More details: Visit website Veteran Indian actress Shabana Azmi is set to receive the City of London Corporation's Freedom of City of London Award on May 10 in the UK capital's Guildhall for her contribution to Indian cinema and as a campaigner for women's rights.
The award presentation will be part of the celebrations to mark the actress's 50 years in industry at the 26th UK Asian Film Festival.
"Celebrating 50 years of Shabana Azmi in film! Shabana Azmi in conversation with Dr J. Daniel Luther. Followed by a reception and dinner. (This is a ticketed event and all proceeds will go towards the OICSD Scholarships). You can also watch a special screening of her film, Fire at Phoenix Picturehouse in Jericho before the event and there will be a Q⁘A after," the festival organisers announced in a post on Instagram.
Shabana Azmi made her debut with Shyam Benegal's debut social drama Ankur in 1974, which won her the National Award for best actress. Between 1983 and 1985 for three consecutive years, Azmi won the National Film Award for best actress for her performances in Arth, Khandhar and Paar, respectively.
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