Quotes from Shabana Azmi

My casting in 'Halo' produced by Steven Spielberg, which I am doing, is just color-blind casting; Asians have been questioning why best roles should not come to them and I am so happy about this color-blind casting. I am going to be just what I am in that film.

Acting in itself is changing. This change is because of the advent of the casting director. Earlier, there would be stock characters, who would be seen in every film. Now, casting directors are bringing fresh faces.

I like having family and friends around me. Our house is always overflowing with guests.

Earlier at 30, a girl's career was over. Now, all of our top actresses are above 30 and doing well.

In Kaifi's poetry and in his work as a social activist, every setback only strengthened his resolve to fight back with renewed vigor and strength.

I was very nervous about speaking in Punjabi. I have learnt it by heart.