Daughter of Urdu poet Kaifi Azmi and actress Shaukat Kaifi, Shabana Azmi grew up in a family that believed Art should be used as an instrument for social change. Shabana’s entry into films marked the way for the Parallel Cinema movement with Shyam Benegal’s Ankur in 1974. Shabana has... Read more
Daughter of Urdu poet Kaifi Azmi and actress Shaukat Kaifi, Shabana Azmi grew up in a family that believed Art should be used as an instrument for social change.
Shabana’s entry into films marked the way for the Parallel Cinema movement with Shyam Benegal’s Ankur in 1974. Shabana has won five National Awards for Best Actress, three of them in a row, which is an unprecedented feat. She has also won five International Awards for Best Actress.
She is also highly respected as a tireless campaigner for the rights of slum dwellers, women and the underprivileged. She heads the Mijwan Welfare Society an NGO that works for empowerment of the girl child in rural India. A fearless crusader against religious fundamentalism, Shabana was nominated as The Rajya Sabha by the President of India in 1997. She was awarded the Gandhi International Peace Prize at the House of Lords in 2006. At the Bicentenial celebrations of International Human Rights in Paris 1989 she was awarded along with Mother Theresa by President Mitterand of France. She also won the Crystal Award along with Mohammed Ali and Michael Douglas at the World Economic Forum 2006.
She is a UN Goodwill Ambassador for Population and Development and continues to work on issues of Public Health.
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You can book Shabana Azmi through London Speaker Bureau by submitting the enquiry form on this page or calling our team. One of our consultants will respond promptly with Shabana's current availability, speaking fees and any specific requirements for your event.
Shabana Azmi's speaking fees depend on the event format (in-person or virtual), the location, the length of the engagement and the level of customisation required. Please contact London Speaker Bureau for an up-to-date fee quote for Shabana tailored to your event.
Shabana Azmi speaks on Celebrities & Entertainment. Talks can be shaped around your audience, industry and strategic objectives - share your event brief with London Speaker Bureau and we will work with Shabana to align the content with your delegates and goals.
London Speaker Bureau can book Shabana Azmi for events worldwide, subject to Shabana's schedule. Please send us your event date, location and format and we will confirm availability and handle travel and logistics on your behalf.
Virtual and hybrid keynotes are now a standard part of the speaking industry. Please contact London Speaker Bureau to confirm whether Shabana Azmi is available to deliver a virtual session for your event and on which platform (Zoom, Microsoft Teams, a bespoke studio or your own).
Most keynote speeches run between 45 and 60 minutes, often followed by a 15-30 minute Q&A. Other formats - shorter conference slots, panel appearances or longer workshop sessions - may also be possible. Share your agenda with London Speaker Bureau and we will confirm what Shabana can accommodate.
London Speaker Bureau will brief Shabana Azmi on your audience profile, sector and objectives so the keynote can be shaped around your event. The level of customisation possible depends on the speaker and the lead time - contact us with your brief and we will confirm what Shabana can offer.
Shabana Azmi delivers keynotes in Hindi. This profile may not list every language available; ask London Speaker Bureau to confirm. If you require simultaneous interpretation or a multilingual format, please mention this in your enquiry and London Speaker Bureau will arrange it for you.
Shabana Azmi's areas of expertise include Celebrities & Entertainment. To get a clear sense of Shabana's style, credentials and how they engage an audience, please review the biography, popular talks and any videos or testimonials shown on this page, or request a detailed speaker brief from London Speaker Bureau.
Shabana Azmi can be booked through London Speaker Bureau for corporate conferences, leadership events, internal team meetings, association gatherings and private client engagements where expertise in Celebrities & Entertainment is relevant. Details of Shabana's background and previous engagements are included in the biography above; contact us if you would like a more detailed list of past clients or case studies.
Beyond keynote speeches, many of the speakers on our roster also take part in workshops, executive masterclasses, panel discussions and fireside chats. Contact London Speaker Bureau with your preferred format and we will confirm what Shabana Azmi is able to offer alongside or instead of a keynote.
We generally recommend enquiring at least three to twelve months in advance to secure your preferred date with Shabana Azmi, particularly during peak conference seasons. Where possible we also accommodate shorter lead times - please contact London Speaker Bureau to check Shabana's current availability for your dates.