Production house Tiger Baby on Tuesday took to Instagram to celebrate 50 years of Shabana Azmi in the film industry. They posted scenes from different films of Azmi over the years, starting with her debut Ankur (1974), and also listed accolades received by the veteran actor over the years.
“A journey through her fearless performances and timeless artistry, since 1974. #50YearsOfShabanaInCinema,” Tiger Baby captioned the post.
Azmi graduated from the Film and Television Institute of India (FTII) in 1973, and just a year later, made her cinematic debut in Shyam Benegal’s critically acclaimed social drama Ankur (1974). Her powerful portrayal in the film earned her the National Award for Best Actress—an incredible feat for her debut performance.
In the years that followed, Azmi became a symbol of strength in Indian parallel cinema, contributing to films that explored complex themes and social issues. She went on to win four more National Film Awards for Best Actress for her performances in Arth (1982), Khandhar (1984), Paar (1984), and Godmother (1999).
Azmi was last seen in Karan Johar’s Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani alongside Alia Bhatt and Ranveer Singh last year.