Shabana Azmi
IndiaactorFemaleb. 19508.4Global Dominance: 0.01%Shabana Azmi is an acclaimed Indian actress and social activist, recognized for her work in both mainstream and parallel cinema. With a career spanning over four decades, she has received numerous awards, including the National Film Award and the Padma Shri. Azmi is known for her roles in films such as 'Ankur', 'Arth', and 'Masoom', and she has been a vocal advocate for various social issues.
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Shabana Azmi is noted for her role in major commercial successes of women-centric films.
Bollywood Embraces Female-Led Films: A New Era of Women in Cinema |India· 2026-08-03
Shabana Azmi participated in the protest and called for support for the students.
Indian celebrities fiercely criticised for silence on Cockroach protests | India
United Kingdom· 2026-07-25
Shabana Azmi chose to travel to Jantar Mantar in solidarity with the student movement demanding accountability from the education minister.
Dissent and dialogue are not acts of disrespect; they are essential to a healthy society: Shabana Azmi | Hindi Movie NewsIndia· 2026-07-25
Shabana Azmi has expressed support for the students on social media.
গভীর রাতে যন্তর মন্তরে হুমা, দিল্লির আন্দোলনে শিক্ষার্থীদের পাশে সালমান, ইমরানরা
Bangladesh· 2026-07-23
Veteran actor Shabana Azmi extended support to the students during the protest.
Cjp Protest: Diljit Dosanjh says he'll be called 'anti-national' again after backing CJP's student protest over alleged NEET irregularities: 'Students should not have been treated like this' | Hindi Movie NewsIndia· 2026-07-21
Actress Shabana Azmi participated in the protest alongside Prakash Raj.
پرکاش راج کی کاکروچ جنتا پارٹی کے احتجاج پر بالی ووڈ کی خاموشی پر تنقید
Pakistan· 2026-07-20
Shabana Azmi is mentioned as a co-star in the film 'Lorie' with Naseeruddin Shah.
Paresh Rawal says Naseeruddin Shah's enemies also admire him: 'We have different political ideologies but have never argued' |India· 2026-07-17
Shabana Azmi personally called Farah Khan to confirm her attendance at the 'Deewangi Deewangi' shoot.
Amitabh Bachchan: 'The industry wasn't invited to Abhishek Bachchan, Aishwarya Rai's wedding, so they came 'Deewangi Deewangi' shoot': Farah Khan joked, revealed why Amitabh Bachchan didn't do it | Hindi Movie NewsIndia· 2026-07-04
Shabana Azmi is mentioned as Perizaad Zorabian's co-star.
Perizaad Zorabian: Amitabh Bachchan, Shabana Azmi's co-star Perizaad Zorabian left movies to get married, now runs Rs 120 crore poultry business | Hindi Movie NewsIndia· 2026-06-25
Shabana Azmi is part of the star-studded ensemble in 'Batwara 1947'.
Karan Deol: 'My first hero': Karan Deol gets emotional about sharing screen space with Sunny Deol in 'Batwara 1947', pens heartfelt tribute on Fathers Day | Hindi Movie NewsIndia· 2026-06-21
Shabana Azmi is expected to return alongside Naseeruddin Shah in the sequel ‘Masoom: The Next Generation’.
Masoom Sequel: A.R. Rahman to co-produce Shekhar Kapur’s 'Masoom' sequel starring Naseeruddin Shah, Shabana Azmi, Manoj Bajpayee, Nithya Menen | Hindi Movie NewsIndia· 2026-05-28
Indian legendary actress Shabana Azmi released an emotional video with Prateik that went viral on social media.
میں نے پراتیک کو گلے لگانے کیلئے 25 سال انتظار کیا، شبانہ اعظمیٰPakistan· 2026-02-13
Honey Irani has evolved her relationship with Shabana Azmi into friendship after their mutual separation from Javed Akhtar.
Honey Irani on maintaining a good equation with Javed Akhtar and Shabana Azmi after separation: ‘I didn’t want to lose them as friends’ |India· 2026-02-02
Tabu is related to Shabana Azmi through her family.
