Archive · 25 Jul 2026
Shabana Azmi Diagnosed with Swine Flu
Shabana Azmi, a 74-year-old actress and activist, has been diagnosed with swine flu and has a high fever of 102 degrees.
Her doctors have advised her to stay in bed and rest completely for five days.
She was supposed to join protests in Mumbai but had to miss them because of her illness.
Shabana had been actively participating in protests at Jantar Mantar in Delhi, advocating for educational reforms and allocating more money to education, public health, and women's empowerment.
She shared posts on social media about the protests and the importance of speaking the truth.
Despite feeling unwell, she continued to support the cause until her health deteriorated, and she had to be taken to a medical center.
Shabana Azmi, 74, diagnosed with swine flu and high fever of 102 degrees.
Doctors advise complete bed rest and isolation for five days, causing her to miss planned protests in Mumbai.
Actively participated in protests at Jantar Mantar, Delhi, advocating for educational reforms.
Shared posts on social media about the protests and the importance of truth.
Fell ill during protests and was escorted to a medical center.
- Who
- Shabana Azmi
- What
- Diagnosed with swine flu
- When
- July 25, 2026
- Where
- Delhi and Mumbai
- Why
- To participate in protests and advocate for educational reforms
Protest Participation
Health Concerns
Protest Participation
Protest Participation
Shabana Azmi had been actively participating in protests at Jantar Mantar, Delhi, and was set to join another protest in Mumbai.
Health Concerns
Doctors advised complete bed rest due to her swine flu diagnosis and high fever.
- Actress
- Shabana Azmi
- Age
- 74
- Diagnosis
- Swine flu (H1N1)
- Fever
- 102 degrees
- Advice
- Complete bed rest and isolation for five days
- Protest Location
- Jantar Mantar, Delhi and Shivaji Park, Mumbai
- Protest Cause
- Educational reforms, public health, women's empowerment
- Protest Demand
- Allocate 6% of GDP to education, public health, and women's empowerment
Sources
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