Shakeela is an Indian actress known primarily for her work in the South Indian film industry, specifically in Malayalam cinema. She started her career in the early 1990s and became famous for her roles in adult-oriented films.
Shakeela was born on May 19, 1973, in Andhra Pradesh, India. She started her acting career at the age of 16 and appeared in over 250 films in various languages, including Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, and Malayalam.
In the 1990s, Shakeela became a popular figure in the Malayalam film industry for her roles in films that focused on themes such as romance and sexuality. Her movies were often dubbed as "softcore porn" and were criticized by some for their explicit content.
Despite the controversy surrounding her work, Shakeela became a popular actress in the South Indian film industry and has won several awards for her performances. In recent years, she has also worked in television and has appeared on reality shows.
Shakeela's life has been the subject of several books and a biographical film, "Shakeela," released in 2020, which starred Richa Chadha in the lead role
