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Shashikala Jawalkar

Shashikala Jawalkar

Actor · Died April 4, 2021, aged 88 · Solapur, Bombay Presidency, British India

Shashikala Saigal, better known by her first name, was an Indian film and television actress, who played supporting roles in hundreds of Bollywood films beginning in the 1940s.

Biography from TMDB.

Born
August 4, 1932
Died
April 4, 2021 (aged 88)
From
Solapur, Bombay Presidency, British India
Works as
Actor
Titles
14 on Motif · 86 credits in all
Links
IMDb (opens in a new tab)TMDB (opens in a new tab)Wikidata (opens in a new tab)

Known for

TMDB popularity, last 39 days to Oct 28Down 10% in 30 days

What are Shashikala Jawalkar's films like?

Across their 10 Motif titles with a thematic analysis, their films lean Bonds and Morality.

Genres

Drama3 titlesTypical Motif score: 58th percentile
: browse their Drama movies
Action2 titlesTypical Motif score: 75th percentile, at or above their average across these genres
: browse their Action movies

Their Motif films by primary genre. The badge is the typical Motif score of the genre's films, the median percentile; an up arrow marks a genre at or above their average across these genres.

Themes

share of theme weight
Bonds
42%
Morality
36%
Society
9%
Survival
7%
Self
5%
Romantic love6 titles, browse their movies with this themeSacrifice2 titles, browse their movies with this themeDeception2 titles, browse their movies with this themeGrief2 titles, browse their movies with this themeFamily bonds2 titles, browse their movies with this theme

What they feel like to watch

their average across 10 films
ToneFeelDemandtheir average · filled zone: the category
Serious: How heavy the subject matter and outlook get. Browse their serious movies.
Tone · Weight
lightdark

A split, not a type: Light 2 · Serious 3 · Dark 5

Stylized: How far its world departs from everyday reality. Browse their stylized movies.
Tone · Style
naturalisticheightened

A split, not a type: Grounded 5 · Stylized 3 · Heightened 2

Charged: How hard the emotional peaks hit while you watch. Browse their charged movies.
Feel · Intensity
gentleintense

Gentle 0 · Charged 7 · Intense 3

Shifting: How much it swings between very different feelings. Browse their shifting movies.
Feel · Swings
steadyswings

Steady 4 · Shifting 5 · Whiplash 1

Some laughs: How much of the runtime is played for laughs. Browse their some laughs movies.
Feel · Humor
noneconstant

A split, not a type: Straight-faced 7 · Some laughs 1 · Funny 2

Even-paced: How fast it moves from scene to scene. Browse their even-paced movies.
Demand · Pace
slowrelentless

A split, not a type: Slow burn 7 · Even-paced 2 · Relentless 1

Engaged: How much focus it asks of you — look away and lose the thread? Browse their engaged movies.
Demand · Attention
casualfull focus

Casual 5 · Engaged 5 · Full focus 0

Affecting: How much it costs you emotionally; whether you need recovery time. Browse their affecting movies.
Demand · Emotional cost
easyheavy

A split, not a type: Easy watch 2 · Affecting 2 · Heavy 6

Resolved: How much is left for you to interpret. Browse their resolved movies.
Demand · Resolution
resolvedambiguous

Resolved 10 · Open-ended 0 · Ambiguous 0

Roles they play

3 analyzed roles
Herald
1 of 3
Ally
1 of 3
Mentor
1 of 3

Moods and endings

endings are an aggregate; no title is named

Dominant moods · mentions across their titles

Melancholic
7
Tense
6
Hopeful
3
Romantic
3
Joyful
2
Other
6

How their films linger

Bittersweet4 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteHopeful4 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteFeel-good3 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteCathartic2 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteFun2 titles, browse their movies with this aftertaste

How their films end · 3 with a twist

  • Happy3
  • Bittersweet5
  • Tragic2

AI-generated from each title's plot synopsis and cast list, with extra plot summaries, reviews and Parents Guide notes for titles the model may not know, and the model's own knowledge of the ones it recognizes. Only analyzed titles count, so this covers part of the filmography; the feel axes count films only for now.

Where can I watch Shashikala Jawalkar's films?

As of October 24, 2026, 10 of their 14 Motif titles stream on a subscription or free service.

Also on these channels

Subscription and free streaming for Shashikala Jawalkar's titles on Motif; rent and buy are not counted. Titles are listed by Motif score, highest first, at most 12 per service; a dashed chip is a producer credit or a minor one, such as a thanks. A service opens the browse page, which counts movies only, so its number can differ.

