Mamata Banerjee, PM Modi tweet for Shabana Azmi's well-being; Anil Kapoor, Tabu visit her in hospital
The actress is reportedly undergoing treatment.
By ET Online | Updated:
Shabana Azmi injured in road accident on Mumbai-Pune Expressway
Veteran actress Shabana Azmi was seriously injured in an accident at Mumbai-Pune expressway. The accident took place on Saturday afternoon in Maharashtra's Raigad district.
At around 3.30 pm near Khalapur, over 60 km from Mumbai, the car in which she was traveling rammed into a truck, PTI said in a report.
She was rushed to MGM hospital in Navi Mumbai and is reportedly undergoing treatment.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee and Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal took to Twitter to pray for a speedy recovery of the veteran actress.
The news of @AzmiShabana Ji’s injury in an accident is distressing. I pray for her quick recovery.
Several Bollywood celebrities including Anil Kapoor, actress Tabu and industrialist Anil Ambani were spotted outside Kokilaben hospital where the actress is hospitalised.
If reports are to be believed, an FIR has been registered against Shabana Azmi's driver for 'rash driving'.
After the news of the tragedy started trickling in, several netizens took to Twitter and sent out thoughts and prayers for Azmi's well-being.
My Prayers for Fastest recovery of Shabana Azmi ji, who is seriously injured today in a road accident on Mumbai-Pun… https://t.co/Dj3co8F41S
If reports are to be believed, lyricist and music composer Javed Akhtar was also in the car but he is safe.
Here's wishing Shabana Azmi a speedy recovery.
Times Power Women 2018 Honour Shabana Azmi, Schauna Chauhan & Other Achievers With Heart Of Gold
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Women empowerment doesn’t just mean gender equality. It is also about having the authority and power to do something and becoming aware of one’s rights and privileges as well as the ability to control one’s life in a more meaningful and fulfilling way.
The Times Power Women – West India 2018, held at The Sofitel, powered by Vinay Aranha, celebrated such women who have brought about positive changes in society.
The event was graced by chief guest Amruta Fadnavis, actor Shabana Azmi, celebrity entrepreneur Shilpa Shetty, Masaba Gupta and more.
The event had Landmark cars as the auto partner, Maison des Perfumes as gifting partner and Horra as accessories partner.
In pic: Parle Agro's Schauna Chauhan (L) and actress Shabana Azmi (R).
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Marathi actress Mrinal Kulkarni was felicitated as the Leading Actor in Marathi Cinema.
In pic: Kulkarni receives the award from Raell Padamsee.
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In pic: Kulkarni receives the award from Raell Padamsee.
The Times Power Women Awards celebrated women who have brought about positive changes in society. Actress Sai Tamhankar (L) was felicitated as a Young Achiever in Marathi Cinema. Founding Dean of the Indian School of Management & Entrepreneurship Indu Shahni (R) presented the award.
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Actress Shilpa Shetty (L) was felicitated by Shabana Azmi for her business achievements as Celebrity Entrepreneur of the Year.
The felicitations at the event were based on the contribution of various individuals in different fields/categories and were selected by an internal panel of the publishing house.
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In pic: Sona Mohapatra (L) with banker, singer and social activist Amruta Fadnavis (R).
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