August’s first two weeks would have seen Shabana Azmi at her busiest with her two releases, Batwara 1947 and Awarapan 2. Unfortunately, her ill-health has deterred her from being part of the movies’ promotions. The senior actor has been hospitalised since July 30 after being diagnosed with H1N1 swine flu and chronic bronchitis.  

(L-R) Shabana Azmi in ‘Batwara 1947’; the film’s first look.