'I salute Dixit and Qureshi for playing roles that are not in line with what mainstream Bollywood expects of its female stars,' says Aseem Chhabra, noting how Dedh Ishqiya makes important points in the most nuanced way.
Dedh Ishqiya is slated to release next year on January 10.
'She was gutsy and rebellious enough to take on roles other more conventional actresses wouldn't dare and she excelled in them.'
The gifted actress passed into the ages on January 21, 1965.
'I sometimes fight with God and tell him, "Bahut ho gaya yaar, I should go now, call me".'