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Shabana Azmi, Dia Mirza, Javed Akhtar Remember Poet Kaifi Azmi

Veteran actress Shabana Azmi hosted an intimate evening at a Mumbai cafe to remember legendary poet Kaifi Azmi. Dia Mirza passionately recited Kaifi Azmi's verses while Javed Akhtar watched in awe. The gathering featured poetry, shayari, and heartfelt conversations about art and literature. Urmila Matondkar also shared glimpses of the event on social media.

Key Points: Shabana Azmi & Friends Honor Kaifi Azmi in Poetic Evening

  • Shabana Azmi hosted an intimate evening at a Mumbai cafe
  • Dia Mirza passionately recited Kaifi Azmi's verses
  • Javed Akhtar watched in awe during the poetry session
  • Urmila Matondkar also shared glimpses of the gathering
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Shabana Azmi, Dia Mirza, Javed Akhtar spend a beautiful evening remembering Kaifi Azmi

Shabana Azmi, Dia Mirza, and Javed Akhtar spent an intimate evening reciting poetry and remembering legendary poet Kaifi Azmi at a Mumbai cafe.

"At #Port the #G5A cafe after a beautiful evening in remembrance of #KaifiAzmi. - Shabana Azmi"

Mumbai, May 12

Veteran actress Shabana Azmi, on Tuesday morning, gave fans a glimpse into a deep meaningful evening as she joined close friends and family, including Dia Mirza, Javed Akhtar, remembering legendary poet Kaifi Azmi.

The intimate evening, held at a cafe in Mumbai, was filled with poetry, shayari, laughter, and heartfelt conversations.

In the video shared by Shabana Azmi on her social media account, Dia Mirza is seen passionately reciting Kaifi Azmi's verses, while Javed Akhtar watches in awe.

Shabana Azmi, meanwhile, is seen capturing the precious moments on camera.

The evening also featured candid conversations around art, literature, and memories associated with Kaifi Azmi's fine work.

Shabana wrote, "At #Port the #G5A cafe after a beautiful evening in remembrance of #KaifiAzmi."

Earlier on Monday, Urmila Matondkar had also shared glimpses from the same gathering, posting a carousel featuring Shabana Azmi, Dia Mirza, Javed Akhtar, and the rest of the close-knit group.

All of them were seen enjoying an evening drenched in poetry, shayari, and meaningful conversations.

Talking about Shabana Azmi's career, the actress made her film debut with Ankur and went on to establish herself as one of Indian cinema's finest performers. Over the years, she has delivered memorable performances in movies like Arth, Masoom, Fire, Neerja, and many more.

Talking about the legendary Kaifi Azmi, he was touted as one of Urdu literature's most celebrated poets, and was known for his progressive writing, revolutionary thought, and deeply moving poetry.

Dia Mirza, Divya Dutta, Shabana Azmi, Urmila Matondkar and others are often scene hanging out with each other over coffee, literature and even intimate celebrations.

- IANS

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Aditya G
Honestly, it's heartwarming to see these artists stay connected to their roots. In an era of commercialized everything, this feels like a breath of fresh air. Dia Mirza's poetry recitation must have been something else—she carries that grace. But I wish such gatherings got more mainstream attention instead of just celebrity gossip.
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Kavya N
What a beautiful evening it must have been! ✨ Kaifi Azmi's poetry has a timeless quality—it speaks of love, revolution, and humanity. Seeing Shabana Azmi, who carries his legacy so gracefully, and Dia Mirza bringing those verses to life... makes me wish I could have been there, sipping chai and listening to the shayari.
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Varun X
This is what our culture needs—preserving the richness of Urdu poetry through intimate gatherings. But I also feel sometimes we romanticize these events too much. The real challenge is making poetry accessible to younger generations who are losing touch with this heritage. Still, great to see these artists keeping the flame alive.
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Ananya R
Shabana ji and Dia Mirza—what a combination! 🥹 It's amazing how art brings people together across generations. Kaifi Azmi's verses about love and the world are still so relevant. I'd love to see more such events in Mumbai's literary circles. Also, Javed Akhtar watching Dia with such admiration... priceless!
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Rahul R
While this is wonderful, I wish our media would cover such cultural events more often instead of only reporting on controversies and box office numbers. Kaifi Azmi's progressive poetry is exactly what we need in today's polarized

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