THE WALL STREET JOURNAL - No stranger to blazing a multitude of cinematic and social trails, Shabana Azmi became the first Indian actor to receive a proclamation from the state of New York last week. Ms. Azmi, 61, was awarded the honor for her contribution and commitment to the Big Apple’s film industry, largely fueled by her involvement with the Indo-American Arts Council and its annual New York Indian Film Festival, now in its 12th year. “I feel...continue to the full article here.