Shabana Azmi filmography
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Since her first film in 1974, Shabana Azmi has appeared in over 100 projects. She has received many national awards.
Films
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | Parinay | Rekha | |
| Faslah | Asha | ||
| Ankur | Laxmi | Winner, National Film Award for Best Actress | |
| Ishq Ishq Ishq | Pammy | ||
| 1975 | Nishant | Sushila | |
| 1976 | Kadambari | Chetna | |
| Shaque | Meena Joshi | ||
| Fakira | Neeta/Geeta | ||
| 1977 | Shatranj Ke Khiladi | Khurshid | |
| Adha Din Adhi Raat | Dr. Radha | ||
| Amar Akbar Anthony | Laxmi | ||
| Chor Sipahee | Priya | ||
| Ek Hi Raasta | Ketki | ||
| Hira Aur Patthar | Gauri | ||
| Jallian Wala Bagh | |||
| Kanneshwara Rama | Malli | Kannada film | |
| Karm | Neelam | ||
| Khel Khilari Ka | Rachna | ||
| Kissa Kursi Ka | Janata | ||
| Parvarish | Shabu | [1] | |
| Swami | Saudamini | Winner, Filmfare Best Actress Award | |
| Vishwasghaat | Seema | ||
| 1978 | Atithee | Leela/Julie | |
| Devata | Mary/Lily | Double role | |
| Junoon | Firdaus | ||
| Khoon Ki Pukaar | Shano | ||
| Swarg Narak | Geeta Vinod | ||
| Toote Khilone | |||
| 1979 | Lahu Ke Do Rang | Roma | |
| Amar Deep | Radha | ||
| Bagula Bhagat | |||
| Jeena Yahan | |||
| 1980 | Hum Paanch | Sundariya | |
| Apne Paraye | Chandranath's wife | ||
| Thodisi Bewafaii | Neema | ||
| Sparsh | Kavita | ||
| Albert Pinto Ko Gussa Kyon Ata Hai | Stella | ||
| Ek Baar Kaho | Aarti Mathur | ||
| Jwalamukhi | Kiran | ||
| Yeh Kaisa Insaaf | Madhu | ||
| 1981 | Shama | Shama | |
| Ek Hi Bhool | Meenakshi | Special appearance | |
| Sameera | |||
| 1982 | Arth | Pooja Malhotra | Winner, National Film Award for Best Actress and Filmfare Best Actress Award |
| Suraag | Sunita/Bela | ||
| Raaste Pyar Ke | Shyama | ||
| Anokha Bandhan | Annapurna | ||
| Ashanti | Kamini | ||
| Log Kya Kahenge | Roma | ||
| Namkeen | Mitthu | ||
| Yeh Nazdeekiyan | Shobna | ||
| 1983 | Doosri Dulhan | Chanda | |
| Avtaar | Radha Krishen | ||
| Mandi | Rukmini Bai | ||
| Masoom | Indu Malhotra | ||
| Sweekar Kiya Maine | Gopika | ||
| Pyaasi Aankhen | |||
| 1984 | Bhavna | Bhavna Saxena | Winner, Filmfare Best Actress Award |
| Gangvaa | Jamna | ||
| Khandhar | Jamini | Winner, National Film Award for Best Actress | |
| Lorie | Geeta Malhotra | ||
| Aaj Ka M.L.A. Ram Avtar | Sushma | ||
| Hum Rahe Na Hum | Mohini Sahani | ||
| Kaamyab | Sita | ||
| Kamla | Sarita Jadhav | ||
| Paar | Rama | Winner, National Film Award for Best Actress | |
| Ram Tera Desh | Advocate | Special appearance | |
| Yaadon Ki Zanjeer | Delayed release | ||
| 1985 | Rahi Badal Gaye | Bhavna | |
| Khamosh | Azmi | ||
| 1986 | Nasihat | Indrani | |
| Genesis | The Woman | ||
| Shart | Kiran Dutt | ||
| Anjuman | Anjuman | ||
| Ek Pal | Priyam | ||
| Samay Ki Dharaa | Madhvi | ||
| 1987 | Itihaas | Sunaina | |
| Susman | Gauramma | ||
| 1988 | Madame Sousatzka | Sushila Sen | |
| Mardon Wali Baat | Seema | ||
| Ek Aadmi | |||
| Libaas | Seema | Not released commercially | |
| La Nuit Bengali | Indira Sen | ||
| Pestonjee | Jeroo | ||
| 1989 | Ek Din Achanak | Neeta | |
| Oonch Neech Beech | Tulsi | Delayed release | |
