Shabana Azmi is an Indian actress of film, television and theatre. She's an alumna of the Film and Television Institute of India of Pune. After her film debut in 1974 she soon became one of the leading actresses of parallel cinema, an Indian New Wave movement known for its serious content and neo-realism.
Known For
What's Love Got to Do with It?
(2023)
Aisha Khan
Om Shanti Om
(2007)
Self
The Reluctant Fundamentalist
(2013)
Ammi
Son of the Pink Panther
(1993)
Queen
Luck by Chance
(2009)
Self (uncredited)
Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani
(2023)
Jamini Chatterji
Neerja
(2016)
Rama Bhanot
The Chess Players
(1977)
Khurshid
City of Joy
(1992)
Kamla H. Pal
Midnight's Children
(2012)
Naseem
Mandi
(1983)
Rukmini Bai
Kaali Khuhi
(2020)
Satya Maasi
Full Filmography
Acting
Ankur
(1974)
Laxmi
Ishk Ishk Ishk
(1974)
Pammy
Espousal
(1974)
Rekha
Faslah
(1974)
Asha Premchand
Nishant
(1975)
Sushila
Fakira
(1976)
Neeta / Geeta
Shaque
(1976)
Kadambari
(1976)
Chetna
Amar Akbar Anthony
(1977)
Laxmi
Karm
(1977)
Neelam Kumar
Parvarish
(1977)
Shabu
The Chess Players
(1977)
Khurshid
Swami
(1977)
Saudamini
Kanneshwara Rama
(1977)
Khel Khilari Ka
(1977)
Rachna
Chor Sipahee
(1977)
Priya
Hira Aur Patthar
(1977)
Gauri
Jallian Wala Bagh
(1977)
Adha Din Adhi Raat
(1977)
Radha / Babli
Junoon
(1978)
Firdaus (Javed's wife)
Atithee
(1978)
Leela M. Kumar / Julie
Devata
(1978)
Khoon Ki Pukaar
(1978)
Kissaa Kursee Kaa
(1978)
Janata
Swarg Narak
(1978)
Geeta
Toote Khilone
(1978)
Lahu Ke Do Rang
(1979)
Roma
Amar Deep
(1979)
Jeena Yahan
(1979)
Lekha
Jwalamukhi
(1980)
Kiran
Sparsh
(1980)
Kavita
Hum Paanch
(1980)
Sundariya
Thodisi Bewafaii
(1980)
Apne Paraye
(1980)
Sheila
Ek Baar Kaho
(1980)
Aarti Mathur
Yeh Kaisa Insaf?
(1980)
Madhu R. Nath
Albert Pinto Ko Gussa Kyoon Aata Hai
(1981)
Stella
Ek Hi Bhool
(1981)
Meenakshi
Sameera
(1981)
Arth
(1982)
Pooja
Suraag
(1982)
Yeh Nazdeekiyan
(1982)
Shobna
Namkeen
(1982)
Ashanti
(1982)
Kamini
Raaste Pyar Ke
(1982)
Shyama
Masoom
(1983)
Indu D. Malhotra
Mandi
(1983)
Rukmini Bai
Avtaar
(1983)
Doosri Dulhan
(1983)
Chanda
Sweekar Kiya Maine
(1983)
Gopika Sharma / Gopika K. Shukla
The Crossing
(1984)
Rama
Khandhar
(1984)
Jamini
Gangvaa
(1984)
Jamuna
Kamla
(1984)
Sarita Jadhav
Yaadon Ki Zanjeer
(1984)
Lorie
(1984)
Hum Rahe Na Hum
(1984)
Mohini P. Sahani
Khamosh
(1986)
Ek Pal
(1986)
Priyam
Congregation
(1986)
Anjuman
Genesis
(1986)
The woman
Shart
(1986)
Kiran Dutt
Nasihat
(1986)
Sunita
Samay Ki Dhaara
(1986)
Madhvi A. Verma
Susman
(1987)
Madame Sousatzka
(1988)
Sushila Sen
Pestonjee
(1988)
Jeroo
The Bengali Night
(1988)
Indira Sen
Mardon Wali Baat
(1988)
Libaas
(1988)
Seema
Suddenly, One Day
(1989)
Neeta Roy
Sati
(1989)
Uma
Main Azaad Hoon
(1989)
Subhashini Saigal
Rakhwala
(1989)
Oonch Neech Beech
(1989)
Tulsi
Picnic
(1989)
Ek Doctor Ki Maut
(1990)
Disha
(1990)
Amba
(1990)
Amba Bhanupratap Singh
Dharavi
(1991)
Kusum
Jhoothi Shaan
(1991)
Krishna
Fateh
(1991)
City of Joy
(1992)
Kamla H. Pal
Immaculate Conception
(1992)
Samira
Son of the Pink Panther
(1993)
Queen
Patang
(1993)
Jitni
In Custody
(1994)
Imtiaz Begum
Fire
(1997)
Radha
Saaz
(1997)
Bansidhar (Bansi) Vrundavan
Mrityudand
(1997)
Chandravati
Side Streets
(1998)
Mrs. Chandra Bipin Raj
Bada Din
(1998)
Godmother
(1999)
Rambhi
Hari Bhari
(2000)
Ghazala
Gaja Gamini
(2000)
Premchand's Nirmala
Daughters of This Century
(2001)
Kadambini
Makdee
(2002)
Makdee
Devi Ahilya Bai
(2002)
Tehzeeb
(2003)
Rukhsana Jamal
Morning Raga
(2004)
Swarnalata
15 Park Avenue
(2006)
Anu
Umrao Jaan
(2006)
Khanum Jaan
Banglatown Banquet
(2006)
Sofia
Loins of Punjab Presents
(2007)
Rrita Kapoor
Honeymoon Travels Pvt. Ltd.
(2007)
Naheed
Positive
(2007)
Dus Kahaniyaan
(2007)
Om Shanti Om
(2007)
Self
Sorry Bhai
(2008)
Gayatri
Luck by Chance
(2009)
Self (uncredited)
It's a Wonderful Afterlife
(2010)
Mrs. Sethi
Love Breakups Zindagi
(2011)
Naina's Mother
Midnight's Children
(2012)
Naseem
Celluloid Man
(2012)
Self
Matru Ki Bijlee Ka Mandola
(2013)
Chaudhari Devi
The Reluctant Fundamentalist
(2013)
Ammi
A Decent Arrangement
(2014)
Preeti
Jazbaa
(2015)
Bollywood and Beyond: A Century of Indian Cinema
(2015)
Self
Neerja
(2016)
Rama Bhanot
Chalk N Duster
(2016)
Vidya Sawant
The Wishing Tree
(2017)
The Gypsy Woman
Signature Move
(2017)
Parveen
The Black Prince
(2017)
Rani Jindan
Sonata
(2017)
Dolon
Kaifinama
(2018)
Aunty Ji
(2018)
Parvin
Kaali Khuhi
(2020)
Satya Maasi
Letter From Your Far-Off Country
(2020)
Self (archive footage)
Sheer Qorma
(2021)
Ammi
What's Love Got to Do with It?
(2023)
Aisha Khan
Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani
(2023)
Jamini Chatterji
Ghoomer
(2023)
Anina's Grandmother
Lahore 1947
(2025)
Sound