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Shabana Azmi
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.
As actor
Batwara 1947
Awarapan 2
Bun Tikki
Parama: A Journey with Aparna Sen
Ghoomer
Good Morning Sunshine
What's Love Got to Do with It?
Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani
The Master: Shyam Benegal
Sheer Qorma
Letter From Your Far-Off Country
Kaali Khuhi
Aunty Ji
Kaifinama
Signature Move
The Wishing Tree
The Black Prince
Sonata
Chalk N Duster
Neerja
Jazbaa
Bollywood and Beyond: A Century of Indian Cinema
A Decent Arrangement
Matru Ki Bijlee Ka Mandola
The Reluctant Fundamentalist
Celluloid Man
Midnight's Children
Love Breakups Zindagi
It's a Wonderful Afterlife
Luck by Chance