MUMBAI, INDIA (GNB)- Veteran actress Shashikala Om Prakash Saigal passed away at the age of 88 on Sunday. She breathed her last at her residence in Colaba, Mumbai.
The news of her demise was confirmed by a writer Kiran Kotrial on a Facebook account. Paying tribute to the actress, Kiran wrote, “Rest in peace Shashikala”. However, the family is yet to release an official statement regarding her demise.
The ace actress was born in a Maharashtrian family in Solapur.
Apart from Bollywood, Shashikala was also a known face in the television industry. She has been part of popular shows, such as Jeena Issi ka Naam Hai, Apnaapan, Dil Deke Dekho and Son Pari, among others.
Veteran singer Lata Mangeshkar expressed her grief over her demise. Taking to Twitter she wrote, Guni abhinetri Shashikala ji ke swargwas ki khabar sunke mujhe bahut dukh hua. Wo har tarah ki bhumikaein badi khubi se nibhaati thi.Ishwar unki aatma ko shanti pradan kare.Meri samvedanayein unke pariwar ke saath ha”
Guni abhinetri Shashikala ji ke swargwas ki khabar sunke mujhe bahut dukh hua. Wo har tarah ki bhumikaein badi khubi se nibhaati thi.Ishwar unki aatma ko shanti pradan kare.Meri samvedanayein unke pariwar ke saath hai. pic.twitter.com/6eRVmORold
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