Shabana Azmi

Shabana Azmi

Birthday: 1950-09-18

Place of birth: New Delhi, India

Also known as: शबाना आज़मी, Shabana Asmi, 샤바나 아즈미, Шабана Азми, 莎巴娜·阿兹米, 莎芭娜·阿茲米, Shabana Azmi, شبانه اعظمی

imdb_id: nm0000818

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.

Played in movies:

Kissaa Kursee Kaa

Score: 10.0

Khoon Ki Pukaar

Score: 10.0

Chor Sipahee

Score: 10.0

Namkeen

Score: 10.0

Positive

Score: 10.0

Doosri Dulhan

Score: 10.0

Yeh Nazdeekiyan

Score: 9.5

Shaque

Score: 9.0

Morning Raga

Score: 9.0

Karm

Score: 9.0

Susman (The Essence)

Score: 9.0

Sati

Score: 8.7

Ghoomer

Score: 8.6

Ashanti

Score: 8.5

Godmother

Score: 8.5

Umrao Jaan

Score: 8.3

Neerja

Score: 7.3

Sparsh

Score: 7.3

Chalk N Duster

Score: 7.2

Avtaar

Score: 7.1

The Chess Players

Score: 7.1

Gangvaa

Score: 7.1

Market Place

Score: 7.1

Arth

Score: 7.1

Om Shanti Om

Score: 7.1

Nishant

Score: 7.0

Side Streets

Score: 7.0

Suraag

Score: 7.0

Celluloid Man

Score: 7.0

Jazbaa

Score: 6.9

Hum Paanch

Score: 6.9

Amar Akbar Anthony

Score: 6.8

Gaja Gamini

Score: 6.7

Ek Din Achanak

Score: 6.7

Madame Sousatzka

Score: 6.7

Fire

Score: 6.7

The Reluctant Fundamentalist

Score: 6.6

Parvarish

Score: 6.6

Makdee

Score: 6.6

City of Joy

Score: 6.6

Luck by Chance

Score: 6.5

Sweekar Kiya Maine

Score: 6.5

Love Breakups Zindagi

Score: 6.4

Masoom

Score: 6.4

Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani

Score: 6.3

Dharavi

Score: 6.3

The Ruins

Score: 6.3

Khamosh

Score: 6.3

Main Azaad Hoon

Score: 6.2

The Seedling

Score: 6.2

The Crossing

Score: 6.2

15 Park Avenue

Score: 6.2

What's Love Got to Do with It?

Score: 6.0

Lorie

Score: 6.0

Devata

Score: 6.0

Khel Khilari Ka

Score: 6.0

Fakira

Score: 6.0

The Bengali Night

Score: 5.8

Mrityudand

Score: 5.7

Genesis

Score: 5.7

Matru Ki Bijlee Ka Mandola

Score: 5.6

Death of a Doctor

Score: 5.5

Midnight's Children

Score: 5.5

Loins of Punjab Presents

Score: 5.5

Signature Move

Score: 5.4

Albert Pinto Ko Gussa Kyoon Aata Hai

Score: 5.4

The Wishing Tree

Score: 5.3

Junoon

Score: 5.3

Lahu Ke Do Rang

Score: 5.3

Immaculate Conception

Score: 5.2

Pestonjee

Score: 5.2

Honeymoon Travels Pvt. Ltd.

Score: 5.2

Bollywood and Beyond: A Century of Indian Cinema

Score: 5.2

Hari-Bhari

Score: 5.0

Nasihat

Score: 5.0

The Black Prince

Score: 4.9

In Custody

Score: 4.8

It's a Wonderful Afterlife

Score: 4.8

A Decent Arrangement

Score: 4.7

Son of the Pink Panther

Score: 4.6

Kaali Khuhi

Score: 4.5

Jwalamukhi

Score: 4.5

Dus Kahaniyaan

Score: 4.3

Sorry Bhai

Score: 4.1

Ek Hi Bhool

Score: 4.0

Thodisi Bewafaii

Score: 4.0

Rakhwala

Score: 4.0

Swami

Score: 4.0

Tehzeeb

Score: 2.0

Saaz

Score: 1.0

Fateh

Score: 1.0

Raaste Pyar Ke

Score: 1.0

Swarg Narak

Score: 1.0

The Master: Shyam Benegal

Score: 0.0

Masoom 2

Score: 0.0

Munshi Ji

Score: 0.0

Parama: A Journey with Aparna Sen

Score: 0.0

Masoom: The New Generation

Score: 0.0

Devi Ahilya Bai

Score: 0.0

Ishk Ishk Ishk

Score: 0.0

Sheer Qorma

Score: 0.0

Jallian Wala Bagh

Score: 0.0

Shart

Score: 0.0

Sonata

Score: 0.0

Oonch Neech Beech

Score: 0.0

Yaadon Ki Zanjeer

Score: 0.0

Atithee

Score: 0.0

Kaifinama

Score: 0.0

Amar Deep

Score: 0.0

Hira Aur Patthar

Score: 0.0

Mardon Wali Baat

Score: 0.0

Kamla

Score: 0.0

Jhoothi Shaan

Score: 0.0

Congregation

Score: 0.0

Disha

Score: 0.0

Banglatown Banquet

Score: 0.0

What Will People Say?

Score: 0.0

Unique Relation

Score: 0.0

Kanneshwara Rama

Score: 0.0

Good Morning Sunshine

Score: 0.0

Bada Din

Score: 0.0

Patang

Score: 0.0

Ek Pal

Score: 0.0

Lahore 1947

Score: 0.0

Picnic

Score: 0.0

Aunty Ji

Score: 0.0

Jeena Yahan

Score: 0.0

Ek Baar Kaho

Score: 0.0

Bun Tikki

Score: 0.0

Samay Ki Dhaara

Score: 0.0

Hum Rahe Na Hum

Score: 0.0

Adha Din Adhi Raat

Score: 0.0

Toote Khilone

Score: 0.0

Yeh Kaisa Insaf?

Score: 0.0

Libaas

Score: 0.0

Kadambari

Score: 0.0

Amba

Score: 0.0

Sameera

Score: 0.0

Daughters of This Century

Score: 0.0

Faslah

Score: 0.0

Apne Paraye

Score: 0.0

Espousal

Score: 0.0

Letter From Your Far-Off Country

Score: 0.0

Played in tv shows:

The Discovery of India

Score: 9.8

Halo

Score: 8.3

Angry Young Men

Score: 8.0

Capital

Score: 7.1

Dabba Cartel

Score: 6.8

Next of Kin

Score: 6.4

Indian Idol

Score: 6.1

Koffee with Karan

Score: 5.7

The Empire

Score: 5.3