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- Professions: Cinematographer, Director, Camera and Electrical Department
Baba Azmi, honestly, is kind of a legend behind the camera—his work in Bollywood is like this secret sauce most people don’t even realize they’re tasting. The guy’s fingerprints are all over some absolute classics. I mean, Mr. India? That’s not just a film, it’s basically childhood nostalgia bottled up for an entire generation. Invisible man, Anil Kapoor doing his thing, Sridevi with those killer expressions—yeah, Baba Azmi was the one making sure every frame just looked magic. And then you’ve got Ishq from ’97. That movie is like a crash course in ’90s Bollywood: over-the-top comedy, ridiculous misunderstandings, all the feels, and an all-star cast. Think Aamir Khan, Juhi Chawla, Ajay Devgn, Kajol—everyone just bouncing off each other with perfect timing. The colors, the energy, all those big emotions—Baba Azmi’s cinematography squeezed every drop of drama out of those scenes. He’s got this way of making even the silliest stuff look epic. Roop Ki Rani Choron Ka Raja, though, now that’s a wild one. It’s super flashy, totally overblown, and kind of bonkers in the best way. You can just tell Baba Azmi was having fun with it—so many elaborate sets and costumes, the camera always finding the most dramatic angle. It might not have been a massive hit, but there’s something about the way it looks that just sticks with you. Oh, and fun bit of trivia—he’s married to Tanvi Azmi, who’s also a powerhouse in the industry. Real Bollywood royalty right there.
reference: Brother of Shabana AzminnShabana Azmi’s brother, Baba Azmi, isn’t just some background character in Bollywood’s sprawling family tree—he’s been a pretty big deal in his own right, especially behind the camera. While Shabana’s face is everywhere thanks to her killer acting chops, Baba’s more of a wizard with lights and lenses, making his name as a cinematographer. You’ve probably seen his work without even realizing it, since he’s been part of classics and hit films for decades. The Azmi family is basically Bollywood royalty, honestly. Their dad, Kaifi Azmi, was a legendary poet and lyricist, so that creative streak definitely runs deep. Baba’s also tried his hand at directing, so he’s not just sticking to one lane. It’s wild how this family just keeps pumping out talent—whether it’s acting, writing, or shooting films. If you ever wondered where Shabana gets her flair, well, guess it’s just in the genes.
Konidela Ram Charan