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Veteran actress Shabana Azmi highlights the rare occurrence of two of her films, 'Batwara 1947' and 'Awarapan 2', releasing on the same day, a phenomenon she last experienced in 1983.
Dharmendra Pradhan has resigned as India's education minister following widespread student protests, dubbed the 'Cockroach' movement. Pralhad Joshi has been appointed as his successor.
Indian celebrities including Diljit Dosanjh and Sonakshi Sinha have voiced their support for the youth-led 'Cockroach Janta Party' protests, with Shabana Azmi also attending a demonstration.
The 'Chalo Sansad' march organized by the CJP to India's Parliament resulted in clashes with authorities, including a lathi charge and internet shutdowns in Delhi. The protest, which saw participation from prominent figures, led to the Lok Sabha being adjourned 7 times and the Rajya Sabha six, amid the din on the opening day of the monsoon session.
Renowned actress Shabana Azmi has joined a protest organized by CJP at Jantar Mantar, emphasizing the importance of the right to raise one's voice peacefully.
The first look posters for the film 'Batwara 1947' have been released, featuring Sunny Deol, Shabana Azmi, and Preity Zinta in a drama set during the Partition era.
When Indhu Rubasingham brought Shabana Azmi to the National Theatre stage in 2000 for Tanika Gupta’s play “The Waiting Room,” the institution was caught off guard.
Actress Shabana Azmi recounted a humiliating scene from the 1947 film 'Batwara,' stating that Sunny Deol became her protector during the experience.
Veteran actress Shabana Azmi has been diagnosed with swine flu and will be unable to attend a CJP protest on her doctor's advice.
Bollywood personalities like Anurag Kashyap, Vir Das, Shabana Azmi, and Prakash Raj have reacted to police action against CJP protesters, with over 100 protesters reportedly injured and hospitalized. While some criticized the police and supported the protesters, others like Kangana Ranaut and Hema Malini backed the government.
Actress Shabana Azmi joined a CJP protest march at Jantar Mantar, where she fell ill and was escorted to a security cabin.
Prominent Indian figures, including Shashi Tharoor and Shabana Azmi, have voiced support for environmentalist Sonam Wangchuk's hunger strike in Ladakh, which has entered its 18th day. Wangchuk is protesting for constitutional safeguards for Ladakh, with activists criticizing the central government's silence on the issue.
Veteran actress Shabana Azmi shared a personal anecdote about her father's career advice, recalling his words: 'You can become a mochi but…'.
Veteran actress Shabana Azmi has been diagnosed with H1N1 (swine flu) and is urging others to remain in isolation if infected, with experts providing insights into recovery.
Veteran actress Shabana Azmi suffered an asthma attack due to tear gas during a CJP protest, expressing solidarity with the students involved.
The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) alleges police brutality during a recent Parliament march, claiming public figures like Prakash Raj and Shabana Azmi were assaulted and dragged from a truck. Shabana Azmi also stated that authorities tried to blame students at the protest.
The CJP party, supported by activists like Sonam Wangchuk, led a protest march to the Indian Parliament in Delhi, demanding action on exam leaks. Delhi was under high alert with tightened security and barricades as thousands gathered for the demonstration.
Activist Sonam Wangchuk continues his hunger strike, now in its 18th day, advocating for the future of Ladakh. Prominent figures like Shabana Azmi and Swara Bhasker have met with him, urging him to end the strike while supporting his cause.
Actress Shabana Azmi shared anecdotes from her courtship days with Javed Akhtar, including his grand romantic gestures, and revealed her mother's initial reservations about their relationship, fearing she was being 'trapped'.
