Veteran actress and activist Shabana Azmiknown as much for her films as for her outspoken activism, has tested positive H1N1 and will now remain in isolation for the next five days on the advice of doctors. This comes at a time when Azmi had been actively involved in student protests, meeting protesters and using social media to share his demands for education reforms. Although her illness has kept her away from the floor, Azmi made it clear that nothing has changed in terms of where she stands, she says her support for the students and the protesters remains just as strong.
Shabana Azmi monitors the protests from solitary confinement
In a post shared since the protest on her social media, the actress noted that while she was unable to attend the meeting, she has been keeping up with first-hand updates from the youth at the scene.Sharing a motivational poem written by his legendary poet father Kaifi Azmiwrote: “My dear Bombaykars, I was supposed to join your protest yesterday, but I have contracted the H1N1 virus and have to remain in isolation for the next five days. Still, I want to express my solidarity and gratitude. I am getting first-hand reports from the youth on the ground, many of them participating in a protest for the first time and I have experience to continue to count on their voices. inspired by your courage and commitment and we accompany you in solidarity.“
Shabana Azmi’s team confirms fever of 102 degrees
According to her team, the actress, who has tested positive swine flucurrently battling a high fever of 102 degrees. A statement issued by her team on Thursday said, “Shabana ji was supposed to go to the protest today but she has contracted swine flu with a fever of 102 and the doctor has advised her to rest.”
Shabana Azmi’s previous participation in the protest
Prior to this, the actress had been an active presence at the protests, keeping fans updated through her social media. At one of the meetings, she had also fallen ill and had to be rushed to an emergency medical centre.