Shabana Azmi

Personal Info

Known For

Acting

Known Credits

160

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

  • Celluloid Man

    Celluloid Man

  • Hari-Bhari

    Hari-Bhari

  • Masoom

    Masoom

  • Sorry Bhai

    Sorry Bhai

  • Positive

    Positive

  • Avtaar

    Avtaar

  • Fateh

    Fateh

  • Jazbaa

    Jazbaa

  • Bollywood and Beyond: A Century of Indian Cinema

    Bollywood and Beyond: A Century of Indian Cinema

  • Bhavna

    Bhavna

  • Picnic

    Picnic

  • Masoom 2

    Masoom 2

  • Apne Paraye

    Apne Paraye

  • Karm

    Karm

  • Shama

    Shama

  • Signature Move

    Signature Move

  • Genesis

    Genesis

  • Nasihat

    Nasihat

  • Shaque

    Shaque

  • In Custody

    In Custody

  • Ashanti

    Ashanti

  • Kamla

    Kamla

  • Jwalamukhi

    Jwalamukhi

  • Kadambari

    Kadambari

  • Om Shanti Om

    Om Shanti Om

  • Faslah

    Faslah

  • Khamosh

    Khamosh

  • Congregation

    Congregation

  • Jeena Yahan

    Jeena Yahan

  • Libaas

    Libaas

  • Umrao Jaan

    Umrao Jaan

  • Suraag

    Suraag

  • Swarg Narak

    Swarg Narak

  • Lahore 1947

    Lahore 1947

  • City of Joy

    City of Joy

  • Sheer Qorma

    Sheer Qorma

  • Parvarish

    Parvarish

  • Rakhwala

    Rakhwala

  • Immaculate Conception

    Immaculate Conception

  • Dabba Cartel

    Dabba Cartel

  • Banglatown Banquet

    Banglatown Banquet

  • Hum Paanch

    Hum Paanch

  • The Discovery of India

    The Discovery of India

  • Neerja

    Neerja

  • Kaifinama

    Kaifinama

  • Shart

    Shart

  • Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani

    Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani

  • Amar Akbar Anthony

    Amar Akbar Anthony

  • Adha Din Adhi Raat

    Adha Din Adhi Raat

  • Unique Relation

    Unique Relation

  • Next of Kin

    Next of Kin

  • Madame Sousatzka

    Madame Sousatzka

  • Thodisi Bewafaii

    Thodisi Bewafaii

  • The Chess Players

    The Chess Players

  • The Bengali Night

    The Bengali Night

  • Namkeen

    Namkeen

  • Midnight's Children

    Midnight's Children

  • Suddenly, One Day

    Suddenly, One Day

  • Ankur: The Seedling

    Ankur: The Seedling

  • Son of the Pink Panther

    Son of the Pink Panther

  • Love Breakups Zindagi

    Love Breakups Zindagi

  • Albert Pinto Ko Gussa Kyoon Aata Hai

    Albert Pinto Ko Gussa Kyoon Aata Hai

  • Junoon

    Junoon

  • Fire

    Fire

  • Masoom

    Masoom

  • Matru Ki Bijlee Ka Mandola

    Matru Ki Bijlee Ka Mandola

  • Nishant

    Nishant

  • Honeymoon Travels Pvt. Ltd.

    Honeymoon Travels Pvt. Ltd.

  • Capital

    Capital

  • Ishk Ishk Ishk

    Ishk Ishk Ishk

  • Jhoothi Shaan

    Jhoothi Shaan

  • Gangvaa

    Gangvaa

  • Yeh Kaisa Insaf?

    Yeh Kaisa Insaf?

  • Kaali Khuhi

    Kaali Khuhi

  • Kissaa Kursee Kaa

    Kissaa Kursee Kaa

  • Ek Hi Bhool

    Ek Hi Bhool

  • Dus Kahaniyaan

    Dus Kahaniyaan

  • Chalk N Duster

    Chalk N Duster

  • What's Love Got to Do with It?

