Shabana Azmi
Date of Birth: 18th September 1950
Shabana Azmi's father Kaifi Azmi was a renowned Urdu poet and writer and her mother, Shaukat Azmi, is a well known stage actress. Her brother Baba is a cinematographer.
She graduated from the Film and Television Institute in India and her first film, Ankur, shot her into national prominence with the top awards. Since her first movie in 1972, she has worked with most of the top directors of Hindi cinema, and the list of her notable films and awards is long.
Not shy of controversies, Shabana has played roles ranging from a lesbian on screen to activist and champion of minority rights. She is also known for her social activism off screen and has also been a member of parliament.
She continues to devote time to theatre and has acted in numerous international projects and languages including Norwegian.
Shabana is married to Javed Akhtar.
Shabana Azmi Related Articles & Photos
Breaking News March 28,2013
Shabana Azmi’s request for Shah Rukh Khan
The actress-activist wants King Khan to work in women-centric films Read it...
Breaking News December 19,2011
Masala! Awards Lifetime Achievement Awards
Maghanmal Pancholia and Shabana Azmi are the worthy recipients Read it...
Breaking News January 24,2011
Bollywood's hotties get sizzling for Shabana Azmi
Ranbir, Shilpa, Hrithik and Lara walked the ramp to raise funds for her Mijwan project Read it...
Breaking News January 20,2011
Ranbir's ready for a ramp-age
Shabana Azmi loves him for taking to the catwalk to support her social cause Read it...
Breaking News November 9,2010
Shabana tight-lipped about dinner with Obama
What happened that night? Read it...
Breaking News November 3,2010
Javed and Shabana to dine with Obama
Shabana is super excited! Read it...
Breaking News October 4,2010
Shabana Azmi and her 'Ek Jodi Kapda'
All about her brand new social campaign Read it...
Breaking News September 19,2010
Shabana Azmi's starry 60th birthday party
All the inside goss - from the slum-shaped cake to the 'Munni' dancing Read it...
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by anika, montreal, canada
Shabana What you are doing is great for the country and for the people.
posted 22 October 2009, 06:04 PM UAE time.
by Shabana Azmi, Hyderabad, indian
I want to meet u. this is my dreem.
posted 3 April 2009, 03:42 PM UAE time.
by Kamlesh, Delhi, India
Ms. Shabana Azmi, I have great respect for you, I am a big fan of you, you are a marvellous actress & what you do for less previledged people. In the Wake of this Mumbai terror, I request you to stand up & address common people to stop terror. The reason I am requesting you to do this is that people respect you, a word from you has more impact than any other person. India is a secular country, people of different faiths have always lived here & have tolerance for eachother, I am so proud of my country & your country. People like you can do something. This is my plea to you. HAPPY NEW YEAR & GOOD LUCK to you & your family
posted 1 January 2009, 07:17 PM UAE time.
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