Veteran actress Shabana Azmi recently shared a touching moment showcasing her enduring friendship with renowned filmmaker and actress Aparna Sen. In a social media post, Shabana posted a candid photo of herself and Aparna Sen warmly embracing each other. The picture, captured by Aparna’s daughter and actress-filmmaker Konkona Sen Sharma, was accompanied by Shabana’s heartfelt words expressing her admiration for her dear friend.
Shabana Azmi, dressed in a white embroidered kurta, is pictured with Aparna Sen standing affectionately behind her in the snapshot. The bond between Shabana and Aparna has been strong over the years, with the two collaborating on various significant projects, including Aparna Sen’s acclaimed films like ‘Sati’, ’15 Park Avenue’, and ‘Sonata’.
Aparna Sen, a highly esteemed filmmaker and actress in India, has an illustrious career with films like ’36 Chowringhee Lane’, ‘Paroma’, ‘Mr. and Mrs. Iyer’, ’15 Park Avenue’, ‘The Japanese Wife’, ‘Goynar Baksho’, and ‘The Rapist’. Over more than six decades in the industry, she has garnered multiple National Film Awards and is the mother of the talented actress and filmmaker Konkona Sen Sharma. Shabana Azmi, known as one of the finest actors in Indian cinema, has a remarkable career that began with ‘Ankur’ in 1974. Her exceptional performances in movies like ‘Arth’, ‘Masoom’, ‘Paar’, ‘Fire’, ‘Neerja’, and others have earned her five National Awards. Apart from her acting prowess, Shabana Azmi is recognized for her activism and past role as a Rajya Sabha member.
