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Javed Akhtar says he's proud of Shabana for joining Jantar Mantar protests

Times of India - Entertainment · 31 August 2026 at 4:49 pm

Javed Akhtar says he's proud of Shabana for joining Jantar Mantar protests

Javed Akhtar praised Shabana Azmi for joining protests against NEET paper leaks.

He revealed that Azmi has a history of activism, including protests and hunger strikes.

She faced health issues and arrest for her participation in past demonstrations.

Akhtar stated that Azmi's conscience drives her to act when pushed.

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Javed Akhtar says he's proud of Shabana for joining Jantar Mantar protests

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