Shabana Azmi
Known for Acting · 161 credits
- Born
- 1950-09-18 (age 75)
- Place of birth
- New Delhi, India
- Also known as
- शबाना आज़मी · Shabana Asmi · 샤바나 아즈미 · Шабана Азми · 莎巴娜·阿兹米 · 莎芭娜·阿茲米
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.
Known For
TV Shows (9)
Movies (152)
Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani
2023
as Jamini Chatterji
Om Shanti Om
2007
as Self
The Reluctant Fundamentalist
2013
as Ammi
Khamosh
1986
as Shabana Azmi
Son of the Pink Panther
1993
as Queen
What's Love Got to Do with It?
2023
as Aisha Khan
Batwara 1947
2026
as Mai
Avtaar
1983
Fire
1997
as Radha
Luck by Chance
2009
as Self
City of Joy
1992
as Kamla H. Pal
Parvarish
1977
as Shabu
Ghoomer
2023
as Anina's Grandmother
Mandi
1983
as Rukmini Bai
Neerja
2016
as Rama Bhanot
Hum Paanch
1980
as Sundariya
Honeymoon Travels Pvt. Ltd.
2007
as Naheed
Death of a Doctor
1990
as Seema
Madame Sousatzka
1988
as Sushila Sen
The Chess Players
1977
as Khurshid
Side Streets
1998
as Mrs. Chandra Bipin Raj
Jhoothi Shaan
1991
as Krishna
Midnight's Children
2012
as Naseem
Awarapan 2
2026
Amar Akbar Anthony
1977
as Laxmi
Jazbaa
2015
Masoom
1983
as Indu D. Malhotra
The Black Prince
2017
as Rani Jindan
The Bengali Night
1988
as Indira Sen
Ashanti
1982
as Kamini
It's a Wonderful Afterlife
2010
as Mrs. Sethi
Libaas
1988
as Seema
Ishk Ishk Ishk
1974
as Pammy
Gaja Gamini
2000
as Premchand's Nirmala
Makdee
2002
as Makdee
Immaculate Conception
1992
as Samira
Rakhwala
1989
Bollywood and Beyond: A Century of Indian Cinema
2015
as Self
Jwalamukhi
1980
as Kiran
Main Azaad Hoon
1989
as Subhashini Saigal
Dus Kahaniyaan
2007
Lorie
1984
as Geeta Malhotra
Chalk N Duster
2016
as Vidya Sawant
Kaali Khuhi
2020
as Satya Maasi
Arth
1982
as Pooja
Gangvaa
1984
as Jamuna
Karm
1977
as Neelam Kumar
Signature Move
2017
as Parveen
Masoom: The Next Generation
Nishant
1975
as Sushila
Love Breakups Zindagi
2011
as Naina's Mother
Matru Ki Bijlee Ka Mandola
2013
as Chaudhari Devi
Umrao Jaan
2006
as Khanum Jaan
Tehzeeb
2003
as Rukhsana Jamal
Albert Pinto Ko Gussa Kyoon Aata Hai
1981
as Stella
Ek Hi Bhool
1981
as Meenakshi
Raaste Pyar Ke
1982
as Shyama
Lahu Ke Do Rang
1979
as Roma
Fakira
1976
as Neeta / Geeta
Bada Din
1998
Pestonjee
1988
as Jeroo
Khoon Ki Pukaar
1978
Namkeen
1982
Shart
1986
as Kiran Dutt
Susman
1987
Devata
1978
In Custody
1994
as Imtiaz Begum
Kanneshwara Rama
1977
as Malli
Ek Din Achanak
1989
as Neeta Roy
Dharavi
1991
as Kumud
Chor Sipahee
1977
as Priya
Loins of Punjab Presents
2007
as Rrita Kapoor
Daughters of This Century
2001
as Kadambini
Sparsh
1980
as Kavita
The Master: Shyam Benegal
2022
as Herself
Yeh Nazdeekiyan
1982
as Shobna
Amar Deep
1979
Kamla
1984
as Sarita Jadhav
Ankur: The Seedling
1974
as Laxmi
Amba
1990
as Amba Bhanupratap Singh
Good Morning Sunshine
2023
Thodisi Bewafaii
1980
Mrityudand
1997
as Chandravati
Samay Ki Dhaara
1986
as Madhvi A. Verma
Morning Raga
2004
as Swarnalata
Celluloid Man
2012
as Self
Khel Khilari Ka
1977
as Rachna
Saaz
1997
as Bansidhar (Bansi) Vrundavan
Ek Baar Kaho
1980
as Aarti Mathur
Sorry Bhai
2008
as Gayatri
Toote Khilone
1978
Yaadon Ki Zanjeer
1984
as Manju
Junoon
1978
as Firdaus (Javed's wife)
Fateh
1991
Ek Pal
1986
as Priyam
Anokha Bandhan
1982
as Annapurna (Anu)
Godmother
1999
as Rambhi
Atithee
1978
as Leela M. Kumar / Julie
The Wishing Tree
2017
as The Gypsy Woman
15 Park Avenue
2006
as Prof. Anjali "Anu" Mathur
Banglatown Banquet
2006
as Sofia
Shaque
1976
The Ruins
1984
as Jamini
Yeh Kaisa Insaf?
1980
as Madhu R. Nath
Hari-Bhari
2000
as Ghazala
Paar
1984
as Rama
Doosri Dulhan
1983
as Chanda
Bhavna
1984
as Bhavna Saxena
Hira Aur Patthar
1977
as Gauri
Sweekar Kiya Maine
1983
as Gopika Sharma / Gopika K. Shukla
Log Kya Kahenge
1982
as Roma
Hum Rahe Na Hum
1984
as Mohini P. Sahani
Kadambari
1976
as Chetna
Faslah
1974
as Asha Premchand
Sheer Qorma
2021
as Ammi
Apne Paraye
1980
as Sheila
Adha Din Adhi Raat
1977
as Radha / Babli
Kissaa Kursee Kaa
1978
as Janata
Oonch Neech Beech
1989
as Tulsi
Genesis
1986
as The woman
About Shabana Azmi
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 Awar… With 161 credits spanning from 1973 to 2026, Shabana Azmi has appeared in 152 films and 9 TV shows.
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Most Popular Shabana Azmi Movies
- Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani (2023) — as Jamini Chatterji
- Om Shanti Om (2007) — as Self
- The Reluctant Fundamentalist (2013) — as Ammi
- Khamosh (1986) — as Shabana Azmi
- Son of the Pink Panther (1993) — as Queen
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