Shabana Azmi
Indian actress
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2025 | Slated to appear in the film Lahore 1947 |
2025 | Received Lifetime Achievement Award at the 16th Bengaluru International Film Festival (BIFFes). |
2025 | Set to appear in Netflix series Dabba Cartel, written by daughter-in-law Shibani Dandekar and produced by son Farhan Akhtar. |
2024 | Nominated for Best Supporting Actress for the movie Ghoomer |
2024 | Won Best Supporting Actress for the movie Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani |
2023 | Acted in two notable films: Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani as Jamini Chatterjee and Ghoomer as the grandmother of Anina |
2023 | Named by Rajeev Masand as one of Hindi cinema's best actresses of all time, further cementing her legacy in Indian film history. |
2022 | Began portraying Admiral Margaret Paragonsky in the series 'Halo', a role that continued until 2024 |
2022 | Appeared in the film What's Love Got to Do with It?, portraying the character Aisha Khan |
2022 | Included in Outlook India's '75 Best Bollywood Actresses' list, recognizing her long-standing contributions to Indian cinema. |
2021 | Shabana Azmi starred in Sheer Qorma as the character Raziya Khan |
2021 | Played the role of Aisan Daulat Begum in 'The Empire' |
2020 | Shabana Azmi starred in the Netflix film Kaali Khuhi, playing the role of Satya Maasi |
2019 | Hosted a special episode of Rangoli dedicated to Kaifi Azmi |
2019 | Actively campaigned for Kanhaiya Kumar in the Indian general election, supporting his Communist Party of India (CPI) candidacy from Begusarai, Bihar. |
2018 | Shabana Azmi appeared in the film Aunty Ji, playing the role of Parveen aunty |
2018 | Shabana Azmi appeared in two British television series: 'Next of Kin' as Mrs Shirani and 'The Good Karma Hospital' as Anila |
2018 | Power Brands awarded her the Bharatiya Manavata Vikas Puraskar for her contributions as a thespian, champion of women's education, advocate for civil and human rights, and work with Mijwan Welfare Society. |
2017 | Shabana Azmi won Best Supporting Actress award for her role in the movie Neerja |
2014 | Toured the UK, Dubai, and India with the British theatre production Happy Birthday Sunita by Theatre Company RIFCO Arts. |
February 5 2014 | Conferred with an honorary doctorate by TERI University. |
2013 | Awarded Honorary Fellowship by the National Indian Students Union UK and received an honorary doctorate from Simon Fraser University. |
2012 | Honored by Walk of the Stars with her hand print preserved at Bandra Bandstand in Mumbai. |
2012 | Receives the Padma Bhushan, another significant civilian honor from the Government of India. |
2011 | Received the Raj Kapoor Special Contribution Award from the Government of Maharashtra, honoring her outstanding work in the film industry. |
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