1950-09-18 New Delhi, India
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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Batwara 1947 | Mai | 2026-08-13 |
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आवारापन २ | Nafisa | 2026-08-14 |
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পরমা: A Journey with Aparna Sen | 2025-01-03 | |
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Bun Tikki | 2025-01-05 | |
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घूमर | Anina's Grandmother | 2023-08-18 |
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What's Love Got to Do with It? | Aisha Khan | 2023-01-26 |
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रॉकी और रानी की प्रेम कहानी | Jamini Chatterji | 2023-07-28 |
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Good Morning Sunshine | 2023-04-24 | |
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The Master: Shyam Benegal | Herself | 2022-10-13 |
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Sheer Qorma | Ammi | 2021-06-18 |
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काली खुहि | Satya Maasi | 2020-10-30 |
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Letter From Your Far-Off Country | Self (archive footage) | 2020-09-15 |
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Aunty Ji | Parvin | 2018-08-29 |
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Kaifinama | 2018-01-01 | |
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Sonata | Dolon | 2017-04-21 |
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कल्पवृक्ष | The Gypsy Woman | 2017-06-09 |
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Signature Move | Parveen | 2017-03-11 |
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The Black Prince | Rani Jindan | 2017-07-21 |
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नीरजा | Rama Bhanot | 2016-02-19 |
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Chalk N Duster | Vidya Sawant | 2016-01-15 |
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Jazbaa | 2015-10-09 | |
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Bollywood and Beyond: A Century of Indian Cinema | Self | 2015-09-06 |
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A Decent Arrangement | Preeti | 2014-07-11 |
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The Reluctant Fundamentalist | Ammi | 2013-04-24 |
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मटरू की बिजली का मंडोला | Chaudhari Devi | 2013-01-10 |
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Celluloid Man | Self | 2012-06-26 |
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Midnight's Children | Naseem | 2012-08-31 |
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लव ब्रेकअप्स ज़िन्दगी | Naina's Mother | 2011-10-07 |
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It's a Wonderful Afterlife | Mrs. Sethi | 2010-05-07 |
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Luck by Chance | Self | 2009-01-30 |
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Sorry Bhai | Gayatri | 2008-11-28 |
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Positive | 2007-09-08 | |
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Honeymoon Travels Pvt. Ltd. | Naheed | 2007-02-23 |
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दस कहानियाँ | 2007-12-07 | |
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Loins of Punjab Presents | Rrita Kapoor | 2007-01-28 |
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ओम शांति ओम | Self | 2007-11-07 |
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Banglatown Banquet | Sofia | 2006-03-25 |
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15 Park Avenue | Prof. Anjali "Anu" Mathur | 2006-01-06 |
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Umrao Jaan | Khanum Jaan | 2006-11-02 |
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Morning Raga | Swarnalata | 2004-10-29 |
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तह्ज़ीब | Rukhsana Jamal | 2003-11-21 |
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मकड़ी | Makdee | 2002-11-22 |
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Devi Ahilya Bai | 2002-01-01 | |
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মেঘলা আকাশ | 2001-03-22 | |
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Daughters of This Century | Kadambini | 2001-03-14 |
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गज गामिनी | Premchand's Nirmala | 2000-12-01 |
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Fertility | Ghazala | 2000-01-07 |
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Godmother | Rambhi | 1999-10-15 |
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बड़ा दिन | 1998-06-11 | |
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Side Streets | Mrs. Chandra Bipin Raj | 1998-09-05 |
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फायर | Radha | 1997-08-22 |
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साज़ | Bansidhar (Bansi) Vrundavan | 1997-01-01 |
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Mrityudand : Death Sentence | Chandravati | 1997-07-11 |
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In Custody | Imtiaz Begum | 1994-04-15 |
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पतंग | Jitni | 1993-01-01 |
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Son of the Pink Panther | Queen | 1993-08-27 |
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City of Joy | Kamla H. Pal | 1992-04-15 |
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Immaculate Conception | Samira | 1992-09-11 |
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धारावी | Kumud | 1991-09-30 |
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Fateh | 1991-01-01 | |
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Jhoothi Shaan | Krishna | 1991-12-13 |
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दिशा | 1990-01-01 | |
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अम्बा | Amba Bhanupratap Singh | 1990-08-10 |
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एक डॉक्टर की मौत | Seema | 1990-01-01 |
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সতী | Uma | 1989-11-23 |
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Main Azaad Hoon | Subhashini Saigal | 1989-12-15 |
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Picnic | 1989-06-30 | |
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एक दिन अचानक | Neeta Roy | 1989-09-14 |
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Rakhwala | 1989-05-06 | |
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Oonch Neech Beech | Tulsi | 1989-07-28 |
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La nuit Bengali | Indira Sen | 1988-10-26 |
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Mardon Wali Baat | 1988-01-22 | |
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Libaas | Seema | 1988-01-01 |
