Shabana Azmi brought to Mumbai Hospital; Farhan, Zoya, Shibani, Tabu, Anil rush to see her

Veteran actor Shabana Azmi has w been shifted to Kokilaben Ambani hospital in Mumbai after being declared stable by medical officers at MGM hospital in Panvel. Earlier on Saturday, Shabana Azmi and Jaaved Akhtar were in a near-fatal car accident on Mumbai-Pune Expressway as ir car crashed into a large truck near Khalapur, about 60 kilometers away from Mumbai. While Javed Akhtar was visibly unscad by terrible accident, Azmi h suffered severe injuries including bruises on her face.

"Veteran Actor Ms Shabana Azmi has been mitted at Kokilaben Ambani hospital. She is stable and under observation," re statement from Dr Santosh Shetty, Executive Director and CEO of Kokilaben Hospital.

Shabana Azmi's family and friends from industry could be seen rushing to Hospital after her arrival. Javed Akhtar, Farahan Akhtar and girlfriend Shibani Dandekar; Zoya Akhtar, actors Anil Kapoor and Tabu were among ones who were seen entering hospital on Saturday evening.

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Shabana Azmi injured in a car accident 

Earlier on Saturday afteron, Shabana Azmi was injured in a ro accident on Mumbai-Pune expressway. veteran actor's car appeared to have sustained significant dam after ramming into a truck on ir way to Khandala. After Shabana Azmi received preliminary medical care at a local hospital at Panvel, her spokesperson said actor was undergoing a check-up. "She is fine, thing to worry about," spokesperson ded. Reacting to news of terrible accident, PM Modi issued a statement through his Twitter account as he said that he'd pray for Azmi's quick recovery.

Many of Shabana Azmi's well-wishers and friends from industry have posted ir concern through prayers for actor. Maharashtra Minister Ashok Chavan spoke to hospital officials at Panvel to get an update on Azmi's health. He later took to his Twitter handle and wrote: "Spoken to Medical Officers of MGM hospital in Panvel on phone to enquire health of @Javedakhtarju & @AzmiShabana. Praying for ir speedy recovery." [sic]. 

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