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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Full filmography
- Halo (2022) as Margaret Parangosky
- Indian Idol (2004) as Self
- Koffee with Karan (2004) as Self
- Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani (2023) as Jamini Chatterji
- Kaali Khuhi (2020) as Satya Maasi
- The Discovery of India (1988) as Rangamma
- Om Shanti Om (2007) as Self
- Dabba Cartel (2025) as Sheila
- Next of Kin (2018) as Mrs. Shirani
- Batwara 1947 (2026) as Mai
- Capital (2015) as Mrs. Kamal
- Angry Young Men (2024) as Self
- The Reluctant Fundamentalist (2013) as Ammi
- Fire (1997) as Radha
- Neerja (2016) as Rama Bhanot
- Son of the Pink Panther (1993) as Queen
- What's Love Got to Do with It? (2023) as Aisha Khan
- The Empire (2021) as Aisan Daulat Begum
- Luck by Chance (2009) as Self
- Ghoomer (2023) as Anina's Grandmother
- City of Joy (1992) as Kamla H. Pal
- Awarapan 2 (2026) as Nafisa
- Hum Paanch (1980) as Sundariya
- Side Streets (1998) as Mrs. Chandra Bipin Raj