Tag: Shabana Azmi

  • ‘Fool nahi hota, phool hota hai,’ Shabana Azmi giving Urdu lesson to Indian makeup artist will make you smile

    ‘Fool nahi hota, phool hota hai,’ Shabana Azmi giving Urdu lesson to Indian makeup artist will make you smile

    Indian film legend Shabana Azmi has one of the best Urdu dictions in Bollywood. After all, the thespian is the daughter of Urdu poet Kaifi Azmi and the wife of lyricist Javed Akhtar.

    She recently made headlines when she corrected the pronunciation of a makeup artist during a fun glam session.

    Aafreen makeup artist shared their experience on social media, highlighting Azmi’s gentle correction. Azmi humorously remarked, “Fool nahi hota, phool hota hai,” and added, “Fir nahi, phir hota hai. Kash main tum logo ki Urdu theek kar pati” (It’s not ‘fool’ but ‘phool,’ and not ‘fir’ but ‘phir.’ I wish I could fix your Urdu).
    Aafreen from Mumbai expressed admiration for Azmi in a post, calling her the “OG Queen” and writing, “I learned so much from her and am in awe of the knowledge she has to share with us.”

    Azmi is often referred to as the “Urdu Queen” for her eloquence.

    Rekhta-Foundation, an Indian platform that works to promote Urdu literature and poetry, also shared the video.

  • Sajal Aly bonds with Imran Khan’s sons, Shabana Azmi in Toronto

    Sajal Aly bonds with Imran Khan’s sons, Shabana Azmi in Toronto

    Actor Sajal Aly’s Hollywood film What’s Love Got to Do With It? just premiered at the Toronto Film Festival, where the actress stunned her fans in a black ensemble.

    Written and co-produced by Jemima Khan, the Shekhar Kapur directorial was screened at the prestigious festival on Saturday. The cross-cultural British rom-com follows a filmmaker Zoe (Lily James) and juxtaposes her journey to love (swiping on dating apps and bad dates) with that of her close friend Kazim’s (Shazad Latif) who decides to opt for an arranged marriage with Maymouna (Aly). It will release in cinemas on January 27.

    Sajal Aly gorgeous look from Toronto International Film Festival

    The Yaqeen Ka Safar diva was seen bonding with Former Prime Minister Imran Khan and film’s producer Jemima Khan’s son.

    She also posed with her transnational co-stars including Bollywood’s Shabana Azmi.

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  • Bollywood calls out Indian app which listed Muslim women for auction including Malala

    Bollywood calls out Indian app which listed Muslim women for auction including Malala

    Photographs of more than 100 Muslim women were displayed on an application known as “Bulli Bai” where women were posted as the auction of the day, reports Al Jazeera.

    The pictures were uploaded on an app for “sale” without their permission. The list included Pakistani Nobel laureate Malala Yousafzai and award-winning Bollywood actor Shabana Azmi.

    Following the news, several Bollywood celebrities have come forward to express their anger.

    Actor and activist Swara Bhaskar, in a tweet, said, “At that point where we’ve to remind ourselves that it’s not okay to sell Muslim women online! Remind ourselves that it’s not kosher to rally & call for genocide! That it’s not okay to disrupt people’s prayers. This is happening in our name, in the name of our Gods. It’s on us!”

    Actor and Director Farhan Akhtar termed the auction a “grostesque act” and called for strict action against the perpetrators.

    Dozens of Muslim women began posting their shock and outrage on social media after seeing their photographs and details on the app. The app was taken down on Saturday.

  • When Sajal Aly hung out with Transnational superstars

    When Sajal Aly hung out with Transnational superstars

    Actor Sajal Aly travelled to India in 2016 to shoot her Bollywood debut, Mom co-starring Sridevi, Nawazuddin Siddiqui, Adnan Siddiqui and Akshaye Khanna. The Yaqeen Ka Safar actor made sure she captures special moments with her co-stars who are leading Bollywood stars.

    India felt like home, says Sajal Aly of shooting her first film in Bollywood - Celebrity - Images

    Jemima Goldsmith collaborates with Shabana Azmi and Sajal Ali, calls them 'screen legends' | Entertainment News,The Indian Express

    Sajal Aly spotted on set of debut Bollywood film

    The first feature poster and teaser of Rafta Rafta featuring Atif Aslam and Sajal Aly was released last month, set against the picturesque backdrop of the night sky in Skardu, the visuals show Atif and Sajal romancing each other on a camping trip, hinting at oodles of romance and chemistry.

    The first feature poster and teaser of Rafta Rafta featuring Atif Aslam and Sajal Aly was released earlier this month, set against the picturesque backdrop of the night sky in Skardu, the visuals show Atif and Sajal romancing each other on a camping trip, hinting at oodles of romance and chemistry.

