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Shabana Azmi
	Shabana Azmi Personal Profile (Personal Biography) Date of Birth (Birthday): 18 September, 1950 Zodiac Sign: Virgo Hair Color: Black Birth Place: Delhi Marital Status: Married

Languages: Hindi, English
Family Background
Father's Name: Kaifi Azmi
Mother's Name: Shaukat Kaifi
Spouse: Javed Akhtar
Ex-Spouse: Ex-boyfriend: Shekhar Kapur

Shabana Azmi Biography

Shabana Azmi
Date of Birth 18 September 1950, Delhi, India

One of the leading lights of the now-largely-defunct Indian New Wave, Shabana Azmi (alongside the late Smita Patil) was one of the main female actors who dominated the films of the so-called "Parallel Cinema" in India in the 1970s and 1980s. Born to noted Urdu progressive poet and lyricist Kaifi Azmi and theatre actress Shaukat Azmi, Shabana has acted in films by virtually all of India's most famous arthouse directors including Shyam Benegal, Satyajit Ray, Mrinal Sen, Aparna Sen and others, as well as in commercial and middle-of-the-road Hindi films, where she has essayed several strong female characters (e.g., in The Death Sentence: Mrityu Dand (1997) and Godmother (1999)). She is noted for her naturalness and intensity on-screen, matched by her fierce advocacy of the rights of women, minorities and slum-dwellers off-screen, both through activism and in her role as a Member of Parliament, where her consistent stand in defense of liberal values and the freedom of expression is noteworthy. She has also acted on stage to considerable acclaim, most notably in Tumhari Amrita with Farookh Sheikh. She is married to noted scriptwriter and lyricist Javed Akhtar.

Spouse Javed Akhtar
Aunt of Tabu and 'Farha' .
One of India's most respected actresses, working in commercial and art house films alike.
Daughter of Kaifi Azmi and Shaukat Kaifi.
Had a seven year long relationship with Shekhar Kapur.
Considered to be the best Indian actress of her generation together with Smita Patil.

Personal Quotes
I find it very frightening to be called an icon. To be institutionalised.

The trick of enjoying life is to accept your age. Don't fight the years, grow with them.

To speak in Parliament you really need to do your homework, otherwise you can be torn to shreds.

You cannot be detached from what you portray. I think it is inevitable that the roles you play affect you. The residue is bound to remain, even after you've played the role.

I'm not averse to doing anything as long as it's not at cross purposes with my values and I can make time for it.

Where Are They Now
(January 2006) Shabana Azmi is currently in the UK filming the lead role in Banglatown Banquet (2006) (TV) for the BBC written by Tanika Gupta, directed by 'Hettie Macdonald' and produced by 'Sam Hill' . Executive producers are Will Trotter, 'Sally Woodward' and Tessa Finch.

Shabana Azmi Filmography

Loins of Punjab Presents (2007) (completed) .... Rrita Kapoor

Honeymoon Travels Pvt. Ltd. (2007) .... Nahid

Umrao Jaan (2006) .... Khanum Sahib

Banglatown Banquet (2006) (TV) .... Sofia

15 Park Avenue (2005) .... Anjali "Anju" Mathur

Waterborne (2005) .... Heera Bhatti

Morning Raga (2004) .... Swarnlatha

Tehzeeb (2003) .... Rukhsana Jamal

Makdee (2002) .... Makdee, the witch... aka The Web of the Witch (International: English title)

Daughters of This Century (2001) .... Kadambini

Gaja Gamini (2000) .... Premchand's Nirmala

Hari-Bhari: Fertility (2000) .... Ghazala... aka Fertility (India: English title)

Godmother (1999) .... Rambhi

Earth (1998) (uncredited) (voice) .... Older Lenny... aka 1947: Earth (India: English title: alternative title) ... aka Terre (Canada: French title)

Side Streets (1998) .... Mrs. Chandra Bipin Raj

Bada Din (1998) .... Lilian

The Death Sentence: Mrityu Dand (1997) .... Chandravati... aka Death Sentence (International: English title) ... aka Mrityudand (India: Hindi title)

Saaz (1997) .... Bansidhar (Bansi) Vrundavan

Fire (1996) .... Radha

Patang (1994) .... Jitni... aka The Kite

Son of the Pink Panther (1993) .... Queen... aka Blake Edwards' Son of the Pink Panther ... aka Figlio della pantera rosa, Il (Italy)

