Shabana Azmi is an Indian actress who works in Bollywood films, television and theatre. She is famous for being one of the leading actresses of parallel cinema in India. She has appeared in over 120 Hindi and Bengali films and has also acted in several international films. Shabana Azmi is considered one of the ‘finest actresses of Indian cinema’.
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Shabana Azmi was born as ‘Shabana Kaifi Azmi’ on 18 September 1950 (age 73 years; as in 2023) in Hyderabad, India. Shabana went to Queen Mary School, Mumbai.
young shabana azmi
He completed his graduation in Psychology from St. Xavier’s College, Mumbai. Shabana did an acting course from the Film and Television Institute of India (FTII), Pune. She topped the list of successful candidates in 1972 and was a gold medalist in acting.
Physical Appearance
Height: 5′ 6″
Eye colour: black
Hair Color: Black
Family, Caste and Husband
Shabana Azmi belongs to a Sayyid Muslim family. His father, late Kaifi Azmi, was an Indian poet. Her mother, Shaukat Azmi, is a veteran Indian People’s Theater Association stage actress. His parents were members of the Communist Party of India.
Shabana Azmi with her parents
Syed Fateh Hussain Rizvi is his grandfather. He has a brother named Baba Azmi who is a cinematographer. Baba married Tanvi Azmi who is an actress.
Shabana Azmi with her husband Javed Akhtar, her brother Baba Azmi and her sister-in-law Tanvi Azmi
He has a cousin, Ishaan Arya, who is a renowned cinematographer.
Shabana Azmi’s cousin Ishaan Arya
Ishaan Arya was married to veteran actress and theater artist Sulabha Arya.
Shabana Azmi’s sister-in-law Sulabha Arya
She was engaged to actor Benjamin Gilani, but their engagement was later called off.
Benjamin Gilani
Shabana Azmi was in a relationship with film director Shekhar Kapur for seven years.
Shabana Azmi with Shekhar Kapur
Shabana is married to poet, lyricist and screenwriter Javed Akhtar.
Shabana Azmi and her husband Javed Akhtar
He has a step-son named Farhan Akhtar and a step-daughter named Zoya Akhtar.
Shabana Azmi with husband Javed and step-son and daughter Farhan and Zoya Akhtar
She has two nieces named Farah Naaz and Tabu, both of whom are famous Bollywood actresses.
Farah Naaz, Shabana Azmi’s niece
Shabana Azmi’s Nice Tabu
livelihood
After graduating from FTII, they simultaneously signed “Fasalah (1974)” and “Parinay (1974)”.
However, his first release was “Ankur (1974)”.
She is known for playing real-life characters in films. He worked in Hollywood films like ‘Madame Sautzka (1988)’ and ‘City of Joy (1992)’.
Her television debut was with the TV serial “Anupamaa”. She has also participated in several stage plays including MS Sathyu’s “Safed Kundli (1980)” and Feroz Abbas Khan’s “Tumhari Amrita”.
controversies
- Shabana had tweeted a photo during Navratri in 2019. Shabana’s words are visible in the photo, which reads, “This Navratri, I pray to Allah that no Lakshmi has to beg, no Durga has to have an abortion, no Parvati has to give dowry, no Saraswati You don’t have to be illiterate, and you don’t have to be black.” No need for ‘fair and lovely’! Insha Allah!” with a question below asking if she would do the same about 3 Talaq, 3 wives, Halala and population control. The original poster was in Hindi. However, Shabana later tweeted that she had not made any such statement. And she will work for women irrespective of their religion. After this tweet, another tweet went viral, in which the same thing was written, but the words were different. Shabana had tweeted the original post in 2017.
Shabana Azmi’s tweet from 2017
- During the Padmavati controversy, Shabana gave huge support for the film “Padmavat (2018)”. He also tweeted about banning IFFI for threats against Deepika Padukone, who is starring in the film. Indian director, Madhur Bhandarkar criticized her by tweeting that he was also concerned about the threats Deepika was receiving, but he would have appreciated Sabana if he had received the same support from Sabana when Congress workers criticized her film “Indu Sarkar”. Had given violent threats. 2017).”
Madhur Bhandarkar’s tweet on Shabana Azmi
- Shabana Azmi starred with Nandita Das in the film “Fire (1996)”. The film ran into controversy due to its depiction of homosexuality. This led to several protests by social groups and Indian authorities. The film was also stopped from being screened in many theaters, with protesters demanding a ban on the film.
