10.0
10.0
Chor Sipahee
1977
as Priya
Shabana Azmi
Acting
Born:September 18, 1950(age 75)
Birthplace:New Delhi, India
Nationality:India
Education:St. Xavier's College, Mumbai, Film and Television Institute of India, University of Mumbai, Queen Mary School, Mumbai
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CommunityBiography
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.
Notable Works
AnkurAmar Akbar AnthonySwamiArthMasoomLibaasFireGodmotherMorning Raga15 Park AvenueNeerja
Filmography (145 movies)
10.0
10.0
Khoon Ki Pukaar
1978
10.0
10.0
Kissaa Kursee Kaa
1978
as Janata
10.0
10.0
Doosri Dulhan
1983
as Chanda
10.0
10.0
Positive
2007
10.0
10.0
Namkeen
1982
9.5
9.5
Yeh Nazdeekiyan
1982
as Shobna
9.0
9.0
Karm
1977
as Neelam Kumar
9.0
9.0
Shaque
1976
9.0
9.0
Morning Raga
2004
as Swarnalata
9.0
9.0
Susman (The Essence)
1987
8.7
8.7
Sati
1989
as Uma
8.5
8.5
Godmother
1999
as Rambhi
8.5
8.5
Ashanti
1982
as Kamini
8.4
8.4
Ghoomer
2023
as Anina's Grandmother
8.3
8.3
Umrao Jaan
2006
as Khanum Jaan
7.3
7.3
Sparsh
1980
as Kavita
7.3
7.3
Neerja
2016
as Rama Bhanot
7.2
7.2
Chalk N Duster
2016
as Vidya Sawant
7.1
7.1
Gangvaa
1984
as Jamuna
7.1
7.1
Avtaar
1983
7.0
7.0
Celluloid Man
2012
as Self
7.0
7.0
Nishant
1975
as Sushila
7.0
7.0
Suraag
1982
7.0
7.0
The Chess Players
1977
as Khurshid
6.9
6.9
Khamosh
1986
as Shabana Azmi
6.9
6.9
Hum Paanch
1980
as Sundariya
6.9
6.9
Jazbaa
2015
6.9
6.9
Amar Akbar Anthony
1977
as Laxmi
6.9
6.9
Madame Sousatzka
1988
as Sushila Sen
6.7
6.7
Makdee
2002
as Makdee
6.7
6.7
Gaja Gamini
2000
as Premchand's Nirmala
6.7
6.7
Suddenly, One Day
1989
as Neeta Roy
6.7
6.7
Arth
1982
as Pooja
6.7
6.7
Fire
1997
as Radha
6.6
6.6
Parvarish
1977
as Shabu
6.6
6.6
City of Joy
1992
as Kamla H. Pal
6.6
6.6
The Reluctant Fundamentalist
2013
as Ammi
6.4
6.4
Side Streets
1998
as Mrs. Chandra Bipin Raj
6.4
6.4
Love Breakups Zindagi
2011
as Naina's Mother
6.4
6.4
Masoom
1983
as Indu D. Malhotra
6.3
6.3
The Ruins
1984
as Jamini
6.3
6.3
Dharavi
1991
as Kumud
6.2
6.2
Market Place
1983
as Rukmini Bai
6.2
6.2
The Crossing
1984
as Rama
6.2
6.2
Main Azaad Hoon
1989
as Subhashini Saigal
6.2
6.2
15 Park Avenue
2006
as Prof. Anjali "Anu" Mathur
6.1
6.1
Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani
2023
as Jamini Chatterji
6.0
6.0
What's Love Got to Do with It?
2023
as Aisha Khan
6.0
6.0
Fakira
1976
as Neeta / Geeta
6.0
6.0
Devata
1978
6.0
6.0
Khel Khilari Ka
1977
as Rachna
6.0
6.0
Batwara 1947
2026
as Mai
6.0
6.0
Lorie
1984
6.0
6.0
Ankur: The Seedling
1974
as Laxmi
5.8
5.8
The Bengali Night
1988
as Indira Sen
5.7
5.7
Genesis
1986
as The woman
5.6
5.6
Matru Ki Bijlee Ka Mandola
2013
as Chaudhari Devi
5.5
5.5
Death of a Doctor
1990
as Seema
5.5
5.5
Loins of Punjab Presents
2007
as Rrita Kapoor
5.4
5.4
Midnight's Children
2012
as Naseem
5.4
5.4
Sweekar Kiya Maine
1983
as Gopika Sharma / Gopika K. Shukla
5.3
5.3
The Wishing Tree
2017
as The Gypsy Woman
5.3
5.3
Junoon
1978
as Firdaus (Javed's wife)
5.3
5.3
Honeymoon Travels Pvt. Ltd.
