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Shabana Azmi

Bio: 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
Born: Mon, Sep 18 1950
Birthplace: New Delhi, India
Shabana Azmi is 74 years old
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Poster of Lahore 1947
Lahore 1947
Shabana Azmi will be
74 in Lahore 1947
Fri, Aug 15 2025
Poster of Ghoomer
Ghoomer
Shabana Azmi was
72 in Ghoomer
as 'Anina's Grandmother'.
Fri, Aug 18 2023
Poster of Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani
Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani
Shabana Azmi was
72 in Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani
as 'Jamini Chatterji'.
Fri, Jul 28 2023
Poster of Good Morning Sunshine
Good Morning Sunshine
Shabana Azmi was
72 in Good Morning Sunshine
Mon, Apr 24 2023
Poster of What's Love Got to Do with It?
What's Love Got to Do with It?
Shabana Azmi was
72 in What's Love Got to Do with It?
as 'Aisha Khan'.
Thu, Jan 26 2023
Poster of Sheer Qorma
Sheer Qorma
Shabana Azmi was
70 in Sheer Qorma
as 'Ammi'.
Fri, Jun 18 2021
Poster of Kaali Khuhi
Kaali Khuhi
Shabana Azmi was
70 in Kaali Khuhi
as 'Satya Maasi'.
Fri, Oct 30 2020
Poster of Letter From Your Far-Off Country
Letter From Your Far-Off Country
Shabana Azmi was
69 in Letter From Your Far-Off Country
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Tue, Sep 15 2020
Poster of Aunty Ji
Aunty Ji
Shabana Azmi was
67 in Aunty Ji
as 'Parvin'.
Wed, Aug 29 2018
Poster of Kaifinama
Kaifinama
Shabana Azmi was
67 in Kaifinama
Mon, Jan 01 2018
Poster of The Black Prince
The Black Prince
Shabana Azmi was
66 in The Black Prince
as 'Rani Jindan'.
Fri, Jul 21 2017
Poster of The Wishing Tree
The Wishing Tree
Shabana Azmi was
66 in The Wishing Tree
as 'The Gypsy Woman'.
Fri, Jun 09 2017
Poster of Sonata
Sonata
Shabana Azmi was
66 in Sonata
as 'Dolon'.
Fri, Apr 21 2017
Poster of Signature Move
Signature Move
Shabana Azmi was
66 in Signature Move
as 'Parveen'.
Sat, Mar 11 2017
Poster of Neerja
Neerja
Shabana Azmi was
65 in Neerja
as 'Rama Bhanot'.
Fri, Feb 19 2016
Poster of Chalk N Duster
Chalk N Duster
Shabana Azmi was
65 in Chalk N Duster
as 'Vidya Sawant'.
Fri, Jan 15 2016
Poster of Jazbaa
Jazbaa
Shabana Azmi was
65 in Jazbaa
Fri, Oct 09 2015
Poster of Bollywood and Beyond: A Century of Indian Cinema
Bollywood and Beyond: A Century of Indian Cinema
Shabana Azmi was
64 in Bollywood and Beyond: A Century of Indian Cinema
as 'Self'.
Sun, Sep 06 2015
Poster of A Decent Arrangement
A Decent Arrangement
Shabana Azmi was
63 in A Decent Arrangement
as 'Preeti'.
Fri, Jul 11 2014
Poster of The Reluctant Fundamentalist
The Reluctant Fundamentalist
Shabana Azmi was
62 in The Reluctant Fundamentalist
as 'Ammi'.
Wed, Apr 24 2013
Poster of Matru Ki Bijlee Ka Mandola
Matru Ki Bijlee Ka Mandola
Shabana Azmi was
62 in Matru Ki Bijlee Ka Mandola
as 'Chaudhari Devi'.
Thu, Jan 10 2013
Poster of Midnight's Children
Midnight's Children
Shabana Azmi was
61 in Midnight's Children
as 'Naseem'.
Fri, Aug 31 2012
Poster of Celluloid Man
Celluloid Man
Shabana Azmi was
61 in Celluloid Man
as 'Self'.
