Acting
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.
Movies with Shabana Azmi
Batwara 1947
2026
The Reluctant Fundamentalist
2013
Om Shanti Om
2007
Awarapan 2
2026
Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani
2023
Kaali Khuhi
2020
Son of the Pink Panther
1993
Madame Sousatzka
1988
What's Love Got to Do with It?
2023
Hum Paanch
1980
City of Joy
1992
The Bengali Night
1988
Shart
1986
Side Streets
1998
Masoom: The Next Generation
Masoom
1983
Lorie
1984
Neerja
2016
Luck by Chance
2009
Fire
1997
Umrao Jaan
2006
Amar Akbar Anthony
1977
Sparsh
1980
Parvarish
1977
Mandi
1983
Midnight's Children
2012
Meghla Akash
2001
Bollywood and Beyond: A Century of Indian Cinema
2015
Nasihat
1986
The Black Prince
2017
Jazbaa
2015
The Chess Players
1977
Jhoothi Shaan
1991
Aunty Ji
2018
Shama
1981
Signature Move
2017
Love Breakups Zindagi
2011
Nishant
1975
It's a Wonderful Afterlife
2010
Khel Khilari Ka
1977
Fateh
1991
Makdee
2002
The Master: Shyam Benegal
2022
Ishk Ishk Ishk
1974
Khamosh
1986
Fakira
1976
Gaja Gamini
2000
Dus Kahaniyaan
2007
Honeymoon Travels Pvt. Ltd.
2007
Sameera
1981
Tehzeeb
2003
Namkeen
1982
Albert Pinto Ko Gussa Kyoon Aata Hai
1981
Matru Ki Bijlee Ka Mandola
2013
Junoon
1978
Imaginary Rain
Hum Rahe Na Hum
1984
Arth
1982
Chor Sipahee
1977
Saaz
1997
Sweekar Kiya Maine
1983
Dharavi
1991
Suraag
1982
Ghoomer
2023
Jeena Yahan
1979
The Wishing Tree
2017
Ashanti
1982
Main Azaad Hoon
1989
Death of a Doctor
1990
Immaculate Conception
1992
Amar Deep
1979
Lahu Ke Do Rang
1979
Celluloid Man
2012
Amba
1990
Bun Tikki
2025
Chalk N Duster
2016
15 Park Avenue
2006
Paar
1984
Rakhwala
1989
Yaadon Ki Zanjeer
1984
Disha
1990
In Custody
1994
Raaste Pyar Ke
1982
Good Morning Sunshine
2023
Loins of Punjab Presents
2007
Ek Baar Kaho
1980
Morning Raga
2004
Karm
1977
Banglatown Banquet
2006
Sorry Bhai
2008
Kamla
1984
Oonch Neech Beech
1989
Susman
1987
Benegal's New Cinema
Pestonjee
1988
Swami
1977
Ankur: The Seedling
1974
Ek Pal
1986
Godmother
1999
Log Kya Kahenge
1982
Anokha Bandhan
1982
Kissaa Kursee Kaa
1978
Mardon Wali Baat
1988
Jallian Wala Bagh
1977
Doosri Dulhan
1983
Genesis
1986
Samay Ki Dhaara
1986
Apne Paraye
1980
Kanneshwara Rama
1977
Gangvaa
1984
The Ruins
1984
Bada Din
1998
Positive
2007
Devi Ahilya Bai
2002
Mrityudand
1997
Toote Khilone
1978
Hari-Bhari
2000
USA v Raj
Picnic
1989
Libaas
1988
Sheer Qorma
2021
Ek Din Achanak
1989
Ek Hi Bhool
1981
Kaifinama
2018
Jwalamukhi
1980
Yeh Kaisa Insaf?
1980
Swarg Narak
1978
Sati
1989
Anjuman
1986
Hira Aur Patthar
1977
Thodisi Bewafaii
1980
Daughters of This Century
2001
Avtaar
1983
Adha Din Adhi Raat
1977
Yeh Nazdeekiyan
1982
Shaque
1976
Atithee
1978
Khoon Ki Pukaar
1978
Vishwasghaat
1977
Bhavna
1984
Kadambari
1976
The Kite
1993
Munshi Ji
1973
Kaifi Azmi
1979
Devata
1978
Antarnaad
1991
Parama: A Journey with Aparna Sen
2025
Parinay
1974
A Decent Arrangement
2014
Faslah
1974
Letter From Your Far-Off Country
2020
Sonata
2017
Masoom
1973
