Shakeela
Shakeela | |
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Born | Shakeela Begum Nellore, Andhra Pradesh, India |
Occupation | Actress |
Years active | 1994–present |
Political party | Indian National Congress |
C. Shakeela, known mononymously as Shakeela, is an Indian actress and politician who predominantly acted in Malayalam, Tamil and Telugu language films. She is a member of Indian National Congress.[1] Shakeela debuted in the film Playgirls (1995) at the age of 18 as an actress.[2][3]
Early life
Shakeela was born in a Muslim family based in Kodambakkam, Madras, India. Her mother Chan Begum was from Nellore in Andhra Pradesh and father Chan Basha was from Madras.[4] She could not complete her school leaving certificate examination, eventually making her foray into films.[4]
Career
From the beginning of her career, she acted in many B grade movies and soft-porn movies.[5] One of her big hits was Kinnarathumbikal, which brought her into limelight and resulted in an unheard-of craze for her from youngsters to the old. She did a few controversial topless scenes in her initial movies until she got noticed.[2][3] Her B-Grade films were dubbed and released in almost all Indian languages. Her films were dubbed into foreign languages like Nepalese, Chinese, and Sinhala. After she acted in several movies, the soft-porn movies in India were colloquially called as "shakeela films".[6] Shakeela hired a body double Surayya Banu to do her topless scenes.[7][8]
Shakeela started appearing in family character roles in Tamil, Telugu and Kannada language movies since 2003. She wrote her autobiography in Malayalam,[9] which covered her family, her background, as well as her acquaintance with notable film personalities, politicians and childhood friends.[10][11]
In January 2018, she announced her 250th film as an actor, Sheelavathi, would begin production.[12][13]
Personal life
In 2012, Shakeela announced that she will no longer act in B grade movies.[4] Shakeela released her autobiography Shakeela: Aatmakatha in 2013.[7][14] Shakeela has adopted a transgender daughter Mila.[15]
Politics
Shakeela joined the Indian National Congress in March 2021.[16][17]
Filmography
As an actress
Shakeela has featured in over 250 in Malayalam, Tamil, Hindi, Kannada, Odia and Telugu Language films in various roles.
Year | Film | Language | |
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1994 | Playgirls | Tamil | |
1994 | Jallikattu Kaalai | Tamil | |
1997 | Sobhanam | Malayalam | |
1998 | Ponnu Velayira Bhoomi | Tamil | |
1998 | Udhavikku Varalaamaa | Tamil | |
1998 | Marumalarchi | Tamil | |
1998 | Kulirkaattu | Malayalam | |
1999 | Captain | Malayalam | |
2000 | Raakkilikal | Malayalam | |
2000 | Thankathoni | Malayalam | |
2000 | Nishasurabhikal | Malayalam | |
2000 | Kaathara | Malayalam | |
2000 | Manjukaalappakshi | Malayalam | |
2000 | Neela Thadakathile Nizhal Pakshikal | Malayalam | |
2000 | Kinnara Thumbikal | Malayalam | |
2001 | Koumaram | Malayalam | |
2001 | Agrahaaram | Malayalam | |
2001 | Yaamini | Malayalam | |
2001 | Vezhambal | Malayalam | |
2001 | Pranayaaksharangal | Malayalam | |
2001 | Naalam Simham | Malayalam | |
