Shabana Azmi
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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
Credits
Awarapan 2 (2026)
as Nafisa Nawaz
Om Shanti Om (2007)
as Self
The Reluctant Fundamentalist (2013)
as Ammi
What's Love Got to Do with It? (2023)
as Aisha Khan
Son of the Pink Panther (1993)
as Queen
Batwara 1947 (2026)
as Mai
City of Joy (1992)
as Kamla H. Pal
The Bengali Night (1988)
as Indira Sen
Madame Sousatzka (1988)
as Sushila Sen
Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani (2023)
as Jamini Chatterji
Masoom: The Next Generation (—)
Actor
Midnight's Children (2012)
as Naseem
Nasihat (1986)
as Sunita
Umrao Jaan (2006)
as Khanum Jaan
Suraag (1982)
Actor
Hum Paanch (1980)
as Sundariya
Masoom (1983)
as Indu D. Malhotra
Inner voice (1991)
as Ragini
Neerja (2016)
as Rama Bhanot
Sparsh (1980)
as Kavita Prasad
Jhoothi Shaan (1991)
as Krishna
Mandi (1983)
as Rukmini Bai
Lorie (1984)
as Geeta Malhotra
Hum Rahe Na Hum (1984)
as Mohini P. Sahani
Luck by Chance (2009)
as Self
Parvarish (1977)
as Shabu
Amar Akbar Anthony (1977)
as Laxmi
Sameera (1981)
Actor
Imaginary Rain (—)
Actor
Honeymoon Travels Pvt. Ltd. (2007)
as Naheed
Meghla Akash (2001)
Actor
Kaali Khuhi (2020)
as Satya Maasi
Ghoomer (2023)
as Anina's Grandmother
It's a Wonderful Afterlife (2010)
as Mrs. Sethi
Matru Ki Bijlee Ka Mandola (2013)
as Chaudhari Devi
Fire (1997)
as Radha
The Chess Players (1977)
as Khurshid
Aunty Ji (2018)
as Parvin
Jazbaa (2015)
Actor
Shart (1986)
as Kiran Dutt
Side Streets (1998)
as Mrs. Chandra Bipin Raj
Benegal's New Cinema (2014)
Actor
Immaculate Conception (1992)
as Samira
The Wishing Tree (2017)
as The Gypsy Woman
Shama (1981)
Actor
The Master: Shyam Benegal (2022)
as Herself
Khamosh (1986)
as Shabana Azmi
Main Azaad Hoon (1989)
as Subhashini Saigal
Albert Pinto Ko Gussa Kyoon Aata Hai (1981)
as Stella
Amba (1990)
as Amba Bhanupratap Singh
Namkeen (1982)
Actor
Saugaat (2026)
Actor
Yeh Nazdeekiyan (1982)
as Shobna
Tehzeeb (2003)
as Rukhsana Jamal
Jeena Yahan (1979)
as Lekha
The Crossing (1984)
as Rama
Khel Khilari Ka (1977)
as Rachna
Atithee (1978)
as Leela M. Kumar / Julie
Yaadon Ki Zanjeer (1984)
as Manju
Kissaa Kursee Kaa (1978)
as Janata
Ashanti (1982)
as Kamini
Good Morning Sunshine (2023)
Actor
Dus Kahaniyaan (2007)
Actor
The Black Prince (2017)
as Rani Jindan
Chalk N Duster (2016)
as Vidya Sawant
Gaja Gamini (2000)
as Premchand's Nirmala
Toote Khilone (1978)
Actor
Celluloid Man (2012)
as Self
Chor Sipahee (1977)
as Priya
Disha (1990)
Actor
Fakira (1976)
as Neeta / Geeta
Lahu Ke Do Rang (1979)
as Roma
Makdee (2002)
