Shabana Azmi
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
- 2023 · Ghoomer as Anina's Grandmother
- 2023 · Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani as Jamini Chatterji
- 2022 · Halo as Margaret Parangosky
- 2020 · Kaali Khuhi as Satya Maasi
- 2018 · Kaifinama as
- 2017 · The Black Prince as Rani Jindan
- 2017 · The Wishing Tree as The Gypsy Woman
- 2017 · Sonata as Dolon
- 2017 · Signature Move as Parveen
- 2016 · Neerja as Rama Bhanot
- 2013 · The Reluctant Fundamentalist as Ammi
- 2013 · Matru Ki Bijlee Ka Mandola as Chaudhari Devi
- 2012 · Midnight's Children as Naseem
- 2011 · Love Breakups Zindagi as Naina's Mother
- 2010 · It's a Wonderful Afterlife as Mrs. Sethi
- 2007 · Dus Kahaniyaan as
- 2007 · Om Shanti Om as Self
- 2006 · Umrao Jaan as Khanum Jaan
- 2004 · Koffee with Karan as Self
- 2004 · Indian Idol as Self
- 2003 · Tehzeeb as Rukhsana Jamal
- 2000 · Gaja Gamini as Premchand's Nirmala
- 2000 · Hari-Bhari as Ghazala
- 1997 · Fire as Radha
- 1997 · Mrityudand as Chandravati
- 1997 · Saaz as Bansidhar (Bansi) Vrundavan
- 1994 · In Custody as Imtiaz Begum
- 1992 · Immaculate Conception as Samira
- 1992 · City of Joy as Kamla H. Pal
- 1991 · Dharavi as Kumud
- 1991 · Fateh as
- 1990 · Amba as Amba Bhanupratap Singh
- 1990 · Death of a Doctor as Seema
- 1990 · Disha as
- 1989 · Sati as Uma
- 1989 · Suddenly, One Day as Neeta Roy
- 1989 · Picnic as
- 1988 · Madame Sousatzka as Sushila Sen
- 1988 · Pestonjee as Jeroo
- 1988 · The Discovery of India as Rangamma
- 1988 · Libaas as Seema
- 1987 · Susman (The Essence) as
- 1986 · Ek Pal as Priyam
- 1986 · Genesis as The woman
- 1986 · Congregation as Anjuman
- 1984 · Gangvaa as Jamuna
- 1984 · The Crossing as Rama
- 1984 · The Ruins as Jamini
- 1984 · Lorie as
- 1984 · Kamla as Sarita Jadhav
- 1983 · Doosri Dulhan as Chanda
- 1983 · Sweekar Kiya Maine as Gopika Sharma / Gopika K. Shukla
- 1983 · Market Place as Rukmini Bai
- 1982 · Arth as Pooja
- 1982 · Yeh Nazdeekiyan as Shobna
- 1981 · Albert Pinto Ko Gussa Kyoon Aata Hai as Stella
- 1980 · Jwalamukhi as Kiran
- 1980 · Apne Paraye as Sheila
- 1980 · Yeh Kaisa Insaf? as Madhu R. Nath
- 1979 · Jeena Yahan as Lekha
- 1978 · Junoon as Firdaus (Javed's wife)
- 1978 · Devata as
- 1978 · Atithee as Leela M. Kumar / Julie
- 1978 · Kissaa Kursee Kaa as Janata
- 1978 · Toote Khilone as
- 1977 · The Chess Players as Khurshid
- 1977 · Amar Akbar Anthony as Laxmi
- 1977 · Hira Aur Patthar as Gauri
- 1977 · Karm as Neelam Kumar
- 1977 · Chor Sipahee as Priya
- 1977 · Swami as Saudamini
- 1977 · Adha Din Adhi Raat as Radha / Babli
- 1977 · Kanneshwara Rama as Malli
- 1976 · Fakira as Neeta / Geeta
- 1976 · Kadambari as Chetna