Tue, Jun 26 2012
Poster of Love Breakups Zindagi
Love Breakups Zindagi
Shabana Azmi was
61 in Love Breakups Zindagi
as 'Naina's Mother'.
Fri, Oct 07 2011
Poster of It's a Wonderful Afterlife
It's a Wonderful Afterlife
Shabana Azmi was
59 in It's a Wonderful Afterlife
as 'Mrs. Sethi'.
Fri, May 07 2010
Poster of Luck by Chance
Luck by Chance
Shabana Azmi was
58 in Luck by Chance
as 'Self'.
Fri, Jan 30 2009
Poster of Sorry Bhai
Sorry Bhai
Shabana Azmi was
58 in Sorry Bhai
as 'Gayatri'.
Fri, Nov 28 2008
Poster of Dus Kahaniyaan
Dus Kahaniyaan
Shabana Azmi was
57 in Dus Kahaniyaan
Fri, Dec 07 2007
Poster of Om Shanti Om
Om Shanti Om
Shabana Azmi was
57 in Om Shanti Om
as 'Self'.
Wed, Nov 07 2007
Poster of Positive
Positive
Shabana Azmi was
56 in Positive
Sat, Sep 08 2007
Poster of Honeymoon Travels Pvt. Ltd.
Honeymoon Travels Pvt. Ltd.
Shabana Azmi was
56 in Honeymoon Travels Pvt. Ltd.
as 'Naheed'.
Fri, Feb 23 2007
Poster of Loins of Punjab Presents
Loins of Punjab Presents
Shabana Azmi was
56 in Loins of Punjab Presents
as 'Rrita Kapoor'.
Sun, Jan 28 2007
Poster of Umrao Jaan
Umrao Jaan
Shabana Azmi was
56 in Umrao Jaan
as 'Khanum Jaan'.
Thu, Nov 02 2006
Poster of Banglatown Banquet
Banglatown Banquet
Shabana Azmi was
55 in Banglatown Banquet
as 'Sofia'.
Sat, Mar 25 2006
Poster of 15 Park Avenue
15 Park Avenue
Shabana Azmi was
55 in 15 Park Avenue
as 'Anu'.
Fri, Jan 06 2006
Poster of Morning Raga
Morning Raga
Shabana Azmi was
54 in Morning Raga
as 'Swarnalata'.
Fri, Oct 29 2004
Poster of Tehzeeb
Tehzeeb
Shabana Azmi was
53 in Tehzeeb
as 'Rukhsana Jamal'.
Fri, Nov 21 2003
Poster of Makdee
Makdee
Shabana Azmi was
52 in Makdee
as 'Makdee'.
Fri, Nov 22 2002
Poster of Devi Ahilya Bai
Devi Ahilya Bai
Shabana Azmi was
51 in Devi Ahilya Bai
Tue, Jan 01 2002
Poster of Daughters of This Century
Daughters of This Century
Shabana Azmi was
50 in Daughters of This Century
as 'Kadambini'.
Wed, Mar 14 2001
Poster of Gaja Gamini
Gaja Gamini
Shabana Azmi was
50 in Gaja Gamini
as 'Premchand's Nirmala'.
Fri, Dec 01 2000
Poster of Fertility
Fertility
Shabana Azmi was
49 in Fertility
as 'Ghazala'.
Fri, Jan 07 2000
Poster of Godmother
Godmother
Shabana Azmi was
49 in Godmother
as 'Rambhi'.
Fri, Oct 15 1999
Poster of Side Streets
Side Streets
Shabana Azmi was
47 in Side Streets
as 'Mrs. Chandra Bipin Raj'.
Sat, Sep 05 1998
Poster of Bada Din
Bada Din
Shabana Azmi was
47 in Bada Din
Thu, Jun 11 1998
Poster of Fire
Fire
Shabana Azmi was
46 in Fire
as 'Radha'.
Fri, Aug 22 1997
Poster of Mrityudand
Mrityudand
Shabana Azmi was
46 in Mrityudand
as 'Chandravati'.
