Shabana Azmi
Born 1950
Known for Halo, Neerja, What's Love Got to Do with It?.
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.
Movie Credits
Good Morning Sunshine (2023)
Sheer Qorma (2021)
Kaali Khuhi (2020)
The Wishing Tree (2017)
Chalk N Duster (2016)
It's a Wonderful Afterlife (2010)
Loins of Punjab Presents (2007)
Positive (2007)
Saaz (1997)
Dharavi (1992)
Jhoothi Shaan (1991)
Amba (1990)
Genesis (1986)
Bhavna (1984)
Khandhar (1984)
Mandi (1983)
Sparsh (1980)
Swami (1977)
Night's End (1975)
Ankur (1974)
Awarapan 2 (2026)
Signature Move (2017)
Neerja (2016)
Umrao Jaan (2006)
Mrityu Dand: Death Sentence (1997)
Fire (1996)
Disha (1992)
Ek Doctor Ki Maut (1990)
Suddenly, One Day (1989)
Shart (1986)
Paar (1984)
Masoom (1983)
Albert Pinto Ko Gussa Kyoon Aata Hai (1980)
Shaque (1976)
Batwara 1947 (2026)
Ghoomer (2023)
What's Love Got to Do with It? (2023)
The Black Prince (2017)
Jazbaa (2015)
Midnight's Children (2012)
In Custody (1994)
Immaculate Conception (1992)
Madame Sousatzka (1988)
Pestonjee (1988)
Khamosh (1986)
Karm (1977)
Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani (2023)
Matru Ki Bijlee Ka Mandola (2013)
Son of the Pink Panther (1993)
City of Joy (1992)
Ashanti (1982)
Namkeen (1982)
The Chess Players (1977)
Amar Akbar Anthony (1977)
The Reluctant Fundamentalist (2013)
Honeymoon Travels Pvt. Ltd. (2007)
Celluloid Man (2012)
Dus Kahaniyaan (2007)
Luck by Chance (2009)
