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Shabana Azmi

Shabana Azmi

Actor · Born 1950-09-18 · New Delhi, India

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Biography

Shabana Azmi (born September 18, 1950) is an Indian actress of film, television, and theatre, as well as a women's rights activist and parliamentarian. An alumna of the Film and Television Institute of India of Pune, she debuted in Ankur (1974) and quickly became one of the leading actresses of parallel cinema, an Indian New Wave movement known for its serious content and neo-realism. Recognized as being among the most acclaimed actresses of her country, she has received a record of five National Film Awards for Best Actress, six Filmfare Awards, several international accolades, and the Padma Shri, the fourth highest civilian honour awarded by the Government of India, and the Padma Bhushan, the third highest civilian honour awarded by the Government of India. She is best known for her portrayals of unconventional female characters and many of her films have won praise for depicting progressive ideals.

Movies & TV Shows

  1. Halo (2022) — Margaret Parangosky
  2. Om Shanti Om (2007) — Self
  3. Son of the Pink Panther (1993) — Queen
  4. Neerja (2016) — Rama Bhanot
  5. What's Love Got to Do with It? (2023) — Aisha Khan
  6. The Reluctant Fundamentalist (2013) — Ammi
  7. City of Joy (1992) — Kamla H. Pal
  8. Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani (2023) — Jamini Chatterji
  9. Amar Akbar Anthony (1977) — Laxmi
  10. Luck by Chance (2009) — Self
  11. Fire (1997) — Radha
  12. Midnight's Children (2012) — Naseem
  13. The Chess Players (1977) — Khurshid
  14. Matru Ki Bijlee Ka Mandola (2013) — Chaudhari Devi
  15. Jazbaa (2015)
  16. Honeymoon Travels Pvt. Ltd. (2007) — Naheed
  17. Masoom (1983) — Indu D. Malhotra
  18. Ankur: The Seedling (1974) — Laxmi
  19. Signature Move (2017) — Parveen
  20. Umrao Jaan (2006) — Khanum Jaan
  21. Kaali Khuhi (2020) — Satya Maasi
  22. Koffee with Karan (2004) — Self
  23. It's a Wonderful Afterlife (2010) — Mrs. Sethi
  24. Makdee (2002) — Makdee
  25. Madame Sousatzka (1988) — Sushila Sen
  26. Capital (2015) — Mrs. Kamal
  27. Dus Kahaniyaan (2007)
  28. Next of Kin (2018) — Mrs. Shirani
  29. Indian Idol (2004) — Self
  30. Dabba Cartel (2025) — Sheila
  31. Arth (1982) — Pooja
  32. Nishant (1975) — Sushila
  33. Death of a Doctor (1990) — Seema
  34. The Black Prince (2017) — Rani Jindan
  35. Immaculate Conception (1992) — Samira
  36. The Empire (2021) — Aisan Daulat Begum
  37. Albert Pinto Ko Gussa Kyoon Aata Hai (1981) — Stella
  38. Ghoomer (2023) — Anina's Grandmother
  39. Ek Din Achanak (1989) — Neeta Roy
  40. Hum Paanch (1980) — Sundariya