In Custody (1993) .... Imtiaz Begum... aka Hifazaat ... aka Muhafiz (India: Urdu title)

City of Joy (1992) .... Kamla H. Pal... aka Cit� de la joie, La (France)

Adharm (1992) .... Mamta Verma

Dharavi (1992) .... Kumud... aka City of Dreams ... aka Dharavi - Quicksand (India: Hindi title) ... aka Island (International: English title) ... aka Marshes (International: English title)

Immaculate Conception (1992) .... Samira

Jhoothi Shaan (1991) .... Krishna

Antarnaad (1991) ... aka The Inner Voice

Ek Doctor Ki Maut (1991)

Fateh (1991)

Amba (1990) .... Amba Bhanupratap Singh

Disha (1990) .... Hansa P. Sarpat... aka The Uprooted

Muqaddar Ka Badshaah (1990) .... Advocate Sharda Singh

Ek Din Achanak (1989) .... Neeta... aka Suddenly, One Day

Oonch Neech Beech (1989)

Rakhwala (1989)

Main Azaad Hoon (1989) .... Subhashni Saigal

Picnic (1989) (TV) .... Mother

Sati (1989) .... Uma

Madame Sousatzka (1988) .... Sushila Sen

Mardon Wali Baat (1988) .... Seema... aka A Man's Job Ek Aadmi (1988) ... aka Mr. X ... aka One Man

Libaas (1988)

Nuit Bengali, La (1988) .... Indira Sen... aka Bengali Night

Pestonjee (1988) .... Jeroo

Itihaas (1987) .... Sunaina

Susman (1987) .... Gauramma... aka The Essence

Nasihat (1986)

Genesis (1986) .... The woman

Shart (1986) .... Kiran Dutt

Anjuman (1986) .... Anjuman... aka Congregation (USA) ... aka Garden

Ek Pal (1986) .... Priyam... aka A Moment (India: English title)

Samay Ki Dharaa (1986)

Rahi Badal Gaye (1985) .... Bhavna

Khamosh (1985) .... Shabana Azmi

Bhavna (1984) .... Bhavna Saxena

Gangvaa (1984)

Khandhar (1984) .... Jamini... aka The Ruins

Lorie (1984) .... Geeta Malhotra

Aaj Ka M.L.A. Ram Avtar (1984) .... Sushma

Hum Rahe Na Hum (1984)

Kaamyaab (1984) ... aka Kamyab (India: Hindi title: alternative transliteration)

Kamla (1984) .... Sarita Jadhav

Paar (1984) .... Rama... aka The Crossing

Ram Tera Desh (1984) .... Advocate Ratna Pathak

Yaadon Ki Zanjeer (1984)

Doosri Dulhan (1983)

Sweekar Kiya Maine (1983)

Avtaar (1983) .... Radha Krishen

Mandi (1983) .... Rukmini Bai... aka Market Place

Masoom (1983) .... Indu D. Malhotra... aka Innocent

Pyaasi Aankhen (1983)

Arth (1982) .... Mrs. Pooja Inder Malhotra... aka The Meaning

Suraag (1982)

Raaste Pyar Ke (1982)

Anokha Bandan (1982) .... Annapurna (Anu)

Ashanti (1982) .... Kamini

Log Kya Kahenge (1982)

Namkeen (1982) .... Mitthu

Yeh Nazdeekiyan (1982) .... Shobna

Shama (1981) .... Shama

Ek Hi Bhool (1981) .... Meenakshi Verma (Guest Appearance)

Sameera (1981)

Jwalamukhi (1980) .... Kiran

Hum Paanch (1980) .... Sundariya... aka We Five

Apne Paraye (1980) .... Sheila... aka Relatives and Others

Thodisi Bewafaii (1980) .... Neema S. Deshmukh/Neema A. Choudhary... aka Thodisi Bewafai (India: Hindi title: alternative transliteration)

Sparsh (1980) .... Kavita... aka Touch (India: Hindi title)

Albert Pinto Ko Gussa Kyon Ata Hai (1980) .... Stella... aka What Makes Albert Pinto Angry?

