A look back at the glorious Bollywood journey of Shabana Azmi

Updated On: 18 September, 2024 11:20 AM IST | Shachi Chaturvedi

Shabana Azmi Birthday 2024: Shabana Azmi is a highly acclaimed Indian actress known for her versatility and contributions to both Indian cinema and social activism. Her journey in the world of entertainment and activism is both inspiring and impactful. On her birthday let`s look back at her glorious journey

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Shabana Azmi was born on September 18, 1950, in Hyderabad, India, to renowned poet Kaifi Azmi and stage actress Shaukat Kaifi

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">She grew up in a family that was deeply involved in the arts, which influenced her early interest in acting and literature</span></p>

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She grew up in a family that was deeply involved in the arts, which influenced her early interest in acting and literature

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">She pursued her education at St. Xavier`s College in Mumbai and later at the Film and Television Institute of India (FTII) in Pune, where she honed her acting skills</span></p>

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She pursued her education at St. Xavier`s College in Mumbai and later at the Film and Television Institute of India (FTII) in Pune, where she honed her acting skills

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Shabana Azmi made her acting debut in 1974 with the film </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">Ankur</span></p>

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Shabana Azmi made her acting debut in 1974 with the film Ankur

<p>It was her powerful performance in Shyam Benegal`s `Ankur` that garnered widespread recognition and marked the beginning of her successful film career</p>

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It was her powerful performance in Shyam Benegal`s `Ankur` that garnered widespread recognition and marked the beginning of her successful film career

<p>She soon became associated with the parallel cinema movement in India and worked in critically acclaimed films like `Nishant,` `Manthan,` and `Bhumika`</p>

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She soon became associated with the parallel cinema movement in India and worked in critically acclaimed films like `Nishant,` `Manthan,` and `Bhumika`

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Shabana Azmi`s acting prowess and versatility were evident in her ability to portray a wide range of characters

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">She has received numerous awards and accolades throughout her career, including several National Film Awards for Best Actress</span></p>

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She has received numerous awards and accolades throughout her career, including several National Film Awards for Best Actress

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Notable films in her career include `Arth,` `Mandi,` `Masoom,` and `Fire`

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In 1984, Shabana Azmi married renowned poet and lyricist Javed Akhtar

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Shaban Azmi is a step-mother of Farhan Akhtar and Zoya Akhtar

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In addition to her acting career, Shabana Azmi has been actively involved in social and political causes

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She is known for her advocacy for women`s rights, child rights, and education

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She has been associated with organizations which work for the empowerment of rural India

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Shabana Azmi`s talent and dedication to her craft have earned her recognition on the international stage

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She has appeared in international films and received accolades at film festivals worldwide

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Her performance in the British film `Madame Sousatzka` earned her a BAFTA nomination

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Shabana Azmi shook the internet with the sensational kiss with Dharmendra in her recent release ‘Rocky aur Rani kii Prem Kahaani’</span></p>

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Shabana Azmi shook the internet with the sensational kiss with Dharmendra in her recent release ‘Rocky aur Rani kii Prem Kahaani’

<p>Over the years, Shabana Azmi continued to work in both mainstream and parallel cinema, television, and theatre. She has collaborated with many renowned filmmakers and actors and continued to deliver memorable performances</p>

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Over the years, Shabana Azmi continued to work in both mainstream and parallel cinema, television, and theatre. She has collaborated with many renowned filmmakers and actors and continued to deliver memorable performances

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