
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.
Acting (134 movies)

Fire
1997

Masoom
1983

15 Park Avenue
2006

Sorry Bhai
2008

Loins of Punjab Presents
2007

It's a Wonderful Afterlife
2010

Swarg Narak
1978

Amar Akbar Anthony
1977

Letter From Your Far-Off Country
2020

Celluloid Man
2012

Honeymoon Travels Pvt. Ltd.
2007

Umrao Jaan
2006

Son of the Pink Panther
1993

City of Joy
1992

Susman (The Essence)
1987

Espousal
1974

Apne Paraye
1980

Doosri Dulhan
1983

In Custody
1994

Arth
1982

Albert Pinto Ko Gussa Kyoon Aata Hai
1981

Midnight's Children
2012

Yeh Nazdeekiyan
1982

Jwalamukhi
1980

Karm
1977

Lahu Ke Do Rang
1979

Tehzeeb
2003

Ghoomer
2023

Makdee
2002

Sameera
1981

Madame Sousatzka
1988

Matru Ki Bijlee Ka Mandola
2013

Side Streets
1998

The Crossing
1984

Market Place
1983

Parvarish
1977

Junoon
1978

Sparsh
1980

Khamosh
1986

Nishant
1975

Morning Raga
2004

Gangvaa
1984

Suddenly, One Day
1989

The Ruins
1984

Sweekar Kiya Maine
1983

Pestonjee
1988

Amba
1990

Raaste Pyar Ke
1982

Kadambari
1976

Libaas
1988

Yeh Kaisa Insaf?
1980

Toote Khilone
1978

Adha Din Adhi Raat
1977

Ankur: The Seedling
1974

Hum Paanch
1980

The Bengali Night
1988

Nasihat
1986

Hum Rahe Na Hum
1984

Samay Ki Dhaara
1986

Ek Baar Kaho
1980

Jeena Yahan
1979

Aunty Ji
2018

Dharavi
1991

Sati
1989

Ek Pal
1986

Death of a Doctor
1990

The Chess Players
1977

Jazbaa
2015

Chalk N Duster
2016

Neerja
2016

Namkeen
1982

Godmother
1999

The Kite
1993

Bada Din
1998

Swami
1977

A Decent Arrangement
2014

Good Morning Sunshine
2023

Kanneshwara Rama
1977

Hari-Bhari
2000

Luck by Chance
2009

Unique Relation
1982

Signature Move
2017

Banglatown Banquet
2006

Disha
1990

The Wishing Tree
2017

Immaculate Conception
1992

Main Azaad Hoon
1989

Fakira
1976

Khel Khilari Ka
1977

The Black Prince
2017

Congregation
1986

Jhoothi Shaan
1991

Kamla
1984

Chor Sipahee
1977

Avtaar
1983

Rakhwala
1989

Mardon Wali Baat
1988

Fateh
1991

Thodisi Bewafaii
1980

Hira Aur Patthar
1977
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