Shabana Azmi

Personal Info

Known For

Acting

Known Credits

155

Gender

Female

Birthday

1950-09-18 (75 years old)

Place of Birth

New Delhi, India

Shabana Azmi

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

  • Halo

    Halo

  • Indian Idol

    Indian Idol

  • Koffee with Karan

    Koffee with Karan

  • The Discovery of India

    The Discovery of India

  • Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani

    Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani

  • Genesis

    Genesis

  • Om Shanti Om

    Om Shanti Om

  • The Kite

    The Kite

  • City of Joy

    City of Joy

  • It's a Wonderful Afterlife

    It's a Wonderful Afterlife

  • Mrityudand

    Mrityudand

  • Hari-Bhari

    Hari-Bhari

  • Devata

    Devata

  • Sonata

    Sonata

  • The Ruins

    The Ruins

  • Amar Akbar Anthony

    Amar Akbar Anthony

  • Kaali Khuhi

    Kaali Khuhi

  • Umrao Jaan

    Umrao Jaan

  • Suddenly, One Day

    Suddenly, One Day

  • Sati

    Sati

  • Tehzeeb

    Tehzeeb

  • Yeh Kaisa Insaf?

    Yeh Kaisa Insaf?

  • Amba

    Amba

  • Hira Aur Patthar

    Hira Aur Patthar

  • Neerja

    Neerja

  • In Custody

    In Custody

  • Midnight's Children

    Midnight's Children

  • Immaculate Conception

    Immaculate Conception

  • Swami

    Swami

  • Albert Pinto Ko Gussa Kyoon Aata Hai

    Albert Pinto Ko Gussa Kyoon Aata Hai

  • Yeh Nazdeekiyan

    Yeh Nazdeekiyan

  • Gangvaa

    Gangvaa

  • Ankur: The Seedling

    Ankur: The Seedling

  • Saaz

    Saaz

  • Junoon

    Junoon

  • Picnic

    Picnic

  • Fateh

    Fateh

  • Matru Ki Bijlee Ka Mandola

    Matru Ki Bijlee Ka Mandola

  • Jeena Yahan

    Jeena Yahan

  • Kadambari

    Kadambari

  • Lorie

    Lorie

  • The Black Prince

    The Black Prince

  • Nishant

    Nishant

  • Chor Sipahee

    Chor Sipahee

  • Congregation

    Congregation

  • Dus Kahaniyaan

    Dus Kahaniyaan

  • Toote Khilone

    Toote Khilone

  • Karm

    Karm

  • Adha Din Adhi Raat

    Adha Din Adhi Raat

  • Dharavi

    Dharavi

  • Fire

    Fire

  • Ghoomer

    Ghoomer

  • Dabba Cartel

    Dabba Cartel

  • Kissaa Kursee Kaa

    Kissaa Kursee Kaa

  • Fakira

    Fakira

  • Ek Pal

    Ek Pal

  • Jwalamukhi

    Jwalamukhi

  • Apne Paraye

    Apne Paraye

  • The Crossing

    The Crossing

  • Signature Move

    Signature Move

  • Madame Sousatzka

    Madame Sousatzka

  • Love Breakups Zindagi

    Love Breakups Zindagi

  • Arth

    Arth

  • Market Place

    Market Place

  • Samay Ki Dhaara

    Samay Ki Dhaara

  • Honeymoon Travels Pvt. Ltd.

    Honeymoon Travels Pvt. Ltd.

  • Disha

    Disha

  • Kamla

    Kamla

  • The Chess Players

    The Chess Players

  • What's Love Got to Do with It?

    What's Love Got to Do with It?