Fri, Jul 11 1997
Poster of Saaz
Saaz
Shabana Azmi was
46 in Saaz
as 'Bansidhar (Bansi) Vrundavan'.
Wed, Jan 01 1997
Poster of In Custody
In Custody
Shabana Azmi was
43 in In Custody
as 'Imtiaz Begum'.
Fri, Apr 15 1994
Poster of Son of the Pink Panther
Son of the Pink Panther
Shabana Azmi was
42 in Son of the Pink Panther
as 'Queen'.
Fri, Aug 27 1993
Poster of Patang
Patang
Shabana Azmi was
42 in Patang
as 'Jitni'.
Fri, Jan 01 1993
Poster of Immaculate Conception
Immaculate Conception
Shabana Azmi was
41 in Immaculate Conception
as 'Samira'.
Fri, Sep 11 1992
Poster of City of Joy
City of Joy
Shabana Azmi was
41 in City of Joy
as 'Kamla H. Pal'.
Wed, Apr 15 1992
Poster of Jhoothi Shaan
Jhoothi Shaan
Shabana Azmi was
41 in Jhoothi Shaan
as 'Krishna'.
Fri, Dec 13 1991
Poster of Dharavi
Dharavi
Shabana Azmi was
41 in Dharavi
as 'Kumud'.
Mon, Sep 30 1991
Poster of Fateh
Fateh
Shabana Azmi was
40 in Fateh
Tue, Jan 01 1991
Poster of Amba
Amba
Shabana Azmi was
39 in Amba
as 'Amba Bhanupratap Singh'.
Fri, Aug 10 1990
Poster of Disha
Disha
Shabana Azmi was
39 in Disha
Mon, Jan 01 1990
Poster of Death of a Doctor
Death of a Doctor
Shabana Azmi was
39 in Death of a Doctor
as 'Seema'.
Mon, Jan 01 1990
Poster of Main Azaad Hoon
Main Azaad Hoon
Shabana Azmi was
39 in Main Azaad Hoon
as 'Subhashini Saigal'.
Fri, Dec 15 1989
Poster of Sati
Sati
Shabana Azmi was
39 in Sati
as 'Uma'.
Thu, Nov 23 1989
Poster of Suddenly, One Day
Suddenly, One Day
Shabana Azmi was
38 in Suddenly, One Day
as 'Neeta Roy'.
Thu, Sep 14 1989
Poster of Oonch Neech Beech
Oonch Neech Beech
Shabana Azmi was
38 in Oonch Neech Beech
as 'Tulsi'.
Fri, Jul 28 1989
Poster of Picnic
Picnic
Shabana Azmi was
38 in Picnic
Fri, Jun 30 1989
Poster of Rakhwala
Rakhwala
Shabana Azmi was
38 in Rakhwala
Sat, May 06 1989
Poster of The Bengali Night
The Bengali Night
Shabana Azmi was
38 in The Bengali Night
as 'Indira Sen'.
Wed, Oct 26 1988
Poster of Madame Sousatzka
Madame Sousatzka
Shabana Azmi was
38 in Madame Sousatzka
as 'Sushila Sen'.
Fri, Oct 14 1988
Poster of Pestonjee
Pestonjee
Shabana Azmi was
37 in Pestonjee
as 'Jeroo'.
Tue, Mar 01 1988
Poster of Mardon Wali Baat
Mardon Wali Baat
Shabana Azmi was
37 in Mardon Wali Baat
Fri, Jan 22 1988
Poster of Libaas
Libaas
Shabana Azmi was
37 in Libaas
as 'Seema'.
Fri, Jan 01 1988
Poster of The Essence
The Essence
Shabana Azmi was
36 in The Essence
Thu, Jan 01 1987
Poster of Ek Pal
Ek Pal
Shabana Azmi was
36 in Ek Pal
as 'Priyam'.
Sat, Nov 01 1986
Poster of Nasihat
Nasihat
Shabana Azmi was
35 in Nasihat
as 'Sunita'.
Fri, Jul 25 1986
Poster of Genesis
Genesis
Shabana Azmi was
35 in Genesis
as 'The woman'.
