Shammi aunty is no more but her work in the film world and serials will be remembered by her fans ("Rabadi’s relative roles," In Memoriam, Parsiana, May 7, 2018). Born in a Parsi family as Nergish Rabadi she worked in 370 films until her death at the age of 88 years. As a popular actress, she worked in Ustad Pedro, Bhai Bahen, Dil Apna Preet Parai, Half Ticket, Jal Jab Phool Khile, Ittefaq, The Burning Train, Kudrat, Kunwara Baap, Swarg, Shirin Farhad Ki Toh Nikal Padi and some other well-known films!
Among the popular TV serials in which she starred were Zabaan Sambhal Ke, Dekh Bhai Dekh, Shriman Shrimati, Kabhi Ye Kabhi Woh and Filmi Chakkar. Married to film director/producer Sultan Ahmed, she divorced him after seven years of marriage. She valued her independence!
TAJ RAWAT
New Delhi...