Shabana Azmi is an Indian actress of Hindi film, television, and theatre. She is one of Indias most acclaimed actresses who turned 72 this year. Apart from acting, Azmi is a social and womens rights activist. The actress was last seen in Karan Johars film, Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahani. On her birthday, let’s have a look at the top 4 movies of her career. Happy birthday, Shabana Azmi!
1. Neerja
Neerja, a flight attendant, risks her life to stop the terrorists from attacking the passengers on board when terrorists hijacked the flight. Shabana Azmi essays the role of Neerja's mother and the daughter-mother scene is the most effective and emotional scene in the movie which can make anyone cry and at the same time proud.
2. Jazba
In the movie, Shabana Azmi essays the role of Garima Choudhary who is the mother of the victim who got raped. Azmi didn’t find life imprisonment punishment enough for the accusors henced planned a plot for the accusor's murder. She portrayed the role with ease and grace.
3. Fire
In the movie, Shabana Azmi plays a homosexual which results in one of Azmi’s most controversial roles to date. Azmi showcased a different face of her personality by playing a housewife initially who later explores her sexuality and embarks on an affair with the wife of her brother-in-law. This is considered one of the best bold roles played by her
4. Makdee
In the movie, fans experienced Azmi in a never-seen-before role of a witch hunting down kids. Her proper get-over like a witch in the children’s film was way too terrifying. As much as her look was intimidating, her performance also received compliments from everyone.
