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
What's Love Got to Do with It?
2023
as Aisha Khan
Son of the Pink Panther
1993
as Queen
Khamosh
1986
as Shabana Azmi
Avtaar
1983
City of Joy
1992
as Kamla H. Pal
Luck by Chance
2009
as Self
Fire
1997
as Radha
Ghoomer
2023
as Anina's Grandmother
Batwara 1947
2026
as Mai
Parvarish
1977
as Shabu
Hum Paanch
1980
as Sundariya
Mandi
1983
as Rukmini Bai
Neerja
2016
as Rama Bhanot
Madame Sousatzka
1988
as Sushila Sen
Side Streets
1998
as Mrs. Chandra Bipin Raj
Jhoothi Shaan
1991
as Krishna
Masoom
1983
as Indu D. Malhotra
The Chess Players
1977
as Khurshid
Amar Akbar Anthony
1977
as Laxmi
Main Azaad Hoon
1989
as Subhashini Saigal
Dus Kahaniyaan
2007
It's a Wonderful Afterlife
2010
as Mrs. Sethi
Midnight's Children
2012
as Naseem
Gaja Gamini
2000
as Premchand's Nirmala
Makdee
2002
as Makdee
Jazbaa
2015
Arth
1982
as Pooja
Awarapan 2
2026
Honeymoon Travels Pvt. Ltd.
2007
as Naheed
The Bengali Night
1988
as Indira Sen
In Custody
1994
as Imtiaz Begum
Pestonjee
1988
as Jeroo
Ek Hi Bhool
1981
as Meenakshi
Masoom: The Next Generation
The Black Prince
2017
as Rani Jindan
Bollywood and Beyond: A Century of Indian Cinema
2015
as Self
Chalk N Duster
2016
as Vidya Sawant
Gangvaa
1984
as Jamuna
Jwalamukhi
1980
as Kiran
Matru Ki Bijlee Ka Mandola
2013
as Chaudhari Devi
Kaali Khuhi
2020
as Satya Maasi
Sparsh
1980
as Kavita
Shart
1986
as Kiran Dutt
Nishant
1975
as Sushila
Fakira
1976
as Neeta / Geeta
Karm
1977
as Neelam Kumar
Ankur: The Seedling
1974
as Laxmi
Rakhwala
1989
Ishk Ishk Ishk
1974
as Pammy
Mrityudand
1997
as Chandravati
Ashanti
1982
as Kamini
Immaculate Conception
1992
as Samira
Umrao Jaan
2006
as Khanum Jaan
Love Breakups Zindagi
2011
as Naina's Mother
Signature Move
2017
as Parveen
Dharavi
1991
as Kumud
Junoon
1978
as Firdaus (Javed's wife)
Lahu Ke Do Rang
1979
as Roma
Chor Sipahee
1977
as Priya
Devata
1978
Bada Din
1998
Lorie
1984
as Geeta Malhotra
Albert Pinto Ko Gussa Kyoon Aata Hai
1981
as Stella
Namkeen
1982
Susman
1987
Yeh Nazdeekiyan
1982
as Shobna
Fateh
1991
Amba
1990
as Amba Bhanupratap Singh
Daughters of This Century
2001
as Kadambini
Sorry Bhai
2008
as Gayatri
Libaas
1988
as Seema
Good Morning Sunshine
2023
Morning Raga
2004
as Swarnalata
Ek Din Achanak
1989
as Neeta Roy
Yeh Kaisa Insaf?
1980
as Madhu R. Nath
Amar Deep
1979
Raaste Pyar Ke
1982
as Shyama
Hari-Bhari
2000
as Ghazala
Atithee
1978
as Leela M. Kumar / Julie
Death of a Doctor
1990
as Seema
Bhavna
1984
as Bhavna Saxena
The Wishing Tree
2017
as The Gypsy Woman
Kamla
1984
as Sarita Jadhav
Apne Paraye
1980
as Sheila
Thodisi Bewafaii
1980
Kadambari
1976
as Chetna
Paar
1984
as Rama
Tehzeeb
2003
as Rukhsana Jamal
Hum Rahe Na Hum
1984
as Mohini P. Sahani
Saaz
1997
as Bansidhar (Bansi) Vrundavan
Yaadon Ki Zanjeer
1984
as Manju
Genesis
1986
as The woman
Loins of Punjab Presents
2007
as Rrita Kapoor
Khoon Ki Pukaar
1978
Doosri Dulhan
1983
as Chanda
Sweekar Kiya Maine
1983
as Gopika Sharma / Gopika K. Shukla
Celluloid Man
2012
as Self
Kanneshwara Rama
1977
as Malli
Khel Khilari Ka
1977
as Rachna
Ek Pal
1986
as Priyam
Anjuman
1986
as Anjuman
Shaque
1976
Ek Baar Kaho
1980
as Aarti Mathur
The Ruins
1984
as Jamini
Faslah
1974
as Asha Premchand
The Master: Shyam Benegal
2022
as Herself
Log Kya Kahenge
1982
as Roma
Kissaa Kursee Kaa
1978
as Janata
Disha
1990
Samay Ki Dhaara
1986
as Madhvi A. Verma
Toote Khilone
1978
Anokha Bandhan
1982
as Annapurna (Anu)
Hira Aur Patthar
1977
as Gauri
Parama: A Journey with Aparna Sen
2025
Bun Tikki
2025
Adha Din Adhi Raat
1977
as Radha / Babli
Oonch Neech Beech
1989
as Tulsi
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
- What's Love Got to Do with It? (2023) — as Aisha Khan
- Son of the Pink Panther (1993) — as Queen
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