Did Shabana Azmi Kick Off the New Year by Indulging in Food?
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Key Takeaways
- Shabana Azmi celebrated New Year with a dinner gathering.
- She shared her joyful moments on Instagram.
- The bond between Shabana and Dia Mirza is showcased through their interactions.
- Dia received a special saree from Shabana, representing familial values.
- The post highlighted significant poetry by Kaifi Azmi.
Mumbai, Jan 2 (NationPress) Iconic actress Shabana Azmi has provided a peek into her New Year festivities. On Friday, she took to her Instagram to share a photo from a dinner gathering with friends.
She captioned, “First Jan night spent eating like a glutton.”
Previously, Shabana had spent the final days of 2025 in London alongside her close friend, Dia Mirza. During their joyful reunion, Shabana shared a delightful image of the two, radiating joy. Dia was facing the camera, while Shabana gazed at her, captioned, “With lovely #Dia Mirza in London (sic).” In response to the post, Dia commented, “Why didn’t you share that stunning picture of YOU by the window?”
Also chiming in was Saba Pataudi, sister of Saif Ali Khan and Soha Ali Khan, who remarked, “Me here too. Stay warm and have a fantastic trip x.” Shabana and Dia are celebrated for their close friendship, frequently sharing glimpses of their time together on social media. Recently, Dia received a special gift from Shabana: a beautiful yellow saree. Dia posted a series of photos showcasing herself in the saree, which was a heartfelt gift from the veteran actress.
In her caption, Dia expressed that donning the saree made her feel like a representative of everything Shabana’s mother, Shaukat Azmi, stood for. Her post included lines from the poem “Aurat,” penned by Shabana’s father, Kaifi Azmi, for his beloved wife. Dia wrote, “Uthh meri jaan mere saath hee chalna hain tujhe,” from “Aurat” by Kaifi Azmi. Wearing this saree, I carried with me all that Shaukat Azmi Ji represented, along with this powerful poem written by Kaifi Azmi Saab for his beloved wife.”
Expressing gratitude, Dia added, “@azmishabana18 thank YOU for this saree ❤️🙏🦋 You have always enriched my life in ways that only you can. I will cherish and wear this saree for life.”