Global icon Priyanka Chopra Jonas wrote an emotional note on her Instagram stories mourning the demise of veteran actress Shashikala. The actress passed away on Sunday (April 4) at her residence in Colaba, Mumbai.
Priyanka Chopra had shared the screen space with Shashikala in ‘Mujhse Shaadi Karogi’. In the film Shashikala played the role of Salman Khan’s grandmother which got released in 2004.
She penned, “An actor par excellence one of the greats of the golden era… She leaves behind an indelible mark on cinema. Honoured to have had the opportunity to work with her.”
Legendary singer, Lata Mangeshkar also remembered the veteran actress. “Guni abhinetri Shashikala ji ke swargwas ki khabar sunke mujhe bahut dukh hua. Wo har tarah ki bhumikaein badi khubi se nibhaati thi. Ishwar unki aatma ko shanty pradan kare. Meri samvedanaye unke pariwar ke saath hai”, she wrote on her twitter handle.
Taking to twitter, Singer Adnan Sami wrote, “Saddened to learn that legendary actress Shashikal ji has passed away… She was a brilliant and versatile actress. May she rest in peace… #Shashikala.”
The renowned actress has been featured in over 100 films. The late actress was known for her supporting roles in the film industry. She worked in films like Mujhse Shaadi Karogi, Kabhi Khushi Kabhi Gham, Teen Batti Char Raasta, Phool Aur Patthar, Chacha Chowdhury, Apne Huye Paraye to name a few.
Apart from films, she also worked in Television shows like Sonpari, Kise Apna Kahein and Jeena Isi Ka Naam hai. She was honoured with the prestigious Padma Shri award in 2007 for her contribution in cinema.
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