Shabana Azmi turns 75, Urmila Mathondkar shares unseen pics from the sets of Masoom: "Deeply cherish your presence in my life"

Urmila took to her Instagram and shared a series of pictures with Shabana.

Veteran actress Shabana Azmi is celebrating her 75th birthday today (September 18). As wishes poured in for the iconic actress on her special day, Urmila Mathondkar wished her with unseen nostalgic photos with Shabana Azmi and the cast of Masoom (1983).

Urmila took to her Instagram and shared a series of pictures with Shabana.

The first photo features the duo, looking stunning in traditional ethnic attire.

The following photos were of the cast of the 1983 film Masoom, including Shabana Azmi, Jugal Hansraj, Naseeruddin Shah and Urmila posing for a photoshoot.

She penned a long note recalling her first meet with the legendary actress just before the photoshoot. Year 1983..location Janki Kutir. Tiny, anxious n nervous me see the the great Shabana Azmi for photo shoot of “Masoom” n thereafter it’s been an exceptional bond of love, respect, admiration, learning, laughters, madness n so much more."

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She continued, "There are many things I could thank you for but above all it would have to be for constantly reminding me “how to live life at its fullest with everything that it throws at you”!!! Thank you for always being there inspiring tremendously on screen n caressing me with all your generosity n warmth. Deeply cherish your presence in my life!! Happy Birthday Queen 75 never rocked more than this.@azmishabana18."

Masoom featured Shabana Azmi, Naseeruddin Shah, Jugal Hansraj, Urmila and Saeed Jaffrey in pivotal roles. Tanuja and Supriya Pathak made special cameos.

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The story revolves around Devendra Kumar, whose peaceful family life is devastated when he learns that he has an illegitimate son from a past relationship. When he brings the boy, Rahul, into his home, his wife Indu struggles to come to terms with the child’s presence.

Shabana Azmi and Urmila Mathondkar share a close bond as they often share glimpses of each other from their usual get-together with friends on several occasions.