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