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Veteran actress Shabana Azmi is embarking on a North American tour with her celebrated play 'Broken Images'. The tour will visit cities across the USA and Canada throughout September and October 2025. Azmi describes the play, written by the legendary Girish Karnad, as a deeply challenging and rewarding experience. She looks forward to reconnecting with audiences and sharing this powerful narrative of identity and illusion.

Key Points: Shabana Azmi Tours North America with Girish Karnad Play Broken Images

  • Shabana Azmi performs the acclaimed one-woman play written by Girish Karnad
  • The tour covers major cities like New York, Chicago, and Toronto
  • The play explores identity and truth through a Hindi writer's journey
  • The production is presented by Prria Haider Productions and Priyanka Jotwani
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Shabana Azmi to tour North America with 'Broken Images' written by legendary Girish Karnad

Shabana Azmi returns to the USA and Canada with her acclaimed one-woman play 'Broken Images,' written by Girish Karnad. Tour dates from Sep 25 to Oct 5, 2025.

"‘Broken Images’ has been one of the most challenging and rewarding experiences of my career. - Shabana Azmi"

Mumbai, Sep 24

Veteran actress Shabana Azmi is returning to North America with her theatre play ‘Broken Images’. The five-time National Award-winning actress and Padma Bhushan recipient will tour North America with the one-woman play, which was written by renowned playwright Girish Karnad and directed by theatre legend Alyque Padamsee.

The production of the play has been hailed as a milestone in contemporary Indian theatre. The highly anticipated tour will travel across the USA and Canada starting on September 25, 2025 in Connecticut, before traveling to Chicago on September 26, the Bay Area on September 27, and Vancouver on September 28. In October, the production will continue in Raleigh on October 2, Boston on October 3, New York on October 4, and conclude in Toronto on October 5, 2025.

Reflecting on her return to the USA & Canada, Shabana Azmi told IANS, “‘Broken Images’ has been one of the most challenging and rewarding experiences of my career. Girish Karnad’s writing gives me a canvas to explore emotions and conflicts that are universal yet deeply personal. This is my second North American tour with the play, and I am thrilled to be back with this grand production alongside Prria Haider, who has been such a strong supporter of Indian theatre abroad. I look forward to sharing this journey once again, offering audiences in the USA and Canada a glimpse of Indian artistry and talent through this unforgettable narrative, and I hope the play will leave a lasting impression and spark conversations long after the curtain falls”.

‘Broken Images’ follows Manjula Sharma, a Hindi writer whose unexpected literary journey delves into questions of identity, language, and the fractured self, blurring the line between truth and illusion.

The actress further mentioned, “Every time I perform in North America, the energy is truly unparalleled, it feels like more than just being on stage. It’s wonderful to reconnect with old fans and share meaningful moments with both longtime supporters and new audiences. I’m really grateful for this tour, and I can’t wait to spread joy and entertainment through our performances. I am looking forward to making new memories for sure”.

The play is presented by Prria Haider Productions and Priyanka Jotwani. Prria Haider has organized over 100 large-scale shows across the world, featuring some of India’s most renowned artistes.

- IANS

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Rohit P
Girish Karnad's writing combined with Shabana Azmi's acting - what a powerhouse combination! So proud to see Indian theatre getting international recognition. Hope they add more Canadian dates!
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Sarah B
As someone who grew up watching Shabana Azmi's films, it's amazing to see her continuing to push boundaries in theatre at this stage of her career. The themes of identity and language sound fascinating.
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Arjun K
While I appreciate the tour, I wish such quality productions would also travel to smaller Indian cities. We need more exposure to this level of theatre beyond metro cities. Still, great initiative for NRI audiences!
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Michael C
The Vancouver date is perfectly timed! My parents are visiting from India then - this will be a wonderful cultural experience for our whole family. Already booking tickets!
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Neha E
Shabana Azmi is truly an institution in herself. At her age, touring across continents with such an intense one-woman show requires incredible dedication. Salute to her passion! 🙏
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David E
Interesting to see how Indian theatre is evolving. The collaboration between veteran artists like Karnad, Padamsee and Azmi shows the depth of talent in India's performing arts scene.

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