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Shabana Azmi calls Naseeruddin Shah Her ‘Favourite Actor’

Shabana Azmi and Naseeruddin Shah are regarded as two of the finest actors in Indian cinema, having collaborated on several films during the 1980s. The duo played a significant role in shaping the parallel cinema movement of that era. To the delight of their fans, Shabana recently posted a picture of Naseeruddin on her Instagram on Sunday evening, referring to him as her favorite actor.

The photo, taken during veteran director Shyam Benegal’s 90th birthday celebration, features Shabana seated beside the acclaimed filmmaker, while Naseeruddin stands behind her, smiling for the camera. In her caption, Shabana wrote: “At Shyam Benegal’s 90th birthday celebration with my co-actor from many films and my favorite actor, Naseeruddin Shah. Why don’t more filmmakers cast us together?”

The post drew several reactions, including a comment from actor Prateik who wrote, “Mashallah.” Director Shekhar Kapur, who worked with the two in the much-loved film Masoom, commented, “What a beautiful photo…”

Shabana started her acting career with Shyam Benegal’s Ankur, a critically acclaimed film that earned her the National Award for Best Actress.

She starred alongside Naseeruddin Shah in multiple films such as Manthan, Paar, Sparsh, Mandi, Junoon, and Libaas, among others. In an interview with Humans of Cinema, Shabana expressed, “Naseer is my favorite co-star. I’ve worked with many actors, but the connection I shared with Naseer is unmatched. I really wish someone would cast us together again!”

Recently, Shabana appeared opposite Dharmendra in Karan Johar’s Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahani, which also featured Ranveer Singh and Alia Bhatt. Her performance in the film won her Filmfare and IIFA awards.

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