Mumbai/IBNS, Nov. 7 -- Sulakshana Pandit, one of the front-ranking actresses and playback singers of 1970s Bollywood known for her graceful screen presence and soulful voice, passed away in Mumbai on Wednesday night after a prolonged illness. She was 71.

While several people have multiple stories and experiences with Pandit, veteran actress Shabana Azmi shared she would have quit the film industry if it wasn't for the late actress.

Speaking to The Times of India, Shabana had shared how Pandit motivated her after she was devastated by a remark on her dance by a choreographer.

The veteran revealed Sulakshana Pandit told her, "But why should you quit? He is the one who misbehaved. He should quit. He is there because of us actresses, not t...