Shammi (actress)
Shammi | |
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Born | Nargis Rabadi 24 April 1929 |
Died | 6 March 2018 Mumbai, Maharashtra, India | (aged 88)
Occupation | Actress |
Years active | 1949–2018 |
Spouse | |
Children | 1 |
Relatives | Mani J. Rabadi (sister) |
Nargis Rabadi (24 April 1929 – 6 March 2018), better known by her
Early life
Rabadi was born in 1929 in
In 1942,
Career
Shammi got into films by chance. A family friend was very friendly with actor and producer
She had to attend the studio every day and practice acting even when she had no shoot. Shammi had to read dialogues of other films and Harish, the film's director taught her a lot of things since he was an actor himself. Harish was directing another film produced by
Her third film with Dilip Kumar and Madhubala, called Sangdil. The movie was released late in 1952 and was only a moderate success.[10] Since Sangdil was unpopular with audience, she did not get work for seven months. Shammi started off by playing the main lead or second lead in films, but after Sangdil, she had to accept whatever work came to her. She acted as a vamp in few such films. She quoted in an interview: "Many people scolded me when I did that but I was clear in my mind that I had to work. Sitting at home would not help me since I was the breadwinner of the family."[11] She got roles as the leading heroine opposite heroes such as Mahipal, Manhar Desai and Karan Dewan. After release of K. Asif's hit film Musafirkhana, she was flooded with similar roles. Her role opposite comedian Johnny Walker was appreciated in this film.[12]
Some of her successful movies as supporting actress in this period were Ilzam (1954), Pehli Jhalak (1955), Bandish (1955), Azaad (1955), Halaku (1956), Son of Sinbad (1955), Raj Tilak (1958), Khazanchi (1958), Ghar Sansar (1958), Aakhiri Dao (1958), Kangan (1959), Bhai-Bahen (1959) and Dil Apna Aur Preet Parai (1960). The rest of her films released from 1952 to 1960 were deemed as commercial failures. In the period 1962 to 1970, her comedy and vamp roles made an impact in successful films such as Half Ticket, Ishaara, Jab Jab Phool Khile, Preet Na Jane Reet, Aamne - Saamne, Upkar, Ittefaq, Sajan, Doli, Raja Saab and The Train.
In the early 1970s, she started being offered character roles, mostly playing mothers, in movies like
Shammi suffered two miscarriages and there were no further pregnancies. So, she and
Encouraged by her recent successes, she decided to produce a film named
To help her recover from the losses, Rajesh Khanna, who was producing television series then, helped Shammi get a few roles on TV shows.[17] She was getting paid well for her roles in both movies and TV shows, and this time she started saving money. Her performances in serials such as Dekh Bhai Dekh, Zabaan Sambhal Ke, Shriman Shrimati, Kabhi Yeh Kabhi Woh and Filmi Chakkar were appreciated.[18] She was very much in demand from 1990 to 2000, appearing in many successful films such as Coolie No 1, Hum, Mardon Wali Baat, Gurudev, Gopi Kishan, Hum Saath-Saath Hain and Imtihaan. Her portrayal of the role of a drug addict in Mahesh Bhatt's Lahu Ke Do Rang got her good reviews.[12] Movie offers, however, stopped coming to her after 2002 since she was getting older. She was rarely offered any roles from 2008 to 2011.
She made a comeback with Shirin Farhad Ki Toh Nikal Padi in 2013; as the director Bela Sehgal wanted her for the role of a Parsi woman.[19]
Personal life
Shammi was married to film producer & director Sultan Ahmed for seven years, before they were divorced.[20]
Death
Shammi died in her sleep on 6 March 2018, aged 88.
