Veteran actor Shabana Azmi faces her first two-film clash in 40 years this Friday, with _Batwara 1947_ and _Awarapan 2_ showcasing her versatility at age 75.
Shabana Azmi is 75 years old
Aug 13, 2026
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What's the storyVeteran actor Shabana Azmi is set to star in two major theatrical releases on Friday, Rajkumar Santoshi's Partition drama Batwara 1947 and Nitin Kakkar's romantic action thriller Awarapan 2.
This unusual double release is a rare occurrence in her career, something she has described as "pure luck" at the age of 75.
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