Celebrating her 50th year in Indian cinema, Shabana Azmi receives a heartfelt tribute from Vidya Balan. Vidya highlighted Shabana's powerful performances in films like 'Arth' and 'Masoom'. Shabana, who debuted with 'Ankur',

Veteran actress Shabana Azmi celebrated a momentous milestone on Tuesday—50 years in the film industry. This occasion also marked the golden anniversary of her debut in Shyam Benegal's 'Ankur'.

Shabana Azmi impressed audiences with her performances in both commercial films and middle-of-the-road cinema.

Vidya Balan shared a special tribute and opened up in detail about two of Shabana Azmi's performances, in Arth and Masoom.

Her contribution to socially relevant cinema has made her an inspiration for future generations. Shabana’s dedication to her craft and her portrayal of emotionally rich characters have set her apart from her peers. She remains to be the only actor, to have won five National Awards in the Best Actress category.

Production house Tiger Baby on Tuesday took to Instagram to celebrate 50 years of Shabana Azmi in the film industry. They posted scenes from different films of Azmi over the years, starting with her debut Ankur (1974),