Born: 9 November 1960, Mumbai
Tanvi Azmi is an Indian film and television actress.
Early life and career
She was born as Saunhita Kher to Marathi-Hindi actress Usha Kiran and Dr. 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 Malayalam language film Vidheyan (1993), directed by Adoor Gopalakrishnan.
She received a nomination for Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress for her role in film Akele Hum Akele Tum (1995).
In 2014, she signed on to participate in Sanjay Leela Bhansali's film Bajirao Mastani playing the role of Radhabai, mother of Bajirao I. She had to go bald for her role in the movie. She got the National Film Award for Best Supporting Actress for her outstanding performance in the film Bajirao Mastani.
Personal life
Azmi is married to Baba Azmi, cinematographer and brother of Shabana Azmi, thus connected with the Akhtar-Azmi film family. Her niece, Saiyami Kher, made her Bollywood debut in the 2016 film Mirzya.
Awards
2016 - Won: National Award Best Supporting Actress for Bajirao Mastani
2016 - Won: Guild Film Award for Best Actress in a Supporting Role for Bajirao Mastani
2016 - Nominated : Guild Award for Best Actress in a Negative Role for Bajirao Mastani
2016 - Nominated : Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress For Bajirao Mastani
1999 - Nominated : Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress For Dushman
1995 - Nominated : Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress for Akele Hum Akele Tum
1986 - Nominated : Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress For Pyari Behna
Filmography
Pyari Behna (1985) as Seeta
Rao Saheb (1985) as Radhika
Mirza Ghalib (1988 TV series)
Lohit Kinare (1988) (TV series)
Lifeline (1991) (TV series)
Kahkashan (1991 TV Series)
Vidheyan (1993) (Film)
Darr (1993)
Zameen Aasmaan (1995) (TV series)
Akele Hum Akele Tum (1995) as Farida
Family No.1 (TV series)(1999)
English, August (1994)
Dushman (1998)
Mela (2000)
Dhai Akshar Prem Ke (2000)
Aks (2001)
Sinndoor Tere Naam Ka (2005–07)(TV series)
Delhi-6 (2009)
Anjaana Anjaani (2010)
Aarakshan (2011)
Mod (2011)
Bubble Gum (2011)
Aurangzeb (2013)
Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani (2013)
Bobby Jasoos (2014)
Lai Bhaari (Marathi) (2014)
Bajirao Mastani (2015)
Devi (2016)
Guest Iin London (2017)
Early life and career
She was born as Saunhita Kher to Marathi-Hindi actress Usha Kiran and Dr. 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 Malayalam language film Vidheyan (1993), directed by Adoor Gopalakrishnan.
She received a nomination for Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress for her role in film Akele Hum Akele Tum (1995).
In 2014, she signed on to participate in Sanjay Leela Bhansali's film Bajirao Mastani playing the role of Radhabai, mother of Bajirao I. She had to go bald for her role in the movie. She got the National Film Award for Best Supporting Actress for her outstanding performance in the film Bajirao Mastani.
Personal life
Azmi is married to Baba Azmi, cinematographer and brother of Shabana Azmi, thus connected with the Akhtar-Azmi film family. Her niece, Saiyami Kher, made her Bollywood debut in the 2016 film Mirzya.
Awards
2016 - Won: National Award Best Supporting Actress for Bajirao Mastani
2016 - Won: Guild Film Award for Best Actress in a Supporting Role for Bajirao Mastani
2016 - Nominated : Guild Award for Best Actress in a Negative Role for Bajirao Mastani
2016 - Nominated : Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress For Bajirao Mastani
1999 - Nominated : Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress For Dushman
1995 - Nominated : Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress for Akele Hum Akele Tum
1986 - Nominated : Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress For Pyari Behna
Filmography
Pyari Behna (1985) as Seeta
Rao Saheb (1985) as Radhika
Mirza Ghalib (1988 TV series)
Lohit Kinare (1988) (TV series)
Lifeline (1991) (TV series)
Kahkashan (1991 TV Series)
Vidheyan (1993) (Film)
Darr (1993)
Zameen Aasmaan (1995) (TV series)
Akele Hum Akele Tum (1995) as Farida
Family No.1 (TV series)(1999)
English, August (1994)
Dushman (1998)
Mela (2000)
Dhai Akshar Prem Ke (2000)
Aks (2001)
Sinndoor Tere Naam Ka (2005–07)(TV series)
Delhi-6 (2009)
Anjaana Anjaani (2010)
Aarakshan (2011)
Mod (2011)
Bubble Gum (2011)
Aurangzeb (2013)
Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani (2013)
Bobby Jasoos (2014)
Lai Bhaari (Marathi) (2014)
Bajirao Mastani (2015)
Devi (2016)
Guest Iin London (2017)