  • Susman (The Essence)

    Susman (The Essence)

  • Kanneshwara Rama

    Kanneshwara Rama

  • Libaas

    Libaas

  • Doosri Dulhan

    Doosri Dulhan

  • Ek Baar Kaho

    Ek Baar Kaho

  • Gaja Gamini

    Gaja Gamini

  • Next of Kin

    Next of Kin

  • Devi Ahilya Bai

    Devi Ahilya Bai

  • Swarg Narak

    Swarg Narak

  • Angry Young Men

    Angry Young Men

  • Ashanti

    Ashanti

  • The Reluctant Fundamentalist

    The Reluctant Fundamentalist

  • Lahore 1947

    Lahore 1947

  • Sweekar Kiya Maine

    Sweekar Kiya Maine

  • Luck by Chance

    Luck by Chance

  • Parvarish

    Parvarish

  • Death of a Doctor

    Death of a Doctor

  • Jazbaa

    Jazbaa

  • Yaadon Ki Zanjeer

    Yaadon Ki Zanjeer

  • Side Streets

    Side Streets

  • What Will People Say?

    What Will People Say?

  • Makdee

    Makdee

  • Son of the Pink Panther

    Son of the Pink Panther

  • Morning Raga

    Morning Raga

  • Faslah

    Faslah

  • Kaifinama

    Kaifinama

  • Masoom 2

    Masoom 2

  • Celluloid Man

    Celluloid Man

  • Pestonjee

    Pestonjee

  • Sparsh

    Sparsh

  • Shaque

    Shaque

  • Positive

    Positive

  • Capital

    Capital

  • Oonch Neech Beech

    Oonch Neech Beech

  • The Wishing Tree

    The Wishing Tree

  • Chalk N Duster

    Chalk N Duster

  • Ek Hi Bhool

    Ek Hi Bhool

  • Nasihat

    Nasihat

  • The Empire

    The Empire

  • Banglatown Banquet

    Banglatown Banquet

  • The Bengali Night

    The Bengali Night

  • Loins of Punjab Presents

    Loins of Punjab Presents

  • Good Morning Sunshine

    Good Morning Sunshine

  • Main Azaad Hoon

    Main Azaad Hoon

  • Masoom

    Masoom

  • Mardon Wali Baat

    Mardon Wali Baat

  • Sheer Qorma

    Sheer Qorma

  • Munshi Ji

    Munshi Ji

  • Khamosh

    Khamosh

  • Avtaar

    Avtaar

  • Bollywood and Beyond: A Century of Indian Cinema

    Bollywood and Beyond: A Century of Indian Cinema

  • Thodisi Bewafaii

    Thodisi Bewafaii

  • Jallian Wala Bagh

    Jallian Wala Bagh

  • Bhavna

    Bhavna

  • 15 Park Avenue

    15 Park Avenue

  • The Master: Shyam Benegal

    The Master: Shyam Benegal

  • Khoon Ki Pukaar

    Khoon Ki Pukaar

  • Bun Tikki

    Bun Tikki

  • Ishk Ishk Ishk

    Ishk Ishk Ishk

  • Unique Relation

    Unique Relation

  • Suraag

    Suraag

  • Sameera

    Sameera

  • A Decent Arrangement

    A Decent Arrangement

  • Rakhwala

    Rakhwala

  • Sorry Bhai

    Sorry Bhai

  • Jhoothi Shaan

    Jhoothi Shaan

  • Shart

    Shart

  • Letter From Your Far-Off Country

    Letter From Your Far-Off Country

  • Bada Din

    Bada Din

  • Hum Paanch

    Hum Paanch

  • Hum Rahe Na Hum

    Hum Rahe Na Hum

  • Masoom

    Masoom

  • Namkeen

    Namkeen

  • Espousal

    Espousal

  • Lahu Ke Do Rang

    Lahu Ke Do Rang

  • Khel Khilari Ka

    Khel Khilari Ka

  • Masoom: The New Generation

    Masoom: The New Generation

  • Raaste Pyar Ke

    Raaste Pyar Ke

  • Aunty Ji

    Aunty Ji

  • Vishwasghaat

    Vishwasghaat

  • Amar Deep

    Amar Deep

  • Parama: A Journey with Aparna Sen

    Parama: A Journey with Aparna Sen

  • Atithee

    Atithee

  • Godmother

    Godmother

  • Daughters of This Century

    Daughters of This Century