Filmography

86 credits, 14 with a Motif page.

  • Vritta (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2025)

    Actor

  • Rakht (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2004)

    as Dhristi's Grandmother

  • Mujhse Shaadi Karogi(2004)

    as Sameer's Grandmother

    Motif score: 72nd percentile of all films

  • Chori Chori (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2003)

    as Chachi

  • Jhankaar Beats (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2003)

    as Shanti's Mother

  • Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham...(2001)

    as Sahira Siddiqui

    Motif score: 93rd percentile of all films

  • Uljhan(2001)

    as Varun's grandma

    Motif score: 17th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Son Pari (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2000)

    Show 268 episodes · as Daadi (Fruity's grandmother)

  • Baadshah(1999)

    as Badhshah's Mother

    Motif score: 81st percentile of all films

  • Mother (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1999)

    as Mrs. Chaudhary

  • Sach (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1989)

    as Mrs. Chinoy

  • Mera Karam Mera Dharam (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1987)

    as Mrs. Taraknath

  • Tawaif(1985)

    as Bilquis Bai

    Motif score: 58th percentile of all films

  • Lek Chalali Sasarla (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1984)

    as Aaisaheb Inamdar

  • Ram Tera Desh (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1984)

    as Kanta Saxena

  • Dard-E-Dil (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1983)

    as Shola Begum

  • Souten (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1983)

    as Renu Prannath Pasha

  • Anokha Bandhan (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1982)

    as Anu's Mother

  • Samraat (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1982)

    as Ranbir's mom

  • Yeh to Kamaal Ho Gaya(1982)

    Actor

    Motif score: 45th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Teri Maang Sitaron Se Bhar Doon (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1982)

    as Anand's mother

  • Log Kya Kahenge (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1982)

    Actor

  • Ahista Ahista (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1981)

    as Subbalaxmi

  • Jyoti (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1981)

    as Sunanda

  • Rocky (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1981)

    as Sophia

  • Phir Wahi Raat (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1980)

    as Insane Aunty

  • Yeh Kaisa Insaf? (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1980)

    as Shanta Nath

  • Swayamvar (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1980)

    as Jwala

  • Khubsoorat (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1980)

    as Bari Bhabhi

  • Sargam (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1979)

    Actor

  • Swami (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1977)

    as Stepmother

  • Amaanat (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1977)

    as Sonia

  • Chhote Sarkar (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1974)

    as Seema

  • Naag Panchami (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1972)

    as Mahadevi Mansa

  • Guddi (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1971)

    Actor

  • Chhoti Bahu(1971)

    as Paro

    Motif score: 24th percentile of all films

  • Woh Din Yaad Karo (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1971)

    as Rajkumari / Saroj

  • Humjoli (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1970)

    as Shyama Rai

  • Shatranj (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1969)

    Actor

  • Aabroo (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1968)

    as Shanta

  • Mehrban (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1967)

    as Devki

  • Chhoti Si Mulaqat (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1967)

    as Sonia

  • Phool Aur Patthar(1966)

    as Rita

    Motif score: 68th percentile of all films

  • Pati Patni (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1966)

    Actor

  • Devar (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1966)

    as Shanta M. Singh / Shanta S. Rai

  • Anupama(1966)

    as Anita Bakshi 'Annie'

    Motif score: 87th percentile of all films

  • Daadi Maa (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1966)

    Actor

  • Do Dilon Ki Dastaan (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1966)

    Actor

  • Neend Hamari Khwab Tumhare (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1966)

    as Ms. Paul

  • Pyar Mohabbat (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1966)

    as Mohini

  • Bheegi Raat (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1965)

    as Vinita

  • Waqt(1965)

    as Rani Sahiba

    Motif score: 89th percentile of all films

  • Himalay Ki Godmein(1965)

    as Dr. Neeta Verma (as Shashi Kala)

    Motif score: 59th percentile of all films

  • Neela Akash (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1965)

    as Rita

  • Teesra Kaun (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1965)

    as Lily

  • Jahan Ara (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1964)

    as Karuna

  • Mera Qasoor Kya Hai (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1964)

    Actor

  • Aap Ki Parchhaiyan (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1964)

    as Rekha

  • Apne Huye Paraye (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1964)

