Veteran actress Shabana Azmi recently reunited with her 1996 movie “Fire” co-star Nandita Das and director Deepa Mehta. In a photo shared on Instagram, Shabana and Deepa wore matching black outfits with similar dupattas, while Nandita chose a yellow saree. The picture captured Nandita standing between Shabana and Deepa, creating a nostalgic moment for the team.
“Fire” marks the beginning of Deepa Mehta’s Elements trilogy, followed by “Earth” (1998) and “Water” (2005). The film, loosely inspired by Ismat Chughtai’s story “Lihaaf” (“The Quilt”), was one of the first mainstream Hindi movies to address a lesbian relationship. Its release in 1998 sparked debates on topics like homosexuality and freedom of speech, triggering public discussions and protests.
Shabana Azmi often shares throwback memories on social media, reminiscing about cherished moments with her family. Recently, she posted a childhood photo featuring her brother Baba Azmi and mother Shaukat Azmi. In the image, Baba hugged their mother while Shabana raised her hands, revealing her past insecurities and desire for attention. The actress fondly recalled the moment captured in their small room at #Red Flag Hall.
