Highest rated as cast or director
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.
Acted in 145
2020s
- 2026
- 2025
Parama: A Journey with Aparna Sen
Movie
- 2023
Ghoomer
Anina's Grandmother
Good Morning Sunshine
Movie
- 2022
- 2021
Sheer Qorma
Ammi
- 2020
2010s
- 2018
Aunty Ji
Parvin
Kaifinama
Movie
- 2017
The Black Prince
Rani Jindan
The Wishing Tree
The Gypsy Woman
Sonata
Dolon
- 2016
Neerja
Rama Bhanot
Chalk N Duster
Vidya Sawant
- 2015
Capital
Mrs. Kamal · 3 episodes
Jazbaa
Movie
- 2014
Benegal's New Cinema
Movie
A Decent Arrangement
Preeti
- 2013
Matru Ki Bijlee Ka Mandola
Chaudhari Devi
- 2012
Midnight's Children
Naseem
- 2011
Love Breakups Zindagi
Naina's Mother
- 2010
It's a Wonderful Afterlife
Mrs. Sethi
2000s
- 2008
Sorry Bhai
Gayatri
- 2007
Dus Kahaniyaan
Movie
Loins of Punjab Presents
Rrita Kapoor
- 2006
Banglatown Banquet
Sofia
15 Park Avenue
Prof. Anjali "Anu" Mathur
- 2004
Morning Raga
Swarnalata
- 2003
Tehzeeb
Rukhsana Jamal
- 2002
Makdee
Makdee
Devi Ahilya Bai
Movie
- 2001
Meghla Akash
Movie
Daughters of This Century
Kadambini
- 2000
Gaja Gamini
Premchand's Nirmala
Hari-Bhari
Ghazala
1990s
- 1999
Godmother
Rambhi
- 1998
Bada Din
Movie
- 1997
Fire
Radha
Mrityudand
Chandravati
Saaz
Bansidhar (Bansi) Vrundavan
- 1994
In Custody
Imtiaz Begum
- 1993
The Kite
Jitni
- 1992
Immaculate Conception
Samira
- 1991
Jhoothi Shaan
Krishna
Dharavi
Kumud
Fateh
Shabana
Inner voice
Ragini
- 1990
Amba
Amba Bhanupratap Singh
Death of a Doctor
Seema
Disha
Movie
1980s
- 1989
Main Azaad Hoon
Subhashini Saigal
Sati
Uma
Ek Din Achanak
Neeta Roy
Oonch Neech Beech
Tulsi
Rakhwala
Movie
- 1988
The Bengali Night
Indira Sen
Pestonjee
Jeroo
Mardon Wali Baat
Movie
Libaas
Seema
- 1987
Susman
Movie
- 1986
Ek Pal
Priyam
Nasihat
Sunita
Genesis
The woman
Anjuman
Anjuman
Khamosh
Shabana Azmi
Shart
Kiran Dutt
Samay Ki Dhaara
Madhvi A. Verma
- 1984
Bhavna
Bhavna Saxena
The Crossing
Rama
Gangvaa
Jamuna
Kamla
Sarita Jadhav
The Ruins
Jamini
Hum Rahe Na Hum
Mohini P. Sahani
Lorie
Geeta Malhotra
Yaadon Ki Zanjeer
Manju
- 1983
Doosri Dulhan
Chanda
Sweekar Kiya Maine
Gopika Sharma / Gopika K. Shukla
Avtaar
Movie
Mandi
Rukmini Bai
Masoom
Indu D. Malhotra
- 1982
Raaste Pyar Ke
Shyama
Anokha Bandhan
Annapurna (Anu)
Arth
Pooja
Yeh Nazdeekiyan
Shobna
Ashanti
Kamini
Namkeen
Movie
Log Kya Kahenge
Roma
- 1981
Ek Hi Bhool
Meenakshi
Albert Pinto Ko Gussa Kyoon Aata Hai
Stella
Sameera
Movie
- 1980
Jwalamukhi
Kiran
Ek Baar Kaho
Aarti Mathur
Apne Paraye
Sheila
Yeh Kaisa Insaf?
Madhu R. Nath
Thodisi Bewafaii
Movie
Sparsh
Kavita Prasad
1970s
- 1979
Lahu Ke Do Rang
Roma
Jeena Yahan
Lekha
Kaifi Azmi
(Herself)
Amar Deep
Movie
- 1978
Junoon
Firdaus (Javed's wife)
Devata
Movie
Atithee
Leela M. Kumar / Julie
Khoon Ki Pukaar
Movie
Kissaa Kursee Kaa
Janata
Swarg Narak
Geeta
Toote Khilone
Movie
- 1977
Parvarish
Shabu
The Chess Players
Khurshid
Amar Akbar Anthony
Laxmi
Hira Aur Patthar
Gauri
Karm
Neelam Kumar
Khel Khilari Ka
Rachna
Chor Sipahee
Priya
Vishwasghaat
Seema
Jallian Wala Bagh
Movie
Swami
Saudamini
Adha Din Adhi Raat
Radha / Babli
Kanneshwara Rama
Malli
- 1976
Shaque
Movie
Fakira
Neeta / Geeta
Kadambari
Chetna
- 1975
Nishant
Sushila
- 1974
Ishk Ishk Ishk
Pammy
Parinay
Rekha
Ankur
Laxmi
Faslah
Asha Premchand
- 1973
Munshi Ji
Movie
No release date
A Romance in the Sky
Movie
Sound 1
1980s
- 1984
The Crossing
Playback Singer
Appearances8
2020s
- 2024
Angry Young Men
Self · 3 episodes
- 2020
Letter from Your Far-Off Country
Self (archive footage)
2010s
- 2015
Bollywood and Beyond: A Century of Indian Cinema
Self
- 2012
Celluloid Man
Self
2000s
- 2009
- 2007
- 2004
