Shabana Azmi

Actor

Date of birth:

18 Sep 1950

Height:

Spouse:

Javed Akhtar

Ghoomer

(18 Aug 2023)

Actor

Anina's Dadi

Actor

Jamini Chatterjee

Kaali Khuhi

(26 Oct 2020)

Actor

Satya Maasi

Good Morning Sunshine

(23 Nov 2018)

Actor

Self

Aunty Ji

(29 Aug 2018)

Actor

Parvin

The Black Prince

(21 Jul 2017)

Actor

Rani Jindan

The Wishing Tree

(9 Jun 2017)

Actor

Gypsy Women

Sonata

(21 Apr 2017)

Actor

Dolon

Neerja

(19 Feb 2016)

Actor

Rama Bhanot

Chalk N Duster

(15 Jan 2016)

Actor

Vidya

Kalpvriksh

(16 Oct 2015)

Actor

The Gypsy Woman

Jazbaa

(9 Oct 2015)

Actor

Garima Chaudhary

Actor

Doctor

A Decent Arrangement

(7 Nov 2014)

Actor

Preeti Mehta

Midnight's Children

(1 Feb 2013)

Actor

Naseem

Actor

Chaudhari Devi

Rajdhani Express

(4 Jan 2013)

Actor

Love Breakups Zindagi

(7 Oct 2011)

Actor

Cameo

Actor

Mrs. Sethi

Sadiyaan

(2 Apr 2010)

Actor

Luck By Chance

(30 Jan 2009)

Actor

Herself

Sorry Bhai!

(28 Nov 2008)

Actor

Mother Gayatri

Dus Kahaniyaan

(7 Dec 2007)

Actor

Hindu woman (segment "Rice Plate")

Om Shanti Om

(9 Nov 2007)

Actor

herself -Special appearance

Loins Of Punjab Presents

(21 Sep 2007)

Actor

Rrita Kapoor

Actor

Nahid

Umrao Jaan

(3 Nov 2006)

Actor

Khanum Sahib

15 Park Avenue

(6 Jan 2006)

Actor

Anjali

Morning Raga

(29 Oct 2004)

Actor

Swarnalatha

Tehzeeb

(5 Dec 2003)

Actor

Rukhsana Jamal

Makdee

(22 Nov 2002)

Actor

Makdee

Actor

Ghazala

Gaja Gamini

(1 Dec 2000)

Actor

Premchand's Nirmala

1947

(10 Sep 1999)

Actor

Older Lenny (voice

Godmother

(3 Sep 1999)

Actor

Rambhi

Bada Din

(1998)

Actor

Lilian

Saaz

(1998)

Actor

Bansi Vrundavan

Fire

(13 Nov 1998)

Actor

Radha

Mirtyudand

(11 Jul 1997)

Actor

Chandravati

Muhafiz

(1994)

Actor

Patang

(1994)

Actor

Jitni

In Custody

(15 Apr 1994)

Actor

Imtiaz Begum

Dharavi

(1993)

Actor

Kumud

Actor

Antarnaad

(1992)

Actor

Jhoothi Shaan

(1992)

Actor

Krishna

Adharm

(21 Feb 1992)

Actor

Mamta Verma

Disha

(1991)

Actor

Hansa Sarpat

Actor

Fateh

(8 Mar 1991)

Actor

Actor

Neeta

Amba

(10 Aug 1990)

Actor

Amba Bhanupratap Singh

Muqaddar Ka Badshah

(15 Jun 1990)

Actor

Advocate Sharda Singh

Picnic

(1989)

Actor

Mother

Main Azad Hoon

(15 Dec 1989)

Actor

Subhashni Saigal

Sati

(23 Nov 1989)

Actor

Uma

Oonch Neech Beech

(28 Jul 1989)

Actor

Rakhwala

(5 May 1989)

Actor

Kiran

Ek Aadmi

(1988)

Actor

Libaas

(1988)

Actor

Mr X

(1988)

Actor

Pestonjee

(1988)

Actor

Jeroo

Susman

(1988)

Actor

Gauramma

Mardon Wali Baat

(22 Jan 1988)

Actor

Seema

Actor

Actor

Itihaas

(27 Mar 1987)

Actor

Sunaina

Anjuman

(1986)

Actor

Anjuman

Ek Pal

(1986)

Actor

Priyam

Genesis

(1986)

