Disha Patani, was released on Thursday.
'Awarapan 2' gets UA 16+ rating, CBFC orders 9 changes
The Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) has granted a UA 16+ certificate to Emraan Hashmi's upcoming film Awarapan 2.
Sunny Deol faces backlash for calling Pakistan 'mausi'
Ahead of the release of his upcoming film Batwara 1947, actor Sunny Deol recently spoke about his views on Pakistan.
'Batwara 1947' trailer: Sunny Deol bats for religious harmony
The official trailer of the much-anticipated film Batwara 1947, starring Sunny Deol and Preity Zinta, was released on Tuesday.
'Meri Maa...': Sunny Deol dedicates 'Batwara 1947' to all mothers
Bollywood actor Sunny Deol paid tribute to his mother, Prakash Kaur, by dedicating his upcoming film Batwara 1947 to his mother and all mothers.
'Batwara 1947': When's the trailer releasing?
The much-anticipated film Batwara 1947 is gearing up for release with an innovative promotional strategy.
Shabana Azmi diagnosed with swine flu; misses Mumbai student protest
Veteran actor Shabana Azmi (75) has been diagnosed with swine flu.
Sunny Deol's 'Batwara 1947': CBFC certificate, runtime, release date
Sunny Deol's upcoming historical drama Batwara 1947 has been cleared by the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) without any cuts. The film is now gearing up for its scheduled theatrical release on August 14.
Imran Khan slams apolitical actors amid student protests
Bollywood actor Imran Khan, who recently participated in a protest march in Mumbai supporting the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP)-led student protests in Delhi, has slammed actors who refuse to take a stand on social issues.
Alia Bhatt breaks silence on student protests: 'Their courage humbles...'
Bollywood actor Alia Bhatt has finally spoken up about the ongoing student protests in Delhi, after facing criticism for her silence.
CBFC clears Sunny Deol's 'Batwara 1947' with 0 cuts: Report
Sunny Deol's upcoming historical drama Batwara 1947 has been granted a censor certificate by the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC), reportedly, without any cuts.
No, Arijit didn't return to playback singing with 'Awarapan 2'
Despite the recent release of Yeh Awarapan from Emraan Hashmi's Awarapan 2, singer Arijit Singh will not be returning to playback singing.