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.
Acted in
Lahore 1947
2025
Angry Young Men
2024
as Self
Ghoomer
2023
as Anina's Grandmother
Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani
2023
as Jamini Chatterji
Good Morning Sunshine
2023
What's Love Got to Do with It?
2023
as Aisha Khan
Halo
2022
as Margaret Parangosky
The Empire
2021
as Aisan Daulat Begum
Sheer Qorma
2021
as Ammi
Kaali Khuhi
2020
as Satya Maasi
Letter From Your Far-Off Country
2020
as Self (archive footage)
Aunty Ji
2018
as Parvin
Next of Kin
2018
as Mrs. Shirani
Kaifinama
2018
The Black Prince
2017
as Rani Jindan
The Wishing Tree
2017
as The Gypsy Woman
Sonata
2017
as Dolon
Signature Move
2017
as Parveen
Neerja
2016
as Rama Bhanot
Chalk N Duster
2016
as Vidya Sawant
Capital
2015
as Mrs. Kamal
Jazbaa
2015
Bollywood and Beyond: A Century of Indian Cinema
2015
as Self
A Decent Arrangement
2014
as Preeti
The Reluctant Fundamentalist
2013
as Ammi
Matru Ki Bijlee Ka Mandola
2013
as Chaudhari Devi
Midnight's Children
2012
as Naseem
Celluloid Man
2012
as Self
Love Breakups Zindagi
2011
as Naina's Mother
It's a Wonderful Afterlife
2010
as Mrs. Sethi
Luck by Chance
2009
as Self
Sorry Bhai
2008
as Gayatri
Dus Kahaniyaan
2007
Om Shanti Om
2007
as Self
Positive
2007
Honeymoon Travels Pvt. Ltd.
2007
as Naheed
Loins of Punjab Presents
2007
as Rrita Kapoor
Umrao Jaan
2006
as Khanum Jaan
Banglatown Banquet
2006
as Sofia
15 Park Avenue
2006
as Anu
Morning Raga
2004
as Swarnalata
Tehzeeb
2003
as Rukhsana Jamal
Makdee
2002
as Makdee
Devi Ahilya Bai
2002
Daughters of This Century
2001
as Kadambini
Gaja Gamini
2000
as Premchand's Nirmala
Fertility
2000
as Ghazala
Godmother
1999
as Rambhi
Side Streets
1998
as Mrs. Chandra Bipin Raj
Bada Din
1998
Fire
1997
as Radha
Mrityudand
1997
as Chandravati
Saaz
1997
as Bansidhar (Bansi) Vrundavan
In Custody
1994
as Imtiaz Begum
Son of the Pink Panther
1993
as Queen
Patang
1993
as Jitni
Immaculate Conception
1992
as Samira
City of Joy
1992
as Kamla H. Pal
Jhoothi Shaan
1991
as Krishna
Dharavi
1991
as Kumud
Fateh
1991
Amba
1990
as Amba Bhanupratap Singh
Death of a Doctor
1990
as Seema
Disha
1990
Main Azaad Hoon
1989
as Subhashini Saigal
Sati
1989
as Uma
Suddenly, One Day
1989
as Neeta Roy
Oonch Neech Beech
1989
as Tulsi
Picnic
1989
Rakhwala
1989
The Bengali Night
1988
as Indira Sen
Madame Sousatzka
1988
as Sushila Sen
Pestonjee
1988
as Jeroo
Mardon Wali Baat
1988
The Discovery of India
1988
as Rangamma
Libaas
1988
as Seema
The Essence
1987
Ek Pal
1986
as Priyam
Nasihat
1986
as Sunita
Genesis
1986
as The woman
Khamosh
1986
as Shabana Azmi
Shart
1986
as Kiran Dutt
Samay Ki Dhaara
1986
as Madhvi A. Verma
Congregation
1986
as Anjuman
The Crossing
1984
as Rama
Gangvaa
1984
as Jamuna
The Ruins
1984
as Jamini
Hum Rahe Na Hum
1984
as Mohini P. Sahani
Lorie
1984
Kamla
1984
as Sarita Jadhav
Yaadon Ki Zanjeer
1984
Doosri Dulhan
1983
as Chanda
Sweekar Kiya Maine
1983
as Gopika Sharma / Gopika K. Shukla
Avtaar
1983
The Market Place
1983
as Rukmini Bai
Masoom
1983
as Indu D. Malhotra
Raaste Pyar Ke
1982
as Shyama
Unique Relation
1982
as Annapurna (Anu)
Arth
1982
as Pooja
Yeh Nazdeekiyan
1982
as Shobna
Ashanti
1982
as Kamini
Suraag
1982
Namkeen
1982
Ek Hi Bhool
1981
as Meenakshi
Albert Pinto Ko Gussa Kyoon Aata Hai
1981
as Stella
Sameera
1981
Jwalamukhi
1980
as Kiran
Hum Paanch
1980
as Sundariya
Ek Baar Kaho
1980
as Aarti Mathur
Apne Paraye
1980
as Sheila
Yeh Kaisa Insaf?
1980
as Madhu R. Nath
Thodisi Bewafaii
1980
Sparsh
1980
as Kavita
Lahu Ke Do Rang
1979
as Roma
Jeena Yahan
1979
as Lekha
Amar Deep
1979
The Obsession
1978
as Firdaus (Javed's wife)
Devata
1978
Atithee
1978
as Leela M. Kumar / Julie
Khoon Ki Pukaar
1978
Kissaa Kursee Kaa
1978
as Janata
Swarg Narak
1978
as Geeta
Toote Khilone
1978
Parvarish
1977
as Shabu
The Chess Players
1977
as Khurshid
Amar Akbar Anthony
1977
as Laxmi
Hira Aur Patthar
1977
as Gauri
Karm
1977
as Neelam Kumar
Khel Khilari Ka
1977
as Rachna
Chor Sipahee
1977
as Priya
Swami
1977
as Saudamini
Adha Din Adhi Raat
1977
as Radha / Babli
Kanneshwara Rama
1977
Jallian Wala Bagh
1977
Shaque
1976
Fakira
1976
as Neeta / Geeta
Kadambari
1976
as Chetna
Night's End
1975
as Sushila
Ishk Ishk Ishk
1974
as Pammy
Espousal
1974
as Rekha
Ankur: The Seedling
1974
as Laxmi
Faslah
1974
as Asha Premchand
Bun Tikki
Jewel Thief - The Red Sun Chapter
What Will People Say?
as Roma
Masoom: The New Generation