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 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.
160 acting credits
Acting · 160
Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani
2023
Halo
2022
Indian Idol
2004
Koffee with Karan
2004
The Discovery of India
1988
Next of Kin
2018
Angry Young Men
2024
Om Shanti Om
2007
Dabba Cartel
2025
Capital
2015
The Empire
2021
The Reluctant Fundamentalist
2013
What's Love Got to Do with It?
2023
Luck by Chance
2009
Son of the Pink Panther
1993
Batwara 1947
2026
Mandi
1983
Neerja
2016
Dus Kahaniyaan
2007
The Chess Players
1977
City of Joy
1992
Masoom
1983
Death of a Doctor
1990
Bollywood and Beyond: A Century of Indian Cinema
2015
Makdee
2002
Khamosh
1986
Matru Ki Bijlee Ka Mandola
2013
It's a Wonderful Afterlife
2010
Honeymoon Travels Pvt. Ltd.
2007
Love Breakups Zindagi
2011
Amar Akbar Anthony
1977
Gaja Gamini
2000
Hum Paanch
1980
Madame Sousatzka
1988
Fire
1997
Parvarish
1977
Amba
1990
Junoon
1978
Jazbaa
2015
The Bengali Night
1988
Midnight's Children
2012
Ghoomer
2023
Chalk N Duster
2016
Ashanti
1982
Mrityudand
1997
Ek Hi Bhool
1981
Ankur: The Seedling
1974
The Black Prince
2017
Side Streets
1998
The Ruins
1984
Lahu Ke Do Rang
1979
Umrao Jaan
2006
Ishk Ishk Ishk
1974
Susman
1987
Avtaar
1983
Chor Sipahee
1977
Celluloid Man
2012
In Custody
1994
Dharavi
1991
Bada Din
1998
Main Azaad Hoon
1989
Daughters of This Century
2001
Good Morning Sunshine
2023
Arth
1982
Nishant
1975
Shart
1986
Kaali Khuhi
2020
Hum Rahe Na Hum
1984
Karm
1977
Tehzeeb
2003
Godmother
1999
Genesis
1986
Thodisi Bewafaii
1980
Morning Raga
2004
Kamla
1984
Rakhwala
1989
Mardon Wali Baat
1988
Disha
1990
Pestonjee
1988
Gangvaa
1984
Loins of Punjab Presents
2007
Jhoothi Shaan
1991
Paar
1984
15 Park Avenue
2006
Signature Move
2017
Albert Pinto Ko Gussa Kyoon Aata Hai
1981
Awarapan 2
2026
Fateh
1991
Oonch Neech Beech
1989
Amar Deep
1979
Sparsh
1980
Namkeen
1982
Sweekar Kiya Maine
1983
The Wishing Tree
2017
Raaste Pyar Ke
1982
Immaculate Conception
1992
Sorry Bhai
2008
Yeh Nazdeekiyan
1982
Swami
1977
Libaas
1988
Toote Khilone
1978
Doosri Dulhan
1983
Kissaa Kursee Kaa
1978
Positive
2007
Ek Pal
1986
Fakira
1976
Atithee
1978
Apne Paraye
1980
Swarg Narak
1978
Faslah
1974
Ek Baar Kaho
1980
Jwalamukhi
1980
Imaginary Rain
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Adha Din Adhi Raat
1977
Bhavna
1984
Lorie
1984
Ek Din Achanak
1989
Kadambari
1976
Khel Khilari Ka
1977
Hira Aur Patthar
1977
Yeh Kaisa Insaf?
1980
Kanneshwara Rama
1977
Suraag
1982
Jeena Yahan
1979
Banglatown Banquet
2006
Vishwasghaat
1977
The Master: Shyam Benegal
2022
Saaz
1997
Yaadon Ki Zanjeer
1984
Khoon Ki Pukaar
1978
Bun Tikki
2025
Anokha Bandhan
1982
Parama: A Journey with Aparna Sen
2025
Sati
1989
Log Kya Kahenge
1982
The Kite
1993
Kaifinama
2018
Aunty Ji
2018
Devata
1978
Masoom: The Next Generation
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Shaque
1976
Samay Ki Dhaara
1986
Sonata
2017
Munshi Ji
1973
Anjuman
1986
Hari-Bhari
2000
Nasihat
1986
Sheer Qorma
2021
Sameera
1981
Kaifi Azmi
1979
USA v Raj
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Devi Ahilya Bai
2002
Jallian Wala Bagh
1977
Shama
1981
Picnic
1989
A Decent Arrangement
2014
Meghla Akash
2001
Masoom
1973
Parinay
1974
Letter From Your Far-Off Country
2020