    The Yeh Dil Mera star posted one of her looks from the much awaited song, donning a red dress. Dhadak fame Bollywood actress Janhvi Kapoor showered the comment section with red hearts, flaunting her fondness for the glam look of Sajal.

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    Sonam Bajwa is amongst the most sought after Punjabi actresses of her generation, in an interview with  BBC Asian Network’s Haroon Rashid, the Carry On Jatta 2 actress said, ” I am the biggest, biggest fan of Sajal Aly, she is phenomenal and I feel so happy sharing that I’ve learnt so much from her, she’s extraordinary and I think you’d agree. She’s the best actress and the finest actress of our times and I really look up to her”.

  • Four cross-border stories of love and appreciation of the week

    Four cross-border stories of love and appreciation of the week

    Art knows no boundaries and Pakistani celebrities don’t shy away to express their love for Indian artists and vice versa. Recently four cross-border stories of love and appreciation have grabbed the attention of people from both the countries.

    Here are the artists who have praised and appreciated each other in their own ways:

    Sarwat Gilani and Alia Bhatt

    Pakistani actress Sarwat Gillani believes that talent should be appreciated even if the artist belongs to another country. The Churails star recently took to Instagram to let her fans know that her praise will not be confined by borders.

    Replying to a comment of a fan asking her why Pakistani celebrities praise Bollywood actors even though, according to the fan, they are much more talented than their Indian counterparts.

    Sarwat gracefully replied back and lauded Bhatt by commenting, “We must learn to appreciate the people who deserve our praise. You don’t know how hard they’ve worked to get where they are. Alia Bhatt is an amazing artist and praise knows no boundaries or borders.”

    Sajal Aly and Shabana Azmi

    Veteran Bollywood actress Shabana Azmi showered love on Sajal Aly after the latter posted her dazzling photos. Both the actresses are working together in a Hollywood film titled as What’s Love got to do with it? When the Alif actress shared her stills from a photoshoot, Shabana displayed her love for her by commenting, “Hai main mar javaan!!!”.

    Imran Abbas and Geeta Kapur

    Imran Abbas recently showered love on the acclaimed Indian choreographer Geeta Kapur.

    In a surfaced video from the Indian reality show Super Dancer 4, veteran actress Neetu Kapoor praised Geeta which the Kuch Kuch Hota Hai fame posted on her Instagram handle. The Thora Sa Haq actor commented on her post and Geeta was quick to respond back.

    Zara Noor Abbas and Shah Rukh Khan

    Zara engaged in a Q&A session with her followers on Twitter. A fan asked her about her favourite movie of Shah Rukh Khan, to which she replied, “There isn’t one, I love every single film of his, every ad, every interview and every sentence”.

    Earlier, veteran actor Simi Raheel’s sweet interaction with Johnny Lever won transnational hearts. The actress par excellence gushed over how good it felt to receive praise from the Bollywood legend.

  • Jemima Goldsmith shares pictures from the sets of ‘What’s Love Got to Do With It?’

    Jemima Goldsmith shares pictures from the sets of ‘What’s Love Got to Do With It?’

    Jemima Goldsmith has given a sneak peek into one of the most awaited films of the year What’s Love Got To Do With It?.

    Jemima, who is also producing the film, shared pictures of herself with Sajal Aly and Shabana Azmi on the sets.

    According to Jemima’s post, the film is purportedly in the last week of filming.

    From the grand, colourful set one can tell that the film will include a festive, wedding sequence also.

    Featuring Sajal, Shabana, Emma Thompson, Lily James and Shazad Latif in key roles, What’s Love Got To Do With It? is being directed by Shekhar Kapur of Mr India and Dil Se fame and produced by Goldsmith under the banner of her production house Instinct Productions. The film has been written by Jemima herself and is set between London and South Asia, exploring cross-cultural conflicts of love and marriage.

    A release date is not yet been announced.

    Earlier, Jemima had also shared a picture of herself and Shekhar hanging out inside an airplane during the shoot.

  • Veteran Bollywood actor Shabana Azmi injured in road accident

    Veteran Bollywood actor Shabana Azmi injured in road accident

    Veteran Bollywood actor Shabana Azmi on Saturday sustained serious injuries after meeting with a car accident on Mumbai-Pune Expressway, Press Trust of India tweeted.

    Reportedly, her car hit a truck from behind near Khalapur toll plaza. The actor has been admitted to MGM Hospital Panvel, Maharashtra.

    According to hospital staff, Azmi sustained injuries on her nose. “No other visible injuries till now. She is right now in state of shock. Treatment going on. Condition stable,” read a statement issued by the hospital.

    Police officials say the actor with her husband and renowned lyricist, Javed Akhtar, and her driver was travelling from Pune to Mumbai when the accident took place.

    Her husband remained safe in the accident.