At the 16th International Film Festival in Bengaluru, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah presented the Lifetime Achievement Award to legendary Indian actor and multilingual artist Shabana Azmi at the Kaveri Residence. The honor included a cheque of Rs 10 lakh. Acclaimed poet, lyricist, and Azmi’s husband, Javed Akhtar, was also in attendance.
Shabana Azmi honoured with Lifetime Achievement Award and a cheque of Rs 10 lakh at Bengaluru Film Festival
Chief Minister Siddaramaiah reflected on Shabana Azmi’s contributions, saying, “We really love the visual poem, Mile Sur Mera Tumhara. I have seen you in it.”
Shabana Azmi and Javed Akhtar commended Karnataka for its vibrant cultural and musical heritage.
In response, the Chief Minister emphasized Karnataka’s rich musical legacy, noting that legendary Hindustani classical musicians like Bhimsen Joshi, Kumar Gandharva, and Gangubai Hangal all hailed from Dharwad.
He added that, similar to the benefits the Copyright Act provides for performing artists and musicians, he would advocate for a more artist-friendly taxation approach in the GST Council.
Government Secretary Kaveri, Chief Minister’s Media Advisor KV Prabhakar, and Information and Public Relations Commissioner Hemant Nimbalkar extended a warm welcome to Shabana Azmi and Javed Akhtar.
Additional Chief Secretary LK Atheeq, Karnataka Chalanachitra Academy President Sadhu Kokila, and Vidya Shankar, the Artistic Director of the 16th International Film Festival, were also present to pay their respects at the event.
Meanwhile, Azmi’s latest series, Dabba Cartel, is currently streaming on Netflix.
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