Actor

The woman

Khamosh

(1986)

Actor

Herself

Ram Tera Desh

(1986)

Actor

Advocate Ratna Pathak

Samay Ki Dhara

(18 Dec 1986)

Actor

Madhvi A. Verma / Madhvi V. Kapoor

Shatru

(15 Aug 1986)

Actor

Asha

Naseehat

(25 Jul 1986)

Actor

Shart

(21 Feb 1986)

Actor

Kiran Dutt

Kamla

(1985)

Actor

Sarita Jadhav

Lorie

(1985)

Actor

Geeta Malhotra

Paar

(1985)

Actor

Rama

Raahi Badal Gaye

(5 Apr 1985)

Actor

Bhavna

Ram Tere Kitne Naam

(15 Feb 1985)

Actor

Mary (scene from "Devta") (uncredited)

Bhavna

(1984)

Actor

Bhavna

Actor

Mohini P. Sahani

Pyaasi Ankhen

(1984)

Actor

Sparsh

(1984)

Actor

Kavita

Ganguva

(14 Sep 1984)

Actor

Kamyab

(10 Aug 1984)

Actor

Khandhar

(8 Jun 1984)

Actor

Jamini

Aaj Ka Mla Ramavatar

(2 Mar 1984)

Actor

Sushma

Arth

(1983)

Actor

Mrs. Pooja Inder Malhotra

Actor

Mandi

(1983)

Actor

Rukmini Bai

Masoom

(1983)

Actor

Indu

Doosri Dulhan

(14 Oct 1983)

Actor

Sweekar Kiya Maine

(30 Sep 1983)

Actor

Gopika Sharma / Gopika K. Shukla

Avtaar

(11 Mar 1983)

Actor

Radha (Avtaar's wife

Actor

Annapurna (Anu

Namkeen

(1982)

Actor

Mitthu

Actor

Shobna

Ashanti

(7 May 1982)

Actor

Kamini

Suraag

(26 Mar 1982)

Actor

Raste Pyar Ke

(19 Feb 1982)

Actor

Jeena Yahan

(1981)

Actor

Sameera

(1981)

Actor

Shama

(13 Nov 1981)

Actor

Shama

Ek Hi Bhool

(9 Oct 1981)

Actor

Meenakshi Verma - Guest Appearance

Hum Panch

(9 Jan 1981)

Actor

Sundariya

Ek Baar Kaho

(1980)

Actor

Aarti Mathur

Actor

Madhu R. Nath

Jwalamukhi

(26 Dec 1980)

Actor

Kiran

Apne Paray

(8 Aug 1980)

Actor

Sheila

Thodi Si Bewafai

(13 Jun 1980)

Actor

Nima

Bagula Bhagat

(1979)

Actor

Lahu Ke Do Rang

(28 Sep 1979)

Actor

Roma

Amar Deep

(18 May 1979)

Actor

Radha

Junoon

(30 Mar 1979)

Actor

Firdaus (Javed's wife)

Actor

Shano

Toote Khilone

(1978)

Actor

Swarg Narak

(21 Dec 1978)

Actor

Geeta

Devta

(3 Nov 1978)

Actor

Mary

Atithee

(27 Jul 1978)

Actor

Leela M. Kumar / Julie

Actor

Actor

Laxmi

Chor Sipahee

(1977)

Actor

Priya

Ek Hi Raasta

(1977)

Actor

Actor

Gauri

Actor

Karm

(1977)

Actor

Neelam Kumar

Actor

Rachna

Actor

Janata

Shaque

(1977)

Actor

Meena Joshi

Actor

Khurshid, Mirza's wife

Swami

(1977)

Actor

Saudamini 'Mini'

Parvarish

(23 Oct 1977)

Actor

Shabu

Faslah

(1976)

Actor

Asha Premchand

Kadambari

(1976)

Actor

Vishwasghaat

(1976)

Actor

Seema

Fakira

(6 Sep 1976)

Actor

Neeta

Nishant

(6 Sep 1975)

Actor

Sushila - Schoolmaster's wife

Ankur

(1974)

Actor

Laxmi

Actor

Pammy

Parinay

(1974)

Actor

Positive

(1933)

Actor

Mrs. Soni

Awards

2017

Los Angeles Film Awards
(Best Actress)

2005

Screen Weekly Awards
(Best Performance In An Indian Film In English)

