Kaifi Azmi

Naseeruddin Shah in Mijwan for ‘Mee Raqsam’ Shooting

Naseeruddin Shah in Mijwan

Shooting for my longtime friend and colleague Baba (Mandrax the magician) Azmi’s maiden directorial venture “Mee Raqsan” I was privileged to visit Kaifi Azmi Sahabs birthplace MejwaN (pop:600) where he went to stay and work in the early ‘70s despite a debilitating paralytic episode.

Learning about his selfless service for a place which was not even on the map of the country, which had no school or electricity or running water s lesson in living by ones convictions for basic rights, education and women’s empowerment. His efforts resulted in a post office, a basic health center and the beginnings of a girls school.

The baton has since been taken up by Shabana and has resulted in the most self aware, dignified and clean village I have ever seen in the country. I didn’t think my admiration for the Azmis could go any higher but after this visit it has shot skyward – Naseeruddin Shah

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Naseeruddin Shah in Mijwan for ‘Mee Raqsam’ Shooting
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