Naseeruddin Shah's superhit movies: Aakrosh, Sparsh, Mirch Masala and other best performances of the veteran actor

Naseeruddin Shah's superhit movies: A look at the best performances of the veteran actor

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Aakrosh

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Sparsh

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Bazaar

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Masoom

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Paar

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Mirch Masala

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Monsoon Wedding

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A Wednesday

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The Hungry

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manthan

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