2004

Zee Cine Awards
(Best Actress In A Supporting Role)

1999

National Film Awards, India
(Best Actress)

1998

Screen Weekly Awards
(Best Supporting Actress)

1997

L.A. Outfest
(Outstanding Actress In A Feature Film)

1985

National Film Awards, India
(Best Actress)

1985

Filmfare Awards
(Best Actress)

1984

Filmfare Awards
(Best Actress)

1984

National Film Awards, India
(Best Actress)

1983

National Film Awards, India
(Best Actress)

1978

Filmfare Awards
(Best Actress)

1974

Berlin International Film Festival
(Best Actress)

News

Javed Akhtar, Shabana Azmi host a Holi party at their home

25 Mar 2024

Divya Dutta and Anusha Dandekar attended the Holi party hosted by actor Shabana Azmi and veteran lyricist Javed Akhtar at their home on Monday. Shabana and Javed were clicked outside their residence ahead of the party. Both were in a festival mood and posed for the camera. Javed and Shabana greeted paps with Holi wishes and smeared colour on each other's faces.Shabana wore a white kurta with a multi-coloured turban and Javed chose to wear a white kurta-pyjama.Actor Divya Dutta posed outside Javed and Shabana's residence. She can be seen wearing a multi-coloured traditional dress.Divya greeted paps and could be seen smearing colours on them. Farhan Akhtar also joined the party with his wife Shibani Dandekar and her sister Anusha Dandekar.The couple can be seen playing with colours with each other and Anusha smeared colours on paps.Farhan also can be seen clicking selfies with fans. Javed Akhtar, who has penned a string of classics in collaboration with screenwriter Salim Khan, turned a year older on Wednesday.Popularly known as Salim-Javed, the duo scripted many commercially and critically accepted films like 'Yaadon Ki Baaraat', 'Zanjeer', 'Deewaar', 'Trishul', 'Kaala Patthar', 'Dostana', 'Seeta Aur Geeta', 'Sholay', 'Mr India', 'Don', and many more.A documentary titled 'Angry Young Men', was announced earlier, based on the lives of screenwriters Salim Khan and Javed Akhtar. Salman Khan's production banner, SKF (Salman Khan Films) is teaming up with Farhan Akhtar's Excel Entertainment and Zoya Akhtar's Tiger Baby Films for the documentary. On the other hand, veteran actor Shabana Azmi plays pivotal role in filmmaker Rajkumar Santoshi's upcoming film 'Lahore 1947', which features Sunny Deol and Preity Zinta in the lead roles.In a statement, Rajkumar Santoshi shared character details of Shabana Azmi."Shabana ji has played various kinds of characters in her life...She is a tremendously talented actress and her character in Lahore 1947 is a central character in the film and the story revolves around her character," he said.

Prakash Jha considers 'Mrityudand' to be turning point of his career, recalls how Madhuri Dixit was roped in

14 Feb 2024

Prakash Jha is known for helming acclaimed projects like 'Gangaajal', 'Raajneeti', 'Aarakshan' and the web series 'Aashram'.He has also helmed Madhuri Dixit and Shabana Azmi starrer 1997's 'Mrityudand' which revolved around the story of three women dominated by a patriarchal society and their struggles to overcome it.In a recent interview with ANI, on being asked whether he considers 'Gangaajal' or 'Raajneeti' as the turning point of his career, Prakash Jha said "Mrityudand".He said, "What has happened in Mrityudand is that until then I was happy with doing pure cinema, telling my stories the way they are like 'Damul' and 'Parinati' and many years later I did another film 'Matto Ki Saikil,' that's pure cinema."Emphasizing more about 'pure cinema', he said, "There are two reasons when you make films ...one is because you want to tell a story, so you find the story and you tell it the way it is and you don't care whether it will find an exhibition or not because you want to stay pure and true to the cinema, true to the story. When I wrote the screenplay of Mrityudand, it got approved for a loan but I realized because the market had opened, new technologies had come it had become expensive. You can't make a film in Rs 12 lakhs. It will cost you Rs 25-30 lakhs and you have to earn at least Rs 40 lakhs to recover."The filmmaker also recalled how the casting of Madhuri Dixit happened in the film.He told ANI, "I had signed Pallavi Joshi for Mrityudand but I just couldn't make it and then I just met Subhash Ghai one day and he asked me 'what are you making?' so I narrated him the story of Mrityudand and he liked it. He asked me to make this film with Madhuri Dixit and then he (Ghai) introduced me to Madhuri on a film's set. She was shooting for the song 'Dhak Dhak Karne Laga' and in between the breaks I narrated her the story and by the end of the day she said yes and then it started."Talking about his future projects, Jha said, "I have just completed another web series 'Sankalp' which deals with part reality part fantasy, in which there is a whole aspiration of a section of a society which is dying to achieve something. To become IAS, IPS or IRS and there is someone who has a devious mind to use this whole thing to exploit a system or whatever it is. Nana Patekar, Sanjay Kapoor and Neeraj Kabi, and Kubra Sait are a part of the series."Apart from direction, Jha has also acted in films like 'Saand Ki Aankh' and 'Matto Ki Saikil'.

