Shabana Azmi's throwback photos prove she's ageing like fine wine

Shabana Azmi is one of the most radiant septuagenarians that we've ever seen! A celebrated actress and social activist, Shabana Azmi first stepped into the world of glamour in 1974 and remains as graceful as ever! From her debut movie Ankur to her recent release Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani, the star has come a long way in Bollywood. On the celebrated actress' 74th birthday, let's take a look at some of her throwback photos that prove she is ageing like fine wine!

View this post on Instagram

Born to Urdu poet and scholar Kaifi Azmi and stage actress Shaukat Azmi on September 18, 1950, in Hyderabad (now Telangana), Shabana has made her mark in the world of theatre, film and television. Over a career spanning 50 golden years, the award-winning actress has made countless contributions with her noteworthy work. A known face in the glamour world, Shabana is the epitome of poise. Check out these photos with politicians, co-stars and other industry stalwarts.

Shabana Azmi's rare and unseen photos 1. A still from the film Pestonjee

View this post on Instagram

One of Shabana's best performances came in the 1988 film Pestonjee. With bigwigs Naseeruddin Shah and Anupam Kher, the actress stood out for her portrayal of Jeroo. The critically acclaimed comedy film won the award for Best Feature Film in Hindi and brought Shabana into the limelight.

2. BTS from the film Mardon Wali Baat with Dharmendra

View this post on Instagram

All the Gen Z's who appreciated Shabana and Dharmendra's romance in Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani, you'll be glad to know this wasn't the first time the duo shared screen space. The actors have a long history going all the way back to the 70s. They were first seen together in 1977 with two back-to-back releases, Khel Khilari Ka

and Swami and then came back together for the 1988 hit Mardon Wali Baat.

3. Being felicitated by the Gandhi International Peace Prize

View this post on Instagram

The celebrated actress was felicitated by the prestigious Gandhi International Peace Prize during a ceremony at the House of Lords in London. Sharing the picture with her Insta fam she revealed that the presenter Vanessa Redgrave is an idol for her.

4. An early 80s blast from the past with Javed Akhtar, Mahesh Bhatt and Amit Khanna

View this post on Instagram

Looking stylish in a saree and pearls at a film party in the 80s, Shabana shared a photo featuring producer Yash Chopra and Amit Khanna with Javed Akhtar. Akhtar and Azmi subsequently fell in love sometime during this period and tied the knot in 1984.

5. Winning the Filmfare award with 'favourite co-star' Naseeruddin Shah

View this post on Instagram

Calling the talented actor Naseeruddin Shah, Shabana shared the picture showing the dup all smiles as they posed for photos holding their black ladies. During the 31st Filmfare Awards, the duo won big. While Shah won the Best Actor trophy for his film Masoom, Azmi was felicitated with the trophy for Best Actress for her film Arth.

6. A black and white snap with Rekha

View this post on Instagram

A fellow actor and friend, Shabana and Rekha were the face of fashion during their time in the glamour world. The duo have shared screen space multiple times in their long career and delivered some great hits like Ek Hi Bhool (1981), Ram Tere Kitne Nam (1985) and Kaamyab (1984)

7. During the Mumbai riots with Sharad Pawar and Dilip Kumar

View this post on Instagram

At a time when the film industry and Bombay City were bleeding after riots broke out post the demolition of Babri Masjid in Ayodhya, Shabana and superstar Dilip Kumar went to meet the politician Sharad Pawar. Interestingly in the next election after the riots in 1997, then NCP chief Pawar took oath as chief minister of Maharashtra.

For more such stories on celebs and fashion, follow us on Indiatimes Lifestyle.