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Aparna regrets rejecting Shyam's Ankur, praises Shabana Azmi

In the 1970s, Shyam Benegals Ankur marked Shabana Azmis debut, though the role was first offered to Aparna Sen. Sen recently revealed she declined due to underconfidence with the dialect. She later praised Shabanas performance, calling her perfect for the part. The two later collaborated on Sati and Sonata.

3 Apr 2026 11:48 am