★ HOW OLD IS SHAKEELA?
Shakeela is 52 years old, born November 19, 1973 in IN · Scorpio.
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About
Shakeela is an Indian actress and politician who became a cultural icon in Kerala through low-budget Malayalam softcore cinema. She debuted in Playgirls in 1995 and rose to prominence after Kinnara Thumbikal in 2000, sparking what became known as the Shakeela wave—a shift in Malayalam cinema toward more liberated female representation. A Scorpio born in 1973, she later entered politics as a member of Indian National Congress.
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Biography
C. Shakeela, known mononymously as Shakeela, is an Indian actress and politician whose career challenged Kerala's conservative cinema landscape. She debuted in the softcore film Playgirls at age 18 in 1995 and became a major force in regional cinema after Kinnara Thumbikal premiered in 2000. That film sparked a wave of low-budget softcore productions and cemented her status as a symbol of sexual autonomy in Malayalam cinema—a phenomenon later termed the Shakeela wave. Beyond Malayalam, she has acted in Tamil, Telugu, and Kannada language films. As a Scorpio born November 19, 1973, Shakeela embodies the sign's reputation for intensity and fearlessness in challenging social norms. Her life-path number of 5 reflects an adventurous, transformative trajectory—one marked by defiance and reinvention. Actors in cinema perform live scenes, develop characters, and collaborate with directors and crews to bring narratives to audiences. She is a member of Indian National Congress and continues to participate in India's political sphere.
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Trivia
- Shakeela debuted in softcore cinema at just 18 years old with Playgirls in 1995.
- Kinnara Thumbikal (2000) pioneered a new wave of low-budget softcore films in Kerala, with Shakeela starring in many of them.
- Her emergence as a liberated female figure defying social norms gave rise to the term 'Shakeela tharangam' (Shakeela wave) in Malayalam cinema.
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Numerology
LIFE-PATH NUMBER
The Free Spirit
Restless and adventurous. Shakeela reinvent often: new sounds, new platforms, new cities. Expect career pivots over decades.
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Birthday compatibility
By Chinese zodiac — san-he trine for best matches, opposing pair for the most friction-prone.
HIGHLY COMPATIBLE
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CHALLENGING
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★ FAQ
Frequently asked
- How old is Shakeela?
- Shakeela is 52 years old (born November 19, 1973).
- When is Shakeela's birthday?
- Shakeela was born on November 19, 1973.
- What is Shakeela's zodiac sign?
- Shakeela is a Scorpio, born November 19, 1973.
- What is Shakeela's Chinese zodiac sign?
- Shakeela was born in 1973, the year of the Water Ox.
- Where is Shakeela from?
- Shakeela is from IN.
- What does Shakeela do?
- Shakeela is a actor.
- Is Shakeela still alive?
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