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Shammi (born Nargis Rabadi) was a famous actress from India. She was born on April 24, 1929, in Mumbai (which was called Bombay back then). Shammi acted in more than 200 Bollywood movies. Bollywood is the name for the Hindi film industry in India, known for making many popular movies.

Her Acting Career

Shammi was well-known for playing supporting roles in movies. This means she often played characters like a friend, a family member, or a helpful person, rather than the main hero or heroine. She was very good at these roles and made them memorable.

Some of the popular movies where she appeared as a supporting actress include:

Dil Apna Aur Preet Parai
Half Ticket
Khuda Gawah
Coolie No. 1
Hum Saath Saath Hain

She also worked with the famous actor Rajesh Khanna in several movies, such as:

The Train
Aanchal
Swarg

Shammi's long career showed her talent and how much she loved acting. She became a familiar and loved face in Indian cinema.

Later Years

Shammi passed away peacefully in her sleep on March 6, 2018, when she was 88 years old. She is remembered for her many contributions to Bollywood movies.

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