Actress · Hindi cinema
Shabana Azmi
76 yearsBorn Sep 18, 1950Azamgarh
Career at a glance
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Awards
2 won- Padma AwardsPadma Bhushan · 2012Won
- Padma AwardsPadma Shri · 1988Won
Family tree
13
Parents
Family of Kaifi Azmi
Shabana Azmi’s generation
Kaifi Azmi’s children
Jan Nisar Akhtar’s children
Children
Javed Akhtar’s children
Family of Shibani Dandekar
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About Shabana Azmi
Shabana Azmi is an actress in Hindi cinema and English cinema. Clapnumber holds 159 titles for Shabana Azmi, from Munshi Ji in 1973 to Awarapan 2 in 2026. By decade, that is 33 in the 1970s, 51 in the 1980s, 17 in the 1990s, 19 in the 2000s, 18 in the 2010s and 15 in the 2020s. Those titles are mostly drama, romance and action.
Common questions
How many films has Shabana Azmi been in?
Clapnumber lists 159 titles for Shabana Azmi.
What was Shabana Azmi's first film?
The earliest release on file is Munshi Ji (1973).
What is Shabana Azmi's latest film?
The most recent release on file is Awarapan 2 (2026).
Who has Shabana Azmi worked with most?
Naseeruddin Shah, on 21 titles in this catalogue.
Where can I watch Shabana Azmi's films?
Titles featuring Shabana Azmi are listed on Amazon Prime, ShemarooMe and YouTube. Clapnumber records where each one streams rather than hosting any of it.
Where is Shabana Azmi from?
Shabana Azmi is from Azamgarh.