Mumbai’s beloved veteran actress Shabana Azmi turned 75 on Thursday, and she marked the milestone with an intimate gathering of close Bollywood friends. Stars like Preity Zinta, Divya Dutta, Rekha, Neena Gupta, Soni Razdan, Deepti Naval, and Ila Arun joined her for the special evening, creating a cozy vibe full of laughter and memories.
Divya Dutta delighted fans by sharing rare photos from the celebration on Instagram. In her caption, she opened up about her deep connections with each guest, turning the post into a heartfelt tribute to these icons.
She gushed over Rekha, calling her a "diva" and reminiscing about childhood dances to the actress’s famous songs. "Twinning in black and white with her was a high in itself! I danced to ‘Salaam-e-Ishq Meri Jaan’ so many times as a kid!! That adaa!!! Omg!!" Divya wrote.
Divya also praised the talented cast from the classic film Mandi, including Neena Gupta, Ila Arun, Soni Razdan, and Deepti Naval. "My favorite film Mandi and these amazing actors who left such a huge impact on me!! I always asked Shyam Benegal, ‘If I was an actor back then, what role would you have given me?’ And he always smiled mysteriously. Having them all in one frame with brilliant Deepti Naval was a delight," she shared.
Of course, Divya saved extra love for the birthday girl Shabana Azmi and her husband, writer Javed Akhtar. "The life of the party, the birthday girl Shabana and Javed! That dance was a celebration of life!! These two amazing people," she enthused. She wrapped up by calling the group "people I hold so dear!!! A magic from that time that continues in full glory!! These moments are priceless."
Earlier, Divya had posted a touching video montage of her moments with Shabana on Instagram. She described her as "supremely precious" and poured out her admiration: "I could never put my love for you into words… Ever since I saw you on the big screen, you became my favorite. And when life gave me the chance to meet and know you, I became your biggest fan and devotee!! You are truly something amazing, Shabana di!!"
The posts quickly drew fans celebrating Shabana Azmi’s enduring legacy in Bollywood, from her powerful roles to her warm off-screen bonds with fellow stars.
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