Personal Info
Known For
Acting
Birthdate
1950-09-18 (Age: 76)
Place of Birth
New Delhi, India
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.
Filmography (148)
Awarapan 2
2026
Batwara 1947
2026Bun Tikki
2025
Parama: A Journey with Aparna Sen
2025
Ghoomer
2023
Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani
2023
Good Morning Sunshine
2023
What's Love Got to Do with It?
2023The Master: Shyam Benegal
2022
Sheer Qorma
2021
Kaali Khuhi
2020
Letter From Your Far-Off Country
2020
Aunty Ji
2018
Kaifinama
2018
