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Shashikala
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- Born 4 August 1932
- Place of Birth Solapur
- Occupation Film Actor, Television Actor
- Spouse Om Prakash Saigal
- Years active 1944-2006
- Other names Shashikala Saigal
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- Padmashree Laloo Prasad Yadav
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ABOUT Shashikala
Shashikala Saigal: A Veteran Character Actress Shashikala Saigal (1932-2021), a prominent figure in Hindi cinema, carved a niche for herself through memorable supporting roles spanning several decades. Her career, beginning in the 1940s, saw her feature in hundreds of Bollywood films. While she didn't often take centre stage, her impactful performances left an indelible mark on Indian cinema. Saigal's contribution extended beyond films; she also appeared in television serials. Though not known for leading roles, her character portrayals were consistently compelling. She mastered the art of bringing depth and nuance to seemingly minor characters, often portraying strong-willed mothers, scheming aunts, or sympathetic neighbours. This versatility allowed her to seamlessly transition between comedic and dramatic parts. While specific details of recent achievements before her passing in 2021 are scarce in readily available sources, her enduring legacy rests on her prolific career and the countless films that benefited from her talent. Her iconic roles remain etched in the memories of audiences, cementing her position as a pivotal figure in the landscape of Hindi cinema's supporting cast. The sheer volume of her work and her unwavering dedication to her craft represent her defining qualities.
Shashikala FILMS AND CREDITS
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Image Source : IMDB & Wikipedia
Shashikala AWARDS
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SHASHIKALA NEWS
How Shashikala grew from being a Bollywood star to serving people
April 10, 2021 7:11 pm
Bollywood’s favourite vamp, actor Shashikala, who passed away on April 4, had led a professional and personal life marked by dramatic ups and downs
The lesser-known Shashikala
August 23, 2022 1:35 pm
After a long and successful career in the entertainment industry, actor Shashikala Jawalkar Saigal sought solace in spirituality during the later years of her life
Cars owned by ‘Meow Meow peddler’ were hired by ‘unaware’ I-T dept: Cops
April 24, 2015 3:22 am
Patankar has allegedly told her interrogators that she fled to a village near Kudal in Konkan.
The Sunday Story: Meow-Meow and Baby
June 01, 2015 6:29 pm
With 8 out of 10 addicts in Mumbai now on this cheap party drug, and its own constable in the ring, a 100-member police team is hunting for one 54-year-old woman.
Secret Lives
September 21, 2014 1:00 am
BR Chopra’s Gumrah is remembered as much for its bold storyline as for its music.
The other widow,Shashikala,wears loyalty to Rahul on her wall
October 08, 2009 12:03 am
She is the other woman who shot into the spotlight after Congress general secretary Rahul Gandhi visited her shack in Vidarbha...
