Shabana Azmi
Acting
Born 1950-09-18
New Delhi, India
163 credits
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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
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Halo
Indian Idol
Koffee with Karan
Batwara 1947
The Discovery of India
Awarapan 2
Om Shanti Om
The Bengali Night
What's Love Got to Do with It?
The Reluctant Fundamentalist
Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani
Dabba Cartel
Next of Kin
Capital
City of Joy
Son of the Pink Panther
Meghla Akash
Angry Young Men
Lahu Ke Do Rang
Aunty Ji
Luck by Chance
The Empire
Neerja
Hum Paanch
Suraag
Madame Sousatzka
Jhoothi Shaan
Honeymoon Travels Pvt. Ltd.
The Wishing Tree
Sparsh
It's a Wonderful Afterlife
Masoom
The Chess Players
Midnight's Children
Side Streets
Umrao Jaan
Lorie
Yaadon Ki Zanjeer
Mrityudand
Fire
Benegal's New Cinema
Parvarish
The Black Prince
Shama
Ishk Ishk Ishk
Khamosh
Ankur: The Seedling
Namkeen
Amar Akbar Anthony
Ghoomer
Sameera
Jeena Yahan
Masoom: The Next Generation
Imaginary Rain
Immaculate Conception
Chalk N Duster
Dus Kahaniyaan
Nishant
Mandi
Kaali Khuhi
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