Shyama was known for her versatility and charm in the 1950s and 1960s. She gained fame with her performance in Guru Dutt's "Aar Paar" (1954), where her role as Nikki is still remembered for its vivacity. Shyama's other notable films include "Barsaat Ki Raat" (1960), where her portrayal of Shabnam was widely appreciated. Her career was marked by her ability to adapt to a wide range of characters, making her one of the beloved actresses of her time.[1][2][3]

Filmography

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Year Title Role
1945 Zeenat Qawwali dancer
1947 Beete Din Minor role
Parwana Minor role
1948 Jalsa
1949 Naach
Kaneez Suraiya
Shabnam
Roop Lekha
Sawan Bhadon Baby Shyama
Patanga Mali’s wife
Namoona Leela
Naqli Niqab
1950 Nishana
Nili
Sabak
Pyar
Dolti Naiya
Jan Pehchan
Sartaj
1951 Sazaa Kamini
Posti Peengh
Hum Log Shepali
Tarana Sheela
1952 Aasmaan
Nishan Danka
Badnaam
Shrimati Ji Indira/ Chitra
Bhule Bhatke
Jaggu
1953 Thokar
Gul Sanobar
Koday Shah
Dil-E-Nadaan Asha
Bahadur
Lahren
Sohag Sindoor
Char Chand
1954 Majboori
Ladla
Aar Paar Nikki
Tulsidas Ratnavali
Savdhan
Saltanat Pipi
Darwaza
Shart Kamini/ Bindu
Haar Jeet
Pyaase Nain
Dhoop Chhaon
Laadla
Khushboo
Pensioner
Pilpili Saheb
1955 Char Paise Seema Baxi
Tis Mar Khan
Tatar Ka Chor
Haseena
Shahi Mehmaan
Teen Bhai
Ghamand
Ghar Ghar Mein Dilwali Kanchan
Musafir Khana Mala
Ha Ha Hee Hee Ho Ho
Do Dulhe Paro
Khandaan
Bhagwat Mahima
1956 Sheikh Chilli
Makkhee Choos Lakshmi
Chhoo Mantar Sawli
Inquilab
Bhai-Bhai Sangeeta
1957 Sharada Chanchal
Bandi Kamla
Taj Poshi
Bhabhi Tara
Suvarna Sundari Jayanti Devi
Duniya Rang Rangili Nirmala
Maa Meena
Mai Baap
Hill Station
Mirza Sahiban (1957 film) Sahiban
Johnny Walker Chandra
Jannat
1958 Chandan
Panchayat Susheela
Mr. Qartoon M. A Shyama
Amar Samadhi
Khazanchi Usha
Gopichand
Teesri Gali
Khota Paisa Roopa
Lala Rukh Shehjadi
Taqdeer
1959 Bus Conductor
Do Behnen Vasanti
Baap Bete
Chhoti Bahen Shobha
Mr. John
Jaal Saz
1960 Barsaat Ki Raat Shama
Duniya Jhukti Hai Laxmi
Kala Aadmi Indira/ Nisha
Police Detective
Nai Maa
Apna Ghar Kamini
Trunk Call
1961 Sara Jahan Hamara
Walait Pass Shammo
Zabak Zainab
1962 Issi Ka Naam Duniya Hai Kamla
Raaz Ki Baat Ranjana
1963 Gumrah Deepa
Ghar Basake Dekho Mona
Commercial Pilot Officer
Jab Se Tumhe Dekha Hai Qawwal
1964 Bahurani Chanda
Ji Chahta Hai
1965 Janwar Seema
1966 Dil Diya Dard Liya Mala
Lal Bangla Bela
1967 Mera Bhai Mera Dushman Sarita
Milan
Mehrban Mangla
Aag Dancer
Milan Ki Raat Govind’s Wife
1968 Beti Kamla
1969 Balak Tara
1970 Sawan Bhadon Sulochana Devi
Mastana Mrs. Dhanraj
1971 Kangan Champakali
1972 Gomti Ke Kinare Mrs. Shyama Das
Zindagi Zindagi Mrs. Sharma
Shaadi Ke Baad
Rut Rangeeli Ayee
1973 Prabhaat Champabai
Honeymoon Laxmi
Khoon Khoon
Suraj Aur Chanda Kalavati
1974 Naya Din Nai Raat Brothel Madame
Ajnabee N/A
Madhosh
1975 Apne Rang Hazar Padma
Chaitali Heera Bai
Khel Khel Mein
Sewak Shobha Chodhary
1977 Khel Khilari Ka Mrs. Khairatilal
1982 Insaan
1985 Masterji Shanti
1987 Mera Karam Mera Dharam Neela’s Mother
1988 Chintamani Surdas N/A
1989 Pyase Nain Rajkumar’s Mother
Hathyar Suman’s Grandmother

References

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  1. ^ "Shyama, heroine of Guru Dutt's Aar Paar, passes away". The Times of India. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2024-06-30.
  2. ^ Staff, Scroll (2017-11-14). "'I believe that a star is born': Hindi film actress Shyama (1935-2017)". Scroll.in. Retrieved 2024-06-30.
  3. ^ "Shyama (Hindi actress) filmography". Complete Index To World Film (CITWF) website. Archived from the original on 28 March 2016. Retrieved 30 June 2024.