Entertainment News Desk – In the 1982 Bollywood film ‘Arth’, the magical voice of Jagjit Singh and the ghazal written by Kaifi Azmi, ‘Tum Itna Jo Muskura Rahe Ho’ is still included in the playlist of music lovers. One of the lines of this ghazal is ‘Aankhon Mein Namie Hansi Labon Par, Kya Haal Hai, Kya Dikhaa Rahe Ho’. Actress Shabana Azmi played it on screen and this one line gave a new dimension to her journey on the silver screen.
How did Shabana Azmi achieve success in the industry?
Shabana Azmi, who has achieved a big position in the English film industry, not only worked with the famous artists of her time but also won many awards for her strong acting. In 1974, she created such a ‘magic’ through the film ‘Ankur’ that everyone became crazy about her. Consider it a connection of fate that the person with whom Shabana vowed to live and die for the rest of her life, people lovingly call him ‘Jaadu’. Shabana Azmi gave a new definition to acting. Plain face and expressive eyes, these two qualities come to mind for the first time on hearing the name of Shabana Azmi. Born on 18 September 1950 (Shabana Azmi Birthday), Shabana Azmi started understanding poetry from a young age. Her father Kaifi Azmi was a famous poet of his time. Therefore, Shabana Azmi had the skill of expressing emotions since childhood.
It is said that Shabana Azmi was not the first choice for the lead role in Shyam Benegal’s 1974 film ‘Ankur’. Names of many actresses were considered. Talks progressed but things did not work out. Many actresses refused to work in the film. Finally Shabana Azmi worked in the film. During the shooting itself, it seemed that Bollywood has found a shining star in the form of Shabana. She received the National Film Award for ‘Arth’, ‘Kandahar’ and ‘Paar’ for three consecutive years from 1982 to 1984. In that era, art films had a different audience. Shabana was included in the list of directors’ favorite actresses. The actress who proved her mettle in art films also earned a lot of name in commercial cinema. Shabana Azmi was also awarded the National Award for ‘Godmother’ released in 1998. Apart from this, she also won the Filmfare Award for Best Actress for ‘Bhavna’, ‘Arth’ and ‘Swami’.
tried to commit suicide twice
Many stories are famous about Shabana Azmi. Many reports mention that Shabana Azmi tried to commit suicide twice. Once she even went on the railway track. But she controlled herself and became one of the veteran actresses of the film industry. Shabana fought every difficulty bravely. She became a great wife, proved herself as a person who no one can match in the industry. Now let’s talk about the ‘magic’ that came into Shabana’s life. She married famous screenwriter Javed Akhtar, also known as ‘Jaadu’. Earlier Shabana did not like Javed Akhtar. Javed Akhtar used to come to Shabana’s father Kaifi Azmi to recite his poetry. Shabana used to keep a distance from him. But, love does not believe in distance and problems! Shabana and Javed got married on 9 December 1984.
Before Shabana Azmi, Javed was married to Honey Irani, with whom he has two children Farhan and Zoya Akhtar. Shabana Azmi worked in ‘Fire’, ‘Nishant’, ‘Junoon’, ‘Tumhari Amrita’, ‘Fire’, ‘Makdi’ and ‘Mrityudand’ and established herself as a successful actress. Shabana Azmi’s journey is still going on. She also appeared in Karan Johar’s film ‘Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahani’, which will be released in July 2023. She also appeared in the film ‘Ghoomar’. The pair of Shabana Azmi and Javed Akhtar is considered a power couple in the industry. Both are seen together on many occasions. Javed Akhtar is also seen praising Shabana. Perhaps, Javed Akhtar has written for Shabana, “But it is a beautiful truth of life, that whenever there has been a turn in my path, at every turn I have found you as my companion.
