New Delhi:
Filmmaker Shyam Benegal celebrated his ninetieth birthday on Saturday. The occasion was a star-studded affair with a number of massive names from the trade in attendance. Veteran actors Shabana Azmi and Naseeruddin Shah had been amongst these current to have fun the milestone. Shabana Azmi shared an image from the bash on her social media. Within the snap, she is seen sitting subsequent to the birthday boy, Shyam Benegal. Behind them, Naseeruddin Shah could be seen standing, barely bending right down to pose for the picture. In her caption, Shabana expressed her admiration for Naseeruddin Shah, calling him her “favorite actor” and playfully questioning why they haven’t been provided movies collectively.
“On #Shyam Benegal’s ninetieth birthday with my co-actor of many movies and my favorite actor Naseeruddin Shah. Why aren’t extra individuals casting us collectively ?!!” wrote Shabana Azmi in her caption.
Shabana Azmi and Naseeruddin Shah have shared the display house in quite a few memorable movies. Their notable tasks collectively embody Masoom, Nishant, Gaja Gamini, Khandhar, Dus Kahaniyaan, Albert Pinto Ko Gussa Kyoon Aata Hai, Khamosh, Mandi, Pestonjee, Paar, Junoon, Sparsh, Libaas, Hum Paanch, Ek Pal, Shart, Lorie, to call a couple of.
Shabana Azmi was final seen within the 2023 movie Ghoomer, headlined by Abhishek Bachchan and Saiyami Kher. The veteran actress is now gearing up for her subsequent undertaking, Lahore 1947, alongside Sunny Deol and Preity Zinta. For her position within the Raj Santoshi directorial, Shabana underwent a big transformation, shedding over 15 kgs to painting a frail character. “I misplaced greater than 15 kgs for Santoshi’s movie. Since I needed to play this frail-looking girl I needed to shed extra pounds. I gladly did.” the actress advised Times Now.
Talking about her character, Shabana Azmi added, “I play this matriarch who simply will not let go of her ancestral residence. Woh apna pushtaini makaan chhorna nahin chahti. It’s a very tragic however courageous character. I’ve by no means performed such a rondhu (cry child) character in my life. To say she weeps copiously can be an understatement. I felt like Leela Chitnis and Nirupa Roy mixed”
In the meantime, Naseeruddin Shah final appeared in Kuttey, directed by Aasmaan Bhardwaj. The undertaking additionally options Arjun Kapoor and Tabu in key roles.
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