Bollywood Icon Shabana Azmi Invited to Teach at Prestigious Lee Strasberg Theatre

The legendary Lee Strasberg Theatre & Film Institute in New York, which has trained some of the most iconic actors in the world, has extended a rare honor to veteran Indian actress Shabana Azmi. Last month, the institute's President Victoria Kraner personally invited Azmi to visit the school and conduct an acting masterclass for NYU theatre students.

This marks a historic moment, as Azmi is the first Indian actor ever to receive such an invitation from the institution regarded as the mecca of acting. When reached for comment, the acclaimed actress expressed her surprise at the news, stating that she simply keeps working and never stops to admire herself. However, Azmi acknowledged that she is happy when her work brings pride to her country.

The invitation came after Azmi's acclaimed solo play "Broken Images" impressed the institute's leadership. Azmi was also recently seen sharing a happy moment with the institute's Director and teacher Robert Ellerman, as well as President Victoria Krane.