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Shammi

Shammi

Nargis Rabadi (24 April 1929 – 6 March 2018), better known by her stage name Shammi, was an Indian actress who appeared in over two hundred Hindi films. Shammi remained a sought-after actress with filmmakers when it came to goofy and comic roles, especially in the period 1949–1969 and later from 1980–2002. Her famous films as supporting actress included Dil Apna Aur Preet Parai, Half Ticket, Halaku, Samaj Ko Badal Dalo, Khuda Gawah, Coolie No. 1, Gopi Kishan and Hum Saath Saath Hain and films with Rajesh Khanna like The Train, Aanchal, Kudrat, Red Rose, Awara Baap and Swarg. She had been a leading actress playing main female lead or second female lead in Hindi films between 1949–1955 as well. Later, from 1986 till 1998, she appeared in many popular television serials such as Dekh Bhai Dekh, Zabaan Sambhal Ke, Shriman Shrimati, Kabhi Yeh Kabhi Woh and Filmi Chakkar. Shammi is the younger sister of fashion designer Mani Rabadi.

Shirin Farhad Ki Toh Nikal Padi

2012

as Farhad's grandmother

Hum Dum

2005

Chalta Hai Yaar

2005

as Dadi / Neighbour

Karz

2002

Hum Ho Gaye Aap Ke

2001

as Auntie

Tera Jadoo Chal Gayaa

2000

as Grandmother

Hum Saath Saath Hain

1999

as Durga Mausi

Mr. Bechara

1996

as Caretaker

Rangeela

1995

as Gulbadan's Mother

Pehla Nasha

1993

as Deepak's Landlady

Gurudev

1993

as Surtali

Dekh Bhai Dekh

1993

as Chhoti Nani

Shabnam

1993

Khuda Gawah

1992

as Khuda Baksh's mother

Mehndi Shagna Di

1992

as Sardarni Jagir Kaur - Karma's Mother

Trinetra

1991

as Bantu Rani - Ajit's mother

Hum

1991

as Aarti's mother

Dil

1990

as Malini Mehra

Agneepath

1990

as Tara Bai

Amavas Ki Raat

1990

Saaya

1989

as Nurse

Akhri Muqabla

1989

Muqaddar Ka Faisla

1987

as Neighbour Aunty

Insaaf

1987

as Avinash's Mother

Mera Lahoo

1987

as Avanti Singh

Ek Chadar Maili Si

1986

as Jelmi

Jhoothi

1985

as Shanti

Hum Dono

1985

Tawaif

1985

as Mrs. Nigam

Idhar Udhar

1985

as Mrs. Bregenza

Karishmaa

1984

Pakhandee

1984

Jawaani

1984

Sweekar Kiya Maine

1983

as Mrs. Sharma

Arth

1982

as Mrs. Bhalla

Dil... Akhir Dil Hai

1982

as Psychiatrist

Angoor

1982

as Mrs. Raj Tilak

Aanchal

1980

Red Rose

1980

as Roopsagar Clothing Stores Manager

Bombay 405 Miles

1980

as Special Apperance

The Burning Train

1980

as Train Passenger

Lahu Ke Do Rang

1979

as Drug Addict (Guest Appearance)

Purani Pehchan

1971

Adhikar

1971

as Rajan's Mother

The Train

1970

as Guest Appearance

Purab Aur Pachhim

1970

as Rita (Preeti's mom)

Samaj Ko Badal Dalo

1970

as Gomti

Ittefaq

1969

as Basanti

Sajan

1969

as Aunty

Darpan

1969

Shatranj

1969

Doli

1969

as Amar's co-worker

Aamne-Saamne

1967

as Itabai S. Mukherji

Upkar

1967

Badal

1966

Laadla

1966

Jab Jab Phool Khile

1965

as Stella

Nishan

1965

Ishaara

1964

as Muniya

Half Ticket

1962

as Lily

Nakli Nawab

1962

Sahil

1960

Return of Mr. Superman

1960

as Typist

Bade Ghar Ki Bahu

1960

as Geeta

Zimbo Comes To Town

1960

Dil Apna Aur Preet Parai

1960

as Sheela

Kangan

1959

as Gopi

Raj Tilak

1958

Aakhri Dao

1958

as Nargis Daruwala

Sitaron Se Aage

1958

as Lattu's Girl Friend

Aji Bas Shukriya

1958

as Vimla

Halaku

1956

as Navbahar

Rangeen Raaten

1956

Azaad

1955

Pehli Jhalak

1955

as Girja

Munna

1954

Sangdil

1952

as Mohini

Black Eyes

1935