تبو اپنے والد کا سرنیم ’ہاشمی‘ کیوں استعمال نہیں کرتیں؟Pakistan· 2026-01-31
Dharmendra was seen in the 2023 film, 'Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani' with Shabana Azmi.
Dharmendra Health Update News: Veteran actor Dharmendra in critical condition, placed on ventilator support - Reports |India· 2025-11-10
Shabana Azmi appreciated Madiha Shah's stage performance and attended the show to see her.
مدیحہ شاہ نے اکشے کمار کے ساتھ فلم کرنے سے انکار کیوں کیا؟Pakistan· 2025-10-20
Shabana Azmi reflects on her successful career and the evolution of female characters in Indian cinema.
দুইবার আত্মহত্যার চেষ্টা, পেট্রলপাম্পে কফি বিক্রেতা থেকে আজকের শাবানাBangladesh· 2025-09-18
Shabana Azmi attended the 77th Emmy Awards.
سكارليت جوهانسون وكيت بلانشيت تصلان حفل توزيع Emmy Awards فى دورته الـ77
Egypt· 2025-09-15
Shabana Azmi was mentioned in the context of not being able to secure an apartment due to her Muslim identity.
THE GRAPEVINE - Newspaper - DAWN.COMPakistan· 2025-06-15
Shabana Azmi is the wife of Javed Akhtar and has spoken about the discrimination they faced as Muslims in Mumbai.
THE GRAPEVINE - Newspaper - DAWN.COMPakistan· 2025-06-02
Shabana Azmi attempted to buy a flat in Mumbai but was denied by some Hindu landlords.
جاوید اختر نے بھارت میں گھر خریدنے میں ناکامی کا الزام بھی پاکستان پر دھر دیاPakistan· 2025-06-01
Shabana Azmi shared an interesting incident about her friend Rekha's reaction to a fan's request for an autograph.
شبانہ اعظمی ریکھا کا مداح کے ساتھ رویہ دیکھ کر کیوں حیران رہ گئیں؟Pakistan· 2025-04-21
Shabana Azmi plays Victoria Javaidi, an intern in the hospital.
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Belarus· 2025-04-16
Shabana Azmi's bald look in 'Water' was a powerful statement about truth.
From Aamir Khan’s beard to Karisma Kapoor’s flicks: How 90s and 2000s Bollywood hairstyles became National trends before Social Media | Hindi Movie NewsIndia· 2025-04-11
Shabana Azmi clarified that there was no financial compensation involved in the matter.
کنگنا اور جاوید اختر میں تصفیہ نہیں بلکہ اداکارہ نے تحریری معافی طلب کی، شبانہ اعظمیPakistan· 2025-03-25Gulshan shared how Shabana Azmi played a crucial role in guiding him on set.
Gulshan Grover reveals Rajesh Khanna was dating Tina Munim during Avtaar shoot: 'I was wary of Rajesh Khanna Ji... because I was Sanjay Dutt's friend' - Exclusive | Hindi Movie NewsIndia· 2025-03-16
Shabana Azmi is one of the industry stalwarts who has become part of the Academy’s growing and diverse voting body.
Oscars 2025: India’s highs and lows at the Academy Awards – From ‘Naatu Naatu’ to ‘Lagaan' | Hindi Movie NewsIndia· 2025-03-02
Shabana Azmi made a surprising revelation that she initially wanted changes in the cast, including replacing Jyotika.
Jyotika opens up about being treated as a sidekick in films: 'You are called by big production houses to just stand by a large male actor' | Hindi Movie NewsIndia· 2025-03-02
Anjali Anand is part of the ensemble cast of Dabba Cartel alongside Shabana Azmi.
Anjali Anand calls out ‘plus-size’ labeling in Bollywood: 'Nobody would call Govinda or Rishi Kapoor a plus-size actor' | Hindi Movie NewsIndia· 2025-03-02
Shabana Azmi is mentioned in the context of what the cast eats.
Vicky Kaushal’s Chhaava scores second biggest Tuesday beating Shah Rukh Khan’s Jawan | Hindi Movie NewsIndia· 2025-02-26
