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Shabana Azmi paid tribute to her father, the legendary poet Kaifi Azmi, on his 23rd death anniversary. She shared a touching childhood photo on Instagram with a heartfelt caption. Kaifi Azmi, born in 1919, wrote his first poem at just 11 years old. Meanwhile, Shabana was recently seen in the crime drama 'Dabba Cartel'.

Key Points: Shabana Azmi Honors Father Kaifi Azmi on 23rd Death Anniversary

  • Shabana Azmi shares emotional childhood photo
  • Kaifi Azmi was a revered Urdu poet
  • His first poem written at age 11
  • Shabana last seen in 'Dabba Cartel'
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Shabana Azmi remembers her father Kaifi Azmi on his 23rd death anniversary

Shabana Azmi shares a heartfelt childhood photo with legendary poet Kaifi Azmi on his death anniversary, remembering his enduring legacy.

"Abba... 23 years since you left, but you live on in every pore of my being. – Shabana Azmi"

Mumbai, May 10

Shabana Azmi took a moment to remember her late father and renowned poet Kaifi Azmi on his 23rd death anniversary.

On Saturday, the 'Arth' actress took to her Instagram account to share a black-and-white childhood picture with her father. Along with the picture, she also shared a caption that read: "Abba... 23 years since you left, but you live on in every pore of my being."

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https://www.instagram.com/p/DJdhYw5px2E/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link

Kaifi Azmi, born Sayyid Athar Hussein Rizvi on January 14, 1919, in Uttar Pradesh, wrote his first poem when he was 11 years old. He later became one of India's most respected poets and passed away on May 10, 2002.

Meanwhile, on the work front, the actress was last seen in the crime drama Dabba Cartel.

Apart from Shabana Azmi, the drama also featured Jyotika, Nimisha Sajayan, Shalini Pandey, and others.

The series was created by Shibani Akhtar, Vishnu Menon, Gaurav Kapur, and Akanksha Seda.

The series follows the story of five middle-class women in Thane who run a tiffin service. Things take a turn when they unknowingly get caught up in a drug operation.

'Dabba Cartel' was released on February 28.

- ANI

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Priya K.
Kaifi Azmi's poetry was truly revolutionary for its time. His progressive thoughts on women's empowerment were way ahead of his era. "Aurat" remains one of my favorite poems till date. 🙏
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Rahul S.
Beautiful tribute by Shabana ji. It's heartwarming to see such strong father-daughter bonds in our film industry. Kaifi sahab's legacy lives on through her work too.
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Ananya M.
While I respect Kaifi Azmi's contributions, I wish Shabana Azmi would also acknowledge other contemporary poets who don't get as much recognition. Our literary heritage is rich beyond just a few names.
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Vikram J.
"Dabba Cartel" was quite entertaining but honestly, Shabana Azmi's performance was the highlight! She brings such depth to every role, just like her father brought depth to his poetry.
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Sunita R.
Kaifi Azmi's poem "Makaan" about homelessness is so relevant even today in our cities. We need to teach his works more in schools - they connect with real Indian issues.
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Mohit D.
The Azmi family has contributed so much to Indian arts - from poetry to cinema. But I wish media would also highlight current Urdu poets keeping the tradition alive. #RespectTheLegacy

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