On Shabana Azmi's 68th birthday, a look at her best performances from Ankur to Neerja

National Award winning actor Shabana Azmi, who is known for her work in Indian Parallel cinema turns 68 today.

Shabana Azmi played Laxmi in Shyam Benegal's Ankur (1974) for which she won a National Award for Best Actress. YouTube

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In Sparsh opposite Naseeruddin Shah (1998). YouTube

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In Deepa Mehta's Fire (1996), she played Radha opposite Nandita Das' Sita. Twitter @peatreebojangle

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Azmi performance in Mahesh Bhatt's Arth (1982) earned her a National Award for Best Actress

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In Shekhar Kapur's Masoom (1983) opposite Naseeruddin Shah

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She played Neerja Bhanot's (Sonam Kapoor) mother in Neerja (2016) for which she received Best Supporting Actress at Filmfare Awards