Shabana Azmi
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
TV
Halo
as Margaret Parangosky
2022
Movie
Om Shanti Om
as Self
2007
Movie
Son of the Pink Panther
as Queen
1993
Movie
Neerja
as Rama Bhanot
2016
Movie
The Reluctant Fundamentalist
as Ammi
2013
Movie
What's Love Got to Do with It?
as Aisha Khan
2023
Movie
City of Joy
as Kamla H. Pal
1992
Movie
Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani
as Jamini Chatterji
2023
Movie
Amar Akbar Anthony
as Laxmi
1977
Movie
Luck by Chance
as Self
2009
Movie
Fire
as Radha
1997
Movie
Midnight's Children
as Naseem
2012
Movie
The Chess Players
as Khurshid
1977
Movie
Matru Ki Bijlee Ka Mandola
as Chaudhari Devi
2013
Movie
Jazbaa
2015
Movie
Honeymoon Travels Pvt. Ltd.
as Naheed
2007
Movie
Masoom
as Indu D. Malhotra
1983
Movie
Ankur: The Seedling
as Laxmi
1974
Movie
Umrao Jaan
as Khanum Jaan
2006
Movie
Signature Move
as Parveen
2017
Movie
Kaali Khuhi
as Satya Maasi
2020
TV
Koffee with Karan
as Self
2004
Movie
Makdee
as Makdee
2002
Movie
It's a Wonderful Afterlife
as Mrs. Sethi
2010
