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
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
Neerja
2016
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as Rama Bhanot
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Age: 65
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
Honeymoon Travels Pvt. Ltd.
2007
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as Naheed
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Age: 56
Meghla Akash
2001
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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
Fire
1997
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as Radha
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Age: 46
Son of the Pink Panther
1993
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as Queen
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Age: 42
City of Joy
1992
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as Kamla H. Pal
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Age: 41
Amba
1990
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as Amba Bhanupratap Singh
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Age: 39
The Bengali Night
1988
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as Indira Sen
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Age: 38
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
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
Swarg Narak
1978
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as Geeta
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Age: 27
Toote Khilone
1978
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Age: 27
Vishwasghaat
1977
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as Seema
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Age: 26
Jallian Wala Bagh
1977
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Age: 26
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
No Image
Masoom
1973
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Age: 22