
Shabana Azmi
Born September 18, 1950 · New Delhi, India
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.
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Son of the Pink Panther

Meghla Akash

The Bengali Night

Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani

Aunty Ji

City of Joy

Luck by Chance

Neerja

Madame Sousatzka

It's a Wonderful Afterlife

Masoom

Side Streets

The Wishing Tree

Hum Paanch

Midnight's Children

Yaadon Ki Zanjeer

Fire

Lorie

The Black Prince

Parvarish

Mandi

Jhoothi Shaan

Honeymoon Travels Pvt. Ltd.

Immaculate Conception

Dus Kahaniyaan

The Chess Players

Raaste Pyar Ke

Kaali Khuhi

Signature Move

Swami

Namkeen

Umrao Jaan

Mrityudand

Sameera

Nasihat

Amar Akbar Anthony

Fateh

Arth

Gaja Gamini

Sparsh

Khel Khilari Ka

Morning Raga

Karm

Kaifinama

Hum Rahe Na Hum

Albert Pinto Ko Gussa Kyoon Aata Hai

Fakira

Shart

Benegal's New Cinema

Ghoomer

Death of a Doctor

Banglatown Banquet

Love Breakups Zindagi

Jazbaa

Khamosh

Ishk Ishk Ishk

Junoon

The Kite

Pestonjee

Sati

Ek Hi Bhool

Tehzeeb

Good Morning Sunshine

Parama: A Journey with Aparna Sen

Ashanti

Ankur: The Seedling

Makdee

In Custody

Avtaar

Amba

Loins of Punjab Presents

Anokha Bandhan

Celluloid Man

Gangvaa

Bada Din

Atithee

Apne Paraye

Bollywood and Beyond: A Century of Indian Cinema

Lahu Ke Do Rang

Matru Ki Bijlee Ka Mandola

Rakhwala

Yeh Kaisa Insaf?

Chalk N Duster

Daughters of This Century

15 Park Avenue

Adha Din Adhi Raat

Nishant

Saaz

Godmother

Genesis

Devata

Hira Aur Patthar

Ek Din Achanak

Sorry Bhai

Jeena Yahan

Susman

Vishwasghaat

Sweekar Kiya Maine

Thodisi Bewafaii

Munshi Ji

Oonch Neech Beech

Shaque

Main Azaad Hoon

Toote Khilone

Jwalamukhi

Swarg Narak

Paar

Doosri Dulhan

Kadambari

Sheer Qorma

Libaas

Kissaa Kursee Kaa

Yeh Nazdeekiyan

Disha

Chor Sipahee

Faslah

Amar Deep

Anjuman

Hari-Bhari

Samay Ki Dhaara

Kaifi Azmi

Ek Pal

Mardon Wali Baat

Ek Baar Kaho

Jallian Wala Bagh

The Ruins

Dharavi

Khoon Ki Pukaar

Devi Ahilya Bai

Kanneshwara Rama

Bhavna

Kamla

Sonata

Log Kya Kahenge

A Decent Arrangement

Letter From Your Far-Off Country














