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