The Speaker

Ms Shabana Azmi is an internationally acclaimed actress, former Member of the Indian Parliament (1997-2003), and a UN Goodwill Ambassador.  She is also a committed social activist who has given voice to issues that affect people both in India and outside of India.  She was presented the Rajiv Gandhi Award and the Padma Shri in 1988 by the Government of India — awards given to eminent citizens for excellence in their field and distinguished contribution to society.  Her international recognition includes: the Martin Luther Chavez Perez Award from Ann Arbor University for her work as a Visiting Professor and the International Humanitarian Award from French President Francois Mitterand.

Since 1993 appalled by the then bloody riots between Muslims and Hindus, Ms Azmi, a Muslim, has become a forceful critic of communalism and a tireless crusader to end religious extremism.  Ms Azmi was also among the first few celebrities to appear in campaigns to promote HIV/AIDS awareness at a time when AIDS was still a taboo subject.  Ms Azmi is also the winner of an unprecedented five National Awards for Best Actress in India for renowned films such as Arth (1983) and Godmother (1999).

Abstract

Ms Azmi will share her perspectives based on her experiences as a woman, a wife, a mother, a politician, an artiste and a social activist.  Born to one of India’s best-known Urdu-language poet, Ms Azmi has always spoken her mind on issues of development and politics, poverty alleviation, the role of religion, women’s roles in society, the portrayal of women in films, art and in religion.  As an actress she will also speak of the tension between Art and Politics.

ISEAS has the pleasure of inviting you to the Seminar.

By Fax: 6775-6264 / 6775-6259

The Seminar Co-ordinator
Institute of Southeast Asian Studies
30 Heng Mui Keng Terrace
Singapore 119614

I will be able to attend the Seminar on Through Shabana Azmi's Eyes: Perspectives on Politics, Gender, the Environment and on Acting by Ms Shabana Azmi on Thursday, 8 September 2005 at 10.00 am in Seminar Room II, ISEAS.

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Notes:       1.     All registrations are on a first-come-first served basis, and will be taken as confirmed unless otherwise notified.

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