| Rakhwala | Journalist Kiran | ||
| Main Azaad Hoon | Subhashni Saigal | ||
| Picnic | Mother | Television | |
| Sati | Uma | ||
| 1990 | Amba | Amba | |
| Disha | Hansa Sarpat | ||
| Muqaddar Ka Badshaah | Advocate Sharda Singh | ||
| 1991 | Jhoothi Shaan | Krishna | |
| Antarnaad | |||
| Ek Doctor Ki Maut | Seema | ||
| Fateh | Shabana | ||
| 1992 | City of Joy | Kamla Pal | |
| Adharm | Mamta Verma | ||
| Dharavi | Kumud | ||
| Immaculate Conception | Samira | ||
| 1993 | Son of the Pink Panther | Queen | |
| In Custody | Imtiaz Begum | ||
| 1994 | Patang | Jitni | |
| 1995 | Daughters of This Century | Kadambini | |
| 1996 | Fire | Radha | |
| 1997 | Mrityudand | Chandravati | |
| Saaz | Bansi | ||
| 1998 | Earth | Narrator | Voice only |
| Side Streets | Chandra Bipin Raj | ||
| Bada Din | Lilian | ||
| 1999 | Godmother | Rambhi | Winner, National Film Award for Best Actress |
| 2000 | Gaja Gamini | Premchand's Nirmala | Guest appearance |
| Hari-Bhari: Fertility | Ghazala | ||
| 2002 | Makdee | The witch | |
| Meghla Akash | Virology Doctor | Special appearance (Bangladeshi Bengali film) | |
| 2003 | Tehzeeb | Rukhsana Jamal | |
| 2004 | Morning Raga | Swarnlatha | |
| 2005 | 15 Park Avenue | Anju Mathur | |
| Waterborne | Heera Bhatti | ||
| 2006 | Umrao Jaan | Khanum Sahib | |
| 2007 | Positive | Mrs.Soni | Short film |
| Dus Kahaniyaan | (Anthology film) story Rice Plate | ||
| Om Shanti Om | Herself | Special appearance in song, Deewangi Deewangi | |
| Loins of Punjab Presents | Rrita Kapoor | ||
| Honeymoon Travels Pvt. Ltd. | Nahid | ||
| 2008 | Sorry Bhai! | Mother Gayatri | |
| 2009 | Luck by Chance | Herself | Cameo |
| 2010 | It's a Wonderful Afterlife | Mrs Sethi | |
| 2011 | A Decent Arrangement | Preeti Mehta | |
| 2012 | Midnight's Children[2] | Naseem | |
| 2013 | Matru Ki Bijlee Ka Mandola | Chaudhary Devi | |
| The Reluctant Fundamentalist | Ammi | ||
| 2015 | Jazbaa | Garima | |
| 2016 | Neerja | Rama Bhanot | Winner, Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress |
| Chalk n Duster | Teacher Vidya | ||
| 2017 | Sonata | Bengali Widow | |
| Signature Move | Parveen | ||
| The Wishing Tree | Tree Goddess | [3] | |
| The Black Prince | Maharani Jind Kaur | ||
| 2020 | Kaali Khuhi | Satya Maasi | Netflix film |
| 2022 | What's Love Got to Do with It? | Aisha Khan | [4] |
| 2023 | Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani | Jamini Chatterjee | [5] |
| Ghoomer | Anina's grandmother | [6] | |
| 2026 | Batwara 1947 † | Mai | |
| Awarapan 2 † | TBA | [7] |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Banglatown Banquet | Sofia | British television film |
| 2013–2016 | 24 | Abhilasha Grewal | |
| 2016 | Amma | Zeenat Sheikh | [8] |
| 2018 | Next of Kin | Mrs Shirani | British series[9] |
| The Good Karma Hospital | Anila | British series | |
| 2019 | Rangoli | Host/presenter | Kaifi Azmi special episode[10] |
| 2021 | The Empire | Aisan Daulat Begum | |
| 2022–2024 | Halo | Admiral Margaret Paragonsky | American television series |
| 2025 | Dabba Cartel | Sheila |
Short films
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Aunty Ji | Parveen aunty | [11] |
| 2021 | Sheer Qorma | Raziya Khan | [12] |