Actress Shabana Azmi feels if we want to establish gender equality, then along with empowering women, men need to change the definition of masculinity.
Shabana recently presented the film "Mee Raqsam", directed by her brother Baba Azmi. The film is about a Muslim father who goes out of his way to help his young daughter achieve her dream of becoming a bharatnatyam dancer.
"A very special element of the father Salim's character in the film was that he was both a father and a mother to the 15-year-old girl, ever since his wife died. It is certainly not easy for a father to nurture a teenage girl like a mother. I think women are better equipped to be both father and mother to their children. When it comes to men, perhaps they are not. That is why the character of Salim was so special, it was like redefining masculinity," Shabana Azmi told Ians.
Shabana recently presented the film "Mee Raqsam", directed by her brother Baba Azmi. The film is about a Muslim father who goes out of his way to help his young daughter achieve her dream of becoming a bharatnatyam dancer.
"A very special element of the father Salim's character in the film was that he was both a father and a mother to the 15-year-old girl, ever since his wife died. It is certainly not easy for a father to nurture a teenage girl like a mother. I think women are better equipped to be both father and mother to their children. When it comes to men, perhaps they are not. That is why the character of Salim was so special, it was like redefining masculinity," Shabana Azmi told Ians.
- 8/29/2020
- by Glamsham Editorial
- GlamSham
Mee Raqsam
Starring Naseeruddin Shah, Danish Hussain, Aditi Subedi
Written and Directed by Baba Azmi
In the idyllic village of Mijwan there lives a Muslim girl whose heart beats for the Bharat Natyam dance form. Bharat Natyam??!!! Her family and the village community are aghast. Yeh to kafiron ka kaam hai. How can a decent 15-year old do….this!! Shame!!!
I loved the twinkle-eyed irreverence embedded in debutant director Baba Azmi heartwarming nugget. Brimming over with affection warmth and humour Mee Raqsam takes a tender and evocative look at the risky task of cultural crossovers in India , without any political agenda.
When the films’s bright intelligent protagonist Mariam takes to Bharat Natyam her favoured mood is neither green nor saffron. Writer-director Baba Azmi portrays Mariam’s relationship with her father (Danish Hussain) with the same indelible affection that one saw between Ashok Kumar and his screen-daughter Sarika in Hrishikesh Mukherjee’s Aashirwaad.
Starring Naseeruddin Shah, Danish Hussain, Aditi Subedi
Written and Directed by Baba Azmi
In the idyllic village of Mijwan there lives a Muslim girl whose heart beats for the Bharat Natyam dance form. Bharat Natyam??!!! Her family and the village community are aghast. Yeh to kafiron ka kaam hai. How can a decent 15-year old do….this!! Shame!!!
I loved the twinkle-eyed irreverence embedded in debutant director Baba Azmi heartwarming nugget. Brimming over with affection warmth and humour Mee Raqsam takes a tender and evocative look at the risky task of cultural crossovers in India , without any political agenda.
When the films’s bright intelligent protagonist Mariam takes to Bharat Natyam her favoured mood is neither green nor saffron. Writer-director Baba Azmi portrays Mariam’s relationship with her father (Danish Hussain) with the same indelible affection that one saw between Ashok Kumar and his screen-daughter Sarika in Hrishikesh Mukherjee’s Aashirwaad.
- 8/25/2020
- by Subhash K Jha
- Bollyspice
Mumbai, Aug 21 (Ians) The legendary arthouse pair of Naseeruddin Shah and Shabana Azmi reunites for a film once again, but not as co-actors this time. Shah plays a pivotal role in the film Mee Raqsam, presented by Shabana Azmi. The film marks the directorial debut of her brother, veteran cinematographer Baba Azmi.
"Naseer has a weak back and he was laid up just before he had to report for the shoot in Mijwan. I was extremely nervous because the dates had been worked around (young actress) Aditi (Subedi)'s school holidays and they couldn't be changed," Shabana recalled.
"Baba went into an almost Zen-like state, kept his calm, and said all will be well. Naseer kept his word to Baba made the long journey to Mijwan and gave an outstanding performance in the film. I will always be grateful to Naseer for this. What was wonderful is that his wife...
"Naseer has a weak back and he was laid up just before he had to report for the shoot in Mijwan. I was extremely nervous because the dates had been worked around (young actress) Aditi (Subedi)'s school holidays and they couldn't be changed," Shabana recalled.
"Baba went into an almost Zen-like state, kept his calm, and said all will be well. Naseer kept his word to Baba made the long journey to Mijwan and gave an outstanding performance in the film. I will always be grateful to Naseer for this. What was wonderful is that his wife...
- 8/21/2020
- by Glamsham Editorial
- GlamSham
The critic’s review of Mee Raqsam movie is here. The Zee5 original is streaming live from today – August, 21, 2020. Directed by Baba Azmi; the movie stars Danish Husain, Aditi Subedi and Naseeruddin Shah.
Watch Mee Raqsam Trailer featuring Naseeruddin Shah, Danish Husain Streaming Now On ZEE5
https://youtu.be/qyISRTaRgoY Immediate reaction when the end credits roll
Can you give a poignant ode to humanity by celebrating the divine Ganga Jamuna tehzeeb and remember one of India’s renowned poets and Hindi cinema’s brilliant lyricist Kaifi Azmi - all at one go? Baba Azmi’s Mee Raqsam (I Dance) does that profoundly.
The Story of Mee Raqsam
Mariam (Aditi Subedi) a young girl in Mijwan in Up is fascinated by Bharatanatyam. Her mother has passed the genes of dancing to her. Mariam’s mother passes away while showing her a mudra. Mariam’s father Salim (Danish Husain) a tailor...
Watch Mee Raqsam Trailer featuring Naseeruddin Shah, Danish Husain Streaming Now On ZEE5
https://youtu.be/qyISRTaRgoY Immediate reaction when the end credits roll
Can you give a poignant ode to humanity by celebrating the divine Ganga Jamuna tehzeeb and remember one of India’s renowned poets and Hindi cinema’s brilliant lyricist Kaifi Azmi - all at one go? Baba Azmi’s Mee Raqsam (I Dance) does that profoundly.
The Story of Mee Raqsam
Mariam (Aditi Subedi) a young girl in Mijwan in Up is fascinated by Bharatanatyam. Her mother has passed the genes of dancing to her. Mariam’s mother passes away while showing her a mudra. Mariam’s father Salim (Danish Husain) a tailor...
- 8/21/2020
- by Vishal Verma
- GlamSham
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