‘I feel thankful to be at the right place at the right time’

She has played a multitude of roles on the big screen, but off screen too, veteran actress Shabana Azmi, who turned 62 Wednesday, has performed a variety of roles- a loving wife, a dedicated philanthropist and a woman who inspires others to achieve new heights. ‘With gratitude for being at the right place at the right time. I feel blessed that my parents gave me values that I cherish. I’m singularly lucky to have worked with directors who dared me to take risks and be different and I am thankful to the Indian film industry for giving me my primary identity.’IANS