Mumbai, March 6 – Bollywood star Jackie Shroff paid tribute to the late Bollywood actress Shammi on her death anniversary, which falls on March 6.
Known for often paying tributes to figures from the film industry, Jackie Shroff used social media to express his respect for the late actress with a heartfelt post.
Sharing a black-and-white portrait of the veteran actress on his Instagram Stories, Jackie Shroff wrote, "Remembering Shammi ji on her death anniversary."
The photograph shared by the actor shows a classic black and white portrait of Shammi from her younger days.
In the photograph, the actress is seen resting her chin gently on her hands while gracefully looking into the camera.
Talking about Shammi, her real name was Nargis Rabadi, and she was a prominent character actress in Bollywood for several decades.
She was widely known for her lively roles, particularly portraying cheerful, talkative women, neighbors, and relatives in numerous films.
Over the course of her long career, the actress appeared in several popular movies, including Khuda Gawah, Hum, and Coolie No. 1, among others.
Shammi was a part of the industry for nearly five decades and became a familiar face in the golden and later eras of Hindi cinema. The veteran actress passed away in March 2018 at the age of 89.
Talking about Jackie Shroff's work front, the actor himself has enjoyed a remarkable career spanning more than four decades in Bollywood.
He made his debut as a lead with Hero, directed by Subhash Ghai. He went on to deliver powerful roles in films such as Ram Lakhan, Parinda, and Rangeela.
Apart from films, Jackie Shroff is also known for being a strong advocate for environmental conservation. The actor is frequently seen promoting tree plantation drives and sustainable living, and further encouraging people to contribute to environmental protection.
Jackie Shroff rarely misses an opportunity to remember or celebrate significant occasions related to Bollywood personalities.
Earlier, the actor had also remembered the late Bollywood superstar Madhubala on her birth anniversary on February 14, sharing a heartfelt message in her honour on his social media account.