Ek Baar Kaho (1980) .... Aarti Mathur

Yeh Kaisa Insaaf (1980)

Lahu Ke Do Rang (1979) .... Roma... aka Two Shades of Blood

Amar Deep (1979) .... Radha

Bagula Bhagat (1979)

Jeena Yahan (1979) ... aka Living Here

Atithee (1978) .... Leela M. Kumar/Julie... aka Guest (International: English title)

Devata (1978) .... Mary... aka Devta (India: Hindi title: alternative transliteration)

Junoon (1978) .... Firdaus (Javed's wife)... aka A Flight of Pigeons ... aka Possessed ... aka The Obsession

Khoon Ki Pukaar (1978) .... Shano

Swarg Narak (1978) .... Geeta

Toote Khilone (1978)

Shatranj Ke Khilari (1977) .... Khurshid, Mirza's wife... aka The Chess Players

Adha Din Adhi Raat (1977)

Amar Akbar Anthony (1977) .... Laxmi

Chor Sipahee (1977) .... Priya

Ek Hi Raasta (1977)

Hira Aur Patthar (1977) ... aka The Jewel and the Stone

Jallian Wala Bagh (1977)

Kanneshwara Rama (1977)

Karm (1977) .... Neelam Kumar

Khel Khilari Ka (1977) .... Rachna

Kissa Kursi Ka (1977) .... Janata

Parvarish (1977) .... Shabu

Swami (1977) .... Saudamini 'Mini'... aka The Husband ... aka The Saint (International: English title)

Vishwasghaat (1977) .... Seema... aka The Betrayal

Fakira (1976) .... Neeta/Geeta

Kadambari (1976)

Shaque (1976) .... Meena Joshi

Nishaant (1975) .... Sushila (Schoolmaster's wife)... aka Night's End (UK: subtitle)

Ankur (1974) .... Laxmi... aka The Seedling

Faslah (1974) ... aka Faasla (India: Hindi title: alternative transliteration) ... aka The Distance

Ishq Ishq Ishq (1974) .... Pammy... aka Love, Love, Love

Parinay (1974)

Miscellaneous Crew:

Anjuman (1986) (playback singer) ... aka Congregation (USA) ... aka Garden

Paar (1984) (playback singer) ... aka The Crossing

Thanks:

Betting on Love (2005) (TV) (many thanks)

Lakshya (2004) (special thanks)

Dahek: A Burning Passion (1998) (grateful acknowledgment)

Self:

Om Shanti Om (2007) (filming) .... Herself

Shabana (2002) .... Herself... aka Shabana! Actor, Activist, Woman (USA)

In Ismail's Custody (1994) (V) .... Actress of 'In Custody'

Ram Tere Kitne Nam (1985) (uncredited) .... Herself (Mary, a scene from a movie)

Shabana Azmi Awards & Nomination

Awards and Nominations
Shabana Azmi
advertisement Bombay International Film Festival
Year Result Award Category/Recipient(s)
1999 Won Significant Contribution to Indian Cinema

Filmfare Awards
Year Result Award Category/Recipient(s)
2006 - Lifetime Achievement Award

2004 Nominated Filmfare Award Best Actress in a Supporting Role
for: Tehzeeb (2003)

2003 Nominated Filmfare Award Best Performance in a Villainous Role
for: Makdee (2002)

1985 Won Filmfare Award Best Actress
for: Bhavna (1984)

1984 Won Filmfare Award Best Actress
for: Arth (1982)

1978 Won Filmfare Award Best Actress
for: Swami (1977)

L.A. Outfest
Year Result Award Category/Recipient(s)
1997 Won Grand Jury Award Outstanding Actress in a Feature Film
for: Fire (1996)

National Film Awards, India
Year Result Award Category/Recipient(s)
1999 Won Silver Lotus Award Best Actress
for: Godmother (1999)

1985 Won Silver Lotus Award Best Actress
for: Paar (1984)

1984 Won Silver Lotus Award Best Actress
for: Khandhar (1984)

1983 Won Silver Lotus Award Best Actress
for: Arth (1982)

1975 Won Silver Lotus Award Best Actress
for: Ankur (1974)

Screen Weekly Awards
Year Result Award Category/Recipient(s)
2005 Won Screen Best Performance in an Indian Film in English
for: Morning Raga (2004)

2004 Nominated Screen Best Supporting Actress
for: Tehzeeb (2003)

2003 Nominated Screen Best Performance in a Negative Role
for: Makdee (2002)

1998 Won Screen Best Supporting Actress
for: The Death Sentence: Mrityu Dand (1997)

Zee Cine Awards
Year Result Award Category/Recipient(s)
2004 Won Popular Award Best Actress in a Supporting Role
for: Tehzeeb (2003)