2001 | Laya Thalangal | Malayalam | |
2001 | Kaadambari | Malayalam | |
2001 | Agnipushpam | Malayalam | |
2001 | Naalaam Simham | Malayalam | |
2001 | Driving School | Malayalam | |
2001 | Ee Raavil | Malayalam | |
2001 | Kinnaaram Chollicholli | Malayalam | |
2001 | Nimishangal | Malayalam | |
2001 | Maami | Malayalam | |
2001 | Romance | Malayalam | |
2001 | Kalluvaathukkal Kathreena | Malayalam | |
2001 | Premaagni | Malayalam | |
2001 | Chaarasundari | Malayalam | |
2001 | Mohanayanangal | Malayalam | |
2001 | Laasyam | Malayalam | |
2001 | Swargavaathil | Malayalam | |
2001 | Aalilathoni | Malayalam | |
2001 | Nayeem And Shakeela | Telugu | |
2001 | Sneha | Tamil | |
2001 | Sagara | Kannada | |
2001 | Agniputhri | Telugu | |
2002 | Soundharyalahari | Telugu | |
2002 | Thotti Gang | Telugu | |
2002 | Sneha | Malayalam | |
2002 | Soundarya Lahari | Malayalam | |
2002 | Pushpasharam | Malayalam | |
2002 | Randu Penkuttikal | Malayalam | |
2002 | Niramulla Swapnangal | Malayalam | |
2002 | Eden Thottam | Malayalam | |
2002 | Aalinganam | Malayalam | |
2002 | Uff Yeh Jawani | Malayalam | |
2002 | Sisiram | Malayalam | |
2002 | Mohaswapnam | Malayalam | |
2002 | Pranaya Shalabhangal | Malayalam | |
2002 | Miss Suvarna | Malayalam | |
2002 | Namukkoru Koodaram | Malayalam | |
2002 | Thirunelliyile Penkutty | Malayalam | |
2002 | Penmanassu | Telugu | |
2003 | Duppatlo Dhada Dhada | Telugu | |
2003 | Jayam | Telugu | |
2003 | Ananthapuram Raajakumaari | Malayalam | |
2003 | Veendum Thulabharam | Malayalam | |
2003 | Puttintiki Ra Chelli | Telugu | |
2003 | Jayam | Tamil | |
2003 | Nijam | Telugu | |
2003 | Dongodu | Telugu | |
2003 | Dhool | Tamil | |
2004 | Sandra | Malayalam | |
2004 | Loves | Tamil | |
2005 | Keelu Gurram | Telugu | |
2005 | Thaka Thimi Tha | Tamil | |
2006 | Bangaram | Telugu | |
2006 | Thodamaley | Tamil | |
2006 | Vathiyar | Tamil | |
2006 | Vaseegara | Tamil | |
2007 | Chotta Mumbai | Malayalam | |
2007 | Viyabari | Tamil | |
2007 | Azhagiya Tamil Magan | Tamil | |
2007 | Pazhaniappa Kalloori | Tamil | |
2008 | Vambu Sandai | Tamil | |
2008 | Lakshmi Putrudu | Telugu | |
2008 | Paape O Parupu | Telugu | |
2008 | Dongala Bandi | Telugu | |
2009 | Current | Telugu | |
2009 | Siva Manasula Sakthi | Tamil | |
2009 | Malai Malai | Tamil | |
2010 | Boss Engira Bhaskaran | Tamil | |
2010 | Maanja Velu | Tamil | |
2010 | Vallakottai | Tamil | |
2011 | Guru Sishyan | Tamil | |
2011 | Teja Bhai & Family | Malayalam | |
2011 | Ninety | Kannada | |
2012 | Iniyum Oru Janmam | Malayalam | |
2013 | Neelakurinji Poothu | Malayalam | |
2013 | Ragalaipuram | Tamil | |
2013 | Ade Baaja | Telugu | |
2014 | Adhu Vera Idhu Vera | Tamil | |
2015 | Six | Malayalam | |
2015 | Romantic Target | Telugu | |
2015 | Vasuvum Saravananum Onna Padichavanga | Tamil | |
2015 | Love U Alia | Kannada | |
2015 | Sakalakala Vallavan | Tamil | |
2017 | Sevili | Tamil | |
2019 | Pottu | Tamil | |
2019 | Kobbari Matta | Telugu | |
2020 | Kanni Raasi | Tamil | |
2021 | Engada Iruthinga Ivvalavu Naala | Tamil |
Television
Year | Title | Channel | Language | Role | Notes | Comments |
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2014 | Bigg Boss Kannada (season 2) | Star Suvarna | Kannada | Contestant | Evicted Day 27 | |
