Shabana Azmi
Known for: Acting
Born: September 18, 1950
Place of birth: 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.
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Filmography
155 movies · 9 TV shows, newest first
NR
Awarapan 2
2026
6.0
Batwara 1947
2026NR
Saugaat
2026
6.6
Dabba Cartel
2025NR
Bun Tikki
2025
NR
Parama: A Journey with Aparna Sen
2025
8.3
Angry Young Men
2024
8.2
Ghoomer
2023
6.2
Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani
2023
NR
Good Morning Sunshine
2023
6.1
What's Love Got to Do with It?
20234.0
The Master: Shyam Benegal
2022
8.2
Halo
2022
5.6
The Empire
2021
NR
Sheer Qorma
2021
4.6
Kaali Khuhi
2020
NR
Letter from Your Far-Off Country
2020
NR
Aunty Ji
2018
6.4
Next of Kin
2018
NR
Kaifinama
2018
5.0
The Black Prince
2017
5.3
The Wishing Tree
2017
NR
Sonata
2017
5.4
Signature Move
2017
7.3
Neerja
2016
6.8
Chalk N Duster
2016
7.1
Capital
2015
6.8
Jazbaa
2015
5.2
Bollywood and Beyond: A Century of Indian Cinema
2015
NR
Benegal's New Cinema
2014
4.7
A Decent Arrangement
2014
6.6
The Reluctant Fundamentalist
2013
5.7
Matru Ki Bijlee Ka Mandola
2013
5.5
Midnight's Children
2012
7.0
Celluloid Man
2012
6.4
Love Breakups Zindagi
2011
4.8
It's a Wonderful Afterlife
2010
6.5
Luck by Chance
2009
4.9
Sorry Bhai
2008
4.1
Dus Kahaniyaan
2007
7.1
Om Shanti Om
200710.0
Positive
2007
5.3
Honeymoon Travels Pvt. Ltd.
2007
5.4
Loins of Punjab Presents
2007
8.0
Umrao Jaan
2006
NR
Banglatown Banquet
2006
6.4
15 Park Avenue
2006
5.9
Koffee with Karan
2004
9.3
Morning Raga
2004
5.7
Indian Idol
2004
3.7
Tehzeeb
2003
6.8
Makdee
2002
NR
Devi Ahilya Bai
2002
1.0
Meghla Akash
2001
9.0
Daughters of This Century
2001
6.6
Gaja Gamini
2000
6.0
Hari-Bhari
2000
7.8
Godmother
1999
6.8
Side Streets
1998
8.0
Bada Din
1998
6.8
Fire
1997
5.3
Mrityudand
1997
4.5
Saaz
1997
5.0
In Custody
1994
4.6
Son of the Pink Panther
1993
8.0
The Kite
1993
5.4
Immaculate Conception
1992
6.6
City of Joy
1992
10.0
Jhoothi Shaan
1991
7.3
Dharavi
1991
5.0
Fateh
1991
10.0
Inner voice
1991
8.0
Amba
1990
6.3
Death of a Doctor
1990
9.0
Disha
1990
6.4
Main Azaad Hoon
1989
8.8
Sati
1989
6.8
Ek Din Achanak
1989
7.0
Oonch Neech Beech
19899.0
Picnic
1989
6.0
Rakhwala
1989
6.6
The Bengali Night
1988
6.9
Madame Sousatzka
1988
4.9
Pestonjee
1988
10.0
Mardon Wali Baat
1988
9.4
The Discovery of India
1988
9.0
Libaas
1988
8.5
Susman
1987
7.0
Ek Pal
1986
7.5
Nasihat
1986
6.5
Genesis
1986
10.0
Anjuman
1986
7.4
Khamosh
1986
10.0
Shart
1986
8.0
Samay Ki Dhaara
1986
10.0
Bhavna
1984
6.5
Paar
1984
7.5
Gangvaa
1984
10.0
Kamla
1984
6.4
The Ruins
1984
7.0
Hum Rahe Na Hum
1984
7.0
Lorie
1984
7.0
Yaadon Ki Zanjeer
1984
10.0
Doosri Dulhan
1983
5.9
Sweekar Kiya Maine
1983
8.0
Avtaar
1983
6.6
Mandi
1983
6.6
Masoom
1983
5.0
Raaste Pyar Ke
1982
8.0
Anokha Bandhan
1982
6.8
Arth
1982
8.8
Yeh Nazdeekiyan
1982
8.4
Ashanti
1982
8.3
Namkeen
19828.5
Suraag
1982
9.0
Log Kya Kahenge
19828.0
Shama
1981
6.0
Ek Hi Bhool
1981
5.3
Albert Pinto Ko Gussa Kyoon Aata Hai
1981
8.0
Sameera
1981
6.3
Jwalamukhi
1980
6.8
Hum Paanch
1980
8.0
Ek Baar Kaho
1980
8.0
Apne Paraye
1980
7.0
Yeh Kaisa Insaf?
1980
5.5
Thodisi Bewafaii
1980
7.2
Sparsh
1980
4.9
Lahu Ke Do Rang
1979
9.0
Jeena Yahan
1979
NR
Kaifi Azmi
1979
8.0
Amar Deep
1979
5.7
Junoon
1978
8.0
Devata
1978
7.0
Atithee
1978
10.0
Khoon Ki Pukaar
1978
8.3
Kissaa Kursee Kaa
1978
3.7
Swarg Narak
1978
7.0
Toote Khilone
1978
7.1
Parvarish
1977
7.0
The Chess Players
1977
6.9
Amar Akbar Anthony
1977
10.0
Hira Aur Patthar
1977
8.0
Karm
1977
6.5
Khel Khilari Ka
1977
8.5
Chor Sipahee
1977
8.0
Vishwasghaat
1977
7.0
Jallian Wala Bagh
1977
4.0
Swami
1977
10.0
Adha Din Adhi Raat
1977
10.0
Kanneshwara Rama
1977
8.0
Shaque
1976
7.0
Fakira
1976
9.0
Kadambari
1976
7.1
Nishant
1975
7.0
Ishk Ishk Ishk
1974
8.0
Parinay
1974
6.2
Ankur: The Seedling
1974
9.0
Faslah
1974
NR
Munshi Ji
1973NR
Masoom
1973NR
Masoom: The Next Generation
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USA v Raj
—NR
Imaginary Rain
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NR
A Romance in the Sky
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