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Shabana Azmi

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Shabana Azmi

Born Sep 18, 1950 · 75 years162 titles 153 movies · 9 TV
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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.

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

Born

Sep 18, 1950

New Delhi, India

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Roles across career

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Career timeline

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1973 2 title(s)

1974 4 title(s)

1975 1 title(s)

1976 3 title(s)

1977 12 title(s)

1978 7 title(s)

1979 4 title(s)

1980 7 title(s)

1981 4 title(s)

1982 8 title(s)

1983 5 title(s)

1984 8 title(s)

1986 7 title(s)

1987 1 title(s)

1988 6 title(s)

1989 6 title(s)

1990 3 title(s)

1991 4 title(s)

1992 2 title(s)

1993 2 title(s)

1994 1 title(s)

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1998 2 title(s)

1999 1 title(s)

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2002 2 title(s)

2003 1 title(s)

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2006 3 title(s)

2007 5 title(s)

2008 1 title(s)

2009 1 title(s)

2010 1 title(s)

2011 1 title(s)

2012 2 title(s)

2013 2 title(s)

2014 2 title(s)

2015 3 title(s)

2016 2 title(s)

2017 4 title(s)

2018 3 title(s)

2020 2 title(s)

2021 2 title(s)

2022 2 title(s)

2023 4 title(s)

2024 1 title(s)

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2026 2 title(s)

Undated 3 title(s)