Mon, Jun 02 1986
Poster of Khamosh
Khamosh
Shabana Azmi was
35 in Khamosh
as 'Shabana Azmi'.
Fri, Mar 14 1986
Poster of Shart
Shart
Shabana Azmi was
35 in Shart
as 'Kiran Dutt'.
Fri, Feb 21 1986
Poster of Congregation
Congregation
Shabana Azmi was
35 in Congregation
as 'Anjuman'.
Wed, Jan 01 1986
Poster of Samay Ki Dhaara
Samay Ki Dhaara
Shabana Azmi was
35 in Samay Ki Dhaara
as 'Madhvi A. Verma'.
Wed, Jan 01 1986
Poster of Gangvaa
Gangvaa
Shabana Azmi was
33 in Gangvaa
as 'Jamuna'.
Fri, Sep 14 1984
Poster of The Crossing
The Crossing
Shabana Azmi was
33 in The Crossing
as 'Rama'.
Fri, Sep 14 1984
Poster of The Ruins
The Ruins
Shabana Azmi was
33 in The Ruins
as 'Jamini'.
Fri, Jun 08 1984
Poster of Lorie
Lorie
Shabana Azmi was
33 in Lorie
Wed, Jun 06 1984
Poster of Hum Rahe Na Hum
Hum Rahe Na Hum
Shabana Azmi was
33 in Hum Rahe Na Hum
as 'Mohini P. Sahani'.
Wed, Jun 06 1984
Poster of Yaadon Ki Zanjeer
Yaadon Ki Zanjeer
Shabana Azmi was
33 in Yaadon Ki Zanjeer
Sun, Jan 01 1984
Poster of Kamla
Kamla
Shabana Azmi was
33 in Kamla
as 'Sarita Jadhav'.
Sun, Jan 01 1984
Poster of Doosri Dulhan
Doosri Dulhan
Shabana Azmi was
33 in Doosri Dulhan
as 'Chanda'.
Fri, Oct 14 1983
Poster of Sweekar Kiya Maine
Sweekar Kiya Maine
Shabana Azmi was
33 in Sweekar Kiya Maine
as 'Gopika Sharma / Gopika K. Shukla'.
Fri, Sep 30 1983
Poster of Avtaar
Avtaar
Shabana Azmi was
32 in Avtaar
Fri, Mar 11 1983
Poster of The Market Place
The Market Place
Shabana Azmi was
32 in The Market Place
as 'Rukmini Bai'.
Fri, Feb 25 1983
Poster of Masoom
Masoom
Shabana Azmi was
32 in Masoom
as 'Indu D. Malhotra'.
Mon, Jan 10 1983
Poster of Raaste Pyar Ke
Raaste Pyar Ke
Shabana Azmi was
32 in Raaste Pyar Ke
as 'Shyama'.
Sun, Dec 19 1982
Poster of Unique Relation
Unique Relation
Shabana Azmi was
32 in Unique Relation
as 'Annapurna (Anu)'.
Tue, Dec 14 1982
Poster of Arth
Arth
Shabana Azmi was
32 in Arth
as 'Pooja'.
Fri, Dec 03 1982
Poster of Yeh Nazdeekiyan
Yeh Nazdeekiyan
Shabana Azmi was
32 in Yeh Nazdeekiyan
as 'Shobna'.
Tue, Nov 09 1982
Poster of Ashanti
Ashanti
Shabana Azmi was
31 in Ashanti
as 'Kamini'.
Fri, May 07 1982
Poster of Suraag
Suraag
Shabana Azmi was
31 in Suraag
Thu, Mar 18 1982
Poster of Namkeen
Namkeen
Shabana Azmi was
31 in Namkeen
Fri, Jan 01 1982
Poster of Ek Hi Bhool
Ek Hi Bhool
Shabana Azmi was
31 in Ek Hi Bhool
as 'Meenakshi'.
