Shabnam
| Shabnam | |
|---|---|
| Born | February 26, 1945 Hyderabad, Hyderabad State, British India |
| 🏳️ Nationality | Indian |
| 💼 Occupation | Actor, Model |
| 📆 Years active | 1963–1979 |
| Known for | Sajan, Sathi, Jeevan Mrityu |
Shabnam (born 26 February 1945) is an Indian actress of Bollywood, known for her supporting roles, she was active in Hindi films during the 1960s and 70s.[1][2]
Early life[edit]
She is born to a Hindu father and a Muslim mother in Hyderabad. She is five feet four and half inches tall. She was a medical student before she joined the film industry.[1]
Career[edit]
She left her medical studies for film career. Shabnam was spotted by writer-poet Harindranath Chattopadhyay. He promptly introduced her to director Hrishikesh Mukherjee and he in his turn introduced her to music director Hemanta Mukherjee who was then in search of a new face. At a gala function at Taj, Hemanta Kumar introduced Shabnam to the press as his leading lady in Faraar (1965) opposite Anil Chatterjee under the direction of Pinaki Bhushan Mukherjee.[1]
Personal life[edit]
Shabnam is adept at Bharatnatyam, having learnt the art both in Hyderabad and Bombay. She likes classical music.[1]
Filmography[edit]
This is a selected list of films.
| Year | Film | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1965 | Faraar | Neela 'Neelu' |
| 1966 | Biwi Aur Makan | Leela |
| 1967 | Chandan Ka Palna | |
| 1968 | Do Kaliyaan | School Teacher |
| Golden Eyes Secret Agent 077' | Dancer | |
| Lady Killer | ||
| Lahu Pukarega | ||
| Saathi | (Guest appearance) | |
| Suhaag Raat | Parwana's daughter | |
| 1969 | Anmol Moti | |
| Beti | Jyoti | |
| Ek Phool Do Mali | Shobha Singh | |
| Sajan | Bela | |
| 1970 | Aansoo Aur Muskan | Chhamiya |
| Choron Ka Chor | Roopa | |
| Ehsan | Geeta | |
| Ghar Ghar Ki Kahani | Surendra's wife | |
| Jeevan Mrityu | Jaishree | |
| Khilona | Rosy | |
| Maa Aur Mamta | Rosy | |
| Pardesi | Devdas's Girlfriend | |
| Pushpanjali | Lily | |
| Sharafat | Rani | |
| Tarzan 303 | ||
| Tum Haseen Main Jawaan | ||
| 1971 | Bikhre Moti | Susheela |
| Lagan | Mrs. Pereira | |
| Main Sunder Hoon | ||
| Naya Zamana | Lily | |
| Sampoorna Devi Darshan |
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