What's Love Got to Do with It?2023
As Aisha Khan
TMDb 6.1 / 10
Shabana Azmi
Born
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.
Filmography (155)
The Reluctant Fundamentalist2013
As Ammi
TMDb 6.6 / 10
Awarapan 22026
As Nafisa Nawaz
Batwara 19472026
As Mai
TMDb 6.0 / 10
Om Shanti Om2007
As Self
TMDb 7.1 / 10
Son of the Pink Panther1993
As Queen
TMDb 4.6 / 10
City of Joy1992
As Kamla H. Pal
TMDb 6.6 / 10
Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani2023
As Jamini Chatterji
TMDb 6.2 / 10
Midnight's Children2012
As Naseem
TMDb 5.5 / 10
Luck by Chance2009
As Self
TMDb 6.5 / 10
The Bengali Night1988
As Indira Sen
TMDb 6.6 / 10
Hum Paanch1980
As Sundariya
TMDb 6.8 / 10
It's a Wonderful Afterlife2010
As Mrs. Sethi
TMDb 4.8 / 10
Madame Sousatzka1988
As Sushila Sen
TMDb 6.9 / 10
Honeymoon Travels Pvt. Ltd.2007
As Naheed
TMDb 5.3 / 10
Aunty Ji2018
As Parvin
Parvarish1977
As Shabu
TMDb 7.1 / 10
Masoom: The Next Generation
Masoom: The Next GenerationRelease date TBA
Side Streets1998
As Mrs. Chandra Bipin Raj
TMDb 6.8 / 10
Mandi1983
As Rukmini Bai
TMDb 6.6 / 10
Fire1997
As Radha
TMDb 6.8 / 10
Immaculate Conception1992
As Samira
TMDb 5.4 / 10
The Black Prince2017
As Rani Jindan
TMDb 5.0 / 10
Masoom1983
As Indu D. Malhotra
TMDb 6.6 / 10
Bollywood and Beyond: A Century of Indian Cinema2015
As Self
TMDb 5.2 / 10
Sameera1981
TMDb 8.0 / 10
Hum Rahe Na Hum1984
As Mohini P. Sahani
TMDb 7.0 / 10
Jhoothi Shaan1991
As Krishna
TMDb 10.0 / 10
Neerja2016
As Rama Bhanot
TMDb 7.3 / 10
The Chess Players1977
As Khurshid
TMDb 7.0 / 10
Ashanti1982
As Kamini
TMDb 8.4 / 10
Loins of Punjab Presents2007
As Rrita Kapoor
TMDb 5.4 / 10
Meghla Akash2001
TMDb 1.0 / 10
Ghoomer2023
As Anina's Grandmother
TMDb 8.2 / 10
The Wishing Tree2017
As The Gypsy Woman
TMDb 5.3 / 10
Morning Raga2004
As Swarnalata
TMDb 9.3 / 10
Gaja Gamini2000
As Premchand's Nirmala
TMDb 6.6 / 10
Khel Khilari Ka1977
As Rachna
TMDb 6.5 / 10
Main Azaad Hoon1989
As Subhashini Saigal
TMDb 6.4 / 10
Celluloid Man2012
As Self
TMDb 7.0 / 10
Apne Paraye1980
As Sheila
TMDb 8.0 / 10
Lahu Ke Do Rang1979
As Roma
TMDb 4.9 / 10
Khamosh1986
As Shabana Azmi
TMDb 7.4 / 10
Umrao Jaan2006
As Khanum Jaan
TMDb 8.0 / 10
Genesis1986
As The woman
TMDb 6.5 / 10
Adha Din Adhi Raat1977
As Radha / Babli
TMDb 10.0 / 10
Raaste Pyar Ke1982
As Shyama
TMDb 5.0 / 10
Shart1986
As Kiran Dutt
TMDb 10.0 / 10
Amar Akbar Anthony1977
As Laxmi
TMDb 6.9 / 10
Love Breakups Zindagi2011
As Naina's Mother
TMDb 6.4 / 10
Inner voice1991
As Ragini
TMDb 10.0 / 10
Nasihat1986
As Sunita
TMDb 7.5 / 10
Sparsh1980
As Kavita Prasad
TMDb 7.2 / 10
Chalk N Duster2016
As Vidya Sawant
TMDb 6.8 / 10
In Custody1994
As Imtiaz Begum
TMDb 5.0 / 10
Albert Pinto Ko Gussa Kyoon Aata Hai1981
As Stella
TMDb 5.3 / 10
Avtaar1983
TMDb 8.0 / 10
The Ruins1984
As Jamini
TMDb 6.4 / 10
Rakhwala1989
TMDb 6.0 / 10
Namkeen1982
TMDb 8.3 / 10
Yaadon Ki Zanjeer1984
As Manju
TMDb 7.0 / 10
Signature Move2017
As Parveen
TMDb 5.4 / 10
Jazbaa2015
TMDb 6.8 / 10
Banglatown Banquet2006
As Sofia
Amba1990
As Amba Bhanupratap Singh
TMDb 8.0 / 10
Ankur1974
As Laxmi
TMDb 6.2 / 10
Suraag
Suraag1982
TMDb 8.5 / 10
Kaifinama2018
Imaginary Rain
Imaginary RainRelease date TBA
The Crossing1984
As Rama
TMDb 6.5 / 10
Ek Baar Kaho1980
As Aarti Mathur
TMDb 8.0 / 10
Dus Kahaniyaan2007
TMDb 4.1 / 10
