Shabana Azmi
Born September 18, 1950 (Age: 75)
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New Delhi, India
Biography
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.
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
Good Morning Sunshine
2023
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as
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Age: 72
What's Love Got to Do with It?
2023
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as Aisha Khan
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Age: 72
No Image
The Master: Shyam Benegal
2022
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as Herself
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Age: 72
Aunty Ji
2018
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as Parvin
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Age: 67
Neerja
2016
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as Rama Bhanot
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Age: 65
The Reluctant Fundamentalist
2013
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as Ammi
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Age: 62
Matru Ki Bijlee Ka Mandola
2013
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as Chaudhari Devi
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Age: 62
Midnight's Children
2012
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as Naseem
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Age: 61
Luck by Chance
2009
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as Self
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Age: 58
Om Shanti Om
2007
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as Self
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Age: 57
No Image
Positive
2007
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as
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Age: 56
Honeymoon Travels Pvt. Ltd.
2007
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as Naheed
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Age: 56
Banglatown Banquet
2006
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as Sofia
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Age: 55
Morning Raga
2004
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as Swarnalata
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Age: 54
Makdee
2002
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as Makdee
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Age: 52
Devi Ahilya Bai
2002
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Age: 51
Meghla Akash
2001
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as
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Age: 50
No Image
Daughters of This Century
2001
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as Kadambini
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Age: 50
Gaja Gamini
2000
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as Premchand's Nirmala
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Age: 50
Hari-Bhari
2000
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as Ghazala
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Age: 49
Side Streets
1998
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as Mrs. Chandra Bipin Raj
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Age: 47
Bada Din
1998
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Age: 47
Fire
1997
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as Radha
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Age: 46
Mrityudand
1997
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as Chandravati
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Age: 46
Saaz
1997
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as Bansidhar (Bansi) Vrundavan
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Age: 46
Son of the Pink Panther
1993
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as Queen
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Age: 42
The Kite
1993
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as Jitni
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Age: 42
Immaculate Conception
1992
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as Samira
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Age: 41
City of Joy
1992
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as Kamla H. Pal
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Age: 41
Jhoothi Shaan
1991
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as Krishna
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Age: 41
Dharavi
1991
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as Kumud
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Age: 41
Fateh
1991
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Age: 40
Amba
1990
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as Amba Bhanupratap Singh
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Age: 39
Death of a Doctor
1990
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as Seema
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Age: 39
Disha
1990
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Age: 39
Main Azaad Hoon
1989
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as Subhashini Saigal
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Age: 39
Sati
1989
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as Uma
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Age: 39
Suddenly, One Day
1989
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as Neeta Roy
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Age: 38
Oonch Neech Beech
1989
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as Tulsi
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Age: 38
No Image
Picnic
1989
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Age: 38
Rakhwala
1989
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Age: 38
The Bengali Night
1988
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as Indira Sen
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Age: 38
Madame Sousatzka
1988
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as Sushila Sen
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Age: 38
Pestonjee
1988
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as Jeroo
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Age: 37
Mardon Wali Baat
1988
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as
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Age: 37
Libaas
1988
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as Seema
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Age: 37
Susman (The Essence)
1987
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as
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Age: 36
Nasihat
1986
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as Sunita
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Age: 35
Hum Rahe Na Hum
1984
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as Mohini P. Sahani
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Age: 33
Raaste Pyar Ke
1982
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as Shyama
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Age: 32
Log Kya Kahenge
1982
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as Roma
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Age: 31
No Image
Shama
1981
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as
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Age: 31
Ek Hi Bhool
1981
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as Meenakshi
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Age: 31
Albert Pinto Ko Gussa Kyoon Aata Hai
1981
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as Stella
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Age: 30
Sameera
1981
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Age: 30
Jwalamukhi
1980
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as Kiran
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Age: 30
Hum Paanch
1980
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as Sundariya
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Age: 30
Ek Baar Kaho
1980
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as Aarti Mathur
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Age: 29
Apne Paraye
1980
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as Sheila
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Age: 29
Yeh Kaisa Insaf?
1980
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as Madhu R. Nath
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Age: 29
Thodisi Bewafaii
1980
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Age: 29
Sparsh
1980
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as Kavita
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Age: 29
Jeena Yahan
1979
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as Lekha
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Age: 28
Kaifi Azmi
1979
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as (Herself)
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Age: 28
Junoon
1978
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as Firdaus (Javed's wife)
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Age: 28
Devata
1978
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Age: 28
Atithee
1978
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as Leela M. Kumar / Julie
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Age: 27
Khoon Ki Pukaar
1978
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as
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Age: 27
Kissaa Kursee Kaa
1978
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as Janata
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Age: 27
Swarg Narak
1978
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as Geeta
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Age: 27
Toote Khilone
1978
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Age: 27
Hira Aur Patthar
1977
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as Gauri
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Age: 26
Khel Khilari Ka
1977
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as Rachna
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Age: 26
Chor Sipahee
1977
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as Priya
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Age: 26
Vishwasghaat
1977
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as Seema
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Age: 26
Jallian Wala Bagh
1977
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Age: 26
Adha Din Adhi Raat
1977
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as Radha / Babli
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Age: 26
Kadambari
1976
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as Chetna
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Age: 25
Ishk Ishk Ishk
1974
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as Pammy
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Age: 24
Parinay
1974
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as Rekha
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Age: 23
Ankur: The Seedling
1974
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as Laxmi
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Age: 23
Faslah
1974
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as Asha Premchand
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Age: 23
No Image
Masoom
1973
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as
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Age: 22
Munshi Ji
1973
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Age: 22