Shabana Azmi

Shabana Azmi

1950-09-18

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.

Also appears in

Om Shanti Om

Om Shanti Om

7.1

Son of the Pink Panther

Son of the Pink Panther

4.6

The Reluctant Fundamentalist

The Reluctant Fundamentalist

6.6

What’s Love Got to Do with It?

What’s Love Got to Do with It?

6.0

Neerja

Neerja

7.3

City of Joy

City of Joy

6.6

Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani

Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani

6.1

Masoom

Masoom

6.4

Signature Move

Signature Move

5.3

Ghoomer

Ghoomer

8.6

Midnight’s Children

Midnight’s Children

5.5

Luck by Chance

Luck by Chance

6.5

Kaali Khuhi

Kaali Khuhi

4.4

Amar Akbar Anthony

Amar Akbar Anthony

6.8

Fire

Fire

6.7

The Chess Players

The Chess Players

7.1

Jazbaa

Jazbaa

6.9

Honeymoon Travels Pvt. Ltd.

Honeymoon Travels Pvt. Ltd.

5.2

The Market Place

The Market Place

7.1

Matru Ki Bijlee Ka Mandola

Matru Ki Bijlee Ka Mandola

5.5