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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.
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SHABANA AZMI NEWS
Shabana Azmi denies rumours of Shibani Dandekar expecting her first child with husband Farhan Akhtar: 'No truth'
January 09, 2025 4:50 pm
In a recent statement, Shabana Azmi dismissed the rumours of Shibani Dandekar expecting her first child with husband Farhan Akhtar.
Dharmendra lost interest in a film because he thought director was favouring Shabana Azmi: 'He lost enthusiasm'
January 03, 2025 2:00 pm
Dharmendra lost interest in a film after he felt like the director wasn't as 'commercial' as he had expected. And seemed to be favouring Shabana Azmi.
Naseeruddin Shah, Shabana Azmi fondly remember Shyam Benegal at his memorial meet: 'Shyam used every moment of his life in a creative pursuit...'
December 29, 2024 3:41 pm
Naseeruddin Shah, who worked with Shyam Benegal on classic movies like Nishant, Manthan and Mandi, said the filmmaker stayed true in his pursuit as a creative person.
Kerala CM honours Shabana Azmi, Ann Hui at IFFK 2024 opening: 'Through this fest, we bring living conditions of the oppressed to the world'
December 14, 2024 7:24 am
During opening ceremony, the CM lauded IFFK's international reputation as a champion of political and progressive storytelling, which distinguishes it from other film festivals.
'Shatrughan Sinha, Sanjeev Kumar were worse than Rajesh Khanna', says Shabana Azmi: 'Amitabh Bachchan, Shashi Kapoor were the only punctual stars'
December 13, 2024 6:14 pm
Shabana Azmi recently spoke about her co-stars from the past, and shared that only Amitabh Bachchan and Shashi Kapoor were punctual.
Shabana Azmi reveals she and Javed Akhtar tried ending their relationship: 'We didn't speak for 3 months'
December 11, 2024 7:38 pm
Shabana Azmi shared the story of how she fell in love with husband Javed Akhtar and recounted how her mother had warned her against marrying 'poet-types.'
Shabana Azmi recalls shooting 'awkward' intimate scenes with Nandita Das on Fire set: 'She kept her finger on my lips...'
December 11, 2024 10:32 am
Fire (1996), was the first mainstream Bollywood film to highlight homosexuality. Shabana Azmi recalled shooting lovemaking scenes with Nandita Das and how director Deepa Mehta made it easy for them.
Shabana Azmi recalls Javed Akhtar's hilarious reaction when she played a witch in Makdee: 'Remove all your makeup'
December 10, 2024 11:47 am
Shabana Azmi recently admitted that although she and husband Javed Akhtar come from different creative worlds, they motivate each other to embrace challenging projects.
‘We are hardly married’: Javed Akhtar’s take on relationships highlights how bonds can thrive outside conventional frameworks
December 09, 2024 6:00 pm
"Shaadi-waadi toh bekaar kaam hai," Javed Akhtar said
Shabana Azmi celebrates 40th wedding anniversary with Javed Akhtar: 'He still makes me laugh'
December 09, 2024 10:41 am
Shabana Azmi and Javed Akhtar celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary.
