Age: 75
female
Shabana Azmi (born September 18, 1950) is an Indian actress of film, television, and theatre, as well as a women's rights activist and parliamentarian. An alumna of the Film and Television Institute of India of Pune, she debuted in Ankur (1974) and quickly became one of the leading actresses of parallel cinema, an Indian New Wave movement known for its serious content and neo-realism. Recognized as being among the most acclaimed actresses of her country, she has received a record of five National Film Awards for Best Actress, six Filmfare Awards, several international accolades, and the Padma Shri, the fourth highest civilian honour awarded by the Government of India, and the Padma Bhushan, the third highest civilian honour awarded by the Government of India. She is best known for her portrayals of unconventional female characters and many of her films have won praise for depicting progressive ideals.
Shabana Azmi
Amina Khala
for Amina Khala in Raakh aur Gulab
Suggested by abhishekchowdhury
Set against the turbulent backdrop of 1947 Kolkata, Raakh aur Gulab is a hauntingly lyrical romance between two souls caught in the fires of history. Satya Bhattacharjee, a young idealist with a pen dipped in truth, crosses paths with Noor, a luminous and determined girl from a world seemingly opposite his own. As the city trembles on the edge of Partition, with tension simmering in every alley and whisper, Satya and Noor find an unexpected refuge in each other. But love is never simple—especially when drawn across lines that are about to be carved in blood. Through poetry, protest, and stolen moments, Raakh aur Gulab explores what it means to love in a time when the world demands separation. A timeless story of hope blooming through ashes.
