Shabana Azmi - The Classic Gem of Bollywood

Shabana Azmi - The Classic Gem of Bollywood

One of the leading lights of the industry, Shabana Azmi, was one of the main female actors who dominated the films in India in the 1970s and 1980s. She is noted for her naturalness and intensity on-screen, with unparalleled and everlasting beauty. She is a true "Classic Gem of Bollywood." We are lucky enough to see her work in multiple genres of films throughout her career.

1. Ankur: The Seedling (1974)

Shabana Azmi debuted her career in Bollywood with this masterclass starring Anant Nag. Her performance was quickly noticed and praised, not just by the critiques but also by the audience.

2. Arth (1982)

With time, Shabana Azmi went on to hone her talent, bringing a sense of reality to the roles she did on-screen. The movie Arth, directed by Mahesh Bhatt, was created by taking inspiration from characters we see around us every day.

3. Masoom (1983)

In the movie Masoom, Shabana Azmi played the role of a mother who despises her stepson, proving that irrespective of the role offered to her, she would give her 100%.

4. Mandi (1983)

In the early 80s, actresses wanted to work with big superstars to make a name for themselves. In the case of Shabana Azmi, she took up roles that portrayed a confident, self-sufficient, and strong woman. Thus, with Mandi, everyone from the critics to the audience was moved by Shabana Azmi's utter brilliance and her growth as an actor.

5. Fire (1996)

The movie Fire touched on the subject of feminism, affection, love, and freedom for women. The bond portrayed between Shabana Azmi and Nandita Das was shown with such innocence, tenderness, affection, and sensibility that its beauty stands out. Shabana Azmi was as always transcendent. Her nuanced, quiet, and restrained performance easily touches on the heartstrings.