Filmography
Year | Title | Role | Language | Notes |
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1949 | Ustad Pedro | Hindi | ||
1951 | Malhar | Hindi | ||
1952 | Sangdil | Mohini | Hindi | |
1953 | Aag Ka Dariya | Meera |
Hindi | |
Khoj | Hindi | |||
Baaghi | Hindi | |||
1954 | Sheeshe Ki deewaar | Hindi | ||
Roohi | Hindi | |||
Munna | Hindi | |||
Kasturi | Hindi | |||
Ilzam | Hindi | |||
Hukumat | Hindi | |||
1955 | Shahi Mehman | Hindi | ||
Rukhsana | Hindi | |||
Pehli Jhalak | Girja | Hindi | ||
Musafirkhana | Mary | Hindi | ||
Lagan | Hindi | |||
Bandish | Kavita | Hindi | ||
Azaad | Janki | Hindi | ||
1956 | Halaku | Hindi | ||
1958 | Aji Bas Shukriya | Hindi | ||
Chaubees Ghante | Hindi | |||
1960 | Dil Apna Aur Preet Parai | Sheila | Hindi | |
1961 | Khiladi | Hindi | ||
1962 | Half ticket | Lily | ||
1968 | Baazi | Lucy Fernandes | Hindi | |
1970 | The Train | Hindi | Guest appearance | |
Mere Humsafar | Suzie | Hindi | ||
Yaadgaar | Sukhiya | Hindi | ||
Samaj Ko Badal Dalo | Hindi | |||
Purab Aur Paschim | Rita | Hindi | ||
Lachchi | Hindi | |||
1971 | Adhikar | Rajan's mother | Hindi | |
Purani Pehchan | Hindi | |||
1972 | Ek Hasina Do Diwane | Major's wife | Hindi | |
Bandagi | Hindi | |||
Annadata | Mrs. Anwar | Hindi | ||
1973 | Jwaar Bhata | Satwanti | Hindi | |
Honeymoon | Mrs. Ramakant | Hindi | ||
1974 | Chhote Sarkar | Hindi | ||
1976 | Lambhardhani | Hindi | ||
1978 | Swarg Narak | Shobha's mother | Hindi | |
1979 | Lahu Ke Do Rang | Drug addict | Hindi | Guest appearance |
Hum Tere Ashiq Hain |
Teacher | Hindi | ||
Maan Apmaan | Mrs. Ramdas | Hindi | ||
1980 | The Burning Train | Passenger | Hindi | |
Red Rose | Roopsagar Clothing Stores Manager | Hindi | ||
Aanchal | Chachi | Hindi | ||
Patita | Miss Maria | Hindi | ||
Bombay 405 Miles | Hindi | Special appearance | ||
1981 | Kranti | Bharat's foster mother | Hindi | |
Chehre Pe Chehra | Hindi | |||
Kudrat | Sarla | Hindi | ||
Prem Geet | Gynaecologist | Hindi | ||
1982 | Sarpanch | Swaran Chanda's wife | Punjabi | |
Angoor | Mrs. Raj Tilak | Hindi | ||
Dil Akhir Dil Hai | Psychiatrist | Hindi | ||
Khud-Daar | Seema's mother | Hindi | ||
Arth | Mrs. Bhalla | Hindi | ||
Do Dishayen | Hindi | |||
1983 | Shubh Kaamna | Grandmother | Hindi | |
Nastik | Rosie | Hindi | ||
Rachna | Hindi | |||
Sweekar Kiya Maine | Mrs. Sharma | Hindi | ||
Yahan Se Shehar Ko Dekho | Hindi | |||
1984 | Yaari Jatt Di | Jeeta's mother | Punjabi | |
Nimmo |
Karma's mother | Punjabi | ||
Jigri Yaar | Jeeto | Punjabi | ||
Karishma |
Nisha's mother | Hindi | ||
Jawaani | Hindi | |||
1985 | Tulsi | Hindi | ||
Tawaif | Mrs. Nigam | Hindi | ||
Hum Dono | Mrs. Mathura Das | Hindi | ||
Mohabbat | Choudhary's mother | Hindi | ||
Ucha Dar Baba Nanak Da | Gurdit's mother | Punjabi | ||
Jhoothi | Shanti | Hindi | ||
Awara Baap | Hindi | |||
Patthar Dil | Mrs. Chaurasia | Hindi | ||
Paisa Yeh Paisa | Rosie | Hindi | ||
Kali Basti | Mary P. Pereira | Hindi | ||
1986 | Pahunche Hue Log | Hindi | ||
Preeti | Hindi | |||
Karma | Dharma's aunt | Hindi | ||
Ek Chadar Maili Si | Jelmi | Hindi | ||
Shingora | Mausi | TV movie | ||
Baat Ban Jaye | Prakash's neighbour | Hindi | ||
1987 | Mera Lahoo | Avanti Singh | Hindi | |
Imaandaar | Ameena | Hindi | ||
Insaaf | Avinash's mother | Hindi | ||
Muqaddar Ka Faisla | Hindi | |||
Aulad | Leela | Hindi | ||
1988 | Akhri Muqabla | Ganga | Hindi | |
Mardon Wali Baat | Chaila's mother | Hindi | ||
Kasam (1988 film) | Bua | Hindi | ||
Rama O Rama | Mary D'Souza | Hindi | ||
1989 | Jurrat | Joseph's mother | Hindi | |
Vardi | Customer | Hindi | ||
Eeshwar | Eeshwar's grandmother | Hindi | ||
Anokha Aspatal | Hindi | |||
Shehzaade | Zorawar's mother | Hindi | Uncredited role | |
Saaya | Nurse | Hindi | ||
Mohabat Ka Paigham | Chand Bibi | Hindi | ||
Gawaahi | Betty Lobo | Hindi | ||
1990 | Amavas Ki Raat | Hindi | ||
Maha-Sangram | Mary | Hindi | ||
Agneepath | Tara Bai | Hindi | ||
Swarg | Kumar's mother | Hindi | uncredited | |
Dil | Madhu's grandmother | Hindi | ||
Sailaab | Yashoda Devi | Hindi | ||
