Shabana Azmi

Known for ActingBorn 1950-09-18 (age 75)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.Read more

Movies & web series

Positive

Jhoothi Shaan

Mardon Wali Baat

Anjuman

Shart

Kamla

Bhavna

Doosri Dulhan

Khoon Ki Pukaar

Adha Din Adhi Raat

Kanneshwara Rama

Hira Aur Patthar

Morning Raga

The Discovery of India

Daughters of This Century

Disha

Picnic

Libaas

Log Kya Kahenge

Jeena Yahan

Kadambari

Faslah

Sati

Angry Young Men

Yeh Nazdeekiyan

Ghoomer

Halo

Susman

Suraag

Chor Sipahee

Ashanti

Namkeen

Kissaa Kursee Kaa

Umrao Jaan

Bada Din

The Kite

Amba

Samay Ki Dhaara

Anokha Bandhan

Sameera

Shama

Apne Paraye

Ek Baar Kaho

Amar Deep

Devata

Karm

Vishwasghaat

Shaque