Shabana Azmi
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- September 18, 1950
- Birthplace
- New Delhi, India
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
A Romance in the Sky TBA
Actor
- Imaginary Rain
Imaginary Rain TBA
Actor
- USA v Raj
USA v Raj TBA
as Pammi Bothra
- Masoom: The Next Generation
Masoom: The Next Generation TBA
Actor
Awarapan 2 2026
as Nafisa Nawaz
Batwara 1947 2026
as Mai
- Saugaat
Saugaat 2026
Actor
- Bun Tikki
Bun Tikki 2025
Actor
Parama: A Journey with Aparna Sen 2025
Actor
Ghoomer 2023
as Anina's Grandmother
Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani 2023
as Jamini Chatterji
Good Morning Sunshine 2023
Actor
What's Love Got to Do with It? 2023
as Aisha Khan
- The Master: Shyam Benegal
The Master: Shyam Benegal 2022
as Herself
Sheer Qorma 2021
as Ammi
Kaali Khuhi 2020
as Satya Maasi
Letter from Your Far-Off Country 2020
as Self (archive footage)
Aunty Ji 2018
as Parvin
Kaifinama 2018
Actor
The Black Prince 2017
as Rani Jindan
The Wishing Tree 2017
as The Gypsy Woman
Sonata 2017
as Dolon
Signature Move 2017
as Parveen
Neerja 2016
as Rama Bhanot
Chalk N Duster 2016
as Vidya Sawant
Jazbaa 2015
Actor
Bollywood and Beyond: A Century of Indian Cinema 2015
as Self
Benegal's New Cinema 2014
Actor
A Decent Arrangement 2014
as Preeti
The Reluctant Fundamentalist 2013
as Ammi
Matru Ki Bijlee Ka Mandola 2013
as Chaudhari Devi
Midnight's Children 2012
as Naseem
Celluloid Man 2012
as Self
Love Breakups Zindagi 2011
as Naina's Mother
It's a Wonderful Afterlife 2010
as Mrs. Sethi
Luck by Chance 2009
as Self
Sorry Bhai 2008
as Gayatri
Dus Kahaniyaan 2007
Actor
Om Shanti Om 2007
as Self
- Positive
Positive 2007
Actor
Honeymoon Travels Pvt. Ltd. 2007
as Naheed
Loins of Punjab Presents 2007
as Rrita Kapoor
Umrao Jaan 2006
as Khanum Jaan
Banglatown Banquet 2006
as Sofia
15 Park Avenue 2006
as Prof. Anjali "Anu" Mathur
Morning Raga 2004
as Swarnalata
Tehzeeb 2003
as Rukhsana Jamal
Makdee 2002
as Makdee
Devi Ahilya Bai 2002
Actor
Meghla Akash 2001
Actor
Daughters of This Century 2001
as Kadambini
Gaja Gamini 2000
as Premchand's Nirmala
Hari-Bhari 2000
as Ghazala
Godmother 1999
as Rambhi
Side Streets 1998
as Mrs. Chandra Bipin Raj
Bada Din 1998
Actor
Fire 1997
as Radha
Mrityudand 1997
as Chandravati
Saaz 1997
as Bansidhar (Bansi) Vrundavan
In Custody 1994
as Imtiaz Begum
Son of the Pink Panther 1993
as Queen
The Kite 1993
as Jitni
Immaculate Conception 1992
as Samira
City of Joy 1992
as Kamla H. Pal
Jhoothi Shaan 1991
as Krishna
Dharavi 1991
as Kumud
Inner voice 1991
as Ragini
Fateh 1991
as Shabana
Amba 1990
as Amba Bhanupratap Singh
Disha 1990
Actor
Death of a Doctor 1990
as Seema
Main Azaad Hoon 1989
as Subhashini Saigal
Sati 1989
as Uma
Ek Din Achanak 1989
as Neeta Roy
Oonch Neech Beech 1989
as Tulsi
- Picnic
Picnic 1989
Actor
Rakhwala 1989
Actor
The Bengali Night 1988
as Indira Sen
Madame Sousatzka 1988
as Sushila Sen
Pestonjee 1988
as Jeroo
Mardon Wali Baat 1988
Actor
Libaas 1988
as Seema
Susman 1987
Actor
Ek Pal 1986
as Priyam
Nasihat 1986
as Sunita
Genesis 1986
as The woman
Anjuman 1986
as Anjuman
Khamosh 1986
as Shabana Azmi
Shart 1986
as Kiran Dutt
Samay Ki Dhaara 1986
as Madhvi A. Verma
- Kaamyab
Kaamyab 1985
as Seeta
Bhavna 1984
as Bhavna Saxena
Gangvaa 1984
as Jamuna
The Crossing 1984
as Rama, Playback Singer
Kamla 1984
as Sarita Jadhav
The Ruins 1984
as Jamini
Lorie 1984
as Geeta Malhotra
Hum Rahe Na Hum 1984
as Mohini P. Sahani
Yaadon Ki Zanjeer 1984
as Manju
Doosri Dulhan 1983
as Chanda
Sweekar Kiya Maine 1983
as Gopika Sharma / Gopika K. Shukla
Avtaar 1983
Actor
Mandi 1983
as Rukmini Bai
Masoom 1983
as Indu D. Malhotra
Raaste Pyar Ke 1982
as Shyama
Anokha Bandhan 1982
as Annapurna (Anu)
Arth 1982
as Pooja
Yeh Nazdeekiyan 1982
as Shobna
Ashanti 1982
as Kamini
Namkeen 1982
Actor
- Suraag
Suraag 1982
Actor
Log Kya Kahenge 1982
as Roma
- Shama
Shama 1981
Actor
Ek Hi Bhool 1981
as Meenakshi
Albert Pinto Ko Gussa Kyoon Aata Hai 1981
as Stella
Sameera 1981
Actor
Jwalamukhi 1980
as Kiran
Hum Paanch 1980
as Sundariya
Ek Baar Kaho 1980
as Aarti Mathur
Apne Paraye 1980
as Sheila
Yeh Kaisa Insaf? 1980
as Madhu R. Nath
Thodisi Bewafaii 1980
Actor
Sparsh 1980
as Kavita Prasad
Lahu Ke Do Rang 1979
as Roma
Jeena Yahan 1979
as Lekha
Kaifi Azmi 1979
as (Herself)
Amar Deep 1979
Actor
Junoon 1978
as Firdaus (Javed's wife)
Devata 1978
Actor
Atithee 1978
as Leela M. Kumar / Julie
Khoon Ki Pukaar 1978
Actor
Kissaa Kursee Kaa 1978
as Janata
Toote Khilone 1978
Actor
Swarg Narak 1978
as Geeta
Parvarish 1977
as Shabu
The Chess Players 1977
as Khurshid
Amar Akbar Anthony 1977
as Laxmi
Hira Aur Patthar 1977
as Gauri
Karm 1977
as Neelam Kumar
Khel Khilari Ka 1977
as Rachna
Chor Sipahee 1977
as Priya
Vishwasghaat 1977
as Seema
Jallian Wala Bagh 1977
Actor
Swami 1977
as Saudamini
Kanneshwara Rama 1977
as Malli
Adha Din Adhi Raat 1977
as Radha / Babli
Shaque 1976
Actor
Fakira 1976
as Neeta / Geeta
Kadambari 1976
as Chetna
Nishant 1975
as Sushila
Ishk Ishk Ishk 1974
as Pammy
Parinay 1974
as Rekha
Ankur 1974
as Laxmi
Faslah 1974
as Asha Premchand
- Masoom
Masoom 1973
Actor
Munshi Ji 1973
Actor
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