Sharmila Tagore
Sharmila Tagore also known as Begum Ayesha Sultana is an Indian film actress known for her works in Hindi cinema as well as Bengali cinema.
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She has received two National Film Awards and two Filmfare Awards for her performances. In 2013, she was awarded Padma Bhushan by the Government of India.
Bhawana Somaaya
Bhawana Somaaya is a noted Indian film journalist, critic, author and historian. Bhawana Somaaya has been writing on cinema for over 36 years and is the author of 13 books. Somaaya is currently the Film Expert with Radio Channel 92.7 BIG FM and shares Bollywood updates every morning.
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She has served two terms on the Advisory Panel of Central Board of Film Certificate.
She has been honoured with the Padma Shri in the year 2017 by the honourable President of India - Mr Pranab Mukherjee.
Shabana Azmi : The boss lady of female centric cinema
Shabana Azmi is an Indian actress of film, television and theatre.
Azmi has appeared in over 120 Hindi and Bengali films in both mainstream and independent cinema, and since 1988 she has acted in several foreign projects. She is the boss lady when it comes to picking badass characters.
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Regarded as one of the finest actresses in India, Azmi's performances in films in a variety of genres have generally earned her praise and awards, which include a record of five wins of the National Film Award for Best Actress and several international honours. She has also received five Filmfare Awards, and was honored among "Women in Cinema" at the 30th International Film Festival of India.
In appreciation of Azmi's life and works, the President of India gave her a nominated (unelected) membership of the Rajya Sabha, the upper house of parliament (1997-2003). In addition to acting, Azmi is a social and women's rights activist. She is the wife of poet and screenwriter Javed Akhtar.
In 1988, the Government of India awarded her with Padma Shri, the fourth highest civilian honour of the country.
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