Veteran actress and activist Shabana Azmiknown for his films and his outspoken activism, tested positive for: H1N1 and stay alone for the next five days on the advice of doctors. This comes at a time when Azmi has been active in student protests, standing with demonstrators and using social media to share their demands for education reforms. Although his illness has kept him away from the ground, Azmi made it clear that there has been no change in what he stands for – he says his support for the students and protesters remains strong.
Shabana Azmi guarded the protest from isolation
In a post shared from the protest on her social media, the actress noted that although she was not able to attend the gathering, she was kept in the loop with the first updates from the young people on the scene.Share an inspiring poem written by his legendary poet father Kaifi Azmi:he wrote, “My dear Mumbaikars, I was meant to participate in your protest yesterday, but I came down with H1N1 and I have to remain alone for the next five days. However, I want to express my solidarity and gratitude. I received first-hand reports from the youth of the land, many of them participated in their first time in a protest of how much I experienced for the first time. your courage and commitment and stand with you in unity.“
Shabana Azmi’s team confirmed a 102-degree fever
According to her team, the actress, who tested positive for: swine flucurrently battling a high fever of 102 degrees. A statement issued by her team on Thursday read, “Shabana ji was meant to go to the protest today but she fell ill with swine flu with 102 fever and was advised by the doctor to rest.”
Shabana Azmi first joined the protest
Prior to this, the actress was an active presence in the protests, continuing to update followers through her social media handles. During one of the gatherings, he also fell ill and had to be taken to an emergency medical center.