as Makdee
Gangvaa (1984)
as Jamuna
Adha Din Adhi Raat (1977)
as Radha / Babli
Loins of Punjab Presents (2007)
as Rrita Kapoor
Yeh Kaisa Insaf? (1980)
as Madhu R. Nath
Ankur (1974)
as Laxmi
Daughters of This Century (2001)
as Kadambini
Karm (1977)
as Neelam Kumar
In Custody (1994)
as Imtiaz Begum
Rakhwala (1989)
Actor
Signature Move (2017)
as Parveen
Hira Aur Patthar (1977)
as Gauri
Sheer Qorma (2021)
as Ammi
Raaste Pyar Ke (1982)
as Shyama
Mrityudand (1997)
as Chandravati
Death of a Doctor (1990)
as Seema
Ek Hi Bhool (1981)
as Meenakshi
Love Breakups Zindagi (2011)
as Naina's Mother
Saaz (1997)
as Bansidhar (Bansi) Vrundavan
Anokha Bandhan (1982)
as Annapurna (Anu)
Kamla (1984)
as Sarita Jadhav
Avtaar (1983)
Actor
Susman (1987)
Actor
Parama: A Journey with Aparna Sen (2025)
Actor
Arth (1982)
as Pooja
15 Park Avenue (2006)
as Prof. Anjali "Anu" Mathur
Morning Raga (2004)
as Swarnalata
Bollywood and Beyond: A Century of Indian Cinema (2015)
as Self
Pestonjee (1988)
as Jeroo
Nishant (1975)
as Sushila
Genesis (1986)
as The woman
Sonata (2017)
as Dolon
Ek Pal (1986)
as Priyam
Amar Deep (1979)
Actor
Sweekar Kiya Maine (1983)
as Gopika Sharma / Gopika K. Shukla
Jwalamukhi (1980)
as Kiran
Hari-Bhari (2000)
as Ghazala
Junoon (1978)
as Firdaus (Javed's wife)
Godmother (1999)
as Rambhi
Positive (2007)
Actor
Dharavi (1991)
as Kumud
A Romance in the Sky (—)
Actor
The Kite (1993)
as Jitni
Swarg Narak (1978)
as Geeta
Ek Baar Kaho (1980)
as Aarti Mathur
The Ruins (1984)
as Jamini
Apne Paraye (1980)
as Sheila
Doosri Dulhan (1983)
as Chanda
Vishwasghaat (1977)
as Seema
Banglatown Banquet (2006)
as Sofia
Devata (1978)
Actor
Ishk Ishk Ishk (1974)
as Pammy
Swami (1977)
as Saudamini
Munshi Ji (1973)
Actor
Bhavna (1984)
as Bhavna Saxena
Parinay (1974)
as Rekha
Khoon Ki Pukaar (1978)
Actor
Sorry Bhai (2008)
as Gayatri
Shaque (1976)
Actor
Picnic (1989)
Actor
Bada Din (1998)
Actor
Bun Tikki (2025)
Actor
Kanneshwara Rama (1977)
as Malli
A Decent Arrangement (2014)
as Preeti
Fateh (1991)
as Shabana
Oonch Neech Beech (1989)
as Tulsi
Kaifinama (2018)
Actor
Sati (1989)
as Uma
Ek Din Achanak (1989)
as Neeta Roy
Samay Ki Dhaara (1986)
as Madhvi A. Verma
Devi Ahilya Bai (2002)
Actor
Mardon Wali Baat (1988)
Actor
Jallian Wala Bagh (1977)
Actor
USA v Raj (—)
as Pammi Bothra
Log Kya Kahenge (1982)
as Roma
Libaas (1988)
as Seema
Faslah (1974)
as Asha Premchand
Letter from Your Far-Off Country (2020)
as Self (archive footage)
Kadambari (1976)
as Chetna
Anjuman (1986)
as Anjuman
Kaifi Azmi (1979)
as (Herself)
Thodisi Bewafaii (1980)
Actor
Masoom (1973)
Actor
Kaamyab (1985)
as Seeta