Shefali Shah

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Characters played by Shefali Shah

Vartika Chaturvedi — Delhi Crime (2019)

Vartika Chaturvedi is a Deputy Commissioner of Police and the central investigative lead. She leads the inquiry into the 2012 Delhi gang rape case, directing efforts to identify and apprehend those responsible, and later guides her team through cases involving the Chaddi Baniyan Gang, international sex trafficking, and organised crime.

Natasha (segment 'Ankahi') — Ajeeb Daastaans (2021)

Natasha is Samaira's caring mother and Rohan's emotionally neglected wife. She forms a close connection with Kabir, a deaf photographer, and has an affair with him while feeling abandoned at home. When Rohan begins communicating with Samaira through sign language, Natasha chooses her family, leaving Kabir heartbroken.

Ria Verma — Monsoon Wedding (2001)

Ria is Aditi's cousin, living with the Verma family after her father's death. She is offered university funding by Tej but remains uncomfortable around him, later recognizing his abuse of Aliya and revealing that he molested her as a child. Her confrontation forces Lalit to choose justice over family loyalty.

Dr. Nandini Srivastava — Doctor G (2022)

The strict head of the gynaecology department, Nandini reprimands Uday for joining late and challenges his lack of commitment to the specialty. She refuses to perform Kavya's requested abortion because it could endanger her, then saves Kavya during an emergency operation. Although Uday faces enquiries, Nandini ultimately decides not to punish him.

Sumitra Thakur — Waqt (2005)

Sumitra Thakur is Ishwarchand Thakur’s wife and Aditya Ishwarchand Thakur’s mother, and she helps run the family toy factory. She criticizes Ishwarchand for pampering Aditya, supports the decision to make the young couple live independently, and later shares the family’s grief after Ishwarchand dies.

Dr. Kapadia — Karthik Calling Karthik (2010)

Karthik's psychiatrist who treats him for guilt and mental distress. She eventually uncovers the truth about his schizophrenia and dissociative identity disorder, reveals this to Shonali, and assists Karthik in his treatment and recovery.

Jyothi — Lakshmi (2014)

The brothel manager, Jyothi is both reassuring and oppressive toward the girls in her care. She works for Reddy to fund her daughter's college education and plans to retire afterward. She helps nurse the injured girl and secretly assists an undercover agent; after Chinna exposes her betrayal and tortures her, she attacks him and dies.

Roma Mathur — Black & White (2008)

Rajan's wife, a social activist and feminist. She welcomes Numair into their home and, along with her husband, helps him gain access to the Red Fort area.

Tara Shetty — Once Again (2019)

Tara runs a small restaurant while managing household responsibilities and preparing for Dev’s wedding. She develops a deeply personal bond with Amar, yet worries about being seen only as his cook and struggles to protect her family, home, and dignity when their relationship attracts public attention.

Vandana — The Last Lear (2008)

Vandana cares for Harish while he is bedridden in a coma. When Shabnam visits, Vandana treats her spitefully, blaming her and the film's cast and crew for Harish's condition. The two women later bond over tea and discuss Harish, while flashbacks reveal more of Vandana's relationship with him.

Career Overview

Shefali Shah has 33 screen credits in a career dating back to 1995. Their work is anchored in the Commando Collection universe with 1 titles. Signature works include Delhi Crime, Three of Us, Ajeeb Daastaans. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

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Known For
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Gender
female
Known Credits
33
Birth Date
1972-07-20 00:00:00
Birth Place
Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

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