2007
as Naheed
5.2
5.2
Signature Move
2017
as Parveen
5.2
5.2
Bollywood and Beyond: A Century of Indian Cinema
2015
as Self
5.0
5.0
Mrityudand
1997
as Chandravati
5.0
5.0
Hari-Bhari
2000
as Ghazala
5.0
5.0
Nasihat
1986
as Sunita
5.0
5.0
Albert Pinto Ko Gussa Kyoon Aata Hai
1981
as Stella
4.9
4.9
Immaculate Conception
1992
as Samira
4.9
4.9
The Black Prince
2017
as Rani Jindan
4.8
4.8
It's a Wonderful Afterlife
2010
as Mrs. Sethi
4.7
4.7
A Decent Arrangement
2014
as Preeti
4.6
4.6
Kaali Khuhi
2020
as Satya Maasi
4.6
4.6
Lahu Ke Do Rang
1979
as Roma
4.6
4.6
Son of the Pink Panther
1993
as Queen
4.6
4.6
Pestonjee
1988
as Jeroo
4.5
4.5
Jwalamukhi
1980
as Kiran
4.4
4.4
In Custody
1994
as Imtiaz Begum
4.1
4.1
Sorry Bhai
2008
as Gayatri
4.1
4.1
Dus Kahaniyaan
2007
4.0
4.0
Rakhwala
1989
4.0
4.0
Swami
1977
as Saudamini
4.0
4.0
Ek Hi Bhool
1981
as Meenakshi
4.0
4.0
Thodisi Bewafaii
1980
2.0
2.0
Tehzeeb
2003
as Rukhsana Jamal
1.0
1.0
Swarg Narak
1978
as Geeta
1.0
1.0
Raaste Pyar Ke
1982
as Shyama
1.0
1.0
Fateh
1991
1.0
1.0
Saaz
1997
as Bansidhar (Bansi) Vrundavan
Ishk Ishk Ishk
1974
as Pammy
Letter From Your Far-Off Country
2020
as Self (archive footage)
Vishwasghaat
1977
as Seema
Jallian Wala Bagh
1977
Apne Paraye
1980
as Sheila
Amba
1990
as Amba Bhanupratap Singh
Espousal
1974
as Rekha
Samay Ki Dhaara
1986
as Madhvi A. Verma
Daughters of This Century
2001
as Kadambini
Libaas
1988
as Seema
Hum Rahe Na Hum
1984
as Mohini P. Sahani
Sameera
1981
Kadambari
1976
as Chetna
Toote Khilone
1978
Yeh Kaisa Insaf?
1980
as Madhu R. Nath
Parama: A Journey with Aparna Sen
2025
Bun Tikki
TBA
Jeena Yahan
1979
as Lekha
Aunty Ji
2018
as Parvin
Picnic
1989
Good Morning Sunshine
2023
What Will People Say?
TBA
as Roma
Masoom: The New Generation
TBA
Munshi Ji
1973
Masoom 2
TBA
The Master: Shyam Benegal
TBA
as Herself
Masoom
TBA
Awarapan 2
2026
as Nafisa Nawaz
Unique Relation
1982
as Annapurna (Anu)
Atithee
1978
as Leela M. Kumar / Julie
Ek Baar Kaho
1980
as Aarti Mathur
Jhoothi Shaan
1991
as Krishna
Faslah
1974
as Asha Premchand
Congregation
1986
as Anjuman
Yaadon Ki Zanjeer
1984
as Manju
Amar Deep
1979
Bhavna
1984
as Bhavna Saxena
Kamla
1984
as Sarita Jadhav
The Kite
1993
as Jitni
Bada Din
1998
Kanneshwara Rama
1977
as Malli
Ek Pal
1986
as Priyam
Banglatown Banquet
2006
as Sofia
Disha
1990
Adha Din Adhi Raat
1977
as Radha / Babli
Mardon Wali Baat
1988
Sonata
2017
as Dolon
Hira Aur Patthar
1977
as Gauri
Shart
1986
as Kiran Dutt
Kaifinama
2018
Devi Ahilya Bai
2002
Sheer Qorma
2021
as Ammi
Oonch Neech Beech
1989
as Tulsi
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