Here's what you can expect from Shabana Azmi's character in 'Lahore 1947'

13 Feb 2024

"Shabana ji has played various kinds of characters in her life...She is a tremendously talented actress and her character in Lahore 1947 is a central character in the film and the story revolves around her character," he said.Recently, Santoshi expressed his excitement about having Preity on board."After a long time, Preity Zinta is again playing a very important role for the silver screen with Lahore 1947. She is indeed an extremely talented, finest, and most natural actress in our industry. Whichever character she plays she totally invests herself in it and makes the audience feel that she is made for that character. Interestingly, the audience will see her again with Sunny Deol. This on-screen pair has always been immensely loved by the audience. Above all, this film's script demands a pair that is as accurate as Sunny and Preity," Santoshi shared.'Lahore 1947' is produced under the banner of Aamir Khan Productions. This project marks the teaming up of Sunny Deol, Rajkumar Santoshi along with Aamir Khan. Interestingly, this film will also mark Aamir Khan Productions' (AKP) 17th production under their banner.The film also marks the reunion of Preity and Sunny after a long time. The duo has earlier featured together in a couple of films such as 'The Hero: Love Story of a Spy', 'Farz', and 'Bhaiaji Superhit'.

Abhay Deol captures "last day" of 'Bun Tikki' shooting, says "Gonna miss this..."

4 Feb 2024

Abhay Deol, who is gearing up for his next 'Bun Tikki', on Sunday, shared a picture from the last day of shooting.Taking to Instagram story, Abhay treated fans with a selfie featuring himself and crew at the back.Sharing the photo, he wrote, "Last day last shot. Gonna miss this crew."Recently, Abhay shared a picture with Shabana Azmi and Zeenat Aman along with a sweet note.He recalled being an underconfident and bullied child.The note read, "I was quite the under confident, under achieving, bullied child. No one had any expectations of me and neither did I inspire confidence from anyone. But that's the beauty of life, anything is possible, so don't stop learning. Now here I am, working with these two legends, @thezeenataman and @azmishabana18, pictured here along with my director @farazarifansari who is not a legend, (yet!)."He added, "Believe in yourself, validate yourself, it's the internal that influences the external. Only you can put yourself down, or up, don't give that power away to anyone. Our film "Bun Tikki" is almost over, and like me, it's a little film that dares to dream big. So can you! Thank you @farazarifansari, for believing in me."'Bun Tikki' stands out as the most anticipated debut picture of the year, bringing together two renowned actors, Shabana Azmi and Zeenat Aman, on the big screen.The film is directed by Faraz Arif Ansari and also stars actor Jyoti Deshpande, Dinesh Malhotra, and Marijke Desouza will produce the film under the umbrella of Manish Malhotra's Stage 5 Productions.

69th Filmfare Awards: Shabana Azmi wins Best Supporting Actor award for 'Rocky aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani'

28 Jan 2024

Shabana Azmi won the Best Supporting Actor (Female) award for her performance in the film 'Rocky aur Rani Ki Prem Kahaani'.This year's grand award function was held in Gandhinagar, Gujarat.Helmed by Karan Johar, Shabana played the role of Alia Bhatt's grandmother in the film.'Rocky aur Rani Ki Prem Kahaani' also starred Ranveer Singh, Dharmendra and Jaya Bachchan in pivotal roles.The film revolves around Rocky Randhawa (Ranveer), a Punjabi businessman, and Rani Chatterjee (Alia Bhatt), a Bengali journalist, who fall in love despite their differences and family objections. They decide to live with each other's families for three months before getting married.The film also featured a special kissing scene between veterans Dharmendra and Azmi which was among the key highlights of the film.'RRKPK' also minted Rs 300 crore gross globally.KJo's directorial film 'Rocky aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani' has received nominations in 18 categories including the Best Director, Best Actor in a leading role (Male) and Best Actor in a leading role (Female).Meanwhile, Azmi will be next seen in Manish Malhotra's 'Bun Tikki' alongside veteran actor Zeenat Aman.

