In a recent social media update that charmed numerous fans, Bollywood actor Shahid Kapoor posted an entertaining video featuring his mother, Neelima Azeem, revealing the light-hearted bond the duo shares. Shahid Kapoor utilized the platform of Instagram stories this Saturday to share with his followers a glimpse into his weekend routine with his mother. The video showcases Azeem engaging in amusing antics and donning playful expressions as she converses with her son. Accompanying the footage, the Bollywood star added the caption, “Just another normal Saturday with MOMMY!!” much to the delight of his audience.
Azeem, a seasoned actress and skilled Kathak dancer, was last seen on the silver screen in the critically acclaimed film ‘Dolly Kitty Aur Woh Chamakte Sitare’. Besides her recent filmography, she is recognized as the progenitor of two of Bollywood’s contemporary heartthrobs, Shahid Kapoor and ‘Dhadak’ fame Ishaan Khattar. Her proficiency in classical dance steams from rigorous training under the tutelage of Kathak maestro Birju Maharaj at Kalashram, which is part of Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan.
Neelima’s film credentials span across a storied career with significant roles in a variety of Indian cinema offerings. Among them is the 1989 feature ‘Salim Langde Pe Mat Ro’, directed by Saeed Akhtar Mirza, with Pavan Malhotra in the lead role. This poignant film notched both the Best Feature Film in Hindi and Best Cinematography accolades at the prestigious 37th National Film Awards. Another memorable film role for Azeem was in ‘Sooryavansham’, where she portrayed the character of Amitabh Bachchan’s daughter-in-law.
Besides film, Azeem has also left an indelible mark with her performances in various television shows, with ‘Phir Wahi Talash’, ‘Amrapali’, ‘The Sword of Tipu Sultan’, and ‘Junoon’ amongst her most acclaimed works.
On the career front for Shahid Kapoor, his latest mark in Bollywood came through the movie ‘Teri Baaton Mein Aisa Uljha Jiya’, which received a mixed response from critics and audiences alike. This endeavor, directed by newcomers Amit Joshi and Aradhana Sah, sees Shahid depicting the role of a man entranced by love for a robot named Sifra, portrayed by actress Kriti Sanon. The film also features veteran Bollywood actors Dharmendra and Dimple Kapadia in their respective distinguished roles.
Looking ahead, Kapoor’s upcoming projects include starring in the action-packed thriller ‘Deva’, alongside lead actress Pooja Hegde. The film is under the directorship of Rosshan Andrrews, known for his acclaimed works within Malayalam cinema such as ‘Salute’ and ‘Kayamkulam Kochunni’. Siddharth Roy Kapur and Zee Studios are the names anchoring its production.
Shahid Kapoor is also preparing to embrace a role steeped in ancient lore and epic narratives, as he readies for the pivotal role in the mythological drama ‘Ashwatthama-The Saga Continues’. The film is expected to be an ambitious undertaking by producers Vashu Bhagnani, Jackky Bhagnani, and Deepshika Deshmukh under the banner of Pooja Entertainment, with Sachin Ravi at the directorial helm.
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