Shabana Azmi gets standing ovation at 46th Festival des 3 Continents on completion of 50 years in cinema

Famous Indian actress and activist Shabana Azmi is currently in France, where she is attending the 46th Festival of 3 Continents. In this festival, his 50 years of illustrious career is being celebrated through a special retrospective. This retrospective showcases some of his iconic films, highlighting his incredible journey and his impact on global cinema.

This retrospective includes some of Shabana Azmi's most acclaimed films, including Ankur (1974), Mandi (1983), Masoom (1983) and Arth (1982). Each of these films showcases her tremendous range and talent as an actress. Shabana Azmi has shared a special moment on social media today. He has posted a video in which he is getting a standing ovation at the festival. In his message, he thanked the audience and expressed his gratitude for their warm response.

This retrospective in Nantes shows how much value Shabana Azmi's work gets in the French film world. His films have been connecting with the audiences there for many years. Even before this, he has received honors from famous places like Center Pompidou and Cinematheque. His film Godmother (1999) was the opening night feature at the Nantes Festival des 3 Continents.

This year is a big achievement for Shabana Azmi, who has been impressing the audience with her powerful performances in Indian and international cinema. Along with the retrospective, Shabana Azmi also recently received the Excellence in Cinema Award at the Mumbai Film Festival, which salutes her 50 years of journey in the film industry. Shabana Azmi, who has won the National Film Award for Best Actress 5 times, has worked in different genres and languages. His work is highly appreciated in India and across the world.

Shabana Azmi has won several awards in her career, including India's highest civilian honours: the Padma Shri (1988) and the Padma Bhushan (2012). His dedication towards acting and social work has made him a highly respected personality in Indian cinema and beyond.

While sharing on social media, he wrote, it was a very wonderful experience. The standing ovation and respect was deeply felt. It was inspiring to talk to young filmmakers who have sacrificed so much—sold their houses, even their mother's jewellery. They risk everything, knowing that if their films fail, they could end up on the streets, yet their entire lives revolve around one thing: cinema.

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Hindustan News / Lokesh Chandra Dubey