- 1975 · Nishant as Sushila
- 1974 · Ankur: The Seedling as Laxmi
- Future · Lahore 1947 as
- 2025 · Dabba Cartel as Sheila
- 2024 · Angry Young Men as Self
- 2023 · What's Love Got to Do with It? as Aisha Khan
- 2021 · Sheer Qorma as Ammi
- 2018 · Next of Kin as Mrs. Shirani
- 2002 · Makdee as Makdee
- 1998 · Side Streets as Mrs. Chandra Bipin Raj
- 1980 · Ek Baar Kaho as Aarti Mathur
- Future · What Will People Say? as Roma
- 2016 · Chalk N Duster as Vidya Sawant
- 2015 · Capital as Mrs. Kamal
- 2015 · Jazbaa as
- 2012 · Celluloid Man as Self
- 2009 · Luck by Chance as Self
- 2007 · Positive as
- 2007 · Honeymoon Travels Pvt. Ltd. as Naheed
- 2006 · Banglatown Banquet as Sofia
- 2004 · Morning Raga as Swarnalata
- 2002 · Devi Ahilya Bai as
- 1993 · Son of the Pink Panther as Queen
- 1989 · Oonch Neech Beech as Tulsi
- 1986 · Samay Ki Dhaara as Madhvi A. Verma
- Future · Masoom 2 as
- 2025 · Parama: A Journey with Aparna Sen as
- 2023 · Good Morning Sunshine as
- 2021 · The Empire as Aisan Daulat Begum
- 2020 · Letter From Your Far-Off Country as Self (archive footage)
- 2018 · Aunty Ji as Parvin
- 2015 · Bollywood and Beyond: A Century of Indian Cinema as Self
- 2014 · A Decent Arrangement as Preeti
- 2008 · Sorry Bhai as Gayatri
- 2007 · Loins of Punjab Presents as Rrita Kapoor
- 2006 · 15 Park Avenue as Prof. Anjali "Anu" Mathur
- 2001 · Daughters of This Century as Kadambini
- 1999 · Godmother as Rambhi
- 1998 · Bada Din as
- 1993 · The Kite as Jitni
- 1991 · Jhoothi Shaan as Krishna
- 1989 · Main Azaad Hoon as Subhashini Saigal
- 1989 · Rakhwala as
- 1988 · The Bengali Night as Indira Sen
- 1988 · Mardon Wali Baat as
- 1986 · Nasihat as Sunita
- 1986 · Khamosh as Shabana Azmi
- 1986 · Shart as Kiran Dutt
- 1984 · Bhavna as Bhavna Saxena
- 1984 · Hum Rahe Na Hum as Mohini P. Sahani
- 1984 · Yaadon Ki Zanjeer as Manju
- 1983 · Avtaar as
- 1983 · Masoom as Indu D. Malhotra
- 1982 · Unique Relation as Annapurna (Anu)
- 1982 · Namkeen as
- 1982 · Suraag as
- 1981 · Sameera as
- 1980 · Hum Paanch as Sundariya
- 1980 · Thodisi Bewafaii as
- 1979 · Amar Deep as
- 1978 · Khoon Ki Pukaar as
- Future · Bun Tikki as
- 1977 · Jallian Wala Bagh as
- Future · The Master: Shyam Benegal as Herself
- 1982 · Raaste Pyar Ke as Shyama
- 1982 · Ashanti as Kamini
- 1981 · Ek Hi Bhool as Meenakshi
- 1980 · Sparsh as Kavita
- 1979 · Lahu Ke Do Rang as Roma
- 1978 · Swarg Narak as Geeta
- 1977 · Parvarish as Shabu
- 1977 · Khel Khilari Ka as Rachna
- 1976 · Shaque as
- 1974 · Ishk Ishk Ishk as Pammy
- 1974 · Espousal as Rekha
- 1974 · Faslah as Asha Premchand
- 1973 · Munshi Ji as
- Future · Masoom as
- Future · Masoom: The New Generation as