What is Shyama's full name?
Khurshid Akhtar
Shyama date of birth:
June 7, 1935
How old is Shyama?
91
Where was Shyama born?
Lahore, British India (now Pakistan)
Shyama body shape:
Slim
What color are Shyama's eyes?
Black
What color is Shyama's hair?
Black
What is Shyama's ethnicity?
Asian/Indian
What is Shyama nationality?
Indian
What is Shyama's occupation?
Actress
Shyama claim to fame:
Her best known roles were in Aar Paar (1954), Barsaat Ki Raat (1960) and Tarana. She was also noticed in 'Sawan Bhadon', 'Dil Diya Dard Liya', 'Milan' and 'Sharda' for which she was awarded Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress.
Shyama family:
Zubin Mistry (son) (cinematographer)
Short Biography
Shyama (born Khurshid Akhtar; 7 June 1935, Lahore) is a former Bollywood actress. Her best known roles were in Aar Paar (1954), Barsaat Ki Raat (1960) and Tarana. She was also noticed in 'Sawan Bhadon', 'Dil Diya Dard Liya', 'Milan' and 'Sharda' for which she was awarded Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress. Like Shammi Kapoor in male actors, she is the actress who has been most responsive to the rhythm and lyrics of the music directors and poets. Songs picturised on her like 'ae dil mujhe bata de', 'O chand jahan wo jaye', 'ae lo main hari piya', ' dekho, wo chand chhup ke karata hai kya ishare', 'chhupa ke meri aankhon ko', 'ja re ka re badara' are examples of her sensitive acting.