Fri, Oct 09 1981
Poster of Albert Pinto Ko Gussa Kyoon Aata Hai
Albert Pinto Ko Gussa Kyoon Aata Hai
Shabana Azmi was
30 in Albert Pinto Ko Gussa Kyoon Aata Hai
as 'Stella'.
Wed, May 13 1981
Poster of Sameera
Sameera
Shabana Azmi was
30 in Sameera
Thu, Jan 01 1981
Poster of Jwalamukhi
Jwalamukhi
Shabana Azmi was
30 in Jwalamukhi
as 'Kiran'.
Fri, Dec 26 1980
Poster of Hum Paanch
Hum Paanch
Shabana Azmi was
30 in Hum Paanch
as 'Sundariya'.
Thu, Nov 27 1980
Poster of Ek Baar Kaho
Ek Baar Kaho
Shabana Azmi was
29 in Ek Baar Kaho
as 'Aarti Mathur'.
Wed, Sep 03 1980
Poster of Apne Paraye
Apne Paraye
Shabana Azmi was
29 in Apne Paraye
as 'Sheila'.
Fri, Aug 08 1980
Poster of Yeh Kaisa Insaf?
Yeh Kaisa Insaf?
Shabana Azmi was
29 in Yeh Kaisa Insaf?
as 'Madhu R. Nath'.
Fri, May 02 1980
Poster of Thodisi Bewafaii
Thodisi Bewafaii
Shabana Azmi was
29 in Thodisi Bewafaii
Tue, Apr 29 1980
Poster of Sparsh
Sparsh
Shabana Azmi was
29 in Sparsh
as 'Kavita'.
Wed, Jan 30 1980
Poster of Lahu Ke Do Rang
Lahu Ke Do Rang
Shabana Azmi was
29 in Lahu Ke Do Rang
as 'Roma'.
Fri, Sep 28 1979
Poster of Jeena Yahan
Jeena Yahan
Shabana Azmi was
28 in Jeena Yahan
as 'Lekha'.
Mon, Jul 16 1979
Poster of Amar Deep
Amar Deep
Shabana Azmi was
28 in Amar Deep
Mon, Jan 01 1979
Poster of The Obsession
The Obsession
Shabana Azmi was
28 in The Obsession
as 'Firdaus (Javed's wife)'.
Thu, Dec 14 1978
Poster of Devata
Devata
Shabana Azmi was
28 in Devata
Fri, Nov 03 1978
Poster of Atithee
Atithee
Shabana Azmi was
27 in Atithee
as 'Leela M. Kumar / Julie'.
Sat, Jul 22 1978
Poster of Khoon Ki Pukaar
Khoon Ki Pukaar
Shabana Azmi was
27 in Khoon Ki Pukaar
Fri, Jun 16 1978
Poster of Kissaa Kursee Kaa
Kissaa Kursee Kaa
Shabana Azmi was
27 in Kissaa Kursee Kaa
as 'Janata'.
Thu, Feb 16 1978
Poster of Toote Khilone
Toote Khilone
Shabana Azmi was
27 in Toote Khilone
Sun, Jan 01 1978
Poster of Swarg Narak
Swarg Narak
Shabana Azmi was
27 in Swarg Narak
as 'Geeta'.
Sun, Jan 01 1978
Poster of Parvarish
Parvarish
Shabana Azmi was
27 in Parvarish
as 'Shabu'.
Sun, Oct 23 1977
Poster of The Chess Players
The Chess Players
Shabana Azmi was
27 in The Chess Players
as 'Khurshid'.
Sun, Oct 02 1977
Poster of Amar Akbar Anthony
Amar Akbar Anthony
Shabana Azmi was
26 in Amar Akbar Anthony
as 'Laxmi'.
Fri, May 27 1977
Poster of Hira Aur Patthar
Hira Aur Patthar
Shabana Azmi was
26 in Hira Aur Patthar
as 'Gauri'.
Mon, May 09 1977
Poster of Karm
Karm
Shabana Azmi was
26 in Karm
as 'Neelam Kumar'.
Wed, Apr 27 1977
Poster of Khel Khilari Ka
Khel Khilari Ka
Shabana Azmi was
26 in Khel Khilari Ka
as 'Rachna'.
