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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পরমা: A Journey with Aparna Sen | 2025-01-03 | |
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घूमर | Anina's Grandmother | 2023-08-18 |
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Good Morning Sunshine | 2023-04-24 | |
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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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Sheer Qorma | Ammi | 2021-06-18 |
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Letter From Your Far-Off Country | Self (archive footage) | 2020-09-15 |
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काली खुहि | Satya Maasi | 2020-10-30 |
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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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The Black Prince | Rani Jindan | 2017-07-21 |
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Signature Move | Parveen | 2017-03-11 |
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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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Honeymoon Travels Pvt. Ltd. | Naheed | 2007-02-23 |
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Positive | 2007-09-08 | |
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ओम शांति ओम | Self | 2007-11-07 |
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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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Umrao Jaan | Khanum Jaan | 2006-11-02 |
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15 Park Avenue | Prof. Anjali "Anu" Mathur | 2006-01-06 |
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Banglatown Banquet | Sofia | 2006-03-25 |
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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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Jhoothi Shaan | Krishna | 1991-12-13 |
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Fateh | 1991-01-01 | |
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एक डॉक्टर की मौत | Seema | 1990-01-01 |
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दिशा | 1990-01-01 | |
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अम्बा | Amba Bhanupratap Singh | 1990-08-10 |
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एक दिन अचानक | Neeta Roy | 1989-09-14 |
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Rakhwala | 1989-05-06 | |
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Main Azaad Hoon | Subhashini Saigal | 1989-12-15 |
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সতী | Uma | 1989-11-23 |
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Picnic | 1989-06-30 | |
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Oonch Neech Beech | Tulsi | 1989-07-28 |
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Madame Sousatzka | Sushila Sen | 1988-10-14 |
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पेस्तनजी | Jeroo | 1988-03-01 |
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Libaas | Seema | 1988-01-01 |
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Mardon Wali Baat | 1988-01-22 | |
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La nuit Bengali | Indira Sen | 1988-10-26 |
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सुस्मान | 1987-01-01 | |
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Genesis | The woman | 1986-06-02 |
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Samay Ki Dhaara | Madhvi A. Verma | 1986-01-01 |
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Anjuman | Anjuman | 1986-01-01 |
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Shart | Kiran Dutt | 1986-02-21 |
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Khamosh | Shabana Azmi | 1986-03-14 |
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Nasihat | Sunita | 1986-07-25 |
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एक पल | Priyam | 1986-11-01 |
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गंगवा | Jamuna | 1984-09-14 |
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Kamla | Sarita Jadhav | 1984-01-01 |
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Bhavna | Bhavna Saxena | 1984-10-10 |
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पार | Rama | 1984-09-14 |
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Hum Rahe Na Hum | Mohini P. Sahani | 1984-06-06 |
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लोरी | Geeta Malhotra | 1984-06-06 |
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Yaadon Ki Zanjeer | Manju | 1984-01-01 |
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खंडहर | Jamini | 1984-06-08 |
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दूसरी दुल्हन | Chanda | 1983-10-14 |
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मंडी | Rukmini Bai | 1983-02-25 |
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Avtaar | 1983-03-11 | |
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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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Ashanti | Kamini | 1982-05-07 |
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ये नज़दीकियाँ | Shobna | 1982-11-09 |
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Anokha Bandhan | Annapurna (Anu) | 1982-12-14 |
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अर्थ | Pooja | 1982-12-03 |
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Raaste Pyar Ke | Shyama | 1982-12-19 |
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Suraag | 1982-03-18 | |
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Namkeen | 1982-04-02 | |
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Sameera | 1981-01-01 | |
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Ek Hi Bhool | Meenakshi | 1981-10-09 |
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Shama | 1981-11-13 | |
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अल्बर्ट पिन्टो को गुस्सा क्यों आता है | Stella | 1981-05-13 |
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Apne Paraye | Sheila | 1980-08-08 |
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Hum Paanch | Sundariya | 1980-11-27 |
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Jwalamukhi | Kiran | 1980-12-26 |
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Thodisi Bewafaii | 1980-04-29 | |
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Ek Baar Kaho | Aarti Mathur | 1980-09-03 |
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स्पर्श | Kavita | 1980-01-30 |
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यह कैसा इंसाफ? | Madhu R. Nath | 1980-05-02 |
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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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Amar Deep | 1979-01-01 | |
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Jeena Yahan | Lekha | 1979-07-16 |
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Khoon Ki Pukaar | 1978-06-16 | |
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टूटे खिलोने | 1978-01-01 | |
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Devata | 1978-11-03 | |
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जुनून | Firdaus (Javed's wife) | 1978-12-14 |
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Swarg Narak | Geeta | 1978-01-01 |
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किस्सा कुर्सी का | Janata | 1978-02-16 |
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अतिथी | Leela M. Kumar / Julie | 1978-07-22 |
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Jallian Wala Bagh | 1977-01-30 | |
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Vishwasghaat | Seema | 1977-02-10 |
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चोर सिपाही | Priya | 1977-04-15 |
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ಕನ್ನೇಶ್ವರ ರಾಮ | Malli | 1977-01-01 |
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स्वामी | Saudamini | 1977-01-06 |
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शतरंज के खिलाड़ी | Khurshid | 1977-10-02 |
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Parvarish | Shabu | 1977-10-23 |
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Khel Khilari Ka | Rachna | 1977-04-18 |
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Karm | Neelam Kumar | 1977-04-27 |
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अमर अकबर एन्थोनी | Laxmi | 1977-05-27 |
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Adha Din Adhi Raat | Radha / Babli | 1977-01-01 |
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हीरा और पत्थर | Gauri | 1977-05-09 |
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Shaque | 1976-12-01 | |
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Kadambari | Chetna | 1976-01-01 |
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फकीरा | Neeta / Geeta | 1976-09-06 |
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निशांत | Sushila | 1975-06-06 |
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अंकुर | Laxmi | 1974-07-20 |
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Faslah | Asha Premchand | 1974-01-01 |
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Ishk Ishk Ishk | Pammy | 1974-11-08 |
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Parinay | Rekha | 1974-08-08 |
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मुंशी जी | 1973-01-01 | |
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Log Kya Kahenge | Roma | |
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USA v Raj | Pammi Bothra | |
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Bun Tikki | ||
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Masoom | ||
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Masoom 2 | ||
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The Master: Shyam Benegal | Herself | |
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Masoom: The New Generation | ||
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