Shakeela Age, Wiki and Bio

Shakeela

Quick Info

ProfessionPolitician, Former Adult Film Actress, Social Worker, Model, Actor
NationalityIndian
Date of Birth20/11/1973
Age51 years
BirthplaceNellore, Andhra Pradesh, India

Bio/Wiki

Birth nameChandrasekharan Pankajakshi
Full nameC. Shakeela Begum
Other namesShakima, Shakila, Shakeela Begum
NoteShe quit using the Khan surname a long time ago.
Nick nameShakeela Amma

Physical Stats & More

Height168 cm
Weight80 kg
Eye ColorDark Brown
Hair ColorBlack

Educational Qualification(s)

Education10th Pass

Personal Life

Marital StatusUnmarried

Relationships & More

Affairs/Boyfriends
  • Allegedly, she was romantically involved with the brother of a well-known actress, but after their separation, she required a long time to recover and progress.
  • She was in a relationship with a cop's son in 2002 as per reports.

Family

FatherChan Basha
MotherChan Begum (belongs to Nellore in Andhra Pradesh; homemaker)
Siblings
Brother1
Sisters2
SpouseN/A
Children
Daughters
  • Sasha (social activist, fashion designer)
  • Milla (actor, activist, costume designer) - Shakeela adopted Milla in 2021. Milla is a transgender. She reportedly appeared in a few TV shows as a male before changing gender. Sasha is also a transgender.

Career

Debut
Films
As an actor
HindiAakhri Ghulam (1989)
PunjabiTaakre Jattan De (1991)
MalayalamBeauty Palace (1991)
TamilPlaygirls (1994/1995) as Sillk Smitha's character's younger sister
KannadaPrem Chakori (2002) as Seema
TeluguNayeem And Shakeela (2002)
As a director
MalayalamNeelakurinji Poothu (2013)

Favourites

Cigarette BrandWills
Actress
  • Drew Barrymore
  • Manisha Koirala
Actor
  • Kamal Haasan
  • Dilip Kumar

Style Quotient

Car Collection
  • Ford Ikon
  • Maruti Suzuki Zen

Some Lesser Known Facts

Shakeela is a versatile Indian personality, known for her work in acting, politics, activism, and modeling across various film industries like Sandalwood, Mollywood, Kollywood, and Tollywood.
In her early years, she supported her family by selling jewelry as a child.
Shakeela's acting journey started with an offer to be in a sex education film while she was in the 8th grade.
She shared the screen with renowned actors in Bollywood and regional cinema.
Shakeela's career transitioned from adult films to mainstream cinema in the early 2000s.
She gained fame for her roles in films like "Kinnara Thumbikal" and "Dhool."
Shakeela has been involved in a variety of films in South Indian cinema across languages like Tamil, Telugu, and Kannada.
Despite challenges, she took on diverse projects, including reality shows and music competitions.
Shakeela is known for her openness about personal struggles and experiences in the industry.
She ventured into politics by joining the Indian National Congress (INC) in 2021 and is actively involved in various social causes.
Shakeela's journey in the entertainment industry has been marked by controversies and successes, showing her resilience and determination.