Shabana Azmi
Acting
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.
Known for
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movieAwarapan 2
2026
Nafisa
tvDabba Cartel
2025
Sheila
movieGhoomer
2023
Anina's Grandmother
movieRocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani
2023
Jamini Chatterji
movieWhat's Love Got to Do with It?
2023
Aisha Khan
tvHalo
2022
Margaret Parangosky
tvThe Empire
2021
Aisan Daulat Begum
movieKaali Khuhi
2020
Satya Maasi
movieLetter From Your Far-Off Country
2020
Self (archive footage)
movieAunty Ji
2018
Parvin
tvNext of Kin
2018
Mrs. Shirani
movieThe Black Prince
2017
Rani Jindan
movieThe Wishing Tree
2017
The Gypsy Woman
movieSonata
2017
Dolon
movieSignature Move
2017
Parveen
movieNeerja
2016
Rama Bhanot
movieChalk N Duster
2016
Vidya Sawant
tvCapital
2015
Mrs. Kamal
movieMatru Ki Bijlee Ka Mandola
2013
Chaudhari Devi
movieLove Breakups Zindagi
2011
Naina's Mother
movieIt's a Wonderful Afterlife
2010
Mrs. Sethi
movieSorry Bhai
2008
Gayatri
movieLoins of Punjab Presents
2007
Rrita Kapoor
movieUmrao Jaan
2006
Khanum Jaan
movie15 Park Avenue
2006
Prof. Anjali "Anu" Mathur
movieMorning Raga
2004
Swarnalata
movieTehzeeb
2003
Rukhsana Jamal
movieMakdee
2002
Makdee
movieDaughters of This Century
2001
Kadambini
movieGaja Gamini
2000
Premchand's Nirmala
movieHari-Bhari
2000
Ghazala
movieGodmother
1999
Rambhi
movieSide Streets
1998
Mrs. Chandra Bipin Raj
movieFire
1997
Radha
movieMrityudand
1997
Chandravati
movieSaaz
1997
Bansidhar (Bansi) Vrundavan
movieIn Custody
1994
Imtiaz Begum
movieThe Kite
1993
Jitni
movieCity of Joy
1992
Kamla H. Pal
movieJhoothi Shaan
1991
Krishna
movieDharavi
1991
Kumud
movieAmba
1990
Amba Bhanupratap Singh
movieMain Azaad Hoon
1989
Subhashini Saigal
movieEk Din Achanak
1989
Neeta Roy
movieThe Bengali Night
1988
Indira Sen
movieMadame Sousatzka
1988
Sushila Sen
moviePestonjee
1988
Jeroo
tvThe Discovery of India
1988
Rangamma
movieLibaas
1988
Seema
movieEk Pal
1986
Priyam
movieNasihat
1986
Sunita
movieGenesis
1986
The woman
movieAnjuman
1986
Anjuman
movieKhamosh
1986
Shabana Azmi
movieShart
1986
Kiran Dutt
movieSamay Ki Dhaara
1986
Madhvi A. Verma
movieBhavna
1984
Bhavna Saxena
moviePaar
1984
Rama
movieGangvaa
1984
Jamuna
movieKamla
1984
Sarita Jadhav
movieThe Ruins
1984
Jamini
movieHum Rahe Na Hum
1984
Mohini P. Sahani
movieLorie
1984
Geeta Malhotra
movieDoosri Dulhan
1983
Chanda
movieSweekar Kiya Maine
1983
Gopika Sharma / Gopika K. Shukla
movieMandi
1983
Rukmini Bai
movieMasoom
1983
Indu D. Malhotra
movieRaaste Pyar Ke
1982
Shyama
movieAnokha Bandhan
1982
Annapurna (Anu)
movieArth
1982
Pooja
movieYeh Nazdeekiyan
1982
Shobna
movieAshanti
1982
Kamini
movieEk Hi Bhool
1981
Meenakshi
movieJwalamukhi
1980
Kiran
movieHum Paanch
1980
Sundariya
movieEk Baar Kaho
1980
Aarti Mathur
movieApne Paraye
1980
Sheila
movieYeh Kaisa Insaf?
1980
Madhu R. Nath
movieSparsh
1980
Kavita
movieJeena Yahan
1979
Lekha
movieKaifi Azmi
1979
(Herself)
movieJunoon
1978
Firdaus (Javed's wife)
movieAtithee
1978
Leela M. Kumar / Julie
movieSwarg Narak
1978
Geeta
movieParvarish
1977
Shabu
movieThe Chess Players
1977
Khurshid
movieKarm
1977
Neelam Kumar
movieKhel Khilari Ka
1977
Rachna
movieSwami
1977
Saudamini
movieAdha Din Adhi Raat
1977
Radha / Babli
movieFakira
1976
Neeta / Geeta
movieKadambari
1976
Chetna
movieNishant
1975
Sushila
movieParinay
1974
Rekha
movieFaslah
1974
Asha Premchand
USA v Raj
Pammi Bothra
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moviePaar
1984
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