Acting
Shabana Azmi
Hindi, Urdu, Marathi, Bengali cinema · 126 credits
Born
18 September 1950 (age 76)
Birthplace
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
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
Filmography
USA v Raj
USA v Raj
as Pammi Bothra
Awarapan 2
as Nafisa Nawaz
Ghoomer
as Anina's Grandmother
Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani
as Jamini Chatterji
Kaali Khuhi
as Satya Maasi
Aunty Ji
as Parvin
The Wishing Tree
as The Gypsy Woman
Sonata
as Dolon
Chalk N Duster
as Vidya Sawant
Neerja
as Rama Bhanot
Matru Ki Bijlee Ka Mandola
as Chaudhari Devi
Love Breakups Zindagi
as Naina's Mother
Sorry Bhai
as Gayatri
Om Shanti Om
as Self
Umrao Jaan
as Khanum Jaan
Tehzeeb
as Rukhsana Jamal
Makdee
as Makdee
Daughters of This Century
as Kadambini
Hari-Bhari
as Ghazala
Gaja Gamini
as Premchand's Nirmala
Godmother
as Rambhi
Saaz
as Bansidhar (Bansi) Vrundavan
Mrityudand
as Chandravati
In Custody
as Imtiaz Begum
The Kite
as Jitni
Dharavi
as Kumud
Jhoothi Shaan
as Krishna
Fateh
as Shabana
Inner voice
as Ragini
Amba
as Amba Bhanupratap Singh
Death of a Doctor
as Seema
Disha
Actor
Ek Din Achanak
as Neeta Roy
Sati
as Uma
Main Azaad Hoon
as Subhashini Saigal
Oonch Neech Beech
as Tulsi
Pestonjee
as Jeroo
Libaas
as Seema
Khamosh
as Shabana Azmi
Nasihat
as Sunita
Samay Ki Dhaara
as Madhvi A. Verma
Ek Pal
as Priyam
Anjuman
as Anjuman
Genesis
as The woman
Shart
as Kiran Dutt
The Crossing
as Rama, Playback Singer
Gangvaa
as Jamuna
The Ruins
as Jamini
Hum Rahe Na Hum
as Mohini P. Sahani
Kamla
as Sarita Jadhav
Lorie
as Geeta Malhotra
Masoom
as Indu D. Malhotra
Doosri Dulhan
as Chanda
Mandi
as Rukmini Bai
Sweekar Kiya Maine
as Gopika Sharma / Gopika K. Shukla
Arth
as Pooja
Yeh Nazdeekiyan
as Shobna
Raaste Pyar Ke
as Shyama
Anokha Bandhan
as Annapurna (Anu)
Ashanti
as Kamini
Ek Hi Bhool
as Meenakshi
Apne Paraye
as Sheila
Jwalamukhi
as Kiran
Sparsh
as Kavita Prasad
Yeh Kaisa Insaf?
as Madhu R. Nath
Hum Paanch
as Sundariya
Ek Baar Kaho
as Aarti Mathur
Kaifi Azmi
as (Herself)
Swarg Narak
as Geeta
Junoon
as Firdaus (Javed's wife)
Atithee
as Leela M. Kumar / Julie
Kissaa Kursee Kaa
as Janata
Karm
as Neelam Kumar
Parvarish
as Shabu
Adha Din Adhi Raat
as Radha / Babli
The Chess Players
as Khurshid
Swami
as Saudamini
Khel Khilari Ka
as Rachna
Chor Sipahee
as Priya
Hira Aur Patthar
as Gauri
Vishwasghaat
as Seema
Kadambari
as Chetna
Fakira
as Neeta / Geeta
Nishant
as Sushila
Parinay
as Rekha
Faslah
as Asha Premchand
Ankur
as Laxmi
Ishk Ishk Ishk
as Pammy
