Acting
Shabana Azmi
Born Sep 18, 1950 · 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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Acting
A Romance in the Sky
Awarapan 2
2026
Action · Drama · Romance
Batwara 1947
2026
Action · Drama
Dabba Cartel
2025
Crime · Drama
Parama: A Journey with Aparna Sen
2025
Documentary
Ghoomer
2023
Drama
Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani
2023
Comedy · Drama · Family
Good Morning Sunshine
2023
Drama
What's Love Got to Do with It?
2023
Romance · Comedy
Halo
2022
Sci-Fi & Fantasy · Action & Adventure
The Empire
2021
Drama · Action & Adventure · War & Politics
Sheer Qorma
2021
Drama
Kaali Khuhi
2020
Horror · Drama · Thriller
Letter from Your Far-Off Country
2020
Documentary
Aunty Ji
2018
Next of Kin
2018
Drama
Kaifinama
2018
Documentary
The Black Prince
2017
History · Drama
The Wishing Tree
2017
Drama · Fantasy
Sonata
2017
Drama
Signature Move
2017
Romance · Comedy · Drama
Neerja
2016
Drama · Thriller
Chalk N Duster
2016
Drama
Capital
2015
Drama
Jazbaa
2015
Thriller · Action
Bollywood and Beyond: A Century of Indian Cinema
2015
Documentary
Benegal's New Cinema
2014
Documentary
A Decent Arrangement
2014
The Reluctant Fundamentalist
2013
Thriller
Matru Ki Bijlee Ka Mandola
2013
Comedy · Drama
Midnight's Children
2012
Drama
Celluloid Man
2012
Documentary
Love Breakups Zindagi
2011
Comedy · Romance
It's a Wonderful Afterlife
2010
Comedy · Romance
Luck by Chance
2009
Romance · Drama · Comedy
Sorry Bhai
2008
Drama · Romance
Dus Kahaniyaan
2007
Drama
Om Shanti Om
2007
Comedy · Thriller · Drama
Honeymoon Travels Pvt. Ltd.
2007
Comedy · Drama · Romance
Loins of Punjab Presents
2007
Comedy
Umrao Jaan
2006
Romance · Drama
Banglatown Banquet
2006
Drama · TV Movie
15 Park Avenue
2006
Drama · Romance
Morning Raga
2004
Romance
Tehzeeb
2003
Drama
Makdee
2002
Family · Horror · Fantasy
Devi Ahilya Bai
2002
Drama · History
Meghla Akash
2001
Family · Drama
Daughters of This Century
2001
Drama
Gaja Gamini
2000
Drama · Fantasy
Hari-Bhari
2000
Family · Drama
Godmother
1999
Side Streets
1998
Comedy
Bada Din
1998
Romance · Drama
Fire
1997
Drama · Romance
Mrityudand
1997
Action · Drama
Saaz
1997
Drama · Music
In Custody
1994
Drama · Comedy
Son of the Pink Panther
1993
Comedy · Crime
The Kite
1993
Drama
Immaculate Conception
1992
Drama
City of Joy
1992
Drama
Jhoothi Shaan
1991
Drama · Action · Adventure
Dharavi
1991
Drama · Crime
Fateh
1991
Inner voice
1991
Amba
1990
Family · Crime · Drama
Death of a Doctor
1990
Drama
Disha
1990
Main Azaad Hoon
1989
Sati
1989
History · Drama
Ek Din Achanak
1989
Drama
Oonch Neech Beech
1989
Drama · Family
Rakhwala
1989
The Bengali Night
1988
Drama
Madame Sousatzka
1988
Drama · Music
Pestonjee
1988
Comedy · Drama
Mardon Wali Baat
1988
The Discovery of India
1988
Documentary · Drama
Libaas
1988
Drama
Susman
1987
Drama
Ek Pal
1986
Drama
Nasihat
1986
Drama
Genesis
1986
Drama
Anjuman
1986
Drama
Khamosh
1986
Mystery · Thriller
Shart
1986
Drama · Mystery · Thriller
Samay Ki Dhaara
1986
Drama
Bhavna
1984
The Crossing
1984
Drama
Gangvaa
1984
Action · Romance · Thriller
Kamla
1984
Drama
The Ruins
1984
Drama
Hum Rahe Na Hum
1984
Drama
Lorie
1984
Drama
Yaadon Ki Zanjeer
1984
Action · Crime · Romance
Doosri Dulhan
1983
Drama · Family
Sweekar Kiya Maine
1983
Comedy · Drama
Avtaar
1983
Drama
Mandi
1983
Comedy · Drama · Romance
Masoom
1983
Drama · Family
Raaste Pyar Ke
1982
Romance · Drama
Anokha Bandhan
1982
Drama
Arth
1982
Drama · Romance
Yeh Nazdeekiyan
1982
Drama · Romance
Ashanti
1982
Action · Adventure · Crime
Namkeen
1982
Drama · Family
Log Kya Kahenge
1982
Drama
Ek Hi Bhool
1981
Romance
Albert Pinto Ko Gussa Kyoon Aata Hai
1981
Drama · Comedy · Romance
Sameera
1981
Drama · Family
Jwalamukhi
1980
Action · Romance · Drama
Hum Paanch
1980
Action · Drama
Ek Baar Kaho
1980
Romance · Drama
Apne Paraye
1980
Drama · Family · Comedy
Yeh Kaisa Insaf?
1980
Drama
Thodisi Bewafaii
1980
Sparsh
1980
Drama · Romance
Lahu Ke Do Rang
1979
Action · Drama
Jeena Yahan
1979
Drama
Kaifi Azmi
1979
Documentary
Amar Deep
1979
Junoon
1978
War · Drama
Devata
1978
Drama · Family
Atithee
1978
Drama · Romance
Khoon Ki Pukaar
1978
Drama
Kissaa Kursee Kaa
1978
Comedy · Drama
Swarg Narak
1978
Comedy · Drama · Romance
Toote Khilone
1978
Drama
Parvarish
1977
Drama · Action · Crime
The Chess Players
1977
Drama
Amar Akbar Anthony
1977
Action · Comedy · Drama
Hira Aur Patthar
1977
Drama
Karm
1977
Drama
Khel Khilari Ka
1977
Action · Thriller
Chor Sipahee
1977
Action · Crime · Drama
Vishwasghaat
1977
Crime
Jallian Wala Bagh
1977
Action · History
Swami
1977
Romance · Drama
Adha Din Adhi Raat
1977
Action
Kanneshwara Rama
1977
Shaque
1976
Drama · Mystery · Thriller
Fakira
1976
Drama
Kadambari
1976
Drama · Romance
Nishant
1975
Drama · Crime
Ishk Ishk Ishk
1974
Drama · Romance
Parinay
1974
Action · Drama
Ankur
1974
Drama
Faslah
1974
Crime · Drama · Romance
Munshi Ji
1973
Comedy · Family