Veteran actress Shashikala, best-known for playing vamp on-screen, dies at 88

The actress passed away in her Mumbai residence on Sunday, although official confirmation from her family is awaited.

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Veteran Bollywood actress Shashikala Om Prakash Saigal, 88, is no more. The actress passed away in her Mumbai residence on Sunday, although official confirmation from her family is awaited. The late actress began working at an early age to support her parents. 

Mourning her demise, Senior NCP leader Praful Patel tweeted: "Deeply saddened by the demise of Veteran actress Shashikala ji. She made a noteworthy contribution to Indian cinema by portraying several pivotal roles. My heartfelt condolences to her family members. May her soul rest in peace Folded hands. #Shashikala #RIP."

Actor Rohit Roy tweeted, "Shashikala ji... RIP."

Born in August 1932, Shashikala made a mark with her performance in supporting roles and negative roles in Bollywood films.

She has appeared in over 100 Bollywood films including "Nau Do Gyarah", "Jun glee", "Ayee Milan Ki Bela", "Ghar Ghar Ki Kahani", Chhote Sarkar", "Khubsoo rat", "Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham", "Baadshah" and "Mujhse Shaadi Karogi" among others. She has also been a part of the television industry with shows like Sonpari and Jeena Isi ka Naam hai. 

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The actress has mostly done vamp roles and after performing big in the industry by the end of the 1950s, Shashikala was given Filmfare awards for best-supporting actress for Bollywood movies Aarti and Gumrah. 

She was then honoured with Padma Shri in 2007 for her contribution to Indian cinema.

 

 

 



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