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Shabana Azmi
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- Born 18 September 1950
- Place of Birth Azamgarh
- Occupation Film Actor, Stage Actor, Singer, Public Figure, Politician, Actor
- Father Kaifi Azmi
- Mother Shaukat Kaifi
- Spouse Javed Akhtar (1984)
- Siblings Baba Azmi
- Education St. Xavier's College, Mumbai, Film And Television Institute Of India, University Of Mumbai, Queen Mary School, Mumbai
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ABOUT shabana azmi
Shabana Azmi: A Legacy in Indian Cinema Shabana Azmi, born September 18, 1950, stands as a towering figure in Indian cinema, with a career spanning over 160 films. Her contributions extend beyond mainstream Bollywood, encompassing independent and neorealist parallel cinema, and even international projects. A recipient of five National Film Awards for Best Actress—a record—and six Filmfare Awards, Azmi's accolades also include the Padma Shri (1998) and Padma Bhushan (2012). A graduate of the Film and Television Institute of India, Pune, Azmi's debut in Ankur (1974) launched her as a leading actress of parallel cinema, a movement characterized by realistic portrayals of Indian society and often imbued with social reformist themes. Her roles frequently challenged conventional depictions of women, showcasing complex and unconventional characters across diverse genres. Beyond her cinematic achievements, Azmi is a prominent social and women's rights activist and a Goodwill Ambassador for the UN Population Fund. Her contributions to public life led to a nominated Rajya Sabha membership. Married to lyricist Javed Akhtar, Azmi's legacy is defined not only by her remarkable acting prowess but also by her unwavering commitment to social justice and her influential presence in Indian public discourse. Her iconic roles, consistently portraying strong and complex women, cemented her position as one of India's most acclaimed and respected actresses.
shabana azmi FILMS AND CREDITS
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SHABANA AZMI NEWS
Shabana Azmi found 'motherhood' to be very demanding, found it 'tough' to believe that she couldn't have children: 'Society makes you feel incomplete'
December 09, 2025 6:13 pm
Veteran actor Shabana Azmi had earlier opened up about not having children with husband Javed Akhtar.
Barred by Naseeruddin Shah from his class, Vijay Varma stood outside the entire day: 'If you try to be smart, he'd catch you'
November 13, 2025 7:30 am
Naseeruddin Shah and Shabana Azmi have worked in memorable films like Nishant, Mandi, Masoom, Khandahar, Sparsh, and Pestonjee. They'll now reunite for Shekhar Kapur's Masoom: A New Generation, the sequel to his 1983 cult classic.
'Dharmendra cried, hid face so no one could see': Jugal Hansraj recalls biggest fan of Masoom, reveals why he turned down Shekhar Kapur's film
October 31, 2025 1:13 pm
Jugal Hansraj also recalled how Dharmendra was so impressed by his performance in Masoom that he went on to cast him as his on-screen son in several of his subsequent films.
Inside Shabana Azmi's 75th birthday bash: From dancing with Javed on 'Pretty Little Baby' to Rekha, Madhuri joining Shabana for 'Kaisi Paheli Zindagani' performance
September 19, 2025 2:45 pm
Shabana Azmi celebrated her 75th birthday with Madhuri Dixit, Rekha, Farhan Akhtar, Karan Johar, Urmila Matondkar, Neena Gupta, and many others.
Shabana Azmi warned 'childlike' Javed Akhtar about having too much fun,' recalls Shankar Mahadevan: 'No producer is going to pay you'
September 17, 2025 10:35 am
Singer Shankar Mahadevan recalls recording music with Javed Akhtar and Farhan, and how Shabana Azmi told them all to get some actual work done.
Javed Akhtar recalls when Rekha arrived to find Shabana Azmi's home unlocked, left with their cassette recorder: 'All doors were open, there was no one inside'
September 15, 2025 3:13 pm
Mentioning that Shabana Azmi's close friend, actor Rekha, once visited the former's house, Javed Akhtar said that she left the place after making a point about why leaving doors open might not be the best idea.
Javed Akhtar and Shabana Azmi were told to either 'break-up or get married', because 'live-in relationships weren't acceptable': Annu Kapoor recalls midnight wedding
September 10, 2025 12:03 pm
Annu Kapoor had previously revealed that Javed Akhtar was completely drunk on the night he agreed to marry Shabana Azmi.
Shabana Azmi divulges 'marriage trick' she uses to resolve conflict with husband Javed Akhtar: 'We can get really angry with each other'
August 18, 2025 12:38 pm
"Please don't be under the illusion that everything is hunky dory between Javed and me..." Shabana Azmi said
Farhan Akhtar wasn't pleased by Naseeruddin Shah's criticism of his acting being 'thrown out publicly': 'I realized this person doesn't respect you'
August 17, 2025 3:53 pm
After 12 years, Farhan Akhtar has responded to his Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara co-star Naseeruddin Shah's remark that he's 'not a great fan of Farhan's acting or films.'
‘It was never because of Shabana’: Honey Irani reflects on her divorce from Javed Akhtar; how mutual respect after separation supports healing
August 08, 2025 12:30 pm
Speaking about their separation, she added, “I did feel angry and all during my separation with Javed Akhtar, but I’ve never been dramatic.”
SHABANA AZMI VIDEOS
Juhi believes in race of being 'cool,' people have lost themselves
January 11, 2016 3:09 pm
New Delhi, Jan 11 (ANI): Bollywood actress Juhi Chawla believes that because of changes in the education system, people are losing their identity. The actress says that whether it is education or language, people are more interested to adopt western methods rather than enhancing their own. Juhi also said that it is important for people to understand that education is just not about information, books and rote learning, but about promoting their child's interest. Juhi will be seen in an upcoming film, Chalk n Duster. The film highlights the problems that teachers and students have to deal with, amidst the changing education system.Directed by Jayant Gilatar, the film is scheduled to release on 15 January 2016.
Teachers are always taken for granted, says Juhi Chawla
January 11, 2016 3:09 pm
New Delhi, Jan 11 (ANI): Bollywood actress Juhi Chawla believes that though half of our lives are spent with teachers, we fail to respect them for their job.Juhi says that she never understood a teacher the way she does now after reading the script of her upcoming film 'Chalk Duster.'Juhi added that because she belongs to the entertainment industry, she feels responsible to keep the audiences entertained, however, if the film carries a subtle social message then it is an added incentive to act in the film.Chalk n Duster is an upcoming Bollywood flick which highlights the problems that teachers and students have to deal with, amidst the changing education system.Directed by Jayant Gilatar, the film is scheduled to release on January 15 2016.
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