
Shabana Azmi
Born: 1950-09-18
Place of Birth: New Delhi, India
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

Umrao Jaan

Masoom

Celluloid Man

Thodisi Bewafaii

Signature Move

Sorry Bhai

Kaifi Azmi

Om Shanti Om

Unique Relation

Apne Paraye

Jhoothi Shaan

Shart

City of Joy

Hum Paanch

Libaas

Jeena Yahan

Khamosh

Genesis

Nasihat

Kamla

Banglatown Banquet

Espousal

Shaque

Fateh

Rakhwala

What's Love Got to Do with It?

Namkeen

Immaculate Conception

Swarg Narak

In Custody

Amar Akbar Anthony

Son of the Pink Panther

Morning Raga

Jwalamukhi

Sameera

Avtaar

The Bengali Night

Parvarish

Arth

Fire

Jazbaa

Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani

Ashanti

Main Azaad Hoon

Karm

Chor Sipahee

Sheer Qorma

Bhavna

Matru Ki Bijlee Ka Mandola

The Ruins

Madame Sousatzka

The Crossing

Gangvaa

Swami

Saaz

Market Place

Fakira

Junoon

Albert Pinto Ko Gussa Kyoon Aata Hai

Kadambari

Dus Kahaniyaan

The Reluctant Fundamentalist

Aunty Ji

Nishant

Lorie

Ankur: The Seedling

Makdee

The Chess Players

Congregation

Dharavi

Suddenly, One Day

Yeh Kaisa Insaf?

Love Breakups Zindagi

Death of a Doctor

Disha

Hira Aur Patthar

Kissaa Kursee Kaa

Kaali Khuhi

Ek Pal

Susman (The Essence)

Chalk N Duster

Sati

Pestonjee

Neerja

Jallian Wala Bagh

Kanneshwara Rama

Raaste Pyar Ke

Yeh Nazdeekiyan

Gaja Gamini

Sparsh

Mrityudand

Luck by Chance

Tehzeeb

Honeymoon Travels Pvt. Ltd.

Amba

Hum Rahe Na Hum

It's a Wonderful Afterlife

The Kite

Ghoomer

The Wishing Tree

Samay Ki Dhaara

Midnight's Children

Bollywood and Beyond: A Century of Indian Cinema

Yaadon Ki Zanjeer

Khoon Ki Pukaar

Toote Khilone

What Will People Say?

Good Morning Sunshine

Munshi Ji

Kaifinama

Doosri Dulhan

Ek Hi Bhool

15 Park Avenue

Khel Khilari Ka

Oonch Neech Beech

Bada Din

Side Streets

Awarapan 2

The Black Prince

Lahu Ke Do Rang

Meghla Akash

Ek Baar Kaho

Devi Ahilya Bai

Parama: A Journey with Aparna Sen

Hari-Bhari

Sweekar Kiya Maine

Ishk Ishk Ishk

Mardon Wali Baat

Amar Deep

Adha Din Adhi Raat

Vishwasghaat

Loins of Punjab Presents

Godmother

A Decent Arrangement

Atithee

Devata

Sonata
