Shabana Azmi in News

National Film Awards: This Indian star has won the most National Awards, beating Kangana and Big B.

Sep 23,2025

The National Film Awards are one of the highest-paid awards in Indian cinema. They are organized annually by the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, Government of India, to encourage Indian film artists. All preparations are underway for this year's 71st National Film Awards.On August 1, 2025, the nominees for the 2023 National Fil

Need to adopt US system of censorship: Shabana

Feb 20,2015

Mumbai, Feb 20 (IANS) Actress-social activist Shabana Azmi, who has slammed the Central Board of Film Certification's decision to refrain from profanity in films, has appealed to give up the British system of censorship and adopt the American one, whereby the filmmakers are liberal about their own films and censorship.CBFC chairperson Panka

Shabana Azmi calls 'Qissa' a masterful directorial

Feb 20,2015

Mumbai, Feb 20 (IANS) Veteran actress-social activist Shabana Azmi heaped praise on Punjabi feature film "Qissa", which narrates the life of a Sikh family post-partition. She said the film depicted the turmoil after the partition in a true yet restrained form.“Anup Singhs direction is masterful n restrained. He shows how suggested vio

What were B-Towners upto on Valentine's Day?

Feb 14,2015

Mumbai, Feb 14 (IANS) For some like Shabana Azmi, Valentine's Day is a "marketing ploy" and for others like Dia Mirza, the occasion Saturday is being made special with their beloved's presence.V-Day plans of some film celebrities:Raveena Tandon: This month, my husband and I celebrate 11 years of marriage. So Valentine's Day is like a teaser