Shabana Azmi
Politician, Film actor
1950 –
Who is Shabana Azmi?
Shabana Azmi is an Indian actress of film, television and theatre. An alumnus of the Film and Television Institute of India of Pune, she made her film debut in 1974 and soon became one of the leading actresses of Parallel Cinema, an Indian New Wave movement known for its serious content and neo-realism. Regarded as one of the finest actresses in India, Azmi's performances in films in a variety of genres have generally earned her praise and awards, which include a record of five wins of the National Film Award for Best Actress and several international honours. She has also received four Filmfare Awards.
Azmi has appeared in over 120 Hindi films in both mainstream and independent cinema, and since 1988 she has acted in several foreign projects. In addition to acting, Azmi is a social and women's rights activist, a Goodwill Ambassador of the United Nations Population Fund, and a member of the Rajya Sabha, the upper house of the Indian parliament. She is married to Indian poet and screenwriter Javed Akhtar.
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- Born
- Sep 18, 1950
Mallepally - Also known as
- Shabana Asmi
- شبانہ اعظمی
- Shabana Kaifi Azmi
- Parents
- Siblings
- Spouses
- Javed Akhtar
(1984/12/09 - )
- Javed Akhtar
- Religion
- Islam
- Nationality
- India
- Profession
- Education
- Film and Television Institute of India
- St. Xavier's College-Autonomous, Mumbai
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on July 23, 2013
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