Shabana Kaifi Azmi commonly known as Shabana Azmi is a Indian Actress. She was born in Hyderabad, India.
Shabana Azmi made her film debut with the movie Ankur in 1974 and soon became one of the leading actresses of Parallel cinema, a new-wave movement known for its serious content and neorealism and received government patronage during the times. Azmi’s performances in films in a variety of genres have generally earned her praise and awards, which include a record of five wins of the National Film Award for Best Actress and several international honours.