- When former South African President Nelson Mandela visited India in 1993, he kissed Shabana on her cheeks. This created a major controversy within the Hindu and Muslim communities, who objected to his act. Several rallies and dharnas were also organized by various social and political organizations to protest against this Act. Everyone from students to Supreme Court lawyers were found dragging the actress over a kiss.
Nelson Mandela kissing Shabana Azmi
- The song “Ishq Ki Maa Ki” from the film “I Don’t Love You (2013)” angered Shabana. He heard the song on an FM channel; He called the radio jockey and wanted to know why the song was played on the radio. By tweeting, he had also held the film’s producer Pallavi Mishra responsible for this song. However, the song was written by Amit Kasaria, who later said that his song was not insulting women and only expressed the frustration of youth in love.
- Naseeruddin Shah once called both the film “Bhaag Milkha Bhaag (2013)” and its lead actor Farhan Akhtar as ‘fake’. Farhan’s step mother Shabana gets angry at Naseeruddin; He said that he should focus on his performance. He further said that his (Naseeruddin’s) views on the film and Farhan’s performance were not appreciated.
Awards and Honors
Padmashree from the Government of India in 1988
Shabana Azmi receiving Padma Shri
- Yash Bharatiya Award by the Government of Uttar Pradesh in 1988
- Gandhi International Peace Prize by Gandhi Foundation, London in 2006
Shabana Azmi honored with Gandhi International Peace Prize
- Padma Bhushan by the Government of India in 2012
- Honorary Fellowship by National Indian Students Union UK
honorary doctorate
- TERI University on 5 February 2014
- Simon Fraser University in 2013
Shabana Azmi receives honorary doctorate from Simon Fraser University
- Jamia Millia Islamia, Delhi in 2008
- Chancellor of the University Brandon Foster by Leeds Metropolitan University in Yorkshire
- Jadavpur University in West Bengal in 2003
- Martin Luther King Professorship Award by the University of Michigan in 2002
national award
- Best Actress for the film “Ankur” in 1975
- Best Actress for the film “Arth” in 1983
- Best Actress for the film “Khandhar” in 1984
- Best Actress for the film “Paar” in 1985
- Best Actress for the film “Godmother” in 1999
international awards
- Best Actress Award for the film “Libas” in North Korea in 1993
- Best Actress Award for the film “Kite” at the Taormina Arte Festival, Italy in 1994
- Silver Hugo Award for Best Actress for the film “Fire” at the Chicago International Film Festival in 1996
- Outstanding Actress in a Feature Film for the film “Fire” at LA Outfest in 1996
filmfare awards
- Best Actress for the film “Swami” in 1978
Shabana Azmi with her Filmfare Award
- Best Actress for the film “Arth” in 1984
- Best Actress Award for the film “Bhavna” in 1985
- Lifetime Achievement Award in 2006
- Best Supporting Actress Award for the film “Neerja” in 2017
Favourite Things
- Food: Hyderabadi Biryani
- Actress: Jaya Bhaduri Bachchan, Madhubala, Nargis
- Color: Red, Blue, Black
- Travel Destination: New York, London, Venice
fact
- Earlier Shabana was called ‘Munni’. When she was 11 years old, the writer late Ali Sardar Jafri named her ‘Shabana’.
- Shabana was cast as the lead actress in the 1974 Bollywood film “Ankur” after many actresses refused to play the lead role. This film became the first release of his career.
- Satyajit Ray while talking about Shabana’s acting in the film said,
In Ankur, even though she may not immediately fit into her rural surroundings, her poise and personality are never in doubt. In two high-profile scenes, she makes every effort to firmly establish herself as one of our finest dramatic actresses.
- Jaya Bhaduri Bachchan inspired Shabana to work in films. She saw Jaya Bhaduri in her diploma film “Suman” and was completely impressed by her natural performance.
- She is a committed socialist and works actively in supporting the survival of children, fighting AIDS and social injustice. He worked on many plays and performances condemning communalism. He also supported slum dwellers and displaced Kashmiri Pandit migrants.
An article on fasting by Shabana Azmi for slum dwellers
- In 1989, he took a 4-day long march from New Delhi to Meerut for communal harmony.
- Since 1989, Shabana has been a member of the ‘National Unity Council’ and the ‘National AIDS Commission of India’.
- In 1998, the ‘United Nations Population Fund’ appointed him as the “Goodwill Ambassador for India”.
- In 1997, he was honored by the then President of India, K.R. Narayanan as a member of the Rajya Sabha.
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