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Shabana Azmi is an Indian actress born on September 18, 1950. Her first theatrical release was Shyam Benegal's directorial debut 'Ankur' (1974). She won the National Film Award for Best Actress consecutively for three years from 1983 to 1985 for her roles in 'Arth', 'Khandhar', and 'Paar'. Some of her notable movies are Shyam Benegal's 'Nishant' (1975), 'Junoon' (1978), 'Susman' (1978), Satyajit Ray's 'Shatranj Ke Khilari (The Chess Players)', Mrinal Sen's 'Khandhar', 'Ek Din Achanak', Saeed Mirza's 'Albert Pinto Ko Gussa Kyon Aata Hai', Sai Paranjpye's 'Sparsh' and 'Disha', Gautam Ghose's 'Paar', Aparna Sen's 'Picnic', and Vinay Shukla's 'Godmother'. She debuted on the small screen with a soap opera named 'Anupama.' Her role as Radha in Deepta Mehta's experimental film 'Fire' (1996) won her the Silver Hugo Award for Best Actress at the 32nd Chicago Film Festival and Jury Award for Best Actress at Outfest, Los Angeles. Azmi is married to poet and screenwriter Javed Akhtar and serves as the Goodwill Ambassador of the United Nations Population Fund (UNPFA).

22 May 2025
Aamir Khan

Rajkumar Santoshi confirms 'Lahore 1947' will release this year

Renowned filmmaker Rajkumar Santoshi has revealed plans to release his historical drama Lahore 1947 between October and November this year.

10 May 2025
Cannes Film Festival

'No money...no publicity': When Shabana recalled 'Nishant' screening at Cannes

In an episode of In The Ring with Filmfare, veteran actor Shabana Azmi looked back at the 1976 Cannes Film Festival.

27 Mar 2025
Javed Akhtar

Javed Akhtar wanted Kangana's apology, not compensation, says Shabana

The defamation case between lyricist Javed Akhtar and actor Kangana Ranaut was recently settled in a Mumbai court. The legal battle, which lasted over four years, ended in February.

04 Mar 2025
Netflix

Nimisha on 'Dabba Cartel': 'Had no reason to say no'

Acclaimed actor Nimisha Sajayan, who is known for being choosy with her roles, recently opened up about working on the Netflix series Dabba Cartel.

27 Feb 2025
Farhan Akhtar

How Shibani created 'Dabba Cartel' without husband Farhan Akhtar knowing 

First-time producer of Netflix series Dabba Cartel, Shibani Akhtar, recently opened up about her experience of creating the show.

18 Feb 2025
Gajraj Rao

Dabba or drugs? Shabana-Jyotika serve crime feast in 'Dabba Cartel'

Netflix has dropped the official trailer for its upcoming series, Dabba Cartel.

09 Feb 2025
Naseeruddin Shah

'Masoom 2': Shekhar Kapur's 'performance-oriented' drama to begin filming soon

Celebrated filmmaker Shekhar Kapur, who was recently honored with the Padma Bhushan, is all set to begin shooting for his next film, Masoom: The Next Generation.

31 Jan 2025
Farhan Akhtar

'Dabba Cartel' teaser: Shabana Azmi leads an all-woman crime crew

A thrilling new series is coming to Netflix, blending the worlds of "dabba" and "cartel."

09 Jan 2025
Farhan Akhtar

'No truth': Shabana Azmi denies Farhan-Shibani's pregnancy rumors

Is Farhan Akhtar going to become a father again?

31 Dec 2024
Cannes Film Festival

Shyam Benegal's restored version of 'Manthan' to air on Doordarshan

In a fitting tribute to the late legendary filmmaker Shyam Benegal, India's national broadcaster Doordarshan will air a 4K restored version of his acclaimed film Manthan.

24 Dec 2024
Hrithik Roshan

Shyam Benegal's unfulfilled dream of casting Hrithik Roshan as Buddha

The Indian film industry is mourning the loss of one of its most revered filmmakers, Shyam Benegal, who passed away on Monday.

24 Dec 2024
Cannes Film Festival

The year Shyam Benegal and Smita-Shabana duo shone at Cannes 

In 1976, a new wave of Indian cinema was taking shape, under the visionary director Shyam Benegal. At just 42, he had already started revolutionizing the film industry with his debut feature Ankur.

23 Dec 2024
Cannes Film Festival

Shyam Benegal, pioneer of Indian parallel cinema, dies at 90

Shyam Benegal, a pioneer of Indian parallel cinema, has died at the age of 90.

22 Dec 2024
Arshad Warsi

'Delhi Crime,' 'The Family Man'—Indian OTT series coming in 2025

As the new year dawns, OTT platforms are all set to mesmerize audiences with a wide array of projects.

17 Dec 2024
Javed Akhtar

When Shabana Azmi, Javed Akhtar were separated for months

In a recent interview with Radio Nasha, veteran actor Shabana Azmi revealed that she and her husband, renowned writer-lyricist Javed Akhtar, had separated for a while in their marriage.

17 Dec 2024
Anupama Chopra

Kareena to lead courtroom drama with Jaideep Ahlawat? Find out

Kareena Kapoor Khan has reportedly signed her next: a courtroom drama produced by Ramesh Taurani of Tips Films.

