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Shabana Azmi's Ode to Russell Crowe's 'A Beautiful Mind'
6 Feb
Summary
- Shabana Azmi expressed admiration for Russell Crowe on social media.
- She recalled a time working with Crowe as jury chairman in Australia.
- Azmi is still captivated by Crowe's performance in 'A Beautiful Mind'.

Shabana Azmi recently took to social media to share her enduring admiration for actor Russell Crowe. She posted a throwback photograph of herself with Crowe, taken during a time when he served as the chairman of a jury in Australia, of which Azmi was a member. Azmi captioned the post, expressing her admiration and noting that Crowe's 2001 film 'A Beautiful Mind' still deeply resonates with her.
The biographical drama 'A Beautiful Mind' chronicles the life of mathematician John Nash, a Nobel laureate. Russell Crowe portrayed Nash in the critically acclaimed film. This is not the first time Azmi has shared cherished memories; she recently posted an old picture with her husband, Javed Akhtar, on Instagram Stories, showcasing a moment from their past.
Shabana Azmi and Javed Akhtar's relationship began at the residence of Azmi's father, the renowned poet Kaifi Azmi. At the time of their initial meeting, Akhtar was already married and had two children. Despite initial reservations from Azmi's family, the couple eventually married in 1984.