2016 | Health Education | YouTube | Tamil | Host | Telecasted on Interactive TV Channel | |
2016 | Comedy Super Nights 2 | Flowers TV | Malayalam | Herself as Guest | Episode 5 | |
2018 | Adhu Idhu Yedhu | Star VIjay | Malayalam | Participant | ||
2019 | Comedy Stars | Asianet | Malayalam | Herself as Guest | ||
2019 | Janakeeya Kodathi | 24 News | Malayalam | Herself as Guest speaker | ||
2020 | Funny Nights with Pearle Maaney | Zee Keralam | Malayalam | Herself | ||
2020-2021 | Cooku With Comali (Season 2) | Star Vijay | Tamil | Contestant | 1st Runner-Up | Wild Card Round - Re-entry (episode 38) |
2021 | Alitho Saradaga[18] | ETV | Telugu | Herself as Guest | Episode 211 | |
2021 | Start Music (Season 2) | Star Vijay | Tamil | Contestant | Winner | |
2021 | Kanni Theevu Ullasa Ulagam 2.0 | Colours Tamil | Tamil | Raja Mata | ||
2021 | Singapenney | Star Vijay | Tamil | |||
2021 | Cash | E TV | Telugu |
In popular culture
Indrajit Lankesh directed her biopic Shakeela based on her life in which Richa Chadda portrays the title character.[19][20]
References
- ^ Methil Renuka (29 December 2020). "From the archives: Who is Shakeela Khan?". India Today.
- ^ a b "Outlook". Outlook Publishing. 22 December 2008 – via Google Books.
- ^ a b "The soft porn queen of India Shakeela decides to tell her life story – many bombshells worried what she may reveal!". India Daily. 8 June 2005. Archived from the original on 13 June 2006. Retrieved 13 June 2006.
- ^ a b c "സിനിമാ അഭിനയവും വിവാദങ്ങൾ നിറഞ്ഞ ജീവിതവും". 24 News Live. YouTube. Retrieved 3 August 2019.
- ^ Nathan, Archana. "After turning softcore films into hits, Southern actress Shakeela gets a biopic of her own". Scroll.in.
- ^ "Smut glut". The Hindu. 8 August 2002. Archived from the original on 1 October 2004.
- ^ a b "Shakeela, the woman who inspired genres without ever doing porn". 9 August 2015.
- ^ "What's common among a tea seller, sex worker, thief and more?". dailyo.in.
- ^ "A Soft Porn Star's Life". 11 February 2014.
- ^ "Providing a political platform". The Hindu. 13 January 2003. Archived from the original on 19 January 2005.
- ^ "Promises and lies". The Hindu. 26 May 2003. Archived from the original on 1 August 2003.
- ^ "Why can't a Shakeela film be called 'Sheelavathi' ?". The Times of India.
- ^ Actress Shakeela’s 250th movie titled Seelavathi – Virgin AP News Corner. 28 January 2018
- ^ "Shakeela Athmakatha".
- ^ "Happy birthday Shakeela: Here are some rare photos of the South Indian actress". The New Indian Express.
- ^ "Shakeela Joins Congress in Kerala". thehansindia.com. 28 March 2021.
- ^ "Yesteryear actress Shakeela joins Congress". OnManorama.
- ^ "Alitho Saradaga: సావిత్రి అన్నీ పుణ్యాలే చేస్తే అలా ఎందుకు పోయింది.. ఆత్మకథలో అబద్ధాలు చెప్పాలా? షకీలా సంచలన కామెంట్స్". Samayam Telugu (in Telugu). Retrieved 21 January 2021.
- ^ "Shakeela lauds her biopic that stars Richa Chadha". The Times of India. 31 December 2020.
- ^ "Richa Chadha's 'Shakeela' to release theatrically on Christmas". The Hindu. 30 November 2020.
External links
- Shakeela at IMDb
- Shakeela biopic official website
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