Cast & creator
Shabana Azmi
Best known for Halo, Koffee with Karan, Indian Idol
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
156
film credits
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television credits
164
1973–2026 · acting roles
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Known for
Across film & television
Filmography (165)
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Halo
Margaret Parangosky
2022
Koffee with Karan
Self
2004
Indian Idol
Self
2004
The Discovery of India
Rangamma
1988
Awarapan 2
Nafisa Nawaz
2026
Capital
Mrs. Kamal
2015
Batwara 1947
Mai
2026
What's Love Got to Do with It?
Aisha Khan
2023
Next of Kin
Mrs. Shirani
2018
Dabba Cartel
Sheila
2025
Son of the Pink Panther
Queen
1993
Om Shanti Om
Self
2007
Angry Young Men
Self
2024
The Reluctant Fundamentalist
Ammi
2013
City of Joy
Kamla H. Pal
1992
The Empire
Aisan Daulat Begum
2021
Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani
Jamini Chatterji
2023
Albert Pinto Ko Gussa Kyoon Aata Hai
Stella
1981
It's a Wonderful Afterlife
Mrs. Sethi
2010
Neerja
Rama Bhanot
2016
Luck by Chance
Self
2009
The Bengali Night
Indira Sen
1988Imaginary Rain
Side Streets
Mrs. Chandra Bipin Raj
1998
Madame Sousatzka
Sushila Sen
1988
Midnight's Children
Naseem
2012
Honeymoon Travels Pvt. Ltd.
Naheed
2007
Hum Paanch
Sundariya
1980Masoom: The Next Generation
The Chess Players
Khurshid
1977
Hum Rahe Na Hum
Mohini P. Sahani
1984
Amar Akbar Anthony
Laxmi
1977
Bollywood and Beyond: A Century of Indian Cinema
Self
2015
Mandi
Rukmini Bai
1983
Fire
Radha
1997
Aunty Ji
Parvin
2018
Ankur
Laxmi
1974
Loins of Punjab Presents
Rrita Kapoor
2007Saugaat
2026
Parvarish
Shabu
1977Suraag
1982
Masoom
Indu D. Malhotra
1983
Parama: A Journey with Aparna Sen
2025
Daughters of This Century
Kadambini
2001The Master: Shyam Benegal
Herself
2022
Lorie
Geeta Malhotra
1984
The Black Prince
Rani Jindan
2017
Lahu Ke Do Rang
Roma
1979
Ghoomer
Anina's Grandmother
2023
Umrao Jaan
Khanum Jaan
2006
Jhoothi Shaan
Krishna
1991
Sameera
1981
Adha Din Adhi Raat
Radha / Babli
1977
Dus Kahaniyaan
2007
Immaculate Conception
Samira
1992
Shart
Kiran Dutt
1986
Inner voice
Ragini
1991
Makdee
Makdee
2002
Love Breakups Zindagi
Naina's Mother
2011Shama
1981
Meghla Akash
2001
Signature Move
Parveen
2017
Swami
Saudamini
1977
Main Azaad Hoon
Subhashini Saigal
1989
Nishant
Sushila
1975
Namkeen
1982
Gaja Gamini
Premchand's Nirmala
2000
Nasihat
Sunita
1986
Susman
1987
Kaifinama
2018
Benegal's New Cinema
2014
The Wishing Tree
The Gypsy Woman
2017
Sparsh
Kavita Prasad
1980
Mrityudand
Chandravati
1997
Kaali Khuhi
Satya Maasi
2020
Arth
Pooja
1982
In Custody
Imtiaz Begum
1994
Jazbaa
2015
Yaadon Ki Zanjeer
Manju
1984
Chalk N Duster
Vidya Sawant
2016
Celluloid Man
Self
2012
Khamosh
Shabana Azmi
1986
Genesis
The woman
1986
Morning Raga
Swarnalata
2004
The Ruins
Jamini
1984
Khel Khilari Ka
Rachna
1977
Junoon
Firdaus (Javed's wife)
1978
Ek Baar Kaho
Aarti Mathur
1980
Godmother
Rambhi
1999
Ek Din Achanak
Neeta Roy
1989
Rakhwala
1989
Sorry Bhai
Gayatri
2008
Bada Din
1998
Sati
Uma
1989
Toote Khilone
1978
Ishk Ishk Ishk
Pammy
1974
Yeh Kaisa Insaf?
Madhu R. Nath
1980
15 Park Avenue
Prof. Anjali "Anu" Mathur
2006
Fateh
Shabana
1991
Ashanti
Kamini
1982
Pestonjee
Jeroo
1988
Hira Aur Patthar
Gauri
1977
Fakira
Neeta / Geeta
1976
Amba
Amba Bhanupratap Singh
1990
Gangvaa
Jamuna
1984Positive
2007
Raaste Pyar Ke
Shyama
1982
Dharavi
Kumud
1991
Death of a Doctor
Seema
1990
Shaque
1976
Banglatown Banquet
Sofia
2006
Amar Deep
1979
Tehzeeb
Rukhsana Jamal
2003
Saaz
Bansidhar (Bansi) Vrundavan
1997
The Kite
Jitni
1993
The Crossing
Rama
1984The Crossing
Playback Singer
1984
Sheer Qorma
Ammi
2021
Oonch Neech Beech
Tulsi
1989
Karm
Neelam Kumar
1977
Apne Paraye
Sheila
1980Bun Tikki
2025
Matru Ki Bijlee Ka Mandola
Chaudhari Devi
2013
Avtaar
1983
Swarg Narak
Geeta
1978
Good Morning Sunshine
2023
Doosri Dulhan
Chanda
1983USA v Raj
Pammi Bothra
Atithee
Leela M. Kumar / Julie
1978
Anokha Bandhan
Annapurna (Anu)
1982
Hari-Bhari
Ghazala
2000
Jeena Yahan
Lekha
1979
Ek Pal
Priyam
1986
A Romance in the Sky
Kissaa Kursee Kaa
Janata
1978
Mardon Wali Baat
1988
Disha
1990
Yeh Nazdeekiyan
Shobna
1982
Devata
1978Picnic
1989
Kanneshwara Rama
Malli
1977
Chor Sipahee
Priya
1977
Letter from Your Far-Off Country
Self (archive footage)
2020
Khoon Ki Pukaar
1978
Thodisi Bewafaii
1980
Sonata
Dolon
2017
Faslah
Asha Premchand
1974
Sweekar Kiya Maine
Gopika Sharma / Gopika K. Shukla
1983
Jallian Wala Bagh
1977
Log Kya Kahenge
Roma
1982
Munshi Ji
1973
Bhavna
Bhavna Saxena
1984
Parinay
Rekha
1974
Ek Hi Bhool
Meenakshi
1981
Vishwasghaat
Seema
1977
Libaas
Seema
1988
Kaifi Azmi
(Herself)
1979
Anjuman
Anjuman
1986
Jwalamukhi
Kiran
1980
Kadambari
Chetna
1976
Samay Ki Dhaara
Madhvi A. Verma
1986
Kamla
Sarita Jadhav
1984
Devi Ahilya Bai
2002
A Decent Arrangement
Preeti
2014