Shabana Azmi

Shabana Azmi

Acting
Born 1950-09-18New 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.

Movies (155)

Awarapan 2

Awarapan 2

2026Movie
Batwara 1947
6.0

Batwara 1947

2026Movie6.0
The Reluctant Fundamentalist
6.6

The Reluctant Fundamentalist

2013Movie6.6
What's Love Got to Do with It?
6.1

What's Love Got to Do with It?

2023Movie6.1
Om Shanti Om
7.1

Om Shanti Om

2007Movie7.1
Son of the Pink Panther
4.6

Son of the Pink Panther

1993Movie4.6
City of Joy
6.6

City of Joy

1992Movie6.6
Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani
6.2

Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani

2023Movie6.2
Luck by Chance
6.5

Luck by Chance

2009Movie6.5
The Bengali Night
6.6

The Bengali Night

1988Movie6.6
Ishk Ishk Ishk
7.0

Ishk Ishk Ishk

1974Movie7.0
Side Streets
6.8

Side Streets

1998Movie6.8
Sparsh
7.2

Sparsh

1980Movie7.2
Madame Sousatzka
6.9

Madame Sousatzka

1988Movie6.9
Aunty Ji

Aunty Ji

2018Movie
Fire
6.8

Fire

1997Movie6.8
Midnight's Children
5.5

Midnight's Children

2012Movie5.5
Jazbaa
6.8

Jazbaa

2015Movie6.8
Matru Ki Bijlee Ka Mandola
5.7

Matru Ki Bijlee Ka Mandola

2013Movie5.7
It's a Wonderful Afterlife
4.8

It's a Wonderful Afterlife

2010Movie4.8
Meghla Akash
1.0

Meghla Akash

2001Movie1.0
Mandi
6.6

Mandi

1983Movie6.6
Ashanti
8.4

Ashanti

1982Movie8.4
The Chess Players
7.0

The Chess Players

1977Movie7.0
Hum Paanch
6.8

Hum Paanch

1980Movie6.8
The Master: Shyam Benegal
4.0

The Master: Shyam Benegal

2022Movie4.0
Neerja
7.3

Neerja

2016Movie7.3
Fakira
7.0

Fakira

1976Movie7.0
Umrao Jaan
8.0

Umrao Jaan

2006Movie8.0
Parvarish
7.1

Parvarish

1977Movie7.1
Imaginary Rain

Imaginary Rain

Movie
Nasihat
7.5

Nasihat

1986Movie7.5
Death of a Doctor
6.3

Death of a Doctor

1990Movie6.3
Honeymoon Travels Pvt. Ltd.
5.3

Honeymoon Travels Pvt. Ltd.

