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Directed by Mahesh Bhatt, Arth is one of the finest films of the 1980s, where Shabana Azmi plays a woman coping with betrayal and finding her inner strength.
Directed by Shyam Benegal, Ankur marked as the debut film of Shabana Azmi. this film explores the caste system and the socio-political landscape of rural India. Azmi's portrayal makes this movie even more captivating.
Directed by Shyam Benegal, Mandi is a tale of a prostitute played by Shabana Azmi in a socially and politically charged narrative. The film criticize the hypocrite nature of society and lives of women.
Directed by Deepa Mehta, Fire addresses themes of same-sex relationships and the role of women in traditional marriages. Azmi's portrayal in the film is both raw and pure.
Directed by Vinay Shukla, Godmother is a power dynamic film. Shabana Azmi's showcases the themes of rage, love, loss and grief in the film.
Directed by Vishal Bhardwaj, Makdee is a comedy-horror based film. Shabana Azmi's portrayal of a witch is chill spinning making this movie a must watch.
Directed by Shyam Benegal, Hari-Bhari explores the themes of love, family dynamics and grief. Shabana Azmi's role of Ghazala showcases raw emotions of a married woman in an unhappy marriage.