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 Pa Shri, the fourth highest civilian honour awarded by the Government of India, and the Pa 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.
Filmography
all 160
Movies 151
self 10
TV Shows 9
Sheila
Dabba Cartel (2025)
TV
Anina's Grandmother
Ghoomer (2023)
Movie
Jamini Chatterji
Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani (2023)
Movie
Aisha Khan
What's Love Got to Do with It? (2023)
Movie
Margaret Parangosky
Halo (2022)
TV
7.86
Aisan Daulat Begum
The Empire (2021)
TV
Satya Maasi
Kaali Khuhi (2020)
Movie
Self (archive footage)
Letter From Your Far-Off Country (2020)
Movie
Parvin
Aunty Ji (2018)
Movie
Mrs. Shirani
Next of Kin (2018)
TV
Rani Jindan
The Black Prince (2017)
Movie
The Gypsy Woman
The Wishing Tree (2017)
Movie
4.75
Dolon
Sonata (2017)
Movie
Parveen
Signature Move (2017)
Movie
Rama Bhanot
Neerja (2016)
Movie
Vidya Sawant
Chalk N Duster (2016)
Movie
Mrs. Kamal
Capital (2015)
TV
8
Chaudhari Devi
Matru Ki Bijlee Ka Mandola (2013)
Movie
Naina's Mother
Love Breakups Zindagi (2011)
Movie
Mrs. Sethi
It's a Wonderful Afterlife (2010)
Movie
Gayatri
Sorry Bhai (2008)
Movie
Rrita Kapoor
Loins of Punjab Presents (2007)
Movie
Khanum Jaan
Umrao Jaan (2006)
Movie
Prof. Anjali 'Anu' Mathur
15 Park Avenue (2006)
Movie
Heera Bhatti
Waterborne (2005)
Movie
Swarnalata
Morning Raga (2004)
Movie
Rukhsana Jamal
Tehzeeb (2003)
Movie
Makdee
Makdee (2002)
Movie
Kadambini
Daughters of This Century (2001)
Movie
Premchand's Nirmala
Gaja Gamini (2000)
Movie
Ghazala
Hari-Bhari (2000)
Movie
Rambhi
Godmother (1999)
Movie
Mrs. Chandra Bipin Raj
Side Streets (1998)
Movie
Radha
Fire (1997)
Movie
Chandravati
Mrityudand (1997)
Movie
Bansidhar (Bansi) Vrundavan
Saaz (1997)
Movie
Imtiaz Begum
In Custody (1994)
Movie
Jitni
Patang (1993)
Movie
Kamla H. Pal
City of Joy (1992)
Movie
Krishna
Jhoothi Shaan (1991)
Movie
Kumud
Dharavi (1991)
Movie
Ragini
Antarnaad (1991)
Movie
Amba Bhanupratap Singh
Amba (1990)
Movie
Subhashini Saigal
Main Azaad Hoon (1989)
Movie
Neeta Roy
Ek Din Achanak (1989)
Movie
Indira Sen
The Bengali Night (1988)
Movie
Sushila Sen
Madame Sousatzka (1988)
Movie
Jeroo
Pestonjee (1988)
Movie
Rangamma
The Discovery of India (1988)
TV
Seema
Libaas (1988)
Movie
Sunaina
Itihaas (1987)
Movie
Priyam
Ek Pal (1986)
Movie
Sunita
Nasihat (1986)
Movie
The woman
Genesis (1986)
Movie
Shabana Azmi
Khamosh (1986)
Movie
Kiran Dutt
Shart (1986)
Movie
Madhvi A. Verma
Samay Ki Dhaara (1986)
Movie
Anjuman
Congregation (1986)
Movie
Bhavna
Rahi Badal Gaye (1985)
Movie
Bhavna Saxena
Bhavna (1984)
Movie
Rama / Playback Singer
The Crossing (1984)
Movie
Jamuna
Gangvaa (1984)
Movie
Jamini
The Ruins (1984)
Movie
Mohini P. Sahani
Hum Rahe Na Hum (1984)
Movie
Sarita Jadhav
Kamla (1984)
Movie
Chanda
Doosri Dulhan (1983)
Movie
Gopika Sharma / Gopika K. Shukla
Sweekar Kiya Maine (1983)
Movie
Rukmini Bai
Market Place (1983)
Movie
Indu D. Malhotra
Masoom (1983)
Movie
Actress
Pyaassi Ankhen (1983)
Movie
Shyama
Raaste Pyar Ke (1982)
Movie
Annapurna (Anu)
Unique Relation (1982)
Movie
Pooja
Arth (1982)
Movie
Shobna
Yeh Nazdeekiyan (1982)
Movie
Kamini
Ashanti (1982)
Movie
Meenakshi
Ek Hi Bhool (1981)
Movie
Kiran
Jwalamukhi (1980)
Movie
Sundariya
Hum Paanch (1980)
Movie
Aarti Mathur
Ek Baar Kaho (1980)
Movie
Sheila
Apne Paraye (1980)
Movie
Madhu R. Nath
Yeh Kaisa Insaf? (1980)
Movie
Kavita
Sparsh (1980)
Movie
Lekha
Jeena Yahan (1979)
Movie
Firdaus (Javed's wife)
Junoon (1978)
Movie
Leela M. Kumar / Julie
Atithee (1978)
Movie
Geeta
Swarg Narak (1978)
Movie
Shabu
Parvarish (1977)
Movie
Khurshid
The Chess Players (1977)
Movie
Neelam Kumar
Karm (1977)
Movie
Rachna
Khel Khilari Ka (1977)
Movie
Saudamini
Swami (1977)
Movie
Radha / Babli
Adha Din Adhi Raat (1977)
Movie
Neeta / Geeta
Fakira (1976)
Movie
Chetna
Kadambari (1976)
Movie
Sushila
Nishant (1975)
Movie
Rekha
Espousal (1974)
Movie
Asha Premchand
Faslah (1974)
Movie
Herself
The Master: Shyam Benegal
Movie
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Information
Known For
Acting
Gender
Female
Birthday
1950-09-18 (74 years old)
Birth Place
Azamgarh, India
Religion
Islam
Height
Spouse
Javed Akhtar
Father
Kaifi Azmi
Mother
Shaukat Kaifi
Siblings
Baba Azmi
Citizenships
India
Residences
Mumbai, India
Also Known As
शबाना आज़मी, Shabana Asmi, 샤바나 아즈미, Шабана Азми, 莎巴娜·阿兹米, 莎芭娜·阿茲米, Shabana Azmi, شبانه اعظمی
Awards
Pa Shri in arts, Gandhi International Peace Award, Filmfare Lifetime Achievement Award, Filmfare Award for Best Actress, IIFA Lifetime Achievement Award, Pa Bhushan, National Film Award for Best Actress
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