Ankur, a 1974 Indian film, starred Shabana Azmi and explored social injustice, exploitation, and the human spirit in rural India, defining her career.
Mahesh Bhatt's 1982 film Arth explores human relationships and inner turmoil, with Shabana Azmi's portrayal of Kavita Sanyal showcasing her resilience.
Sparsh, a 1980 film directed by Sai Paranjpye, explores themes of love, empathy, and self-discovery in a visually challenged school, starring Shabana Azmi and Naseeruddin Shah.
In Masoom, Shabana Azmi plays Indu, DK's kind and understanding wife, opposite Naseeruddin Shah. Their lives change dramatically when DK's illegitimate son, Rahul, played by Jugal Hansraj, abruptly joins their life.
Mandi, a 1983 film by Shyam Benegal, explores the lives of women in a brothel, highlighting societal issues and female sovereignty, with Shabana Azmi's emotional resonance.
Shabana Azmi's 1996 film, directed by Deepa Mehta, challenges societal conventions and biases by exploring the unconventional relationship between Azmi and Nandita Das in modern urban India.
Godmother, a 1999 film directed by Vinay Shukla, stars Shabana Azmi in a critically acclaimed performance as Rambhi, a woman struggling in a predominantly male criminal environment.
Shabana Azmi and Naseeruddin Shah star in Goutam Ghose's 1984 film Paar, showcasing their exceptional acting skills in a heartbreaking tale about underprivileged communities.