2007Movie5.3
Suraag
8.5

Suraag

1982Movie8.5
Jhoothi Shaan
10.0

Jhoothi Shaan

1991Movie10.0
Khamosh
7.4

Khamosh

1986Movie7.4
Masoom: The Next Generation

Masoom: The Next Generation

Movie
Shama
8.0

Shama

1981Movie8.0
Amar Akbar Anthony
6.9

Amar Akbar Anthony

1977Movie6.9
Ankur: The Seedling
6.2

Ankur: The Seedling

1974Movie6.2
Kaali Khuhi
4.6

Kaali Khuhi

2020Movie4.6
Yaadon Ki Zanjeer
7.0

Yaadon Ki Zanjeer

1984Movie7.0
Sorry Bhai
4.9

Sorry Bhai

2008Movie4.9
Morning Raga
9.3

Morning Raga

2004Movie9.3
Ghoomer
8.2

Ghoomer

2023Movie8.2
Gaja Gamini
6.6

Gaja Gamini

2000Movie6.6
Immaculate Conception
5.4

Immaculate Conception

1992Movie5.4
Masoom
6.6

Masoom

1983Movie6.6
Sameera
8.0

Sameera

1981Movie8.0
Raaste Pyar Ke
5.0

Raaste Pyar Ke

1982Movie5.0
The Black Prince
5.0

The Black Prince

2017Movie5.0
Shart
10.0

Shart

1986Movie10.0
Albert Pinto Ko Gussa Kyoon Aata Hai
5.3

Albert Pinto Ko Gussa Kyoon Aata Hai

1981Movie5.3
Chalk N Duster
6.8

Chalk N Duster

2016Movie6.8
The Wishing Tree
5.3

The Wishing Tree

2017Movie5.3
Bollywood and Beyond: A Century of Indian Cinema
5.2

Bollywood and Beyond: A Century of Indian Cinema

2015Movie5.2
15 Park Avenue
6.4

15 Park Avenue

2006Movie6.4
Swarg Narak
3.7

Swarg Narak

1978Movie3.7
Dus Kahaniyaan
4.1

Dus Kahaniyaan

2007Movie4.1
Signature Move
5.4

Signature Move

2017Movie5.4
Apne Paraye
8.0

Apne Paraye

1980Movie8.0
Love Breakups Zindagi
6.4

Love Breakups Zindagi

2011Movie6.4
Makdee
6.8

Makdee

2002Movie6.8
Khel Khilari Ka
6.5

Khel Khilari Ka

1977Movie6.5
Saugaat

Saugaat

2026Movie
Loins of Punjab Presents
5.4

Loins of Punjab Presents

2007Movie5.4
Vishwasghaat
8.0

Vishwasghaat

1977Movie8.0
Bun Tikki

Bun Tikki

2025Movie
Doosri Dulhan
10.0

Doosri Dulhan

1983Movie10.0
Kamla
10.0

Kamla

1984Movie10.0
Chor Sipahee
8.5

Chor Sipahee

1977Movie8.5
Main Azaad Hoon
6.4

Main Azaad Hoon

1989Movie6.4
Parinay
8.0

Parinay

1974Movie8.0
Lorie
7.0

Lorie

1984Movie7.0
Tehzeeb
3.7

Tehzeeb

2003Movie3.7
Arth
6.8

Arth

1982Movie6.8
Nishant
7.1

Nishant

1975Movie7.1
Paar
6.5

Paar

1984Movie6.5
Junoon
5.7

Junoon

1978Movie5.7
Celluloid Man
7.0

Celluloid Man

2012Movie7.0
Hum Rahe Na Hum
7.0

Hum Rahe Na Hum

1984Movie7.0
USA v Raj

USA v Raj

Movie
Genesis
6.5

Genesis

1986Movie6.5
Ek Baar Kaho
8.0

Ek Baar Kaho

1980Movie8.0
Good Morning Sunshine

Good Morning Sunshine

2023Movie
In Custody
5.0

In Custody

1994Movie5.0
Thodisi Bewafaii
5.5

Thodisi Bewafaii

1980Movie5.5
The Ruins
6.4

The Ruins

1984Movie6.4
Fateh
5.0

Fateh

1991Movie5.0
Ek Hi Bhool
6.0

Ek Hi Bhool

1981Movie6.0
Shaque
8.0

Shaque

1976Movie8.0
Lahu Ke Do Rang
4.9

Lahu Ke Do Rang

1979Movie4.9
Jeena Yahan
9.0

Jeena Yahan

1979Movie9.0
Khoon Ki Pukaar
10.0

Khoon Ki Pukaar

1978Movie10.0
Kissaa Kursee Kaa
8.3

Kissaa Kursee Kaa

1978Movie8.3
Avtaar
8.0

Avtaar

1983Movie8.0
Daughters of This Century
9.0

Daughters of This Century

2001Movie9.0
Karm
8.0

Karm

1977Movie8.0
Inner voice
10.0

Inner voice

1991Movie10.0
Banglatown Banquet

Banglatown Banquet

2006Movie
Kaifinama

Kaifinama

2018Movie
Ek Din Achanak
6.8

Ek Din Achanak

1989Movie6.8
Amba
8.0

Amba

1990Movie8.0
Yeh Kaisa Insaf?
7.0

Yeh Kaisa Insaf?