13 Dec 2024
Cannes Film Festival

Shabana Azmi on 'All We Imagine...'s limited release: 'System needed'

Veteran actor Shabana Azmi recently voiced her concerns regarding the plight of parallel cinema in India.

27 Nov 2024
Manish Malhotra

Abhay Deol's 'Bun Tikki' to premiere at Palm Springs 2025

The upcoming film Bun Tikki, a joint venture of Jio Studios and Stage5 Production, will have its world premiere at the 36th Palm Springs International Film Festival in 2025.

Manish Malhotra won't be directing Meena Kumari biopic

Celebrity designer-turned-producer Manish Malhotra has officially stepped down as the director of the much-anticipated biopic on legendary actor Meena Kumari, starring Kriti Sanon.

11 Nov 2024
Cannes Film Festival

Shekhar Kapur to begin filming 'Masoom' sequel in 2025

Acclaimed filmmaker Shekhar Kapur has announced that he will start shooting for the sequel of his 1983 film Masoom in early 2025.

16 Oct 2024
Waheeda Rehman

Waheeda Rehman to honor Shabana Azmi at MAMI 2024

The Mumbai International Film Festival (MAMI) 2024 will be a special one as cinema icon Waheeda Rehman will present the Excellence in Cinema Award to Shabana Azmi.

11 Oct 2024
Vidya Balan

Shabana Azmi to receive 'Excellence in Cinema Award' at MAMI

The Mumbai Academy of Moving Image (MAMI) has announced that veteran actor Shabana Azmi will be honored with the Excellence in Cinema Award at the 2024 MAMI Mumbai Film Festival.

12 Sep 2024
Boman Irani

IFFSA Toronto 2024 to honor Shabana Azmi's 5-decade career

The International Film Festival of South Asia (IFFSA) Toronto 2024 will honor veteran actor Shabana Azmi's five-decade career in its 13th edition, scheduled for October 10-20.

06 Sep 2024
Amrish Puri

Shabana Azmi criticizes OTT platforms for running after big stars

Veteran actor Shabana Azmi recently celebrated the 49th anniversary of the iconic film Nishant by reflecting on its significance in Indian cinema.

29 Aug 2024
Kolkata

Shabana Azmi condemns Kolkata doctor's rape-murder; calls for dismantling patriarchy

Veteran actor Shabana Azmi has expressed her shock and condemnation over the brutal rape and murder of a trainee doctor at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata earlier this month.

11 Aug 2024
Bollywood

Bollywood paparazzo Pradeep Bandekar (70) dies; Ajay, Shabana pay condolences

Pradeep Bandekar, a veteran Bollywood photographer known for his close association with celebrities, died on Sunday (August 11). He was 70.

11 Aug 2024
Karan Johar

'Cringe content': Karan Johar trolls 'Kuch Kuch Hota Hai'

The debut episode of the new talk show, Aapka Apna Zakir, aired on Saturday, featuring prominent filmmaker Karan Johar as the main guest.

25 Jul 2024
Javed Akhtar

Shabana Azmi on not having kids, its impact on career 

In a candid conversation with Simi Grewal, Hindi cinema legend Shabana Azmi had once opened up about her inability to have children with lyricist-husband Javed Akhtar.

03 Jul 2024
Javed Akhtar

Javed Akhtar adds ₹7.8cr Juhu apartment to real estate portfolio

Celebrated poet, scriptwriter, and lyricist, Javed Akhtar has added a luxurious apartment to his property portfolio in Mumbai's posh Juhu neighborhood.

03 Jul 2024
Arbaaz Khan

Initially 'kept distance' from Javed Akhtar, reveals Shabana Azmi

Bollywood legend Shabana Azmi surprised fans with a confession about her relationship with screenwriter-lyricist husband Javed Akhtar.

26 Jun 2024
SS Rajamouli

SS Rajamouli, Shabana Azmi, Ritesh Sidhwani invited to join Academy

The Academy, the esteemed organization responsible for the Oscar Awards, has unveiled its 2024 class of new members.

24 Jun 2024
Bollywood

Shabana Azmi questions actors' entourage; recalls having a three-member team

For the past few months, industry experts have been expressing their displeasure about the rising entourage costs of Bollywood stars, which shoot up films' budgets substantially.

14 Jun 2024
Ileana D'Cruz

'Do Aur Do Pyaar' now streaming on Disney+ Hotstar

The romantic-comedy film Do Aur Do Pyaar, featuring Vidya Balan, Ileana D'Cruz, Pratik Gandhi, and Sendhil Ramamurthy, is now streaming on Disney+ Hotstar.

01 Jun 2024
Farhan Akhtar

Shabana Azmi met Javed Akhtar when she was only three!

Indian cinema icons Shabana Azmi and Javed Akhtar go way back!

29 May 2024
Abhishek Bachchan

Shabana Azmi reflects on working with Om Puri in 'Patang'

In a recent interview with Zoom, veteran Bollywood actor Shabana Azmi shared her experiences working on the film Patang (1993).

27 May 2024
Shashi Kapoor

Shabana Azmi recalls Shashi Kapoor calling her 'stupid' on set

Veteran actor Shabana Azmi recently opened up about her experiences with the late actor Shashi Kapoor.