Shashikala

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Characters played by Shashikala

Sameer's Grandmother — Mujhse Shaadi Karogi (2004)

A family elder whose presence adds emotional depth and traditional perspectives to Sameer's personal arc and maturation process.

Dr. Neeta Verma (as Shashi Kala) — Himalay Ki Godmein (1965)

Neeta is a doctor and Sunil's fiancée. Concerned for him, his family sends her to the Himalayas to bring him back. Sunil asks her to stay and help there, but she is uncomfortable with village life and returns to the city. Her engagement to Sunil and departure form an important part of his decision to remain in the mountains.

Mala — Junglee (1961)

Mala is Chandra Shekhar's younger sister, whose free-spirited nature contrasts with her family's strict rules. She falls in love with Jeevan and secretly marries him before traveling to Kashmir. She is already pregnant during the trip and gives birth to a son there; the truth about her marriage and child is eventually revealed to the family.

Mohini — Pyar Mohabbat (1966)

Mohini warns the returning prince that Senapati Uday Kumar Singh is his enemy and accuses the Senapati of killing the king and trying to kill him as well. She cannot tell the prince where the king's body is hidden, making her a source of crucial information about the danger surrounding his return.

Chachi — Chori Chori (2003)

Chachi is identified in the story as part of Ranbir's family, whom Khushi meets after moving into his Shimla bungalow and presenting herself as his fiancée. The summary does not describe Chachi's individual actions or say how she responds to Khushi, so no more specific role in the events can be established.

Leela / Miss Roberts — Gumrah (1963)

Leela claims to be Rajendra's wife and catches Meena meeting him, then blackmails her, intensifying Meena's marital crisis. Meena later discovers the claim is false and tries to kill Leela in anger, but Ashok stops her. Ashok explains that Leela is his secretary and that he instructed her to play this role; the plot does not identify her as Rajendra's actual wife.

Mrs. Chaudhary — Mother (1999)

A social reformer who advises Asha to begin a new life and preserve her child's integrity after Asha becomes pregnant. Later, during Asha's public humiliation, she steps forward to affirm the existence of Mr. Britannia and announces a wedding for Jiya. Her support helps defend Asha and resolve the crisis.

Sophia — Rocky (1981)

Sophia welcomes Renuka Seth back to the family home alongside Jagdish aka 'J.D.' and explains Renuka's ownership share in the construction company. Her part in the summary is tied to establishing Renuka's claim, which Jagdish hopes to overcome by arranging a marriage to his son.

Leela — Jeewan Jyoti (1953)

An aunt in the household, Leela becomes involved in a bitter dispute over food. When the mother-in-law falls ill after eating sweet porridge, the family suspects poison and Leela is blamed. The accusation shifts when Kishori says Leela prepared the porridge, intensifying the quarrel between Kishori and the family.

Anita Bakshi 'Annie' — Anupama (1966)

Annie is the woman Arun prefers to Uma. Her preference as Arun's intended partner conflicts with the expectation that he will marry Uma, forming part of the complicated relationship surrounding Uma's future. The plot summary does not provide further details about Annie's actions or her relationship with the other characters.

Insane Aunty — Phir Wahi Raat (1980)

Asha's deceased aunt whose spectral presence manifests as recurring nightmares. Though absent physically, her memory triggers Asha's psychological distress, prompting her initial psychiatric consultation and relocation to the ancestral estate.

Paro — Chhoti Bahu (1971)

Shriram's sister who visits with her husband and son Niku. Her manipulative nature breeds suspicion between Radha and Sita. She deliberately frightens Gopi into avoiding Radha by falsely claiming she will die if he sees her, sparking a major family crisis before being reprimanded.

Career Overview

Shashikala has 82 screen credits in a career dating back to 1945. Signature works include Dard-E-Dil, Teesra Kaun, Himalay Ki Godmein. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For
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Gender
female
Known Credits
82
Birth Date
1932-08-04
Birth Place
Solapur, Bombay Presidency, British India

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