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Shabana Azmi, Javed Akhtar Host Star-Studded Holi Bash with Bollywood Elite

Veteran actor Shabana Azmi and lyricist Javed Akhtar hosted their famed annual Holi celebration at their Mumbai residence. The festive gathering saw a host of Bollywood celebrities, including Urmila Matondkar and Richa Chadha, playing with colours and greeting the media. The event continues a long-standing tradition held at the home of Shabana's late father, poet Kaifi Azmi. The report notes that Holi celebrations are occurring on different dates across Western and North India this year.

Key Points: Shabana Azmi, Javed Akhtar Host Annual Bollywood Holi Party

  • Annual tradition at Kaifi Azmi's home
  • Stars played Holi with paparazzi
  • Festival celebrated on different dates regionally
  • Symbolizes spring and triumph of good
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Shabana Azmi, Javed Akhtar host Holi bash; Urmila Matondkar, Divya Dutt mark festive appearance

Bollywood stars like Urmila Matondkar and Richa Chadha celebrated Holi at Shabana Azmi and Javed Akhtar's traditional Mumbai gathering.

"Continuing their long-standing tradition of celebrating the festival of colours with members of the film fraternity - Report"

Mumbai, March 3

Veteran actor Shabana Azmi and lyricist-poet Javed Akhtar hosted their annual Holi celebration on Tuesday, welcoming friends and colleagues from the film industry to their residence in Mumbai.

Continuing their long-standing tradition of celebrating the festival of colours with members of the film fraternity, the couple organised a lively gathering that saw several prominent personalities in attendance.

Several celebs such as Urmila Matondkar, Richa Chadha, Manish Malhotra, Ali Fazal, Divya Dutta, Anjali Anand and Meiyang Chang were spotted playing Holi at Shabana and Javed Akhtar's festive gathering.

The stars also greeted the paps with a splash of Holi colours.

The gathering took place at the residence of Shabana Azmi's late father, noted poet Kaifi Azmi, a venue that has, over the years, become synonymous with the couple's Holi celebrations.

Here are highlights from the annual Holi celebration hosted by Shabana Azmi and Javed Akhtar.

Holi marks the arrival of spring and the harvest season. The celebration is deeply rooted in Hindu mythology, symbolising the triumph of good over evil. The festival of Holi begins with the ritual of lighting a bonfire, known as Holika Dahan.

The following day marks the more widely celebrated aspect of Holi, when people immerse themselves in joy and togetherness by playing with colours.

This year, the celebration of the 'Festival of Colours' is being observed on two separate days.

While several states in Western India, including Mumbai and Gujarat, have already begun the festivities today, Tuesday, March 3. North India is set to mark its main celebrations tomorrow, Wednesday, March 4.

- ANI

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Rohit P
It's nice to see the celebration at Kaifi Azmi's house. There's a beautiful legacy there. But sometimes I feel these Bollywood Holi parties are more about paparazzi and fashion than the actual spirit of the festival. Just a thought.
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Aman W
Holi hai! 🎉 Great to see Urmila Matondkar and Divya Dutta still having fun. The article mentions different dates - so true! Here in Delhi we are celebrating tomorrow. The regional variations in India make our festivals even more special.
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Sarah B
The photos look so vibrant! I love how Holi brings everyone together. As someone who has celebrated with Indian friends, the energy is infectious. It's wonderful to see the tradition being kept alive by such respected figures.
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Karthik V
Bura na mano, Holi hai! This is the real spirit. Whether it's a star's party in Mumbai or our housing society in Bangalore, the message is the same - forgiveness, fun, and fresh starts. Wishing everyone a safe and colourful Holi.
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Nisha Z
Good to see a brief explanation of Holika Dahan and the meaning of the festival included. Many people just see the colours. The triumph of good over evil is the core, and it's nice the article didn't miss that.

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