Anil Kapoor hosts birthday bash for Javed Akhtar; Shibani, Farhan, Sonam among others attend

18 Jan 2024

Anil Kapoor on Wednesday night hosted a star-studded birthday bash for lyricist Javed Akhtar.Several Big B-town celebs marked their presence at the party.Javed Akhtar arrived at the bash along with his wife Shabana Azmi. The paps stationed outside the location wished him a happy birthday.The lyricist's son Farhan Akhtar along with his wife Shibani Dandekar attended the party in matching beige outfits.The host for the night, Anil Kapoor looked handsome as he donned a white shirt.Anil's brothers Boney Kapoor and Sanjay Kapoor also marked their presence at the bash.In one of the pics, Javed Akhtar along with Farhan, Zoya, Anil and Boney Kapoor is seen posing in front of the paps.Actor Sonam Kapoor, her husband Anand Ahuja, and director Ashutosh Gowariker also attended the party.Javed Akhtar, who has penned a string of classics in collaboration with screenwriter Salim Khan, turned a year older on Wednesday.Popularly known as Salim-Javed, the duo scripted many commercially and critically accepted films like 'Yaadon Ki Baaraat', 'Zanjeer', 'Deewaar', 'Trishul', 'Kaala Patthar', 'Dostana', 'Seeta Aur Geeta', 'Sholay', 'Mr India', 'Don', and many more.A documentary titled 'Angry Young Men', was announced earlier, based on the lives of screenwriters Salim Khan and Javed Akhtar. Salman Khan's production banner SKF (Salman Khan Films) is teaming up with Farhan Akhtar's Excel Entertainment and Zoya Akhtar's Tiger Baby Films for the documentary.

Abhay Deol shares picture with "legends" Shabana Azmi, Zeenat Aman from 'Bun Tikki' sets, recalls being "bullied child"

7 Jan 2024

Abhay Deol, who is gearing up for his next 'Bun Tikki' on Sunday shared a sweet note for director Faraz Arif Ansari and co-stars Shabana Azmi and Zeenat Aman.Taking to Instagram, Abhay treated fans with a group picture from 'Bun Tikki' sets. All smiles as Abhay, Shabana AzmiZeenat Aman and Faraz Arif Ansari posed together.Along with the picture, Abhay penned a note and recalled being an underconfident and bullied child.The note read, "I was quite the under confident, under achieving, bullied child. No one had any expectations of me and neither did I inspire confidence from anyone. But that's the beauty of life, anything is possible, so don't stop learning. Now here I am, working with these two legends, @thezeenataman and @azmishabana18, pictured here along with my director @farazarifansari who is not a legend, (yet!)."He added, "Believe in yourself, validate yourself, it's the internal that influences the external. Only you can put yourself down, or up, don't give that power away to anyone. Our film "Bun Tikki" is almost over, and like me, it's a little film that dares to dream big. So can you!Thank you @farazarifansari, for believing in me."As soon as the photo was uploaded, fans and industry members chimed in the comment section.Bobby Deol dropped heart emojis.One of the users wrote, "This is amazingggg! Cannot wait to watch this."Another user commented, "Thank you for such beautiful words of affirmation!! Best thing I read today.. can't wait for the movie."'Bun Tikki' stands out as the most anticipated debut picture of the year, bringing together two renowned actors, Shabana Azmi and Zeenat Aman, on the big screen.The film is directed by Faraz Arif Ansari and also stars actor Abhay Deol. Jyoti Deshpande, Dinesh Malhotra, and Marijke Desouza will produce the film under the umbrella of Manish Malhotra's Stage 5 Productions.

