
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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Meghla Akash

Son of the Pink Panther

Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani

The Bengali Night

Aunty Ji

City of Joy

It's a Wonderful Afterlife

Masoom

Luck by Chance

The Wishing Tree

Neerja

Hum Paanch

Yaadon Ki Zanjeer

Madame Sousatzka

Mandi

Midnight's Children

Khel Khilari Ka

Fire

Dus Kahaniyaan

Namkeen

Umrao Jaan

Parvarish

Makdee

Kaali Khuhi

Sparsh

Side Streets

Honeymoon Travels Pvt. Ltd.

The Chess Players

Arth

Amar Akbar Anthony

Ankur: The Seedling

Lorie

The Black Prince

Nasihat

Kaifinama

Sameera

Immaculate Conception

Raaste Pyar Ke

Benegal's New Cinema

Signature Move

Fakira

Ghoomer

Loins of Punjab Presents

Hum Rahe Na Hum

Karm

Khamosh

Swami

Main Azaad Hoon

Tehzeeb

Kamla

Mrityudand

Jhoothi Shaan

Banglatown Banquet

Death of a Doctor

Nishant

Ek Hi Bhool

Avtaar

Love Breakups Zindagi

Anokha Bandhan

Albert Pinto Ko Gussa Kyoon Aata Hai

Junoon

Jazbaa

In Custody

Morning Raga

Bada Din

Godmother

Oonch Neech Beech

Gaja Gamini

Matru Ki Bijlee Ka Mandola

Ek Din Achanak

Celluloid Man

Ashanti

Lahu Ke Do Rang

Bollywood and Beyond: A Century of Indian Cinema

Apne Paraye

Good Morning Sunshine

Shart

Amba

15 Park Avenue

Jwalamukhi

Devata

Paar

Pestonjee

Ishk Ishk Ishk

Parama: A Journey with Aparna Sen

Genesis

Daughters of This Century

Sati

Hira Aur Patthar

Gangvaa

Rakhwala

Toote Khilone

Chalk N Duster

Kissaa Kursee Kaa

Yeh Kaisa Insaf?

Fateh

Sweekar Kiya Maine

Jeena Yahan

Thodisi Bewafaii

Anjuman

Hari-Bhari

Saaz

Adha Din Adhi Raat

Libaas

Mardon Wali Baat

Susman

The Kite

Sorry Bhai

Swarg Narak

Sheer Qorma

Disha

Chor Sipahee

Shaque

Kanneshwara Rama

Kaifi Azmi

Jallian Wala Bagh

Amar Deep

Dharavi

Vishwasghaat

Log Kya Kahenge

Doosri Dulhan

Ek Baar Kaho

Ek Pal

Samay Ki Dhaara

The Ruins

Atithee

Bhavna

Sonata

Kadambari

Munshi Ji

Yeh Nazdeekiyan

Faslah

Devi Ahilya Bai

Khoon Ki Pukaar

Letter From Your Far-Off Country

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