Quick Info
| Profession | Actor |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 04/08/1932 |
| Age | 88 years (died on 04, Apr, 2021) |
| Birthplace | Solapur, Maharashtra |
| Date of Death | 04/04/2021 |
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Bio/Wiki
| Full name | Shashikala Saigal |
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| Nickname | Baby |
| After Marriage | Shashikala Jawalkar Saigal |
| Maiden name | Shashikala Jawalkar |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 161 cm |
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| Eye Color | Brown |
| Hair Color | Salt & Pepper |
Personal Life
| Religion | Hinduism |
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| Caste | Bhavsar Shimpi |
| Ethnicity | Marathi |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status (at the time of death) | Widowed |
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Family
| Father | Late Anantrao Jawalkar (Cloth merchant with a shop in Solapur) |
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| Mother | Name |
| Siblings | Five siblings |
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Career
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| Last Film | Padmashree Laloo Prasad Yadav (2005) as South African Witness | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Awards |
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| Notable Films |
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| Career Highlights | Appeared in over 100 Bollywood films, primarily in supporting roles. Known for playing strong-willed characters and negative roles. Refused to be typecast and experimented with diverse supporting characters throughout her career. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Shashikala was an experienced actress in Indian film and television. | |
| 2. She grew up in a Marathi household. | |
| 3. From the age of 5, she competed in acting, dancing, and singing contests in her hometown. | |
| 4. Upon moving to Mumbai, her family faced challenges meeting their essential requirements. | |
| 5. To support her family, she worked as a domestic help in neighboring homes. | |
| 6. Her breakthrough came with the movie 'Pugree' in 1948. | |
| 7. In her early twenties, she wed Om Prakash Saigal. | |
| 8. She earned Rs 24 for her first film appearance in Zeenat (1945). | |
| 9. She signed a four-year contract with filmmaker Shaukat Hussain Rizvi for a salary of Rs 400. | |
| 10. She was known for her glamorous style and flamboyant personality. | |
| 11. She left Bollywood seeking peace in her later years. |