Shabana Azmi
148 movies · 6 TV shows
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- Sep 18, 1950 (age 76)
- Place of birth
- New Delhi, India
- Also known as
- शबाना आज़मी · Shabana Asmi · 샤바나 아즈미 · Шабана Азми
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
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★ 8.2 Halo
2022 · TV
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★ 4.6 Son of the Pink Panther
1993 · Film
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★ 6.1 What's Love Got to Do with It?
2023 · Film
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★ 6.6 The Reluctant Fundamentalist
2013 · Film
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★ 7.3 Neerja
2016 · Film
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★ 6.6 City of Joy
1992 · Film
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★ 6.2 Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani
2023 · Film
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★ 6.9 Amar Akbar Anthony
1977 · Film
Shabana Azmi: movies and TV shows
Acting (154)
- Upcoming
- Upcoming USA v Raj
as Pammi Bothra
- Upcoming
- Upcoming
- 2026 Awarapan 2
as Nafisa Nawaz
- 2026 Batwara 1947
as Mai
- 2026
- 2025
- 2025
- 2025
- 2023 Ghoomer
as Anina's Grandmother
- 2023 Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani
as Jamini Chatterji
- 2023
- 2023 What's Love Got to Do with It?
as Aisha Khan
- 2022
- 2021
- 2021 Sheer Qorma
as Ammi
- 2020 Kaali Khuhi
as Satya Maasi
- 2018 Aunty Ji
as Parvin
- 2018
- 2018
- 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
- 2016 Chalk N Duster
as Vidya Sawant
- 2015
- 2015
- 2014
- 2014 A Decent Arrangement
as Preeti
- 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
- 2008 Sorry Bhai
as Gayatri
- 2007
- 2007
- 2007 Honeymoon Travels Pvt. Ltd.
as Naheed
- 2007 Loins of Punjab Presents
as Rrita Kapoor
- 2006 Umrao Jaan
as Khanum Jaan
- 2006 Banglatown Banquet
as Sofia
- 2006 15 Park Avenue
as Prof. Anjali "Anu" Mathur
- 2004 Morning Raga
as Swarnalata
- 2003 Tehzeeb
as Rukhsana Jamal
- 2002 Makdee
as Makdee
- 2002
- 2001
- 2001 Daughters of This Century
as Kadambini
- 2000 Gaja Gamini
as Premchand's Nirmala
- 2000 Hari-Bhari
as Ghazala
- 1999 Godmother
as Rambhi
- 1998 Side Streets
as Mrs. Chandra Bipin Raj
- 1998
- 1997 Fire
as Radha
- 1997 Mrityudand
as Chandravati
- 1997 Saaz
as Bansidhar (Bansi) Vrundavan
- 1994 In Custody
as Imtiaz Begum
- 1993 Son of the Pink Panther
as Queen
- 1993 The Kite
as Jitni
- 1992 Immaculate Conception
as Samira
- 1992 City of Joy
as Kamla H. Pal
- 1991 Jhoothi Shaan
as Krishna
- 1991 Dharavi
as Kumud
- 1991 Fateh
as Shabana
- 1991 Inner voice
as Ragini
- 1990 Amba
as Amba Bhanupratap Singh
- 1990 Death of a Doctor
as Seema
- 1990
- 1989 Main Azaad Hoon
as Subhashini Saigal
- 1989 Sati
as Uma
- 1989 Ek Din Achanak
as Neeta Roy
- 1989 Oonch Neech Beech
as Tulsi
- 1989
- 1989
- 1988 The Bengali Night
as Indira Sen
- 1988 Madame Sousatzka
as Sushila Sen
- 1988 Pestonjee
as Jeroo
- 1988
- 1988
- 1988 Libaas
as Seema
- 1987
- 1986 Ek Pal
as Priyam
- 1986 Nasihat
as Sunita
- 1986 Genesis
as The woman
- 1986 Anjuman
as Anjuman
- 1986 Khamosh
as Shabana Azmi
- 1986 Shart
as Kiran Dutt
- 1986 Samay Ki Dhaara
as Madhvi A. Verma
- 1984 Bhavna
as Bhavna Saxena
- 1984 The Crossing
as Rama
- 1984 Gangvaa
as Jamuna
- 1984 Kamla
as Sarita Jadhav
- 1984 The Ruins
as Jamini
- 1984 Hum Rahe Na Hum
as Mohini P. Sahani
- 1984 Lorie
as Geeta Malhotra
- 1984 Yaadon Ki Zanjeer
as Manju
- 1983 Doosri Dulhan
as Chanda
- 1983 Sweekar Kiya Maine
as Gopika Sharma / Gopika K. Shukla
- 1983
- 1983 Mandi
as Rukmini Bai
- 1983 Masoom
as Indu D. Malhotra
- 1982 Raaste Pyar Ke
as Shyama
- 1982 Anokha Bandhan
as Annapurna (Anu)
- 1982 Arth
as Pooja
- 1982 Yeh Nazdeekiyan
as Shobna
- 1982 Ashanti
as Kamini
- 1982
- 1982
- 1982 Log Kya Kahenge
as Roma
- 1981
- 1981 Ek Hi Bhool
as Meenakshi
- 1981 Albert Pinto Ko Gussa Kyoon Aata Hai
as Stella
- 1981
- 1980 Jwalamukhi
as Kiran
- 1980 Hum Paanch
as Sundariya
- 1980 Ek Baar Kaho
as Aarti Mathur
- 1980 Apne Paraye
as Sheila
- 1980 Yeh Kaisa Insaf?
as Madhu R. Nath
- 1980
- 1980 Sparsh
as Kavita Prasad
- 1979 Lahu Ke Do Rang
as Roma
- 1979 Jeena Yahan
as Lekha
- 1979
- 1978 Junoon
as Firdaus (Javed's wife)
- 1978
- 1978 Atithee
as Leela M. Kumar / Julie
- 1978
- 1978 Kissaa Kursee Kaa
as Janata
- 1978 Swarg Narak
as Geeta
- 1978
- 1977 Parvarish
as Shabu
- 1977 The Chess Players
as Khurshid
- 1977 Amar Akbar Anthony
as Laxmi
- 1977 Hira Aur Patthar
as Gauri
- 1977 Karm
as Neelam Kumar
- 1977 Khel Khilari Ka
as Rachna
- 1977 Chor Sipahee
as Priya
- 1977 Vishwasghaat
as Seema
- 1977
- 1977 Swami
as Saudamini
- 1977 Adha Din Adhi Raat
as Radha / Babli
- 1977 Kanneshwara Rama
as Malli
- 1976
- 1976 Fakira
as Neeta / Geeta
- 1976 Kadambari
as Chetna
- 1975 Nishant
as Sushila
- 1974 Ishk Ishk Ishk
as Pammy
- 1974 Parinay
as Rekha
- 1974 Ankur
as Laxmi
- 1974 Faslah
as Asha Premchand
- 1973
- 1973
Behind the camera (1)
- 1984 The Crossing
Playback Singer
Talk shows and appearances (10)
- 2024 Angry Young Men
3 episodes
- 2022
- 2020
- 2015
- 2012
- 2009
- 2007
- 2004 Koffee with Karan
2 episodes
- 2004 Indian Idol
1 episode
- 1979