Quick Info
| Profession | Actress |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 24/04/1929 |
| Age | 88 years (died on 06, Mar, 2018) |
| Birthplace | Mumbai, Maharashtra, India |
| Date of Death | 06/03/2018 |
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Bio/Wiki
| Real Name | Nargis Rabadi |
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| Nickname | Shammi, Shammi Aunty |
| Famous Role | As Choti Nani in Dekh Bhai Dekh |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 5' 2" |
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| Weight | 65 kg |
| Eye Color | Dark Brown |
| Hair Color | Salt & Pepper |
Educational Qualification(s)
| Worked as a secretary at Johnson and Johnson after secondary education |
Personal Life
| Birth Place | Mumbai, Maharashtra, India | ||||
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| Place of Death | Mumbai, Maharashtra, India | ||||
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| Religion | Zoroastrianism |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Divorced |
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Family
| Father | Name |
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| Mother | Name |
| Siblings | Mani Rabadi (Elder, Fashion Designer) |
| Spouse | Late Sultan Ahmed (Filmmaker, married 1973, divorced 1980) |
Career
| Appeared in over 200 Hindi films | |
| Active in films from 1949–1969 and 1980–2002 | |
| Known for goofy and comic roles | |
| Appeared in television serials from 1986–1998 including Dekh Bhai Dekh, Zabaan Sambhal Ke, Shriman Shrimati, Kabhi Yeh Kabhi Woh, and Filmi Chakkar | |
| Won BFJA Award for Best Supporting Actress in 1971 for Samaj Ko Badal Dalo |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Nargis Rabadi was born into a Parsi family. | |
| 2. Her father, a Parsi fire temple priest, passed away when she was three years old. | |
| 3. Her sister, Mani Rabadi, was a renowned fashion designer in Hindi films. | |
| 4. She stumbled into acting when introduced by family friend Chinnu Mama to Sheikh Mukhtar. | |
| 5. Sheikh Mukhtar signed her for a three-year contract and suggested she change her name to Shammi to avoid confusion with another actress. | |
| 6. At 18, she starred in her debut film, 'Ustad Pedro' (1949), which became a box office hit. | |
| 7. Earning Rs. 500, she supported her family entirely. | |
| 8. After the failure of 'Sangdil' in 1952, she took a seven-month break. | |
| 9. She was married to director Sultan Ahmed for seven years, enduring two miscarriages before they divorced. | |
| 10. Despite her close friendship with Nargis Dutt and Asha Parekh, she never had children. | |
| 11. Shammi was also friends with legendary actor Amitabh Bachchan. | |
| 12. She acted in over 200 films throughout her career. | |
| 13. In 1971, she won the BFJA Award for 'Best Supporting Actress' for 'Samaj Ko Badal Dalo.' | |
| 14. Shammi passed away on March 6, 2018, after battling chronic illness. |