Shabana Azmi’s old dance video resurfaces; Netizens call it the original 'Jamal Kudu'

Veteran actor Shabana Azmi has once again captured social media’s attention. She reshared an old video originally posted by designer Manish Malhotra, where she performs a graceful glass-balancing dance at what appears to be a family wedding function. Shabana appears comfortable, smiling, and fully immersed in the lively atmosphere around her.

Shabana Azmi does the glass balancing act in an old video

In the video shared by the veteran actress, She is seen in a soft pastel saree paired with minimal jewellery. Shabana balances a glass on her head while dancing with ease. The casual setting makes the performance more charming. It feels intimate, almost like a cherished family memory. As soon as the actor reshared the clip, it began circulating rapidly.

Long before Bobby Deol, Shabana Azmi grooved in 'Jamal Kudu' style

While sharing the throwback clip, Shabana added a caption that sparked even more conversations. She wrote: “A staple dance that #Parna Patkar started and I have followed long before Bobby Deol did his dance that went viral."

This instantly reminded fans of Bobby Deol and the famous moment from the film Animal. In the movie, Bobby performs “Jamal Kudu” sequence. He does this while balancing a glass on his head.

The comments section was soon filled with admiration, humour, and heartfelt messages. One viewer wrote, “I knew it that women in India have been balancing water pots and dancing since a long time and definitely a glass is nothing for them and here you go ma’am… showing we had fun long before men went viral for having fun. Love you."



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Another added an emotional note saying, "Meri Layla, miss you."

Actor Aditi Rao Hydari also reacted with heart emojis.

Upcoming projects

On the professional front, Shabana continues to stay active with major releases ahead. She will next be seen in 'Lahore 1947', alongside Sunny Deol, directed by Rajkumar Santoshi. She also has “Imaginary Rain,” directed by Vikas Khanna, in the pipeline.






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