# Veteran Indian Actress Discusses Journey and Role of Cinema at Kathmandu Film Festival

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| Topic | Women of Nepal |
| Published | 2026-10-31T21:01:06.425Z |
| Language | en (governing) |
| Original publisher | https://kathmandupost.com/art-culture/2026/10/31/shabana-azmi-on-acting-equality-and-power-of-cinema |

## Summary

At the Kathmandu Film Festival, renowned Indian actor Shabana Azmi shared insights into her decades-long career, highlighting her early days in the industry, her marriage to Javed Akhtar, and the importance of women artists in shaping the narrative of cinema.

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