Shabana Azmi
Known for Acting · 162 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 (153)
Batwara 1947
2026
as Mai
The Bengali Night
1988
as Indira Sen
Om Shanti Om
2007
as Self
Aunty Ji
2018
as Parvin
Kaali Khuhi
2020
as Satya Maasi
Awarapan 2
2026
as Nafisa
Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani
2023
as Jamini Chatterji
The Reluctant Fundamentalist
2013
as Ammi
Son of the Pink Panther
1993
as Queen
Suraag
1982
Madame Sousatzka
1988
as Sushila Sen
Nasihat
1986
as Sunita
Parvarish
1977
as Shabu
What's Love Got to Do with It?
2023
as Aisha Khan
City of Joy
1992
as Kamla H. Pal
Namkeen
1982
Midnight's Children
2012
as Naseem
Hum Paanch
1980
as Sundariya
Masoom
1983
as Indu D. Malhotra
Neerja
2016
as Rama Bhanot
Imaginary Rain
Sparsh
1980
as Kavita Prasad
Shart
1986
as Kiran Dutt
Meghla Akash
2001
The Wishing Tree
2017
as The Gypsy Woman
Yaadon Ki Zanjeer
1984
as Manju
Jhoothi Shaan
1991
as Krishna
Umrao Jaan
2006
as Khanum Jaan
Lorie
1984
as Geeta Malhotra
Immaculate Conception
1992
as Samira
Side Streets
1998
as Mrs. Chandra Bipin Raj
Antarnaad
1991
The Kite
1993
as Jitni
Albert Pinto Ko Gussa Kyoon Aata Hai
1981
as Stella
Luck by Chance
2009
as Self
Matru Ki Bijlee Ka Mandola
2013
as Chaudhari Devi
The Chess Players
1977
as Khurshid
The Black Prince
2017
as Rani Jindan
Masoom: The Next Generation
Hum Rahe Na Hum
1984
as Mohini P. Sahani
The Master: Shyam Benegal
2022
as Herself
Banglatown Banquet
2006
as Sofia
Good Morning Sunshine
2023
Arth
1982
as Pooja
Raaste Pyar Ke
1982
as Shyama
Benegal's New Cinema
Honeymoon Travels Pvt. Ltd.
2007
as Naheed
Mrityudand
1997
as Chandravati
Kaifinama
2018
Tehzeeb
2003
as Rukhsana Jamal
Khel Khilari Ka
1977
as Rachna
It's a Wonderful Afterlife
2010
as Mrs. Sethi
Gaja Gamini
2000
as Premchand's Nirmala
Fire
1997
as Radha
Signature Move
2017
as Parveen
Jazbaa
2015
Dus Kahaniyaan
2007
Sameera
1981
Makdee
2002
as Makdee
Junoon
1978
as Firdaus (Javed's wife)
Bhavna
1984
as Bhavna Saxena
Paar
1984
as Rama
Mandi
1983
as Rukmini Bai
Amba
1990
as Amba Bhanupratap Singh
Kissaa Kursee Kaa
1978
as Janata
Love Breakups Zindagi
2011
as Naina's Mother
Dharavi
1991
as Kumud
Amar Akbar Anthony
1977
as Laxmi
In Custody
1994
as Imtiaz Begum
Khamosh
1986
as Shabana Azmi
Main Azaad Hoon
1989
as Subhashini Saigal
Death of a Doctor
1990
as Seema
Bada Din
1998
Swami
1977
as Saudamini
Vishwasghaat
1977
as Seema
Disha
1990
Sorry Bhai
2008
as Gayatri
Chalk N Duster
2016
as Vidya Sawant
Pestonjee
1988
as Jeroo
Loins of Punjab Presents
2007
as Rrita Kapoor
Saaz
1997
as Bansidhar (Bansi) Vrundavan
Susman
1987
Fakira
1976
as Neeta / Geeta
Nishant
1975
as Sushila
Ek Din Achanak
1989
as Neeta Roy
Gangvaa
1984
as Jamuna
Jallian Wala Bagh
1977
Ghoomer
2023
as Anina's Grandmother
Libaas
1988
as Seema
Lahu Ke Do Rang
1979
as Roma
Shama
1981
Sati
1989
as Uma
Jwalamukhi
1980
as Kiran
Celluloid Man
2012
as Self
Apne Paraye
1980
as Sheila
Jeena Yahan
1979
as Lekha
Rakhwala
1989
Parinay
1974
as Rekha
Atithee
1978
as Leela M. Kumar / Julie
Hari-Bhari
2000
as Ghazala
Log Kya Kahenge
1982
as Roma
Positive
2007
The Ruins
1984
as Jamini
Sweekar Kiya Maine
1983
as Gopika Sharma / Gopika K. Shukla
Bollywood and Beyond: A Century of Indian Cinema
2015
as Self
15 Park Avenue
2006
as Prof. Anjali "Anu" Mathur
Anokha Bandhan
1982
as Annapurna (Anu)
Ashanti
1982
as Kamini
Ishk Ishk Ishk
1974
as Pammy
Avtaar
1983
Morning Raga
2004
as Swarnalata
A Decent Arrangement
2014
as Preeti
Genesis
1986
as The woman
Hira Aur Patthar
1977
as Gauri
Godmother
1999
as Rambhi
Munshi Ji
1973
Parama: A Journey with Aparna Sen
2025
Daughters of This Century
2001
as Kadambini
Faslah
1974
as Asha Premchand
Yeh Nazdeekiyan
1982
as Shobna
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 162 credits spanning from 1973 to 2026, Shabana Azmi has appeared in 153 films and 9 TV shows.
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Most Popular Shabana Azmi Movies
- Batwara 1947 (2026) — as Mai
- The Bengali Night (1988) — as Indira Sen
- Om Shanti Om (2007) — as Self
- Aunty Ji (2018) — as Parvin
- Kaali Khuhi (2020) — as Satya Maasi
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