About Shammi
Lived 1939 – 2001 (aged 62). Shammi was a Pakistani actor.
Early life Shamshad Begum was born in Delhi, British India in 1939.
In 1955 she played in Sohni and later in Khizan Kay Baad the following year. In 1956, she also played in Pawan.
Personal life In 1953 she married actor Sudhir and they meet during the shooting of film Tarrap and together they had two sons Nadir Zaman Khan and Sikandar Zaman later Shammi's younger son Sikandar Zaman Khan married Fatima granddaughter of famous singer Noor Jehan. Shammi's elder sister Salma Mumtaz was a famous actress.
Death Shammi died on 8 July 2001, at her home in Lahore, Pakistan.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Shammi?
Pakistani actress
When was Shammi born?
Shammi was born on 20 February 1939.
When did Shammi die?
Shammi died on 8 July 2001.
What was Shammi's occupation?
Shammi was an actor.
What nationality was Shammi?
Shammi was Pakistani.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Shammi (Pakistani actress)
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