Biography
Shabana Azmi is an Indian actress of film, television and theatre. Her career in the Hindi film industry has spanned over 160 films, mostly within independent and neorealist parallel cinema, though her work extended to mainstream films as well as a number of international projects. One of India's most acclaimed actresses, Azmi is known for her portrayals of distinctive, often unconventional female characters across several genres. She has won a record of five National Film Awards for Best Actress, in addition to five Filmfare Awards and several international accolades. The Government of India honoured her with the Padma Shri in 1998 and the Padma Bhushan in 2012.
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Awards & recognition
- Padma Bhushan · 2012
- Filmfare Lifetime Achievement Award · 2006
- Padma Shri in arts · 1988
- Filmfare Award — Best Actress
- Gandhi International Peace Award
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- IIFA Lifetime Achievement Award
- National Film Award — Best Actress
Filmography42 titles
Kanneshwara Rama
Angry Young Men
Halo
Umrao Jaan
Ek Baar Kaho
Avtaar
Nasihat
Gangvaa
Sparsh
Capital
Om Shanti Om
Celluloid Man
Atithee
The Chess Players
Fakira
Madame Sousatzka
Amar Akbar Anthony
Jazbaa
Side Streets
Fire
Dabba Cartel
The Reluctant Fundamentalist
Luck by Chance
City of Joy
Masoom
Next of Kin
Love Breakups Zindagi
Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani
What's Love Got to Do with It?
Koffee with Karan
The Empire
Matru Ki Bijlee Ka Mandola
Midnight's Children
Loins of Punjab Presents
Honeymoon Travels Pvt. Ltd.
Signature Move
The Black Prince
In Custody
A Decent Arrangement
Kaali Khuhi
Son of the Pink Panther
Banglatown Banquet