Share:

Shabana Azmi

Film Actress / Stage Actress / Public Figure / Politician / Actress | * 09/18/1950 (73) | New Delhi (India)
Shabana Azmi (born 18 September 1950) is an Indian actress of film, television and theatre. Her career in the Hindi film industry has spanned over 160 films, mostly within independent and neorealist parallel cinema, though her work extended to mainstream films as well as a number of international projects. One of India's most acclaimed actresses, Azmi is known for her portrayals of distinctive, often unconventional female characters across several genres. She has won a record five National Film Awards for Best Actress, in addition to six Filmfare Awards and several international accolades. The Government of India honoured her with the Padma Shri in 1998 and the Padma Bhushan in 2012. The daughter of poet Kaifi Azmi and stage actress Shaukat Azmi, she is an alumna of Film and Television Institute of India of Pune. Azmi made her film debut in 1974 with Ankur and soon became one of the leading actresses of parallel cinema, then a new-wave movement of art films known for their serious content and realism and sometimes received government patronage. Several of her films have been cited as a form of progressivism and social reformism which offer a realistic portrayal of Indian society, its customs and traditions... ()
Photo of Shabana Azmi

Shabana Azmi is an Indian actress of film, television and theatre. She's an alumna of the Film and Television Institute of India of Pune. After her film debut in 1974 she soon became one of the leading actresses of parallel cinema, an Indian New Wave movement known for its serious content and neo-realism.

Most frequent genres for this person: Drama | Romance / Love | Comedies

Known for these Movies & Shows

Neerja is a portrayal on the life of the courageous Neerja Bhanot, who sacrificed her life while protecting the lives of 359 passengers on the Pan Am flight 73 in 1986. The flight was hijacked by a te ...

Neerja

Certification unknown

2016 | 3.7/5 | 2h 2min
Drama, Thriller
Search on Amazon.com
Watch now!
In a barren, arranged marriage to an amateur swami who seeks enlightenment through celibacy, Radha's life takes an irresistible turn when her beautiful young sister-in-law seeks to free herself from t ...

Fire

Certification unknown

1997 | 3.4/5 | 1h 48min
Drama, Romance / Love
Search on Amazon.com
Watch now!

Arth

Certification unknown

1982 | 3.5/5 | 2h 18min
 
Search on Amazon.com
Watch now!
This thriller series focuses on an anti-terrorist unit agent named Jai Singh Rathod who has twenty-four hours to save the country from a major terrorist attack. ...

24: India

Certification unknown

2013 | 3.3/5 | 45min per episode
Action & Adventure, Mystery
Search on Amazon.com
Watch now!

Awards & Nominations for Shabana Azmi

Padma Bhushan Padma Shri in Arts Gandhi International Peace Award National Film Award for Best Actress Filmfare Lifetime Achievement Award Filmfare Award for Best Actress IIFA Lifetime Achievement Award
Ad Protect Your Online Privacy with a VPN

Don't risk your personal information and online activities being exposed to hackers, government surveillance, and other online threats. A VPN encrypts your internet connection and hides your IP, giving you maximum security and privacy. Take control of your online safety, switch to a VPN now. Choose one of these services to learn more:

Movies with Shabana Azmi as Actress(123)

