Shabana Azmi
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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
Batwara 1947 (2026)
as Mai
Om Shanti Om (2007)
as Self
Aunty Ji (2018)
as Parvin
The Reluctant Fundamentalist (2013)
as Ammi
The Bengali Night (1988)
as Indira Sen
Son of the Pink Panther (1993)
as Queen
Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani (2023)
as Jamini Chatterji
Meghla Akash (2001)
Actor
Awarapan 2 (2026)
as Nafisa
Madame Sousatzka (1988)
as Sushila Sen
Suraag (1982)
Actor
City of Joy (1992)
as Kamla H. Pal
Masoom (1983)
as Indu D. Malhotra
Nasihat (1986)
as Sunita
Midnight's Children (2012)
as Naseem
Parvarish (1977)
as Shabu
Kaali Khuhi (2020)
as Satya Maasi
What's Love Got to Do with It? (2023)
as Aisha Khan
Imaginary Rain (—)
Actor
Hum Paanch (1980)
as Sundariya
Namkeen (1982)
Actor
Jhoothi Shaan (1991)
as Krishna
Umrao Jaan (2006)
as Khanum Jaan
The Chess Players (1977)
as Khurshid
Neerja (2016)
as Rama Bhanot
Luck by Chance (2009)
as Self
Honeymoon Travels Pvt. Ltd. (2007)
as Naheed
Shart (1986)
as Kiran Dutt
It's a Wonderful Afterlife (2010)
as Mrs. Sethi
Albert Pinto Ko Gussa Kyoon Aata Hai (1981)
as Stella
The Kite (1993)
as Jitni
Yaadon Ki Zanjeer (1984)
as Manju
Side Streets (1998)
as Mrs. Chandra Bipin Raj
The Wishing Tree (2017)
as The Gypsy Woman
Sparsh (1980)
as Kavita Prasad
Kaifinama (2018)
Actor
Matru Ki Bijlee Ka Mandola (2013)
as Chaudhari Devi
Lorie (1984)
as Geeta Malhotra
Tehzeeb (2003)
as Rukhsana Jamal
The Black Prince (2017)
as Rani Jindan
Sameera (1981)
Actor
Fire (1997)
as Radha
Arth (1982)
as Pooja
Benegal's New Cinema (—)
Actor
Masoom: The Next Generation (—)
Actor
Immaculate Conception (1992)
as Samira
Dus Kahaniyaan (2007)
Actor
Jwalamukhi (1980)
as Kiran
Hum Rahe Na Hum (1984)
as Mohini P. Sahani
Makdee (2002)
as Makdee
Good Morning Sunshine (2023)
Actor
Antarnaad (1991)
Actor
The Master: Shyam Benegal (2022)
as Herself
Loins of Punjab Presents (2007)
as Rrita Kapoor
Khel Khilari Ka (1977)
as Rachna
Mandi (1983)
as Rukmini Bai
Raaste Pyar Ke (1982)
as Shyama
Bada Din (1998)
Actor
Paar (1984)
as Rama
Signature Move (2017)
as Parveen
Ek Din Achanak (1989)
as Neeta Roy
Gaja Gamini (2000)
as Premchand's Nirmala
Mrityudand (1997)
as Chandravati
Death of a Doctor (1990)
as Seema
Bhavna (1984)
as Bhavna Saxena
Fakira (1976)
as Neeta / Geeta
Sorry Bhai (2008)
as Gayatri
Oonch Neech Beech (1989)
as Tulsi
Shama (1981)
Actor
Yeh Nazdeekiyan (1982)
as Shobna
Ashanti (1982)
as Kamini
Banglatown Banquet (2006)
as Sofia
Hira Aur Patthar (1977)
as Gauri
Jazbaa (2015)
Actor
Kissaa Kursee Kaa (1978)
as Janata
Gangvaa (1984)
as Jamuna
Dharavi (1991)
as Kumud
Khamosh (1986)
as Shabana Azmi
Karm (1977)
as Neelam Kumar
Love Breakups Zindagi (2011)
as Naina's Mother
Avtaar (1983)
Actor
15 Park Avenue (2006)
as Prof. Anjali "Anu" Mathur
Vishwasghaat (1977)
as Seema
In Custody (1994)
as Imtiaz Begum
Amar Akbar Anthony (1977)
as Laxmi
Chalk N Duster (2016)
as Vidya Sawant
Amba (1990)
as Amba Bhanupratap Singh
Ishk Ishk Ishk (1974)
as Pammy
Saaz (1997)
as Bansidhar (Bansi) Vrundavan
Amar Deep (1979)
Actor
Sheer Qorma (2021)
as Ammi
Hari-Bhari (2000)
as Ghazala
Junoon (1978)
as Firdaus (Javed's wife)
Pestonjee (1988)
as Jeroo
Main Azaad Hoon (1989)
as Subhashini Saigal
Nishant (1975)
as Sushila
Ghoomer (2023)
as Anina's Grandmother
Jallian Wala Bagh (1977)
Actor
Thodisi Bewafaii (1980)
Actor
Apne Paraye (1980)
as Sheila
Positive (2007)
Actor
Toote Khilone (1978)
Actor
Disha (1990)
Actor
Swami (1977)
as Saudamini
Masoom (1973)
Actor
The Ruins (1984)
as Jamini
Morning Raga (2004)
as Swarnalata
Bollywood and Beyond: A Century of Indian Cinema (2015)
as Self
Anokha Bandhan (1982)
as Annapurna (Anu)
Kamla (1984)
as Sarita Jadhav
Doosri Dulhan (1983)
as Chanda
Rakhwala (1989)
Actor
Lahu Ke Do Rang (1979)
as Roma
Libaas (1988)
as Seema
Log Kya Kahenge (1982)
as Roma
Godmother (1999)
as Rambhi
Jeena Yahan (1979)
as Lekha
Ek Hi Bhool (1981)
as Meenakshi
A Decent Arrangement (2014)
as Preeti
Fateh (1991)
Actor
Sati (1989)
as Uma
Daughters of This Century (2001)
as Kadambini
Genesis (1986)
as The woman
Sweekar Kiya Maine (1983)
as Gopika Sharma / Gopika K. Shukla
Bun Tikki (2025)
Actor
Swarg Narak (1978)
as Geeta
Kanneshwara Rama (1977)
as Malli
Susman (1987)
Actor
Anjuman (1986)
as Anjuman
Khoon Ki Pukaar (1978)
Actor
Parama: A Journey with Aparna Sen (2025)
Actor
Ek Pal (1986)
as Priyam
Adha Din Adhi Raat (1977)
as Radha / Babli
Munshi Ji (1973)
Actor
Faslah (1974)
as Asha Premchand
Atithee (1978)
as Leela M. Kumar / Julie
Ankur: The Seedling (1974)
as Laxmi
Devi Ahilya Bai (2002)
Actor
Parinay (1974)
as Rekha
Celluloid Man (2012)
as Self
Shaque (1976)
Actor
Samay Ki Dhaara (1986)
as Madhvi A. Verma
USA v Raj (—)
as Pammi Bothra
Devata (1978)
Actor
Mardon Wali Baat (1988)
Actor
Ek Baar Kaho (1980)
as Aarti Mathur
Yeh Kaisa Insaf? (1980)
as Madhu R. Nath
Chor Sipahee (1977)
as Priya
Kaifi Azmi (1979)
as (Herself)
Kadambari (1976)
as Chetna
Picnic (1989)
Actor
Letter From Your Far-Off Country (2020)
as Self (archive footage)
Sonata (2017)
as Dolon