Shammi TV Schedule

Was born in her maternal grandmother's home in Nargol-Sanjan (in Gujarat) to Parsi parents – a priest and his homemaker wife. Moved to Mumbai with her family when she was only a few months old. Was only three years old when her father passed away.

Took up a job along with her sister in a toy factory owned by the Tatas to fund their own education. Was signed by producer-director-actor Sheikh Mukhtar in debut role and second lead in the film Ustad Pedro (1951). Was re-christened by director Tara Harish as Shammi, the name of her character in her second film Malhar (1951), since the popular actress Nargis was a big star during then.

Co-produced, along with renowned actress Asha Parekh, television shows like Baaje Payal, Kora Kagaz, Kangan and Kucch Pal Saath Tumhara. Had frequently flown to Madras (now Chennai) to dub for minor artistes. Had visited the border areas in remote regions to entertain the Indian troops and raise funds for charity.

Married producer-director Sultan Ahmed in the year 1970 but divorced seven years later. Led a life alone in a small flat in a dilapidated building in Juhu, a western suburb of Mumbai, in her last years. Passed away in her sleep a week after the demise of renowned Bollywood actress Sridevi's demise.