Tanvi Azmi is an Indian film and

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actress. She is known for her roles in '' Akele Hum Akele Tum'' (1995), ''

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'' (2015), '' Thappad'' (2020) and ''Tribhanga'' (2021).

Early life and career

She was born to Marathi-Hindi actress Usha Kiran and Manohar Kher. Azmi portrayed a troubled doctor in the tele-series, ''Jeevanrekha'' and as a young widow in telefilm ''Rao Saheb'' (1986) directed by Vijaya Mehta. She also acted in the

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film '' Vidheyan'' (1993), directed by

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. She received her first nomination for the

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for her performance in the drama '' Pyari Behna'' (1985). Her supporting role in the romantic drama '' Akele Hum Akele Tum'' (1995), starring

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and

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, received critical acclaim and earned her a second nomination for the Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress. The psychological thriller ''Dushman'' (1998) starring Kajol and

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, saw her play Dr. Poornima Sehgal, a psychologist, earned her a third nomination for the Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress. In 2015, she appeared alongside

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and

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's historical romantic drama ''

''. She portrayed Radhabai, the mother of

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. played by Singh. She had to go bald for her role in the film. The film and her performance received widespread critical acclaim, and earned her the National Film Award for Best Supporting Actress, in addition to her fourth nomination for the Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress and her first nomination for the IIFA Award for Best Supporting Actress. In 2017, she acted in And TV’s '' Vani Rani''.' Her performance in the domestic drama '' Thappad'' (2020) received high critical acclaim and earned her a fifth nomination for the Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress. Azmi next starred in ''Tribhanga'' (2021), a

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original film directed by

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. Co-starring Kajol and Mithila Palkar, the film received critical acclaim for the performance of the lead trio, earning Azmi a nomination for the Filmfare OTT Award for Best Supporting Actress (Web Original Film).

Personal life

Azmi is married to Baba Azmi, cinematographer and brother of

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, thus connected with the Akhtar-Azmi film family.

Filmography

Films

Television

Awards and nominations

References

External links

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