Mon, Apr 18 1977
Poster of Chor Sipahee
Chor Sipahee
Shabana Azmi was
26 in Chor Sipahee
as 'Priya'.
Fri, Apr 15 1977
Poster of Swami
Swami
Shabana Azmi was
26 in Swami
as 'Saudamini'.
Thu, Jan 06 1977
Poster of Kanneshwara Rama
Kanneshwara Rama
Shabana Azmi was
26 in Kanneshwara Rama
Sat, Jan 01 1977
Poster of Adha Din Adhi Raat
Adha Din Adhi Raat
Shabana Azmi was
26 in Adha Din Adhi Raat
as 'Radha / Babli'.
Sat, Jan 01 1977
Poster of Jallian Wala Bagh
Jallian Wala Bagh
Shabana Azmi was
26 in Jallian Wala Bagh
Sat, Jan 01 1977
Poster of Shaque
Shaque
Shabana Azmi was
26 in Shaque
Wed, Dec 01 1976
Poster of Fakira
Fakira
Shabana Azmi was
25 in Fakira
as 'Neeta / Geeta'.
Mon, Sep 06 1976
Poster of Kadambari
Kadambari
Shabana Azmi was
25 in Kadambari
as 'Chetna'.
Thu, Jan 01 1976
Poster of Night's End
Night's End
Shabana Azmi was
24 in Night's End
as 'Sushila'.
Fri, Jun 06 1975
Poster of Ishk Ishk Ishk
Ishk Ishk Ishk
Shabana Azmi was
24 in Ishk Ishk Ishk
as 'Pammy'.
Fri, Nov 08 1974
Poster of Espousal
Espousal
Shabana Azmi was
23 in Espousal
as 'Rekha'.
Thu, Aug 08 1974
Poster of Ankur: The Seedling
Ankur: The Seedling
Shabana Azmi was
23 in Ankur: The Seedling
as 'Laxmi'.
Sat, Jul 20 1974
Poster of Faslah
Faslah
Shabana Azmi was
23 in Faslah
as 'Asha Premchand'.
Tue, Jan 01 1974
Poster of Masoom: The New Generation
Masoom: The New Generation
Shabana Azmi will be
74+ in Masoom: The New Generation
Unreleased
Poster of What Will People Say?
What Will People Say?
Shabana Azmi will be
74+ in What Will People Say?
as 'Roma'.
Unreleased
Poster of Jewel Thief - The Red Sun Chapter
Jewel Thief - The Red Sun Chapter
Shabana Azmi will be
74+ in Jewel Thief - The Red Sun Chapter
Unreleased
Poster of Bun Tikki
Bun Tikki
Shabana Azmi will be
74+ in Bun Tikki
Unreleased

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of Angry Young Men
Angry Young Men
Shabana Azmi was
73+ in Angry Young Men
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Tue, Aug 20 2024
Poster of Halo
Halo
Shabana Azmi was
71+ in Halo
as 'Margaret Parangosky'.
First Air Date
Thu, Mar 24 2022
Poster of The Empire
The Empire
Shabana Azmi was
70+ in The Empire
as 'Aisan Daulat Begum'.
First Air Date
Fri, Aug 27 2021
Poster of Next of Kin
Next of Kin
Shabana Azmi was
67+ in Next of Kin
as 'Mrs. Shirani'.
First Air Date
Mon, Jan 08 2018
Poster of Capital
Capital
Shabana Azmi was
65+ in Capital
as 'Mrs. Kamal'.
First Air Date
Tue, Nov 24 2015
Poster of Koffee with Karan
Koffee with Karan
Shabana Azmi was
54+ in Koffee with Karan
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Fri, Nov 19 2004
Poster of The Discovery of India
The Discovery of India
Shabana Azmi was
37+ in The Discovery of India
as 'Rangamma'.
First Air Date
Sun, Jan 03 1988
Poster of Dabba Cartel
Dabba Cartel
Shabana Azmi will be
74+ in Dabba Cartel
First Air Date
Unreleased