Shabana Azmi & Tabu Share Heartwarming 'Khaala-Bhaanji' Hug, Reveal Family Ties

Veteran actress Shabana Azmi shared a warm hug with her niece, actress Tabu, on social media, highlighting their close family bond. The two are related through their mothers, with Shabana's mother being the sister of Tabu's mother. Despite their long careers, the two have never acted together in a film, with Shabana stating a project would need to be worthwhile for both. Tabu is next set to reprise her role in the upcoming thriller "Drishyam 3".

Key Points: Shabana Azmi & Tabu's Family Bond: Why They Haven't Acted Together

  • Revealed mother-daughter relation
  • Never co-starred in a film
  • Collaborated on a book release
  • Tabu's next project is Drishyam 3
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'Khaala' Shabana Azmi embraces 'bhaanji' Tabu in a warm hug

Shabana Azmi shares a hug with niece Tabu, revealing their close family relation and the reason they've never shared the screen in a movie.

'Khaala' Shabana Azmi embraces 'bhaanji' Tabu in a warm hug
"It has to be something worth the while for both of us. - Shabana Azmi"

Mumbai, Jan 14

Veteran actress Shabana Azmi was seen giving a warm hug to her 'Bhanji' and actress Tabu in her latest social media post.

Shabana took to her official Instagram handle and dropped a picture of her and Tabu sharing a special "Bhanji and Khaala" moment.

"Khaala and bhaanji.. family ties", Shabana captioned the post.

For those who do not know, Shabana and Tabu are related through their mothers. Shabana's mother, Shaukat Kaifi, is the sister of Tabu's mother, Rizwana Hashmi. This makes Shabana Tabu's aunt.

It must be noted that despite being in the industry for such a long time, Shabana and Tabu have not done a movie together, nor are the two expected to join forces for a project anytime soon.

Nevertheless, Shabana and Tabu have come together for a book in the past. Tabu had released the English translation of Shabana's mother Shaukat Azmi's biography "Kaifi & I".

"Tabu and my mom are very close. It was important to have the book released by someone who's familiar with the language and the culturalethos of those times. There could be no better choice than Tabu", Shabana had shared.

Sharing why she has not done any movie with Tabu, the veteran actress added, "It has to be something worth the while for both of us."

Work-wise, Tabu will next be seen in the third instalment of the popular 'Drishyam' franchise.

The core cast of the drama, including Ajay Devgn, Tabu, Shriya Saran, and Rajat Kapoor, is returning for this edge-of-the-seat family thriller with the first schedule reportedly underway in Goa.

Presented by Star Studio18, the Panorama Studios production is directed by Abhishek Pathak. Penned by Abhishek Pathak, Aamil Keeyan Khan, and Parveez Shaikh, the project is being backed by Alok Jain, Ajit Andhare, Kumar Mangat Pathak, and Abhishek Pathak.

"Drishyam 3" is expected to get a theatrical release on October 2.

- IANS

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Rohit P
Wow, I never knew they were actually related! Makes you wonder how many other connections we don't know about in Bollywood. Both legends in their own right. Now, producers, please listen to the fans and get them in a movie together! The script Shabana Ma'am mentioned, "worth the while," must be found.
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Aman W
Respectfully, while the family moment is nice, I wish our media would focus more on their incredible body of work and less on personal photos. Both are national award-winning artists. Tabu's performance in "Andhadhun" and Shabana Ji's in "Arth" are what we should be discussing more often.
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Sarah B
The cultural context is beautiful. "Khaala" and "Bhaanji" – these terms carry so much warmth and respect. It's a nice reminder that behind the glamour, film families are just like ours. Also, very excited for Drishyam 3! Tabu is phenomenal in that series.
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Karthik V
Tabu releasing the translation of Shaukat Kaifi's biography is such a classy and meaningful gesture. It shows deep respect for family and legacy. These are the values we should highlight in our celebrities. On a side note, the Drishyam 3 update made my day!

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