The 1980 film 'Sparsh', starring Shabana Azmi and Naseeruddin Shah, celebrates 45 years of its impactful storytelling about two outcasts. Shabana Azmi reflects on the film’s freshness, its personal significance, and the profound performances that continue to resonate deeply.
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