Shashikala Passes Away: Raveena Tandon, Adnan Sami, Padmini Kolhapure offer condolences

Veteran actress Shashikala Om Prakash Saigal breathed her last in Mumbai on Sunday (April 4). She was 88. The Padmashri awardee featured as a supporting actress in more than 100 Hindi films. The news of Shashikala’s death was shared on Facebook by writer Kiran Kotrial. Several celebs took to their social media handles to offer condolences.

Shashikal has films like Sujata, Aarti, Anupama, Phool Aur Patthar, Ayi Milan Ki Bela, Gumrah, Waqt, Khubsoorat Pardesi Babu, Baadshah, Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham, Mujhse Shaadi Karogi and Chori Chori to her credit. She has worked with Shah Rukh Khan and Salman Khan in films like Baadshah and Mujhse Shaadi Karogi. She even featured in several popular shows like Jeena Isi Ka Naam Hai, Son Pari and few others.

 

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Offering condolences Padmini Kolhapure wrote, “OMG ! ?RIP Shashikala Ji ?“. Similarly, Raveena Tandon, Hiten Tejwani, Delnaaz Irani also offered condolences to the late actress’ family and friends.

Farhan Akhtar tweeted, “RIP Shashikalaji. Condolences to the family.”

RIP Shashikala-ji. ?? Condolences to the family. pic.twitter.com/YCkHSPrHtq

— Farhan Akhtar (@FarOutAkhtar) April 4, 2021

Singer Adnan Sami tweeted, “Saddened to learn that legendary actress Shashikala ji has passed away… She was a brilliant & versatile actress. May she rest in peace…”

Saddened to learn that legendary actress Shashikala ji has passed away… She was a brilliant & versatile actress.
May she rest in peace…?#Shashikala pic.twitter.com/Pga6Cbd47O

— Adnan Sami (@AdnanSamiLive) April 4, 2021

“Our dear Shashikala Ji is no more. She was a great artist. May the almighty give the family strength and patience to bear this irreplaceable loss. Deepest condolences, ” wrote Naved Jafri.

Our dear Shashikala Ji is no more. She was a great artist. May the almighty give the family strength and patience to bear this irreplaceable loss. Deepest condolences ?#ShashiKala #RIPShashikala pic.twitter.com/qTx90g4sVl

— Naved Jafri (@NavedJafri_BOO) April 4, 2021

Director Anil Sharma tweeted, “RIP #ShashiKala JI .. great actress .. M fortunate to work with her in #maharaja .. heartiest condolence n prayers”

RIP #ShashiKala JI .. great actress .. M fortunate to work with her in #maharaja .. heartiest condolence n prayers ?? pic.twitter.com/fq8Dy8IX7M

— Anil Sharma (@Anilsharma_dir) April 4, 2021

“Shashikala ji …RIP,” wrote Kaabil actor Rohit Roy.

Shashikala ji… RIP??

— Rohit Bose Roy (@rohitroy500) April 4, 2021

In the year 2007, Shashikala was honoured with the Padma Shri award (the fourth highest civilian award) for her contribution to Indian Cinema. In 2009, she was bestowed with the Lifetime Achievement Award at the V. Shantaram Awards. She had started acting at the tender age of 5.

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