    Actor

  • Ayee Milan Ki Bela (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1964)

    as Roopa

  • Hamrahi (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1963)

    as Hemalata 'Hema'

  • Godaan (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1963)

    Actor

  • Gumrah (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1963)

    as Leela / Miss Roberts

  • Yeh Rastey Hain Pyar Ke (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1963)

    as Asha

  • Aarti(1962)

    as Jaswanti

    Motif score: 60th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Anpadh (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1962)

    Actor

  • Hariyali Aur Rasta (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1962)

    Actor

  • Dharmputra (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1961)

    as Dancer (cameo)

  • Junglee (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1961)

    as Mala

  • Krorepati (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1961)

    as Roopa

  • Kanoon (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1960)

    Actor

  • Singapore (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1960)

    as Shobha

  • Sujata (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1959)

    as Rama Chowdhury

  • 12 O'Clock (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1958)

    as Neena

  • Nau Do Gyarah (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1957)

    Actor

  • Bond (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1956)

    Actor

  • Bhagam Bhag (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1956)

    as Shashi

  • Abe Hayat (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1955)

    as Shehzadi

  • Daku (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1955)

    as Shashikala

  • Parichay (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1954)

    Actor

  • Jeewan Jyoti(1953)

    as Leela

    Motif score: 58th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Teen Batti Char Raasta (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1953)

    as Lalita (Maratha wife)

  • Arzoo(1950)

    Actor

    Motif score: 61st percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Pugree (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1948)

    as Meena

  • Jugnu (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1947)

    as Suraj's sister

  • Zeenat (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1945)

    as A qawwali dancer

Career shape

Star power in the 69th percentile of 239,109 people with a billed film role, over a full career of 86 titles from 1945 to 2025; peak year 2000.

Biggest box office

Mujhse Shaadi Karogi (2004)

$7.9M worldwide

Highest rated

Baadshah (1999)

Motif 81st

Most popular right now

Uljhan (2001)

Film career

19452025

Peak 2000 · steadily prominent in film for years. Film roles by billing, audience size and rating; 25+ votes. A show carries a single first-air date, so shows are not on the curve.

  • 1999Screen debut· Baadshah

By role

only this rolewith another role
Acting86 of 86: 86 only acting, 0 with another role · typical Motif score61st

By decade

1940s3 · acting1950s11 · acting1960s34 · acting1970s9 · acting1980s19 · acting1990s2 · acting2000s7 · acting2020s1 · acting

Counts from TMDB across their full career, self appearances out; a title counts in every role they held on it. The ring is the typical Motif score (the median percentile) of the role's titles that are on Motif, shown from 5 scored.

How do Shashikala Jawalkar's films land?

Their typical Motif film has a Motif score in the 61st percentile, the median of all 14; across their 10 films with reception data, the typical film sits in the 61st percentile for acclaim.

Acclaim · how much people like their films

61stpercentile
Typical film, the median of 10

Approval · how many liked their films

68thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 10

Reach · how many have seen their films

11thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 10

Motif score across 14 titles, by percentile

  • 75th and up4
  • 50th to 74th7
  • 25th to 49th1
  • Below 25th2

Shape of the crowd

6 of their 14 titles are Mixed.

  • Universally Loved1
  • Divisive1
  • Cult Classic1
  • Crowd Pleaser5
  • Mixed6

Most divisive · actor

Yeh to Kamaal Ho Gaya (1982)

91st percentile spread · 28% rated it 4 or lower

Most loved · actor

Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham... (2001)

Motif 93rd · 79% liked

Reviewers score the acting 79/100 in their films, across 6 reviewed titles; fans 84, detractors 52. The element that speaks to their work as an actor.

Percentiles are each film's standing among all films on Motif; the typical film is the median, so one outlier cannot drag it. Percentiles and reviewer scores count the films IMDb credits them on, for now; the Motif score bands, the shape of the crowd and the two cards count their Motif titles, shows included (a show ranked among shows), appearances as themselves left out. A descriptor is the shape of a title's IMDb rating distribution against the catalog; "most divisive" needs a spread wider than half of all titles, and a card names only a principal credit: a craft role, and on a show a crew role or a run of episodes, never a courtesy credit or a one-off guest spot.

Who does Shashikala Jawalkar work with?

People who share at least 2 of Shashikala Jawalkar's Motif titles, grouped by what they did on them; Vishwamitter Adil shares the most, 2.

Writers

Actors

Composers