Oonch Neech Beech1989
As Tulsi
TMDb 7.0 / 10
Libaas1988
As Seema
TMDb 9.0 / 10
Lorie1984
As Geeta Malhotra
TMDb 7.0 / 10
Shama
Shama1981
TMDb 8.0 / 10
Karm1977
As Neelam Kumar
TMDb 8.0 / 10
Nishant1975
As Sushila
TMDb 7.1 / 10
Kissaa Kursee Kaa1978
As Janata
TMDb 8.3 / 10
Jeena Yahan1979
As Lekha
TMDb 9.0 / 10
Kaali Khuhi2020
As Satya Maasi
TMDb 4.6 / 10
Godmother1999
As Rambhi
TMDb 7.8 / 10
Junoon1978
As Firdaus (Javed's wife)
TMDb 5.7 / 10
15 Park Avenue2006
As Prof. Anjali "Anu" Mathur
TMDb 6.4 / 10
Devata1978
TMDb 8.0 / 10
Fakira1976
As Neeta / Geeta
TMDb 7.0 / 10
Makdee2002
As Makdee
TMDb 6.8 / 10
Susman1987
TMDb 8.5 / 10
Swarg Narak1978
As Geeta
TMDb 3.7 / 10
Swami1977
As Saudamini
TMDb 4.0 / 10
Ishk Ishk Ishk1974
As Pammy
TMDb 7.0 / 10
Chor Sipahee1977
As Priya
TMDb 8.5 / 10
Death of a Doctor1990
As Seema
TMDb 6.3 / 10
Sweekar Kiya Maine1983
As Gopika Sharma / Gopika K. Shukla
TMDb 5.9 / 10
Good Morning Sunshine2023
Bada Din1998
TMDb 8.0 / 10
Sorry Bhai2008
As Gayatri
TMDb 4.9 / 10
The Master: Shyam Benegal
The Master: Shyam Benegal2022
As Herself
TMDb 4.0 / 10
Daughters of This Century2001
As Kadambini
TMDb 9.0 / 10
Khoon Ki Pukaar1978
TMDb 10.0 / 10
Parama: A Journey with Aparna Sen2025
Mrityudand1997
As Chandravati
TMDb 5.2 / 10
Gangvaa1984
As Jamuna
TMDb 7.5 / 10
Saugaat
Saugaat2026
Sonata2017
As Dolon
Jwalamukhi1980
As Kiran
TMDb 6.3 / 10
Samay Ki Dhaara1986
As Madhvi A. Verma
TMDb 8.0 / 10
Benegal's New Cinema2014
Matru Ki Bijlee Ka Mandola2013
As Chaudhari Devi
TMDb 5.7 / 10
Mardon Wali Baat1988
TMDb 10.0 / 10
Tehzeeb2003
As Rukhsana Jamal
TMDb 3.7 / 10
Pestonjee1988
As Jeroo
TMDb 4.9 / 10
Yeh Kaisa Insaf?1980
As Madhu R. Nath
TMDb 7.0 / 10
Log Kya Kahenge1982
As Roma
TMDb 9.0 / 10
Ek Hi Bhool1981
As Meenakshi
TMDb 6.0 / 10
Fateh1991
As Shabana
TMDb 5.0 / 10
USA v Raj
USA v RajRelease date TBA
As Pammi Bothra
Sati1989
As Uma
TMDb 8.8 / 10
Arth1982
As Pooja
TMDb 6.8 / 10
Atithee1978
As Leela M. Kumar / Julie
TMDb 7.0 / 10
Amar Deep1979
TMDb 8.0 / 10
Thodisi Bewafaii1980
TMDb 5.5 / 10
Yeh Nazdeekiyan1982
As Shobna
TMDb 8.8 / 10
Hari-Bhari2000
As Ghazala
TMDb 6.0 / 10
Positive
Positive2007
TMDb 10.0 / 10
Ek Pal1986
As Priyam
TMDb 7.0 / 10
Devi Ahilya Bai2002
Bun Tikki
Bun Tikki2025
Jallian Wala Bagh1977
TMDb 7.0 / 10
Doosri Dulhan1983
As Chanda
TMDb 10.0 / 10
Kanneshwara Rama1977
As Malli
TMDb 10.0 / 10
Anokha Bandhan1982
As Annapurna (Anu)
TMDb 8.0 / 10
Dharavi1991
As Kumud
TMDb 7.3 / 10
Anjuman1986
As Anjuman
TMDb 10.0 / 10
Ek Din Achanak1989
As Neeta Roy
TMDb 6.8 / 10
Hira Aur Patthar1977
As Gauri
TMDb 10.0 / 10
The Kite1993
As Jitni
TMDb 8.0 / 10
Disha1990
TMDb 9.0 / 10
Kamla1984
As Sarita Jadhav
TMDb 10.0 / 10
Vishwasghaat1977
As Seema
TMDb 8.0 / 10
Bhavna1984
As Bhavna Saxena
TMDb 10.0 / 10
Kaifi Azmi1979
As (Herself)
Parinay1974
As Rekha
TMDb 8.0 / 10
Sheer Qorma2021
As Ammi
Faslah1974
As Asha Premchand
TMDb 9.0 / 10
Munshi Ji1973
A Decent Arrangement2014
As Preeti
TMDb 4.7 / 10
Shaque1976
TMDb 8.0 / 10
A Romance in the SkyRelease date TBA
Toote Khilone1978
TMDb 7.0 / 10
Saaz1997
As Bansidhar (Bansi) Vrundavan
TMDb 4.5 / 10
Kadambari1976
As Chetna
TMDb 9.0 / 10
Masoom
Masoom1973
Letter from Your Far-Off Country2020
As Self (archive footage)
Picnic
Picnic1989
TMDb 9.0 / 10
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