Shabana Azmi
Known For
Acting
Born
1950-09-18 in New 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.
Most Known For
Halo
as Margaret Parangosky
Indian Idol
as Self
Koffee with Karan
as Self
The Discovery of India
as Rangamma
Madame Sousatzka
as Sushila Sen
Parvarish
as Shabu
Hum Paanch
as Sundariya
Next of Kin
as Mrs. Shirani
Jwalamukhi
as Kiran
Shart
as Kiran Dutt
Capital
as Mrs. Kamal
Jhoothi Shaan
as Krishna
Nasihat
as Sunita
Dabba Cartel
as Sheila
Masoom
Sameera
City of Joy
as Kamla H. Pal
Namkeen
Lorie
as Geeta Malhotra
