Shashikala dies at 88; politicians, celebrities mourn her demise

Veteran Bollywood actress Shashikala passed away at her residence in Mumbai on Sunday. She was 88.  Shashikala was honoured with Padma Shri in 2007 for her contribution to Indian cinema. 

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"Gumnaami ki kokh se paida hoti hai ... Shoharat... ye...Gumnaami ki god mein so jaati hai ...I am extremely sad to know that our Shashikala is no more.... A versatile artist, most loving person. May God bless her soul be in peace," tweeted Dharmendra Deol.   

Gumnaami ki kokh se paida hoti hai ... Shoharat... ye...Gumnaami ki god mein so jaati hai ...I am extremely sad to know that our Shashikala is no more.... A versatile artist, most loving person. May God bless her soul be in peace pic.twitter.com/5WHTtpeMqf

— Dharmendra Deol (@aapkadharam) April 4, 2021

"#Shashikala no more. She was among the last from that Golden Age genre of Bollywood. RIP. "Kyon Mujhe Itni Khushi De Di Ke Ghabrata Hai Dil...." Wrote  Union minister Jitendra Singh 

"For many who grew up watching her films, including several cult classics, the news of the passing away of veteran actor Shashikala is deeply saddening. My condolences to her family, friends & admirers, "said Uninon Civil Aviation Minister Hardeep Singh Puri 

"Saddened to hear about the demise of renowned TV & cinema actress Padma Shri Shashikala ji. She had worked in more than 100 films and lot more TV serials including the recent one ‘Jeena Isi Ka Naam Hai’. My deepest condolences with her family and fans.ॐ शान्ति," tweeted former Maharashtra chief minister Devendra Fadnavis. 

Mourning her demise, Senior NCP leader Praful Patel posted: "Deeply saddened by the demise of Veteran actress Shashikala ji. She made a noteworthy contribution to Indian cinema by portraying several pivotal roles. My heartfelt condolences to her family members. May her soul rest in peace Folded hands. #Shashikala #RIP."  

"Shashikala ji... RIP," tweeted actor Rohit Roy.  

"RIP Shashikala-ji. Condolences to the family," wrote Farhan Akhtar 

Born in August 1932, Shashikala made a mark with her performance in supporting roles and negative roles in Bollywood films. 

She has appeared in over 100 Bollywood films including "Nau Do Gyarah", "Jun glee", "Ayee Milan Ki Bela", "Ghar Ghar Ki Kahani", Chhote Sarkar", "Khubsoo rat", "Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham", "Baadshah" and "Mujhse Shaadi Karogi" among others.