Evocative paintings move Shabana Azmi to tears

 Cultural Correspondent (daily star)

Shabana Azmi at the exhibition. Photo: Mumit M.

               A visibly moved Shabana Azmi said about internationally acclaimed Bangladeshi artist Shahabuddin's works, "Words cannot adequately express the overwhelming emotions surfacing when I saw his works." The actress par excellence, who has earned considerable repute as a social activist throughout the sub-continent, was a vision of grace and sophistication in a saree, with a flower in her hair. As a horde of cameras blocked her from the view, Azmi moved to the other side of the podium, so that the seated guests could see her.