Did Dia Mirza Receive a Cherished Gift from Shabana Azmi?
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Key Takeaways
- Dia Mirza received a cherished yellow saree from Shabana Azmi.
- The saree symbolizes the legacy of Shabana's mother, Shaukat Azmi.
- Dia shared a meaningful poem by Kaifi Azmi in her post.
- The actresses celebrated Diwali together, showcasing their strong bond.
- This moment highlights the support and love in the Bollywood community.
Mumbai, Dec 7 (NationPress) Dia Mirza was delighted to receive a remarkable gift from the esteemed actress Shabana Azmi.
She shared several captivating images on her Instagram, showcasing the gorgeous yellow saree that Shabana presented to her.
Amidst a natural backdrop, Dia expressed that donning this saree transformed her into a symbol of everything that Shabana's mother, Shaukat Azmi, embodied.
In her caption, Dia included the poem, "Aurat", penned by Shabana's father, Kaifi Azmi, for his beloved spouse.
She wrote, “Uthh meri jaan mere saath hee chalna hain tujhe” - Aurat by Kaifi Azmi. While wearing this saree, I carried with me the essence of all that Shaukat Azmi Ji represented, including this powerful poem dedicated by Kaifi Azmi Saab to his beloved wife. (sic)."
The 'Rehnaa Hai Terre Dil Mein' star also extended her gratitude to Shabana for continually enriching her life in her own unique manner.
"@azmishabana18 thank YOU for this saree (red heart, folded hands, and butterfly emojis). You have consistently enriched my life in ways only you can. I will treasure and wear this saree for life," she expressed.
Dia is part of Shabana's close-knit circle, and during this year's Diwali celebrations, they gathered with fellow actresses including Konkona Sen Sharma, Vidya Balan, Richa Chadha, Ali Fazal, Shahana Goswami, Divya Dutt, and Tannishtha Chatterjee. They celebrated alongside Shabana's husband, Javed Akhtar.
Sharing a lively group selfie from the event on social media, Shabana captioned, "Happy Diwali gathering of the Dher Saara Pyar gang to celebrate #Tiger Tan’s indomitable spirit and her glorious Busan award (sic)." She added, "Urmila Matondkar and Sandhya Mridul, we missed you a lot (sic)."
"Anu, thank you for the delicious food, especially the Tender Coconut Panna Cotta. Javed has fondly named it Tenco (Smiling Face with Open Hands Emoji) collaboration @jaduakhtar @tannishtha_c @tanviazmiofficial @diamirzaofficial @alifazal9 @balanvidya @therichachadha @konkona @shahanagoswami," she added.