{"id":18537,"date":"2024-10-20T06:43:13","date_gmt":"2024-10-20T06:43:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/khabarok.com\/entertainment\/18537\/"},"modified":"2024-10-20T06:43:13","modified_gmt":"2024-10-20T06:43:13","slug":"shabana-azmi-conducts-masterclass-at-mami-2024-celebrating-50-years-in-cinema","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/khabarok.com\/?p=18537","title":{"rendered":"Shabana Azmi conducts masterclass at MAMI 2024, celebrating 50 Years in cinema"},"content":{"rendered":"

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\nShabana Azmi in conversation with Vidya Balan at MAMI 2024
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Veteran actor Shabana Azmi led a masterclass at the MAMI Mumbai Film Festival, engaging in conversation with actress Vidya Balan. The session offered audiences an opportunity to hear Azmi discuss her five decades in cinema, sharing personal experiences and insights from working with some of the industry\u2019s most influential filmmakers.<\/p>\n

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Azmi reflected on her collaborations with directors such as Shyam Benegal, Mahesh Bhatt, Satyajit Ray, and Deepa Mehta. Speaking about her time working with Bhatt, she said, \u201cFor one of the movies, we didn\u2019t have a script… I would wear my own clothes and turn up on the sets. But it was like he pressed a button, and I would start.\u201d<\/i><\/p>\n

She also spoke about a memorable moment while filming the song \u201cTum Itna Kyun Muskura Rahe Ho\u201d<\/i> for Arth<\/i>. \u201cOn the third day, I froze. Just before the clap, Mahesh said, \u2018Look exposed.\u2019 That was the best instruction anyone could have given me,\u201d<\/i> she recalled, explaining how the direction helped her deliver the scene.<\/p>\n

The discussion covered the challenges of theatre acting, with Azmi describing the pressure of performing on stage. \u201cThe butterflies in my stomach become as large as elephants,\u201d<\/i> she said. \u201cBut once the first dialogue is set, a certain ease follows.\u201d<\/i> She emphasized the value of working in both theatre and film, noting how actors like Ralph Fiennes balance the two.<\/p>\n

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Vidya Balan also shared her experience as an untrained actor, explaining how she relies on directors for guidance. She expressed a desire to explore comedy, mentioning Sridevi\u2019s work in Mr. India<\/i> as an example of effective physical comedy by a female actor.<\/p>\n

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MAMI recognized Azmi\u2019s contributions to Indian cinema by presenting her with the Excellence in Cinema Award at the festival\u2019s opening. A special screening of Arth<\/i> is scheduled for today, October 20, as part of the celebrations.<\/p>\n

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