At the MAMI Mumbai Film Festival, the Excellence in Cinema Award will be presented to veteran actor Shabana Azmi.
Special Honour For Shabana Azmi in MAMI Festival
At this year’s event, her film Arth will also be shown in a special screening.
“It is a privilege for MAMI to honor Shabana Azmi, an iconic actor, with the Excellence in Cinema Award this year,” said Festival Director Shivendra Singh Dungarpur in a press release shared by the MAMI team.
MAMI Director Spoke About Shabana Azmi
“She has enriched the fabric of Indian cinema with some of the most memorable female characters through her remarkable versatility and extraordinary body of work over fifty years, beginning with her award-winning debut in Ankur in 1974.” We are fortunate to continue witnessing her work and celebrate her golden jubilee. In 1999, MAMI had the distinct pleasure of honoring her for her remarkable contributions over 25 years.
Will Receive Award On October 18
On October 18, MAMI will give Shabana Azmi the Excellence in Cinema Award. On October 19, there will be a masterclass in which Shabana will talk with actor Vidya Balan, who won a National Award, about her journey and experiences over the past five decades in the industry.
Shabana Azmi Spoke About Women’s Empowerment In India
Shabana Azmi spoke candidly about her accomplishments in the film industry and her journey from her debut film to the present at the IIFA Awards 2024.
About Shabana’s Performance In Movies
“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 told me I would still be working 50 years later,” she stated in an interview with ANI. Therefore, I am extremely thankful for being in the right place at the right time and for continuing to find meaningful work in cinemas and Bollywood.