    What's Love Got to Do with It?

  • Amba

    Amba

  • Ghoomer

    Ghoomer

  • Makdee

    Makdee

  • Morning Raga

    Morning Raga

  • Gaja Gamini

    Gaja Gamini

  • The Crossing

    The Crossing

  • The Empire

    The Empire

  • The Black Prince

    The Black Prince

  • Yaadon Ki Zanjeer

    Yaadon Ki Zanjeer

  • Lorie

    Lorie

  • The Ruins

    The Ruins

  • Arth

    Arth

  • Chor Sipahee

    Chor Sipahee

  • Hira Aur Patthar

    Hira Aur Patthar

  • Mrityudand

    Mrityudand

  • It's a Wonderful Afterlife

    It's a Wonderful Afterlife

  • Toote Khilone

    Toote Khilone

  • USA v Raj

    USA v Raj

  • Loins of Punjab Presents

    Loins of Punjab Presents

  • Fakira

    Fakira

  • Sati

    Sati

  • 15 Park Avenue

    15 Park Avenue

  • Swami

    Swami

  • Ek Baar Kaho

    Ek Baar Kaho

  • Sameera

    Sameera

  • Tehzeeb

    Tehzeeb

  • Samay Ki Dhaara

    Samay Ki Dhaara

  • Market Place

    Market Place

  • Jallian Wala Bagh

    Jallian Wala Bagh

  • Luck by Chance

    Luck by Chance

  • The Reluctant Fundamentalist

    The Reluctant Fundamentalist

  • Devi Ahilya Bai

    Devi Ahilya Bai

  • Main Azaad Hoon

    Main Azaad Hoon

  • Saaz

    Saaz

  • Yeh Nazdeekiyan

    Yeh Nazdeekiyan

  • Pestonjee

    Pestonjee

  • Disha

    Disha

  • What Will People Say?

    What Will People Say?

  • Khoon Ki Pukaar

    Khoon Ki Pukaar

  • Doosri Dulhan

    Doosri Dulhan

  • Oonch Neech Beech

    Oonch Neech Beech

  • Kanneshwara Rama

    Kanneshwara Rama

  • Good Morning Sunshine

    Good Morning Sunshine

  • Dharavi

    Dharavi

  • Ek Pal

    Ek Pal

  • Angry Young Men

    Angry Young Men

  • Death of a Doctor

    Death of a Doctor

  • Susman (The Essence)

    Susman (The Essence)

  • Sparsh

    Sparsh

  • The Master: Shyam Benegal

    The Master: Shyam Benegal

  • Espousal

    Espousal

  • The Wishing Tree

    The Wishing Tree

  • A Decent Arrangement

    A Decent Arrangement

  • Meghla Akash

    Meghla Akash

  • Awarapan 2

    Awarapan 2

  • Mardon Wali Baat

    Mardon Wali Baat

  • Lahu Ke Do Rang

    Lahu Ke Do Rang

  • Hum Rahe Na Hum

    Hum Rahe Na Hum

  • Side Streets

    Side Streets

  • Munshi Ji

    Munshi Ji

  • Raaste Pyar Ke

    Raaste Pyar Ke

  • Khel Khilari Ka

    Khel Khilari Ka

  • Masoom: The New Generation

    Masoom: The New Generation

  • The Kite

    The Kite

  • Bada Din

    Bada Din

  • Aunty Ji

    Aunty Ji

  • Sweekar Kiya Maine

    Sweekar Kiya Maine

  • Atithee

    Atithee

  • Vishwasghaat

    Vishwasghaat

  • Amar Deep

    Amar Deep

  • Devata

    Devata

  • Godmother

    Godmother

  • Parama: A Journey with Aparna Sen

    Parama: A Journey with Aparna Sen

  • Daughters of This Century

    Daughters of This Century

  • Bun Tikki

    Bun Tikki

  • Kaifi Azmi

    Kaifi Azmi

  • Sonata

    Sonata

  • Letter From Your Far-Off Country

    Letter From Your Far-Off Country