Shabana Azmi
Personal Info
Known For
Acting
Gender
Female
Birthday
1950-09-18
Place of Birth
New Delhi, India
Shabana Azmi
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.
Also Known For
Fire
Aug 22, 1997
Masoom
Jan 10, 1983
15 Park Avenue
Jan 06, 2006
Sorry Bhai
Nov 28, 2008
Loins of Punjab Presents
Jan 28, 2007
It's a Wonderful Afterlife
May 07, 2010
Swarg Narak
Jan 01, 1978
Amar Akbar Anthony
May 27, 1977
Letter From Your Far-Off Country
Sep 15, 2020
Celluloid Man
Jun 26, 2012
Honeymoon Travels Pvt. Ltd.
Feb 23, 2007
Umrao Jaan
Nov 02, 2006
Son of the Pink Panther
Aug 27, 1993
City of Joy
Apr 15, 1992
Susman (The Essence)
Jan 01, 1987
Espousal
Aug 08, 1974
Apne Paraye
Aug 08, 1980
Doosri Dulhan
Oct 14, 1983
In Custody
Apr 15, 1994
Faslah
Jan 01, 1974
Arth
Dec 03, 1982
Albert Pinto Ko Gussa Kyoon Aata Hai
May 13, 1981
Midnight's Children
Aug 31, 2012
Daughters of This Century
Mar 14, 2001
Suraag
Mar 18, 1982
Yeh Nazdeekiyan
Nov 09, 1982
Jwalamukhi
Dec 26, 1980
Karm
Apr 27, 1977
Lahu Ke Do Rang
Sep 28, 1979
Tehzeeb
Nov 21, 2003
Ghoomer
Aug 18, 2023
Makdee
Nov 22, 2002
Sameera
Jan 01, 1981
Madame Sousatzka
Oct 14, 1988
Matru Ki Bijlee Ka Mandola
Jan 10, 2013
Side Streets
Sep 05, 1998
The Crossing
Sep 14, 1984
Market Place
Feb 25, 1983
Parvarish
Oct 23, 1977
Junoon
Dec 14, 1978
Sparsh
Jan 30, 1980
Khamosh
Mar 14, 1986
Nishant
Jun 06, 1975
Morning Raga
Oct 29, 2004
Gangvaa
Sep 14, 1984
Suddenly, One Day
Sep 14, 1989
The Ruins
Jun 08, 1984
Sweekar Kiya Maine
Sep 30, 1983
Pestonjee
Mar 01, 1988
Amba
Aug 10, 1990
Raaste Pyar Ke
Dec 19, 1982
Kadambari
Jan 01, 1976
Libaas
Jan 01, 1988
Yeh Kaisa Insaf?
May 02, 1980
Toote Khilone
Jan 01, 1978
Adha Din Adhi Raat
Jan 01, 1977
Ankur: The Seedling
Jul 20, 1974
Hum Paanch
Nov 27, 1980
The Bengali Night
Oct 26, 1988
Nasihat
Jul 25, 1986
Hum Rahe Na Hum
Jun 06, 1984
Samay Ki Dhaara
Jan 01, 1986
Bun Tikki
Ek Baar Kaho
Sep 03, 1980
Jeena Yahan
Jul 16, 1979
Aunty Ji
Aug 29, 2018
Picnic
Jun 30, 1989
Lahore 1947
Dharavi
Sep 30, 1991
Sati
Nov 23, 1989
Ek Pal
Nov 01, 1986
Death of a Doctor
Jan 01, 1990
The Chess Players
Oct 02, 1977
Jazbaa
Oct 09, 2015
Positive
Sep 08, 2007
Chalk N Duster
Jan 15, 2016
Neerja
Feb 19, 2016
Namkeen
Apr 02, 1982
Godmother
Oct 15, 1999
The Kite
Jan 01, 1993
Bada Din
Jun 11, 1998
Swami
Jan 06, 1977
A Decent Arrangement
Jul 11, 2014
Good Morning Sunshine
Apr 24, 2023
Hari-Bhari
Jan 07, 2000
Kanneshwara Rama
Jan 01, 1977
Luck by Chance
Jan 30, 2009
What Will People Say?
Unique Relation
Dec 14, 1982
Signature Move
Mar 11, 2017
Banglatown Banquet
Mar 25, 2006
Disha
Jan 01, 1990
The Wishing Tree
Jun 09, 2017
Immaculate Conception
Sep 11, 1992
Main Azaad Hoon
Dec 15, 1989
Fakira
Sep 06, 1976
Khel Khilari Ka
Apr 18, 1977
The Black Prince
Jul 21, 2017
Congregation
Jan 01, 1986
Jhoothi Shaan
Dec 13, 1991
Kamla
Jan 01, 1984
Chor Sipahee
Apr 15, 1977
Avtaar
Mar 11, 1983
Rakhwala
May 06, 1989
Mardon Wali Baat
Jan 22, 1988
Fateh
Jan 01, 1991
Ashanti
May 07, 1982
Amar Deep
Jan 01, 1979
Hira Aur Patthar
May 09, 1977
Thodisi Bewafaii
Apr 29, 1980
Kaifinama
Jan 01, 2018
Atithee
Jul 22, 1978
Gaja Gamini
Dec 01, 2000
Love Breakups Zindagi
Oct 07, 2011
Saaz
Jan 01, 1997
Bollywood and Beyond: A Century of Indian Cinema
Sep 06, 2015
Dus Kahaniyaan
Dec 07, 2007
The Reluctant Fundamentalist
Apr 24, 2013
Devata
Nov 03, 1978
Khoon Ki Pukaar
Jun 16, 1978
Genesis
Jun 02, 1986
Mrityudand
Jul 11, 1997
Yaadon Ki Zanjeer
Jan 01, 1984
Shaque
Dec 01, 1976
Oonch Neech Beech
Jul 28, 1989
Kissaa Kursee Kaa
Feb 16, 1978
Lorie
Jun 06, 1984
Kaali Khuhi
Oct 30, 2020
Sonata
Apr 21, 2017
Om Shanti Om
Nov 07, 2007
Shart
Feb 21, 1986
Ek Hi Bhool
Oct 09, 1981
What's Love Got to Do with It?
Jan 26, 2023
Jallian Wala Bagh
Jan 30, 1977
Sheer Qorma
Jun 18, 2021
Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani
Jul 28, 2023
Ishk Ishk Ishk
Nov 08, 1974
Devi Ahilya Bai
Jan 01, 2002
Masoom: The New Generation
Parama: A Journey with Aparna Sen
Jan 03, 2025
Munshi Ji
Jan 01, 1973
Masoom 2
The Master: Shyam Benegal
Bhavna
Oct 10, 1984
Masoom
Vishwasghaat
Feb 10, 1977
Meghla Akash
Mar 22, 2001
Kaifi Azmi
May 10, 1979
Shama
Nov 13, 1981
Awarapan 2
USA v Raj
Imaginary Rain
The Empire
Aug 27, 2021
Capital
Nov 24, 2015
Next of Kin
Jan 08, 2018
Dabba Cartel
Feb 28, 2025
Koffee with Karan
Nov 19, 2004
Halo
Mar 24, 2022
The Discovery of India
Jan 03, 1988
Angry Young Men
Aug 20, 2024