1980Movie7.0
Log Kya Kahenge
9.0

Log Kya Kahenge

1982Movie9.0
Mrityudand
5.3

Mrityudand

1997Movie5.3
Sati
8.8

Sati

1989Movie8.8
Dharavi
7.3

Dharavi

1991Movie7.3
Gangvaa
7.5

Gangvaa

1984Movie7.5
Oonch Neech Beech
7.0

Oonch Neech Beech

1989Movie7.0
Devi Ahilya Bai

Devi Ahilya Bai

2002Movie
Pestonjee
4.9

Pestonjee

1988Movie4.9
Swami
4.0

Swami

1977Movie4.0
Jallian Wala Bagh
7.0

Jallian Wala Bagh

1977Movie7.0
Godmother
7.8

Godmother

1999Movie7.8
Namkeen
8.3

Namkeen

1982Movie8.3
Saaz
4.5

Saaz

1997Movie4.5
Sheer Qorma

Sheer Qorma

2021Movie
Positive
10.0

Positive

2007Movie10.0
Adha Din Adhi Raat
10.0

Adha Din Adhi Raat

1977Movie10.0
Ek Pal
7.0

Ek Pal

1986Movie7.0
Bhavna
10.0

Bhavna

1984Movie10.0
Samay Ki Dhaara
8.0

Samay Ki Dhaara

1986Movie8.0
Benegal's New Cinema

Benegal's New Cinema

2014Movie
Mardon Wali Baat
10.0

Mardon Wali Baat

1988Movie10.0
Parama: A Journey with Aparna Sen

Parama: A Journey with Aparna Sen

2025Movie
Bada Din
8.0

Bada Din

1998Movie8.0
Anokha Bandhan
8.0

Anokha Bandhan

1982Movie8.0
Disha
9.0

Disha

1990Movie9.0
Hira Aur Patthar
10.0

Hira Aur Patthar

1977Movie10.0
Kadambari
9.0

Kadambari

1976Movie9.0
Devata
8.0

Devata

1978Movie8.0
Sonata

Sonata

2017Movie
Toote Khilone
7.0

Toote Khilone

1978Movie7.0
Kaifi Azmi

Kaifi Azmi

1979Movie
Jwalamukhi
6.3

Jwalamukhi

1980Movie6.3
Atithee
7.0

Atithee

1978Movie7.0
Rakhwala
6.0

Rakhwala

1989Movie6.0
Amar Deep
8.0

Amar Deep

1979Movie8.0
Faslah
9.0

Faslah

1974Movie9.0
Sweekar Kiya Maine
5.9

Sweekar Kiya Maine

1983Movie5.9
Yeh Nazdeekiyan
8.8

Yeh Nazdeekiyan

1982Movie8.8
Picnic
9.0

Picnic

1989Movie9.0
Anjuman
10.0

Anjuman

1986Movie10.0
Susman
8.5

Susman

1987Movie8.5
Kanneshwara Rama
10.0

Kanneshwara Rama

1977Movie10.0
Hari-Bhari
6.0

Hari-Bhari

2000Movie6.0
Munshi Ji

Munshi Ji

1973Movie
Masoom

Masoom

1973Movie
Libaas
9.0

Libaas

1988Movie9.0
The Kite
8.0

The Kite

1993Movie8.0
A Romance in the Sky

A Romance in the Sky

Movie
Letter from Your Far-Off Country

Letter from Your Far-Off Country

2020Movie
A Decent Arrangement
4.7

A Decent Arrangement

2014Movie4.7

TV Shows (9)

Indian Idol
5.7

Indian Idol

2004Series5.7
Halo
8.2

Halo

2022Series8.2
Koffee with Karan
5.9

Koffee with Karan

2004Series5.9
The Discovery of India
9.4

The Discovery of India

1988Series9.4
Dabba Cartel
6.6

Dabba Cartel

2025Series6.6
Next of Kin
6.4

Next of Kin

2018Series6.4
Capital
7.1

Capital

2015Series7.1
The Empire
5.6

The Empire

2021Series5.6
Angry Young Men
8.3

Angry Young Men

2024Series8.3