Shabana Azmi
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.
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Movies (42)
Parama: A Journey with Aparna Sen
2025
Ghoomer
as Anina's Grandmother
2023
Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani
as Jamini Chatterji
2023
Good Morning Sunshine
2023
What's Love Got to Do with It?
as Aisha Khan
2023
Sheer Qorma
as Ammi
2021
Kaali Khuhi
as Satya Maasi
2020
Letter From Your Far-Off Country
as Self (archive footage)
2020
Aunty Ji
as Parvin
2018
Kaifinama
2018
The Black Prince
as Rani Jindan
2017
The Wishing Tree
as The Gypsy Woman
2017
Sonata
as Dolon
2017
Signature Move
as Parveen
2017
Neerja
as Rama Bhanot
2016
Chalk N Duster
as Vidya Sawant
2016
Jazbaa
2015
Bollywood and Beyond: A Century of Indian Cinema
as Self
2015
A Decent Arrangement
as Preeti
2014
The Reluctant Fundamentalist
as Ammi
2013
Matru Ki Bijlee Ka Mandola
as Chaudhari Devi
2013
Midnight's Children
as Naseem
2012
Celluloid Man
as Self
2012
Love Breakups Zindagi
as Naina's Mother
2011
It's a Wonderful Afterlife
as Mrs. Sethi
2010
Luck by Chance
as Self
2009
Sorry Bhai
as Gayatri
2008
Dus Kahaniyaan
2007
Om Shanti Om
as Self
2007
Positive
2007
Honeymoon Travels Pvt. Ltd.
as Naheed
2007
Loins of Punjab Presents
as Rrita Kapoor
2007
Umrao Jaan
as Khanum Jaan
2006
Banglatown Banquet
as Sofia
2006
15 Park Avenue
as Prof. Anjali "Anu" Mathur
2006
Morning Raga
as Swarnalata
2004
Tehzeeb
as Rukhsana Jamal
2003
Makdee
as Makdee
2002
Devi Ahilya Bai
2002
Meghla Akash
2001
Daughters of This Century
as Kadambini
2001
Gaja Gamini
as Premchand's Nirmala
2000
