Shabana Azmi On Her Iconic Role In Makdee And New Horror Films: ‘Can’t Just Keep Repeating…’

Shabana Azmi shared her thoughts on her iconic roles in cinema, particularly recalling about her performance in the 2002 film ‘Makdee’. The seasoned actor recently had an exclusive conversation with ABP Live and talked about the resurgence of the horror genre in recent years, acknowledging its appeal.

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“Many young people approached me after Makdee, I had hordes of children visiting my house, just like the women who came after Arth. It was overwhelming and showed how much that film resonated. This all happened because I was with Vishal Bhardwaj—going to the premiere of Godmother—and I realized that he had such a clear vision of young directors and take pride in my ability. to recognize that,” she added.

‘Makdee’ is a 2002 children’s film directed by Vishal Bhardwaj. It tells the story of Chunni, a young girl who, along with her twin sister, discovers a witch in a haunted house. Rumored to turn children into animals, the witch leads Chunni on an adventurous journey where she learns about courage and friendship.

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