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पेस्तनजी | Jeroo | 1988-03-01 |
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Madame Sousatzka | Sushila Sen | 1988-10-14 |
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सुस्मान | 1987-01-01 | |
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Shart | Kiran Dutt | 1986-02-21 |
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Anjuman | Anjuman | 1986-04-14 |
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Khamosh | Shabana Azmi | 1986-03-14 |
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Samay Ki Dhaara | Madhvi A. Verma | 1986-01-01 |
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Genesis | The woman | 1986-06-02 |
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एक पल | Priyam | 1986-11-01 |
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Nasihat | Sunita | 1986-07-25 |
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Kamla | Sarita Jadhav | 1984-08-03 |
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Yaadon Ki Zanjeer | Manju | 1984-01-01 |
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लोरी | Geeta Malhotra | 1984-06-06 |
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गंगवा | Jamuna | 1984-09-14 |
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Bhavna | Bhavna Saxena | 1984-10-10 |
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Hum Rahe Na Hum | Mohini P. Sahani | 1984-06-06 |
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पार | Rama | 1984-09-14 |
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खंडहर | Jamini | 1984-06-08 |
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मंडी | Rukmini Bai | 1983-02-25 |
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स्वीकार किया मैंने | Gopika Sharma / Gopika K. Shukla | 1983-09-30 |
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मासूम | Indu D. Malhotra | 1983-01-10 |
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Avtaar | 1983-03-11 | |
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दूसरी दुल्हन | Chanda | 1983-10-14 |
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Log Kya Kahenge | Roma | 1982-01-01 |
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Raaste Pyar Ke | Shyama | 1982-12-19 |
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Namkeen | 1982-04-02 | |
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ये नज़दीकियाँ | Shobna | 1982-11-09 |
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Suraag | 1982-03-18 | |
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Anokha Bandhan | Annapurna (Anu) | 1982-12-14 |
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अर्थ | Pooja | 1982-12-03 |
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Ashanti | Kamini | 1982-05-07 |
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Sameera | 1981-01-01 | |
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अल्बर्ट पिन्टो को गुस्सा क्यों आता है | Stella | 1981-05-13 |
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Ek Hi Bhool | Meenakshi | 1981-10-09 |
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Shama | 1981-11-13 | |
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Jwalamukhi | Kiran | 1980-12-26 |
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Thodisi Bewafaii | 1980-04-29 | |
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यह कैसा इंसाफ? | Madhu R. Nath | 1980-05-02 |
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स्पर्श | Kavita | 1980-01-30 |
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Ek Baar Kaho | Aarti Mathur | 1980-09-03 |
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Hum Paanch | Sundariya | 1980-11-27 |
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Apne Paraye | Sheila | 1980-08-08 |
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Lahu Ke Do Rang | Roma | 1979-09-28 |
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Kaifi Azmi | (Herself) | 1979-05-10 |
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Jeena Yahan | Lekha | 1979-07-16 |
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Amar Deep | 1979-01-01 | |
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किस्सा कुर्सी का | Janata | 1978-02-16 |
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टूटे खिलोने | 1978-01-01 | |
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Devata | 1978-11-03 | |
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अतिथी | Leela M. Kumar / Julie | 1978-07-22 |
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Swarg Narak | Geeta | 1978-01-01 |
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Khoon Ki Pukaar | 1978-06-16 | |
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जुनून | Firdaus (Javed's wife) | 1978-12-14 |
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Jallian Wala Bagh | 1977-01-30 | |
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Vishwasghaat | Seema | 1977-02-10 |
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Adha Din Adhi Raat | Radha / Babli | 1977-01-01 |
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शतरंज के खिलाड़ी | Khurshid | 1977-10-02 |
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Karm | Neelam Kumar | 1977-04-27 |
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स्वामी | Saudamini | 1977-01-06 |
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चोर सिपाही | Priya | 1977-04-15 |
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Khel Khilari Ka | Rachna | 1977-04-18 |
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हीरा और पत्थर | Gauri | 1977-05-09 |
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Parvarish | Shabu | 1977-10-23 |
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ಕನ್ನೇಶ್ವರ ರಾಮ | Malli | 1977-01-01 |
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अमर अकबर एन्थोनी | Laxmi | 1977-05-27 |
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Kadambari | Chetna | 1976-01-01 |
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Shaque | 1976-12-01 | |
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फकीरा | Neeta / Geeta | 1976-09-06 |
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निशांत | Sushila | 1975-06-06 |
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Parinay | Rekha | 1974-08-08 |
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Ishk Ishk Ishk | Pammy | 1974-11-08 |
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अंकुर | Laxmi | 1974-07-20 |
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Faslah | Asha Premchand | 1974-01-01 |
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मुंशी जी | 1973-01-01 | |
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Masoom | 1973-01-01 | |
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Benegal's New Cinema | ||
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Imaginary Rain | ||
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Masoom: The Next Generation | ||
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USA v Raj | Pammi Bothra |
