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Shashikala
Acting
Born August 4, 1932 · Solapur, Bombay Presidency, British India
Died April 4, 2021
Also known as Sashi Kala · Shashi Kala · Sashikala
Biography
Shashikala Saigal, better known by her first name, was an Indian film and television actress, who played supporting roles in hundreds of Bollywood films beginning in the 1940s.
Awards & recognition
- Padma Shri in arts · 2007
- Filmfare Award — Best Supporting Actress
Filmography18 titles
Devar
1966as Shanta M. Singh / Shanta S. Rai
1966as Shanta M. Singh / Shanta S. Rai
Jeewan Jyoti
1953as Leela
1953as Leela
Ram Tera Desh
1984as Kanta Saxena
1984as Kanta Saxena
Teri Maang Sitaron Se Bhar Doon
1982as Anand's mother
1982as Anand's mother
Yeh to Kamaal Ho Gaya
1982
1982
Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham...
2001as Sahira Siddiqui
2001as Sahira Siddiqui
Arzoo
1950
1950
Chhoti Bahu
1971as Paro
1971as Paro
Phool Aur Patthar
1966as Rita
1966as Rita
Anupama
1966as Anita Bakshi 'Annie'
1966as Anita Bakshi 'Annie'
Aarti
1962as Jaswanti
1962as Jaswanti
Mujhse Shaadi Karogi
2004as Sameer's Grandmother
2004as Sameer's Grandmother
Waqt
1965as Rani Sahiba
1965as Rani Sahiba
Jhankaar Beats
2003as Shanti's Mother
2003as Shanti's Mother
Himalay Ki Godmein
1965as Dr. Neeta Verma (as Shashi Kala)
1965as Dr. Neeta Verma (as Shashi Kala)
Souten
1983as Renu Prannath Pasha
1983as Renu Prannath Pasha
Tawaif
1985as Bilquis Bai
1985as Bilquis Bai
Mother
1999as Mrs. Chaudhary
1999as Mrs. Chaudhary