From Sparsh to Masoom—here’s looking back at some iconic films of Naseeruddin Shah

A film ahead of its time, Naseeruddin Shah's Masoom revolves around infidelity, relationships, and childhood.

Naseeruddin Shah's A Wednesday! is a commentary on the ordeals and grievances of a common man and the day he decides to fight back.

Sparsh portrays the intermingling intricacies of disability, helplessness, love, and human relationships.

In Iqbal, Naseeruddin Shah played a cricket coach who trains a disabled boy and helps him fulfil his dreams.

Essaying the role of an empathetic upper-caste lawyer in Aakrosh, Naseeruddin Shah put forth a convincing and believable act.

In Ishqiya, Naseeruddin Shah plays a quirky character of a criminal who commits barbaric crimes and at the same time uses his skills to woo the female lead.

Naseeruddin Shah portrays young car mechanic in Albert Pinto Ko Gussa Kyon Aata Hai who is angry due to the socio-economic-political happenings around him.

Naseeruddin Shah's Ijaazat is a bittersweet tale of lost-love, memories, reconciliation, and estrangement.

Naseeruddin Shah's Paar is a saga of battling through pain, exploitation, poverty, and retaliation.

One of the cult performances of Naseeruddin Shah, Jaane Bhai Do Yaaro revolves around the themes of relationships, media, power, and corruption.