Archive · 22 Jun 2025
Shabana Azmi Stars in 'Lahore 1947', Calls Role Emotional
Shabana Azmi is in a new movie called 'Lahore 1947' where she plays a strong woman who won't leave her old home.
She says the character cries a lot, more than any role she's played before!
Azmi also worked with Sunny Deol and Preity Zinta for the first time, and they had a great time.
To look the part, she even lost a lot of weight to appear frail.
The movie's release date depends on the producer, Aamir Khan.
Shabana Azmi stars in the film 'Lahore 1947'.
Azmi plays a matriarch unwilling to leave her ancestral home.
The role required Azmi to portray a character who cries frequently.
Azmi worked with Sunny Deol and Preity Zinta for the first time.
Azmi lost over 15 kilograms for the film to appear frail.
- Who
- Shabana Azmi, Sunny Deol, Preity Zinta, Aamir Khan
- What
- Shabana Azmi stars in the film 'Lahore 1947' as a matriarch.
- When
- The release date is uncertain.
- Where
- The film's setting is 'Lahore 1947'.
- Why
- To portray a frail woman, and the release is planned after Sitaare Zameen Par.
- Film Title
- Lahore 1947
- Lead Actress
- Shabana Azmi
- Character
- Matriarch
- Co-stars
- Sunny Deol, Preity Zinta
- Weight Loss
- Over 15 kilograms
- Producer
- Aamir Khan