Shabana Azmi Honored with Doctorate by UK University

Shabana Azmi, a celebrated veteran actor, is distinguished with an Honorary Doctorate of Arts from the University of East London on September 9. This significant accolade acknowledges her profound impact on cinema, the arts, and her dedication to social change. Azmi shared her deep personal connection to such honours, often thinking of her late father, poet Kaifi Azmi, with pride.

Further professional success awaits Azmi as her Indo-British film, 'USA vs Raj,' is scheduled to open the Chicago South Asian Film Festival on September 18. This directorial venture by Ravi K Chandran recounts the factual story of surgeon Dr. Rajendra Bothra. The actor is also currently garnering praise for her performances in the recent releases 'Awarapan 2' and 'Batwara 1947'. Azmi expressed her energetic drive, likening it to her father's, stating she thrives on high adrenaline and becomes restless with prolonged rest.