Bahaar Aane Tak | Vijay's mother | Hindi | ||
Qurbani Jatt Di | Jagroop's mother | Punjabi | ||
1991 | Trinetra | Bantu Rani | Hindi | |
Jeena Teri Gali Mein | Hindi | |||
Hum | Aarti's mother | Hindi | ||
Farishtay | Mausi | Hindi | ||
Dil Hai Ki Manta Nahin |
Paris lady who gives lift | Hindi | ||
1992 | Mehndi Shagna Di | Sardarni Jagir Kaur | Punjabi | |
Yudhpath | Mrs. Choudhary | Hindi | ||
Saatwan Aasman | Sujit's grandmother | Hindi | ||
Khuda Gawah[21] | Khuda Baksh's mother | Hindi | ||
Honeymoon | Maya | Hindi | ||
Ghar Jamai | Hindi | |||
1993 | Shabnam | Hindi | ||
Pehla Nasha | Deepak's landlady | Hindi | ||
Gurudev | Hindi | |||
Raunaq | Hindi | |||
Gunaah | A woman who bought Singh's flat | Hindi | ||
Balmaa | Hindi | |||
1994 | Imtihaan | Orphanage manager | Hindi | |
Chauraha | Grandmother | Hindi | ||
Ulfat Ki Nayi Manzilen | Hindi | |||
Gopi Kishan | Janki | Hindi | ||
Paramaatma | Rudranarayan's wife | Hindi | ||
Cheetah | Jessy | Hindi | ||
1995 | Thumka | Hindi | ||
Policewala Gunda | Hindi | |||
Coolie No. 1 | Mrs. Choudhary (Hoshiyarchand's mother) | Hindi | ||
Rangeela | Gulbadan's mother | Hindi | ||
1996 | Mr. Bechara | Caretaker | Hindi | |
1997 | Aur Pyaar Ho Gaya | Grandmother | Hindi | |
Uff! Yeh Mohabbat | Mrs. Usgaonkar | Hindi | ||
1999 | Hum Saath-Saath Hain | Durga Mausi | Hindi | |
2000 | Kunwara | Mrs. Viswanath Prathap Singh | Hindi | |
Tera Jadoo Chal Gaya |
Grandmother | Hindi | ||
2001 | Hum Ho Gaye Aapke | Aunty | Hindi | |
Yeh Raaste Hain Pyaar Ke | Rohit's grandmother | Hindi | ||
2002 | Kyaa Dil Ne Kahaa | Esha's grandmother | Hindi | |
2002 | Karz: The Burden of Truth | Balwant Singh's mother | Hindi | |
2005 | Chalta Hai Yaar | Hindi | ||
2008 | Khushboo | Pinky's grandmother | Hindi | |
2009 | Accident on Hill Road | Mrs. Wadia | Hindi | |
2010 | Sukhmani: Hope for Life | Punjabi | ||
2011 | Khap | Masterni | Hindi | |
2012 | Shirin Farhad Ki Toh Nikal Padi[19] | Farhad's grandmother | Hindi |
Television
Title | Year | Role | Note | Ref. |
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Idhar Udhar | 1985 | Mrs. Bregenza | ||
Dekh Bhai Dekh | 1993 | Chhoti Nani | ||
Filmi Chakkar | Dadi | [21] | ||
Zabaan Sambhalke | Mrs. Pinto | [22] | ||
Tehkikaat | 1994 | Twins Illusion (episode 10,11) | ||
Hudd Kar Di
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2000 | Laajo | Epi. 54 | |
Shararat | 2003 | Rani Devi | 2 Episodes |
Shirman shrimati 1994 chitu ki naani
References
- ^ "Veteran Actress Shammi, Dekh Bhai Dekh's Nani, Dies In Mumbai". NDTV.com.
- ^ "Hindi cinema's other Shammi". The Indian Express. Retrieved 1 April 2014.
- ^ "At 83, Shammi Aunty, hard of hearing, but frail". NDTV Movies. Archived from the original on 27 May 2014. Retrieved 31 March 2014.
- ^ "Acting is the only thing I know how to do: Shammi aunty". The Times of India. Retrieved 31 March 2014.
- ^ "RIP Mani Rabadi". 7 August 2013.
- Rediff. Retrieved 31 March 2014.
- Rediff. Retrieved 31 March 2014.
- ^ "Shammi... Aunty No.1". The Times of India. 29 November 2003.
- Rediff. Retrieved 31 March 2014.
- Rediff. Retrieved 31 March 2014.
- Rediff. Retrieved 31 March 2014.
- ^ a b "An interview with Shammi, the heartthrobs from 50s". Rediff. Retrieved 9 April 2014.
- ^ "Bengal Film Journalists Association". bfja awards. Archived from the original on 2 April 2015. Retrieved 4 June 2014.
- Rediff. Retrieved 1 April 2014.
- ^ "The secret club of heroines from swinging '60s ..." Bollywood.com. Retrieved 1 April 2014.
- Rediff. Retrieved 31 March 2014.
- Rediff. Retrieved 31 March 2014.
- ^ "Hindi cinema's other 'Shammi'". The Indian Express. Retrieved 31 March 2014.
- ^ Rediff. Retrieved 31 March 2014.
- ^ "Rediff On The Net, Movies: An interview with Shammi, the heartthrob of the '50s". m.rediff.com.
- ^ a b Kindon, Frances (6 March 2018). "Veteran Bollywood actress Shammi dies after 'long illness'". mirror.
- ^ "The cast of Filmi Chakkar: Where are they now?". 26 December 2019.
External links
- Shammi at IMDb
- Shammi at Bollywood Hungama