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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 looks back at her 50 years: ‘Change in cinema has to come from the mainstream. Otherwise, you are preaching to the converted'
August 04, 2024 9:57 am
Five decades after Shabana Azmi made her powerful debut with Ankur, the actor charts her extraordinary journey.
Shabana Azmi, Dia Mirza, Urmila Matondkar visit Richa Chadha and Ali Fazal's daughter: 'With the khala and masis...'
July 29, 2024 6:47 pm
Shabana Azmi, Dia Mirza, and Urmila Matondkar recently paid a visit to Richa Chadha and Ali Fazal's residence to see their newborn daughter.
When Shabana Azmi said she wasn't disappointed about not having kids, called motherhood 'demanding': 'I was amazed at how easily...'
July 24, 2024 8:26 pm
Shabana Azmi opened up about not having children and said that she never wanted to adopt.
Shabana Azmi wept when she was asked to perform a Lavani dance; meanwhile, 'Mithun Chakraborty was doing some rubbish with the dhol'
July 06, 2024 2:51 pm
Zeenat Aman and Shabana Azmi recently reminisced about an incident that happened on the sets of Ashanti that made Azmi bawl.
Honey Irani was 'bitter, felt rejected' when Javed Akhtar had an affair with Shabana Azmi, but she never banned their kids from seeing him
July 03, 2024 1:16 pm
Shabana Azmi said that it was very generous of Honey Irani to not poison her children Zoya and Farhan Akhtar against her after she began a relationship with Javed Akhtar.
Shabana Azmi says she initially kept her distance from Javed Akhtar because he was rumoured to be arrogant: 'I did not pay much attention to him'
July 03, 2024 9:21 am
Shabana Azmi initially avoided her now-husband Javed Akhtar due to rumours that Akhtar and his screenwriting partner Salim Khan were big-headed people.
Shabana Azmi reveals women came to her house seeking advice on marital issues after Arth's release: 'I realized the power...'
July 02, 2024 7:14 pm
Shabana Azmi recalled how, despite their appreciation for the film Arth, distributors wanted the makers to change its ending.
Mithun Chakraborty was insecure about his complexion and teeth, says Shabana Azmi: 'My mummy would hug him tight and say...'
July 02, 2024 5:18 pm
Shabana Azmi recently shared an anecdote about Mithun Chakraborty and his insecurities, and how her mother, legendary theatre and film actor Shaukat Kaifi, motivated him to look past such things.
Shabana Azmi opens up about dealing with husband Javed Akhtar's alcoholism, comments on Salim-Javed's separation
July 01, 2024 9:52 pm
Shabana Azmi recently commented on screenwriting duo Salim-Javed's separation. The five-time National Film Award-winning actor also talked about dealing with her husband's alcoholism.
Shabana Azmi, SS Rajamouli, wife Rama Rajamouli, Naatu Naatu choreographer Prem Rakshith and other Indians invited to join The Academy
June 26, 2024 9:15 am
Producer Ritesh Sidhwani, cinematographer Ravi Varman and filmmaker Rima Das are among those who've also been invited to join The Academy.
