Simi Garewal

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Characters played by Simi Garewal

Duli — Days and Nights in the Forest (1970)

A simple and open tribal Santhal girl who approaches the group for extra liquor. She quickly bonds with Hari, who takes her into the forest for a sexual encounter. Her sudden unavailability later leaves Hari distressed and confused.

Kamala — Siddhartha (1972)

Kamala is the woman who introduces Siddartha to worldly love. She agrees to teach him after he gains fine clothes, money, and status, connecting him with a wealthy merchant's world. Years later, she reaches the river with Siddartha's Son, is bitten by a snake, and dies after recognizing Siddartha.

Rajni — Saathi (1968)

The daughter of Kaka, who desired Ravi as a son-in-law. She vows to marry only Ravi and eventually does so after his first wife's death. Feeling neglected, she confronts him, inadvertently causing him to lose his vision permanently.

Manisha — Namak Haraam (1973)

Manisha waits outside the prison because visitors are not allowed inside, then warmly welcomes Vicky after his long absence. Her role in the excerpt is closely tied to Vicky's release, providing a personal and supportive reunion amid the larger social and industrial conflict.

Kamini Verma — Karz (1980)

Kamini Verma is Ravi Verma's girlfriend who secretly works for Sir Judah and murders Ravi Verma to obtain his wealth. She banishes Ravi Verma's mother and sister, raises Tina under another identity, confesses after Monty's deception, escapes, and dies when her attempt to repeat the murder fails.

Mary — Mera Naam Joker (1970)

Mary is the new teacher at young Raju's school. She encourages him to find his ambitions and become more confident, while he develops an infatuation with her. She consoles him after he is expelled and tells him she is leaving to marry David; Raju attends their wedding, and David returns the toy clown Mary had received from him.

Mona — Andaz (1971)

Mona is Ravi's late wife and Munni's mother. She dies soon after giving birth to Munni because of a health condition that proves fatal after childbirth. Her death leaves Ravi to raise their daughter as a single father, with help from his mother.

Schoolteacher — The Burning Train (1980)

A passenger boarding the train with her students. Plays a minor background role during the journey.

Shobha Kapoor — Kabhi Kabhie (1976)

The wife of Dr. R.P. Kapoor and adoptive mother of Pinky. Though she appears minimally in the narrative, her decision to adopt Pinky sets the second generation's plot in motion. Her absence from Pinky's life after the adoption truth is revealed highlights the emotional impact of Pinky's search for her biological roots.

Gauri — Two Drops of Water (1971)

Gauri is Ganga Singh's newly married wife, whom he brings to his village in drought-stricken Rajasthan. After Ganga leaves to work on the dam and later dies preventing a disaster, she bears his son and continues living in the village as the dam is completed and the region becomes greener.

Princess Kamara — Tarzan Goes to India (1962)

A compassionate princess who seeks Tarzan's help to protect her father's sanctuary and save the threatened elephants.

Simi / Radha Rani — Teen Devian (1965)

Simi is a wealthy and influential socialite who is impressed by Dev's book of poems. She supports his career, invites him to a party, and takes him to a poetry gathering in Srinagar. Her admiration becomes romantic, and she proposes to Dev, who asks for time before deciding.

Career Overview

Simi Garewal has 39 screen credits in a career dating back to 1962. Their work spans 2 cinematic universes — most prominently Calcutta Trilogy with 1 titles. Signature works include Living Legend - Raj Kapoor, Teri Meri Kahani, Professor Pyarelal. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For
Acting
Gender
female
Known Credits
39
Birth Date
1947-10-17
Birth Place
Ludhiana, Punjab, India

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Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 2 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q541513), public domain (CC0).