Shabana Azmi
Acting
Born: September 18, 1950 (age 75) · New Delhi, India
Highest Rated
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.
Known for
Halo
2022
Om Shanti Om
2007
Son of the Pink Panther
1993
Neerja
2016
What's Love Got to Do with It?
2023
The Reluctant Fundamentalist
2013
City of Joy
1992
Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani
2023
Amar Akbar Anthony
1977
Luck by Chance
2009
Fire
1997
Midnight's Children
2012
Photos (18)
Movies (136)
Awarapan 2
Nafisa Nawaz
Batwara 1947
Mai
What's Love Got to Do with It?
Aisha Khan
Son of the Pink Panther
Queen
The Reluctant Fundamentalist
Ammi
Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani
Jamini Chatterji
City of Joy
Kamla H. Pal
The Bengali Night
Indira Sen
Madame Sousatzka
Sushila Sen
Death of a Doctor
Seema
Midnight's Children
Naseem
Neerja
Rama Bhanot
Doosri Dulhan
Chanda
Parvarish
Shabu
Hum Paanch
Sundariya
Side Streets
Mrs. Chandra Bipin Raj
Ishk Ishk Ishk
Pammy
Fire
Radha
Honeymoon Travels Pvt. Ltd.
Naheed
Jazbaa
2015
The Chess Players
Khurshid
The Black Prince
Rani Jindan
It's a Wonderful Afterlife
Mrs. Sethi
Love Breakups Zindagi
Naina's Mother
Yaadon Ki Zanjeer
Manju
Amar Akbar Anthony
Laxmi
15 Park Avenue
Prof. Anjali "Anu" Mathur
Jhoothi Shaan
Krishna
Aunty Ji
Parvin
Immaculate Conception
Samira
Nasihat
Sunita
Khamosh
Shabana Azmi
Jeena Yahan
Lekha
Makdee
Makdee
Mandi
Rukmini Bai
Gaja Gamini
Premchand's Nirmala
Umrao Jaan
Khanum Jaan
Kaali Khuhi
Satya Maasi
Ankur: The Seedling
Laxmi
Ghoomer
Anina's Grandmother
Hum Rahe Na Hum
Mohini P. Sahani
Sorry Bhai
Gayatri
Ashanti
Kamini
Signature Move
Parveen
Mrityudand
Chandravati
Sparsh
Kavita Prasad
Tehzeeb
Rukhsana Jamal
Namkeen
1982
Dus Kahaniyaan
2007
Paar
Rama
Arth
Pooja
Apne Paraye
Sheila
Ek Pal
Priyam
Raaste Pyar Ke
Shyama
Jallian Wala Bagh
1977
The Wishing Tree
The Gypsy Woman
Kamla
Sarita Jadhav
Chor Sipahee
Priya
Loins of Punjab Presents
Rrita Kapoor
Bhavna
Bhavna Saxena
Meghla Akash
2001
Matru Ki Bijlee Ka Mandola
Chaudhari Devi
Adha Din Adhi Raat
Radha / Babli
Godmother
Rambhi
Banglatown Banquet
Sofia
Albert Pinto Ko Gussa Kyoon Aata Hai
Stella
Lahu Ke Do Rang
Roma
Daughters of This Century
Kadambini
Parama: A Journey with Aparna Sen
2025
Main Azaad Hoon
Subhashini Saigal
Good Morning Sunshine
2023
Khoon Ki Pukaar
1978
Gangvaa
Jamuna
Genesis
The woman
In Custody
Imtiaz Begum
Ek Baar Kaho
Aarti Mathur
Kadambari
Chetna
Khel Khilari Ka
Rachna
Masoom
Indu D. Malhotra
Sameera
1981
Nishant
Sushila
Amba
Amba Bhanupratap Singh
Avtaar
1983
Junoon
Firdaus (Javed's wife)
Bada Din
1998
Lorie
Geeta Malhotra
Chalk N Duster
Vidya Sawant
Log Kya Kahenge
Roma
Morning Raga
Swarnalata
Thodisi Bewafaii
1980
Fateh
Shabana
Hira Aur Patthar
Gauri
Fakira
Neeta / Geeta
Devata
1978
Yeh Kaisa Insaf?
Madhu R. Nath
Swami
Saudamini
Susman
1987
Jwalamukhi
Kiran
Kaifinama
2018
The Ruins
Jamini
Kissaa Kursee Kaa
Janata
Oonch Neech Beech
Tulsi
Anjuman
Anjuman
Karm
Neelam Kumar
Samay Ki Dhaara
Madhvi A. Verma
Rakhwala
1989
Swarg Narak
Geeta
Ek Hi Bhool
Meenakshi
Munshi Ji
1973
Dharavi
Kumud
Sati
Uma
Shaque
1976
Pestonjee
Jeroo
Anokha Bandhan
Annapurna (Anu)
Shart
Kiran Dutt
Sonata
Dolon
Sheer Qorma
Ammi
Vishwasghaat
Seema
Amar Deep
1979
Saaz
Bansidhar (Bansi) Vrundavan
Hari-Bhari
Ghazala
Devi Ahilya Bai
2002
Faslah
Asha Premchand
Mardon Wali Baat
1988
Kanneshwara Rama
Malli
Ek Din Achanak
Neeta Roy
Benegal's New Cinema
2014
Yeh Nazdeekiyan
Shobna
Parinay
Rekha
Atithee
Leela M. Kumar / Julie
Libaas
Seema
The Kite
Jitni
Toote Khilone
1978
Disha
1990
Sweekar Kiya Maine
Gopika Sharma / Gopika K. Shukla
A Decent Arrangement
Preeti
TV Shows (6)
Self / Appearances (9)
Indian Idol
Self · 1 eps
Koffee with Karan
Self · 2 eps
Om Shanti Om
Self
Angry Young Men
Self · 3 eps
Luck by Chance
Self
Bollywood and Beyond: A Century of Indian Cinema
Self
Celluloid Man
Self
Kaifi Azmi
(Herself)
Letter from Your Far-Off Country
Self (archive footage)
