Shabana Azmi

People of Pakistan don't want a ban on Indian content in their country, but it is their politicians who want it. In…

— Shabana Azmi

In a patriarchal society like ours, women have to fight hard for a seat at the table. Boys are privileged over girls…

— Shabana Azmi

For a long time I didn't believe that I couldn't become a mother. But when I finally came to terms with it,…

— Shabana Azmi

Until the age of 19, I lived in the Communist Party commune where eight families lived in 180 to 200 square feet…

— Shabana Azmi

I find it amusing that every time I was asked when I will work with Zoya or Farhan, I was quoted as…

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I grew up in a family that believed that art should be used as an instrument for social change.

— Shabana Azmi

As an actor I have a cushy position because everything gets set up for me. I am only needed to learn my…

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The position that Indian Muslims have is unique because we exist in a democracy, which is something that cannot be said about…

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It is accepted the world over that women are an essential part of what makes a society successful, and only through supporting…

— Shabana Azmi

Unless you have strong roots in films, music, art, painting, or theatre, you can't talk high and think internationally.

— Shabana Azmi

Terrorism should be struck down with an iron hand.

— Shabana Azmi

Women's health is not a niche issue - it impacts everyone in some way. That is why a collective effort to improve…

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For me, be it 'Arth' or 'Libaas' or 'Masoom,' there has always been space to break stereotypes or social constructs and perform…

— Shabana Azmi

I'm not a great stickler for giving or receiving presents on birthdays, anniversaries, etc. as a 'must do.' I prefer giving a…

— Shabana Azmi

I've no problem with dying my hair for a role. But in real life, forget it!

— Shabana Azmi

My fingers are always in every single pie.

— Shabana Azmi

I'm singularly lucky to have worked with directors who dared me to take risks and be different and I am thankful to…

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We never had money but it was never a problem. The spirit of comradeship, the commitment to gender equality, social justice and…

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Im hoping that for film actors there is this kind of emotional trigger on any subject. It need not be only slums.…

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In 1986, I had gone on a hunger strike with Anand Patwardhan rooting for an alternative land for slum dwellers. My mother…

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My casting in 'Halo' produced by Steven Spielberg, which I am doing, is just color-blind casting; Asians have been questioning why best…

— Shabana Azmi

An actor's resource base must be life itself.

— Shabana Azmi

As children, my brother Baba and I would be taken to mushairas when my mother Shaukat Kaifi was touring with Prithvi Theatres,…

— Shabana Azmi

Some parents are ambivalent about vaccination after reading misinformed pieces and watching misleading videos on a popular mobile chat application. By electing…

— Shabana Azmi

Growing up, I was so sick of politics - it was in the house all the time - I was proud of…

— Shabana Azmi