What I value is that I have been able to do some modest work to help women rise to the level of… — Shabana Azmi Copy Share Image
If the audience shows that it is interested in films portraying strong women, then the producers will be tempted to make such… — Shabana Azmi Copy Share Image
Over the years, I've consciously not done films that in any way suggest that women are subservient to men. — Shabana Azmi Copy Share Image
'Aurat' is an iconic poem which is relevant 70 years later and informs me in the work I do with women. — Shabana Azmi Copy Share Image
Hindi cinema needs to make working women and women of substance more visible. — Shabana Azmi Copy Share Image
I think men and women are different - I am not saying better or worse, just different. — Shabana Azmi Copy Share Image
It is accepted the world over that women are an essential part of what makes a society successful, and only through supporting… — Shabana Azmi Copy Share Image
Women's health is not a niche issue - it impacts everyone in some way. That is why a collective effort to improve… — Shabana Azmi Copy Share Image
It seems kosher and OK to treat women as objects because the business of cinema is about images and when you have… — Shabana Azmi Copy Share Image
In a patriarchal society like ours, women have to fight hard for a seat at the table. Boys are privileged over girls… — Shabana Azmi Copy Share Image
For a country such as India, whose public healthcare system is already severely strained, the lack of awareness and adaptation of safe… — Shabana Azmi Copy Share Image
It's interesting to see how 'Arth' still touches a chord in people's hearts all these years later. Men were very hostile when… — Shabana Azmi Copy Share Image
People of Pakistan don't want a ban on Indian content in their country, but it is their politicians who want it. In our country… — Shabana Azmi Copy Share
In a patriarchal society like ours, women have to fight hard for a seat at the table. Boys are privileged over girls from birth.… — Shabana Azmi Copy Share
For a long time I didn't believe that I couldn't become a mother. But when I finally came to terms with it, then I… — Shabana Azmi Copy Share
Until the age of 19, I lived in the Communist Party commune where eight families lived in 180 to 200 square feet of space.… — Shabana Azmi Copy Share
I find it amusing that every time I was asked when I will work with Zoya or Farhan, I was quoted as saying, 'It… — Shabana Azmi Copy Share
I grew up in a family that believed that art should be used as an instrument for social change. — Shabana Azmi Copy Share
As an actor I have a cushy position because everything gets set up for me. I am only needed to learn my lines ,… — Shabana Azmi Copy Share
The position that Indian Muslims have is unique because we exist in a democracy, which is something that cannot be said about many Muslims… — Shabana Azmi Copy Share
It is accepted the world over that women are an essential part of what makes a society successful, and only through supporting and empowering… — Shabana Azmi Copy Share
Unless you have strong roots in films, music, art, painting, or theatre, you can't talk high and think internationally. — Shabana Azmi Copy Share
Women's health is not a niche issue - it impacts everyone in some way. That is why a collective effort to improve awareness and… — Shabana Azmi Copy Share
For me, be it 'Arth' or 'Libaas' or 'Masoom,' there has always been space to break stereotypes or social constructs and perform beyond the… — Shabana Azmi Copy Share
I'm not a great stickler for giving or receiving presents on birthdays, anniversaries, etc. as a 'must do.' I prefer giving a gift without… — Shabana Azmi Copy Share
I've no problem with dying my hair for a role. But in real life, forget it! — Shabana Azmi Copy Share
