Shabana Azmi is an Indian actress of film, television and theatre. Her career in the Hindi film industry has spanned over 160 films, mostly within independent and neorealist parallel cinema, though her work extended to mainstream films as well as a number of international projects. One of India's most acclaimed actresses, Azmi is known for her portrayals of distinctive, often unconventional female characters across several genres. She has won a record of five National Film Awards for Best Actress, in addition to six Filmfare Awards and several international accolades. The Government of India honoured her with the Padma Shri in 1998 and the Padma Bhushan in 2012.
Date of Birth | 18th September 1950 |
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Age | 74 Years |
Zodiac Sign | Virgo |
Country | India |
City | Azamgarh |
Birth Place | Azamgarh |
Religion | Islam |
Nationality | India |
Citizenship | India |
Language | Hindi, |
Education | St. Xavier's College, Mumbai, Film and Television Institute of India, University of Mumbai, Queen Mary School, Mumbai |
Instruments | Voice |
Awards | Padma Bhushan, Padma Shri in arts, Gandhi International Peace Award, National Film Award for Best Actress, Filmfare Lifetime Achievement Award, Filmfare Award for Best Actress, IIFA Lifetime Achievement Award |
Occupation | film actor, stage actor, singer, public figure, politician, actor |
Reference | IMDB |