Shabana Azmi

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

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.

Department: Acting

Place of Birth: New Delhi, India

Birthday: September 18, 1950

Adult: No

Gender: Female

Popularity:

2.64%

Known For:

Fire
Masoom
15 Park Avenue
Sorry Bhai
Loins of Punjab Presents
It's a Wonderful Afterlife
Swarg Narak
Amar Akbar Anthony
Letter From Your Far-Off Country
Celluloid Man
Honeymoon Travels Pvt. Ltd.
Umrao Jaan
Son of the Pink Panther
City of Joy
The Essence
Espousal
Apne Paraye
Doosri Dulhan
In Custody
Faslah
Arth
Albert Pinto Ko Gussa Kyoon Aata Hai
Midnight's Children
Daughters of This Century
Suraag
Yeh Nazdeekiyan
Jwalamukhi
Karm
Lahu Ke Do Rang
Tehzeeb
Ghoomer
Makdee
Sameera
Madame Sousatzka
Matru Ki Bijlee Ka Mandola
Side Streets
The Crossing
Mandi
Parvarish
Junoon
Sparsh
Khamosh
Night's End
Morning Raga
Gangvaa
Ek Din Achanak
The Ruins
Sweekar Kiya Maine
Pestonjee
Amba
Raaste Pyar Ke
Kadambari
Libaas
Yeh Kaisa Insaf?
Toote Khilone
Adha Din Adhi Raat
Ankur: The Seedling
Hum Paanch
The Bengali Night
Nasihat
Hum Rahe Na Hum
Samay Ki Dhaara
Bun Tikki
Jewel Thief - The Heist Begins
Ek Baar Kaho
Jeena Yahan
Aunty Ji
Picnic
Lahore 1947
Dharavi
Sati
Ek Pal
Death of a Doctor
The Chess Players
Jazbaa
Positive
Chalk N Duster
Neerja
Namkeen
Godmother
Patang
Bada Din
Swami
A Decent Arrangement
Good Morning Sunshine
Fertility
Kanneshwara Rama
Luck by Chance
What Will People Say?
Unique Relation
Signature Move
Banglatown Banquet
Disha
The Wishing Tree
Immaculate Conception
Main Azaad Hoon
Fakira
Khel Khilari Ka
The Black Prince
Congregation
Jhoothi Shaan
Kamla
Chor Sipahee
Avtaar
Rakhwala
Mardon Wali Baat
Fateh
Ashanti
Amar Deep
Hira Aur Patthar
Thodisi Bewafaii
Kaifinama
Atithee
Gaja Gamini
Love Breakups Zindagi
Saaz
Bollywood and Beyond: A Century of Indian Cinema
Dus Kahaniyaan
The Reluctant Fundamentalist
Devata
Khoon Ki Pukaar
Genesis
Mrityudand
Yaadon Ki Zanjeer
Shaque
Oonch Neech Beech
Kissaa Kursee Kaa
Lorie
Kaali Khuhi
Sonata
Om Shanti Om
Shart
Ek Hi Bhool
What's Love Got to Do with It?
Jallian Wala Bagh
Sheer Qorma
Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani
Ishk Ishk Ishk
Devi Ahilya Bai
Masoom: The New Generation
Parama: A Journey with Aparna Sen
Munshi Ji
Masoom 2