Shabana Azmi
Birthday: 1950-09-18 | Place of Birth: New Delhi, IndiaShabana 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.
Known For
Acting
Role
as Sheila
as Aisha Khan
as Anina's Grandmother
as Jamini Chatterji
as Admiral Margaret Parangosky
as Margaret Parangosky
as Aisan Daulat Begum
as Raziya Khan
as Satya Maasi
as Self (archive footage)
as Mrs. Shirani
as Parvin
as Parveen
as Rani Jindan
as The Gypsy Woman
as Rama Bhanot
as Vidya Sawant
as Mrs. Kamal
as Preeti
as Ammi
as Chaudhari Devi
as Naseem
