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