On her 75th birthday, Subhash K Jha lists 10 Shabana songs where she didn't lip-sync.
Pal Bhar Mein Yeh Kya Ho Gaya from Swami
Shabana doesn't lip-sync to this Rajesh Roshan composition, sung by Lata Mangeshkar. The emotions are conveyed through her eyes.
Dil Mein Tujhe Bithake from Fakira
Shabana's career in mainstream cinema gained traction through this melodious Ravindra Jain composition.
Ambar Ki Ek Paak Surahi from Kadambari
Shabana's expressions are enough to emote her feelings in this Asha Bhosle number, composed by Ustad Vilayat Khan.
Phir Se Aaiyo Badra Bidesi from Namkeen
The camera captures Shabana in a serene Himalayan landscape, emoting to Gulzar's lyrics in Asha Bhosle's voice.
Main Raah Kab Se from Anjuman
The only time Shabana sang her own song on screen.
Dheere Dheere Sun Mere Sajna from Ek Hi Raasta
An unknown Shabana gem, sung by Lata Mangeshkar.
Tu Kahan Aa Gayi Zindagi from Bhavna
Bappi Lahiri composes a song for Shabana, with lyrics written by her father Kaifi Azmi.
Silli Hawa Choo Gayi from Libaas
Gulzar and Shabana Azmi's unreleased film contains this haunting song by Lata Mangeshkar, composed by R D Burman.
Tujhse Naraz Nahin Zindagi from Masoom
Shabana felt this song was tough to emote to, as she would become emotional before each take.
Lata Mangeshkar sings Gulzar's lyrics.
Tum Itna Jo Muskura Rahe Ho from Arth
Raj Kiran sings in Jagjit Singh's voice but the impact is felt through Shabana's eyes.
Mati Re from Godmother
Shabana sings husband Javed Akhtar's powerful lyrics.