Shabana Azmi
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.
Known for
Halo
Margaret Parangosky
Indian Idol
Self
The Discovery of India
Rangamma
Positive
Kaifi Azmi
(Herself)
Umrao Jaan
Khanum Jaan
Celluloid Man
Self
Masoom 2
Dabba Cartel
Sheila
Masoom
Indu D. Malhotra
Om Shanti Om
Self
Sorry Bhai
Gayatri
Signature Move
Parveen
Next of Kin
Mrs. Shirani
What's Love Got to Do with It?
Aisha Khan
Thodisi Bewafaii
Picnic
Apne Paraye
Sheila
Kaali Khuhi
Satya Maasi
City of Joy
Kamla H. Pal
Capital
Mrs. Kamal
Unique Relation
Annapurna (Anu)
Jhoothi Shaan
Krishna
Khamosh
Shabana Azmi
Lahore 1947
Hum Paanch
Sundariya
Espousal
Rekha
Amar Akbar Anthony
Laxmi
Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani
Jamini Chatterji
The Empire
Aisan Daulat Begum
The Bengali Night
Indira Sen
Nasihat
Sunita
Shart
Kiran Dutt
Main Azaad Hoon
Subhashini Saigal
Genesis
The woman
Son of the Pink Panther
Queen
Jeena Yahan
Lekha
Banglatown Banquet
Sofia
Libaas
Seema
Shaque
Kamla
Sarita Jadhav
Fateh
Saaz
Bansidhar (Bansi) Vrundavan
Angry Young Men
Self
Namkeen
Kissaa Kursee Kaa
Janata
The Ruins
Jamini
Arth
Pooja
Immaculate Conception
Samira
Morning Raga
Swarnalata
Dus Kahaniyaan
Rakhwala
Gangvaa
Jamuna
Fakira
Neeta / Geeta
In Custody
Imtiaz Begum
Albert Pinto Ko Gussa Kyoon Aata Hai
Stella
Market Place
Rukmini Bai
Junoon
Firdaus (Javed's wife)
Swarg Narak
Geeta
Jwalamukhi
Kiran
Yeh Kaisa Insaf?
Madhu R. Nath
Sameera
Jazbaa
Ankur: The Seedling
Laxmi
Fire
Radha
Suraag
The Crossing
Rama
Love Breakups Zindagi
Naina's Mother
Dharavi
Kumud
Swami
Saudamini
Lorie
Geeta Malhotra
Makdee
Makdee
The Chess Players
Khurshid
Nishant
Sushila
Avtaar
Karm
Neelam Kumar
Chor Sipahee
Priya
Sheer Qorma
Ammi
Sati
Uma
Parvarish
Shabu
Ashanti
Kamini
Pestonjee
Jeroo
Suddenly, One Day
Neeta Roy
The Reluctant Fundamentalist
Ammi
Bhavna
Bhavna Saxena
Gaja Gamini
Premchand's Nirmala
Madame Sousatzka
Sushila Sen
Ek Pal
Priyam
Faslah
Asha Premchand
Tehzeeb
Rukhsana Jamal
Death of a Doctor
Seema
Kadambari
Chetna
Toote Khilone
Susman (The Essence)
Disha
Yeh Nazdeekiyan
Shobna
Hira Aur Patthar
Gauri
Congregation
Anjuman
Chalk N Duster
Vidya Sawant
Aunty Ji
Parvin
Amba
Amba Bhanupratap Singh
Kanneshwara Rama
Malli
Khoon Ki Pukaar
Sparsh
Kavita
The Wishing Tree
The Gypsy Woman
Samay Ki Dhaara
Madhvi A. Verma
Matru Ki Bijlee Ka Mandola
Chaudhari Devi
Neerja
Rama Bhanot
Mrityudand
Chandravati
Jallian Wala Bagh
Luck by Chance
Self
What Will People Say?
Roma
Raaste Pyar Ke
Shyama
Masoom
Doosri Dulhan
Chanda
It's a Wonderful Afterlife
Mrs. Sethi
The Kite
Jitni
Munshi Ji
Masoom: The New Generation
Ghoomer
Anina's Grandmother
Yaadon Ki Zanjeer
Manju
Midnight's Children
Naseem
Kaifinama
Good Morning Sunshine
Honeymoon Travels Pvt. Ltd.
Naheed
Hum Rahe Na Hum
Mohini P. Sahani
Ek Hi Bhool
Meenakshi
Bollywood and Beyond: A Century of Indian Cinema
Self
The Black Prince
Rani Jindan
Side Streets
Mrs. Chandra Bipin Raj
Oonch Neech Beech
Tulsi
15 Park Avenue
Prof. Anjali "Anu" Mathur
Khel Khilari Ka
Rachna
Ek Baar Kaho
Aarti Mathur
Meghla Akash
Awarapan 2
Lahu Ke Do Rang
Roma
Shama
Ishk Ishk Ishk
Pammy
Bada Din
Devi Ahilya Bai
Hari-Bhari
Ghazala
Bun Tikki
The Master: Shyam Benegal
Herself
Daughters of This Century
Kadambini
Parama: A Journey with Aparna Sen
Mardon Wali Baat
Devata
Sweekar Kiya Maine
Gopika Sharma / Gopika K. Shukla
Godmother
Rambhi
USA v Raj
Pammi Bothra
Amar Deep
Atithee
Leela M. Kumar / Julie
Loins of Punjab Presents
Rrita Kapoor
Vishwasghaat
Seema
A Decent Arrangement
Preeti
Adha Din Adhi Raat
Radha / Babli
Sonata
Dolon
Letter From Your Far-Off Country
Self (archive footage)
Koffee with Karan
Self