"I miss you Firkee": Shabana Azmi remembers Farooq Shaikh on his 10th death anniversary

28 Dec 2023

Farooq Shaikh passed away on December 28, 2013. On his 10th death anniversary, veteran actor Shabana Azmi took a trip down memory lane to remember the time when she worked with him very fondly in a heartfelt note. She wrote on Instagram, "10 years... I remember so clearly that on December 14th, we did our last show of Tumhari Amrita in front of the Taj Mahal. I remarked that we can never find a venue to match the Taj and that it should be our last show since we have been playing it for 22 years." Shabana shared a picture of Farooq in the post. She added, "Pat came to your reply, 'Why should we pull the curtains on Tumhari Amrita - we will do it for another 22 years!' 14 days later you were gone... and with it was washed away a deep friendship of 40 years. I can never play Amrita again with my Zulfi gone. I miss you Firkee." Notably, Shabana Azmi and Farooq Shaikh co-starred in the popular play 'Tumhari Amrita', directed by Feroz Abbas Khan. It is a Hindi adaptation of A.R. Gurney's play 'Love Letters.' It revolves around the characters Amrita Nigam, played by Shabana Azmi, and Zulfikar Haider, played by Farooq Shaikh, who communicate through letters over the years, sharing their joys and sorrows. Farooq's first significant cinematic appearance was in the 1973 film 'Garam Hawa,' in which he had a supporting role with Balraj Sahni. He went on to appear in films such as 'Noorie,' 'Chashme Buddoor,' 'Umrao Jaan Biwi Ho To Aisi,' and many others. The late actor also hosted the first season of the TV show 'Jeena Isi Ka Naam Hai.' He won the National Film Award for Best Supporting Actor in 2010 for his work in the sports film 'Lahore.' Meanwhile, Shabana will be next seen in 'Bun Tikki'.

Shabana Azmi shares throwback picture with Kartik Aaryan, Malaika Arora

13 Sep 2023

Shabana Azmi on Wednesday shared a throwback picture with Kartik Aaryan and Malaika Arora from Melbourne Film Festival diaries.Taking to Instagram, Shabana Azmi treated fans with new picture and captioned it, Fun evening at Melbourne Film Festival with #Kartik Aryan and #Malaika Arora.The trio- Shabana, Kartik and Malaika struck a pose for a camera.As soon as the picture was uploaded, the actors fans and industry members flooded the comment section with heart and fire emojis.Kartik dropped a heart emoji.One of the users wrote, Bond of Love!Meanwhile, on the work front, Shabana Azmi was recently in Ghoomer" Helmed by the acclaimed director R Balki, the film stars Abhishek Bachchan, Saiyami Kher, Shabana Azmi and Angad Bedi in the lead roles.The film was released in theatres on August 18.Abhishek portrays the character of a coach, whose life takes an unexpected turn when he crosses paths with a paraplegic sportsperson, played by Saiyami Kher. Their journey together unfolds against societal challenges and personal struggles, all while guided by director R Balki's distinctive storytelling prowess.She was also seen in Karan Johar's directorial, 'Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahani'.The family drama features Alia Bhatt, Ranveer Singh, Dharmendra, and Jaya Bachchan in lead roles.Kartik will be seen in Kabir Khans directorial 'Chandu Champion'.The film is all set to hit the theatres on June 14, 2024.Chandu Champion marks Kartiks first collaboration with director Kabir Khan. He will also be seen in director Hansal Mehtas upcoming film Captain India and in director Anurag Basus next Aashiqui 3.

Alia Bhatt shares a picture with her "first love" from her wedding day

12 Sep 2023

The snap shows Meghna giving a peck on Alia's cheek."My first love... happy 30 gorgeous girl @meghnagoyal...I love you (red heart emoji," she captioned the image.Meanwhile, on the work front, Alia is currently basking in the success of her film 'Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani', which also stars Ranveer Singh, Dharmendra, Shabana Azmi and Jaya Bachchan.The film is directed by Karan Johar.Alia is also all set to receive her first-ever National Award this year.Last month, she was announced as the winner of Best Actor (female) at the 69th National Film Awards.Elated on being honoured with such a prestigious award for her role in Sanjay Leela Bhansali's 'Gangubai Kathiawadi', Alia took to Instagram and wrote, To Sanjay Sir...To the entire crew...To my family...To my team & last but most definitely not the least.. To my audience...This national award is yours .. because without you ALL none of this would be possible.. seriously!!! I am SO grateful... I do not take moments like these lightly... I hope to continue to entertain for as long as I can...Love and light... Gangu (also known as alia)Alia also made her Hollywood debut with 'Heart of Stone' recently.