As per a news release by the MAMI team, Festival Director Shivendra Singh Dungarpur stated, “It is a privilege for MAMI to honour Shabana Azmi, an iconic actor, with the Excellence in Cinema Award this year”.
“Her remarkable versatility and extraordinary body of work over 50 years, beginning with her award-winning debut in Ankur in 1974, has enriched the fabric of Indian cinema with some of the most memorable women characters. MAMI had the distinct pleasure of honouring her in 1999 for her remarkable contributions over 25 years, and we are fortunate to continue witnessing her work and celebrate her golden jubilee.”
On October 19, there will be a masterclass with National Award-winning actor Vidya Balan that will provide insights into Shabana’s experiences and journey throughout the course of her five decades in the industry.
Shabana Azmi completes 50 glorious years
Shabana Azmi just celebrated her 50th year in the Indian film business. Shabana Azmi spoke distinctively about her accomplishments in the film industry and her journey from her first release to the upcoming at the IIFA Awards in 2024.
The actress stated in conversation with ANI, “I’m overwhelmed, because when my first film, ‘Ankur’, was released on September 24, 1974, you would knock me down with a feather if you had told me I’d still be working 50 years later. So I’m really grateful for being at the right place at the right time and very grateful that I’m still getting meaningful work.”
