At 75, Shabana Azmi didn’t just celebrate a birthday – she orchestrated a cinematic reunion that felt like a tribute to Bollywood’s golden spirit. The evening unfolded like a scene from a dream: Madhuri Dixit, Vidya Balan, Urmila Matondkar, Farah Khan, Manish Malhotra and Sanjay Kapoor arrived not just as guests, but as co-stars in a living tableau of elegance and nostalgia. The moment that stole the spotlight? A spontaneous dance sequence that felt like a love letter to Indian cinema. Rekha, Vidya, Madhuri and Urmila swayed to the timeless ‘Parineeta’ track ‘Kaisi Paheli’, originally pictured on glamorous Rekha herself. As the rhythm built, they beckoned Shabana Azmi to join – and together, the five icons moved in harmony, their joy as radiant as their legacy.
Manish Malhotra captured the magic, posting, “When there is so much love in the air, you know she is special, and everyone loves and respects her. Happy, happy birthday, from your personality to your sparkling eyes, to your energy and zest for life, and to your incredible work in cinema across the globe, to your passion. Everything about you is fabulous and our discussion on being glam, fabrics, sarees, Mijwan Chikankari and movies shall continue,” and tagging Azmi. Sanjay Kapoor echoed the sentiment, calling it, “What a fabulous evening. The OG queens of Bollywood.” Recently seen in ‘Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani’, Shabana Azmi continues to redefine what it means to be timeless.