as Aisha Khan2023 What's Love Got to Do with It?
2023 Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani
as Anina's Grandmother2023 Ghoomer
as Raziya Khan2021 Sheer Qorma
as Satya Maasi2020 Kaali Khuhi
as Self (archive footage)2020 Letter From Your Far-Off Country
as Dolon2017 Sonata
as Rani Jindan2017 The Black Prince
as Parveen2017 Signature Move
as The Gypsy Woman2017 The Wishing Tree
as Rama Bhanot2016 Neerja
as Vidya Sawant2016 Chalk N Duster
as herself2015 Bollywood and Beyond: A Century of Indian Cinema
2015 Jazbaa
as Preeti2014 A Decent Arrangement
as Ammi2013 The Reluctant Fundamentalist
as Chaudhari Devi2013 Matru Ki Bijlee Ka Mandola
as Naseem2012 Midnight's Children
as herself2012 Celluloid Man
as Naina's Mother (Special Appearance)2011 Love Breakups Zindagi
as Mrs. Sethi2010 It's a Wonderful Afterlife
as Herself (uncredited)2009 Luck by Chance
as Gayatri2008 Sorry Bhai
2007 Positive
as Naheed2007 Honeymoon Travels Pvt. Ltd.
as Rrita Kapoor2007 Loins of Punjab Presents
as herself2007 Om Shanti Om
2007 Dus Kahaniyaan
as Sofia2006 Banglatown Banquet
as Khanum Jaan2006 Umrao Jaan
as Anu2006 15 Park Avenue
as Swarnalata2004 Morning Raga
as Rukhsana Jamal2003 Tehzeeb
2002 Devi Ahilya Bai
as Makdee2002 Makdee
as Kadambini2001 Daughters of This Century
as Premchand's Nirmala2000 Gaja Gamini
2000 Hari Bhari
as Rambhi1999 Godmother
1998 Bada Din
as Mrs. Chandra Bipin Raj1998 Side Streets
as Chandravati1997 Mrityudand
as Bansidhar (Bansi) Vrundavan1997 Saaz
as Radha1997 Fire
as Imtiaz Begum1994 In Custody
as Jitni1993 Patang
as Queen1993 Son of the Pink Panther
as Samira1992 Immaculate Conception
as Kamla H. Pal1992 City of Joy
as Krishna1991 Jhoothi Shaan
as Kusum1991 Dharavi
1991 Fateh
as Amba Bhanupratap Singh1990 Amba
1990 Disha
1990 Death of a Doctor
as Subhashini Saigal1989 Main Azaad Hoon
as Neeta1989 Suddenly, One Day
1989 Rakhwala
as Tulsi1989 Oonch Neech Beech
as Uma1989 Sati
as Sushila Sen1988 Madame Sousatzka
as Indira Sen1988 The Bengali Night
as Jeroo1988 Pestonjee
1988 Mardon Wali Baat
as Seema1988 Libaas
1987 Susman
as Kiran Dutt1986 Shart
as Priyam1986 Ek Pal
as Sunita1986 Nasihat
as Madhvi A. Verma1986 Samay Ki Dhaara
as The woman1986 Genesis
as Anjuman1986 Congregation
1985 Khamosh
as Sarita Jadhav1984 Kamla
1984 Yaadon Ki Zanjeer
as Rama1984 The Crossing
as Mohini P. Sahani1984 Hum Rahe Na Hum
as Jamini1984 Khandhar
as Jamuna1984 Gangvaa
1984 Lorie
1983 Avtaar
as Indu D. Malhotra1983 Masoom
as Chanda1983 Doosri Dulhan
as Rukmini Bai1983 Mandi
as Kamini1982 Ashanti
as Shobna1982 Yeh Nazdeekiyan
1982 Suraag
as Shyama1982 Route of Love
1982 Namkeen
as Pooja1982 Arth
as Meenakshi1981 Ek Hi Bhool
as Sundariya1980 Hum Paanch
as Kiran1980 Jwalamukhi
as Sheila1980 Apne Paraye
as Kavita1980 Sparsh
as Aarti Mathur1980 Ek Baar Kaho
1980 Thodisi Bewafaii
as Stella1980 Albert Pinto Ko Gussa Kyoon Aata Hai
as Roma1979 Lahu Ke Do Rang
1979 Amar Deep
1978 Khoon Ki Pukaar
as Geeta1978 Swarg Narak
as Firdaus (Javed's wife)1978 Junoon
1978 Devata
as Leela M. Kumar / Julie1978 Atithee
as Janata1978 Kissaa Kursee Kaa
as Gauri1977 Hira Aur Patthar
1977 Jallian Wala Bagh
as Priya1977 Chor Sipahee
as Khurshid1977 The Chess Players
as Neelam Kumar1977 Karm
as Laxmi1977 Amar Akbar Anthony
1977 Kanneshwara Rama
as Rachna1977 Khel Khilari Ka
as Shabu1977 Parvarish
as Saudamini1977 Swami
1976 Shaque
as Neeta / Geeta1976 Fakira
as Sushila1975 Nishant
as Pammy1974 Ishk Ishk Ishk
as Asha Premchand1974 Faslah
as Laxmi1974 Ankur
as Rekha1974 Espousal

TV Shows/Series with Shabana Azmi as Actress(5)

as Margaret Parangosky2022 Halo
as Aisan Daulat Begum2021 The Empire
as Mrs. Shirani2018 Next of Kin
as Mrs. Kamal2015 Capital
as herself2004 Koffee with Karan

Movies with Shabana Azmi as Crew(1)

Sound/Playback Singer1984 The Crossing

Additional Information

Official websites:
Instagram
Twitter
Full Name: Shabana Azmi
Citizenship: India
Born: Monday, 09/18 1950 (September) in New Delhi (India) (current age: 73 years + 214 days)
Zodiac sign: Virgo (Chinese zodiac sign: Tiger)
Languages: Hindi (HI)
Educated at: St. Xavier's College, Mumbai, Film and Television Institute of India, University of Mumbai, Queen Mary School, Mumbai
Spouses (current/former): Javed Akhtar
Siblings: Baba Azmi
Father: Kaifi Azmi
Other names for Shabana Azmi (nicknames, foreign languages etc.):
"शबाना आज़मी"
"Shabana Asmi"
"샤바나 아즈미"
"Шабана Азми"
Shabana Azmi frequently works together with these people:
Naseeruddin Shah (19x, Actor)
Om Puri (13x, Actor)
Kader Khan (12x, Actor)
Gulzar (12x, Crew)
Vishal Bhardwaj (11x, Crew)
Shashi Kapoor (10x, Actor)
Shyam Benegal (10x, Crew)
Bappi Lahiri (9x, Crew)
Utpal Dutt (9x, Actor)
Asha Bhosle (8x, Crew)
Rajesh Khanna (7x, Actor)
Karan Johar (3x, Crew)
Maintain information on this page as an official partner
Is any information about this person incorrect or missing? Give us a hint!
WatchPlayStream ID: PEOPLE:8209, Added: 05/06/2018, Last updated: 03/22/2024