#ThrowbackThursday: Sharmila Tagore’s 12 iconic films

Priyamm Dangi

 Mar 2, 2023

OTT debut

Legendary actress Sharmila Tagore is making her comeback in films with Disney+ Hotstar’s Gulmohar. Here’s a look at some of her most iconic movies…

Apur Sansar (1959)

Sharmila made her acting debut with Satyajit Ray’s 1959 directorial Apur Sansar. Based on Bibhutibhushan Bandopadhyay’s novel Aparajito, the film also starred Soumitra Chatterjee

Devi (1960)

Another Satyajit Ray directorial, Devi is a 1960 Bengali drama that starred Sharmila and Soumitra Chatterjee

Kashmir Ki Kali (1964)

Helmed by Shakti Samanta, Kashmir Ki Kali marked Sharmila’s Hindi film debut. The 1964 movie also featured Shammi Kapoor in a lead role

An Evening in Paris (1967)

Another Shakti Samanta directorial, An Evening in Paris is a romantic thriller released in 1967. It featured Shammi Kapoor and Sharmila in lead roles

Aradhana (1969)

Starring Sharmila and Rajesh Khanna, Aradhana is a romantic drama film released in 1969. It was also directed by Shakti Samanta

Safar (1970)

Safar is a 1970 romantic drama film directed by Asit Sen. It starred Ashok Kumar, Rajesh Khanna, Feroz Khan and Sharmila

Daag (1973)

Released in 1973, Daag was directed by Yash Chopra, featuring  Rajesh Khanna, Rakhee and Sharmila in lead roles

Aa Gale Lag Jaa (1973)

Helmed by Manmohan Desai in 1973, Aa Gale Lag Jaa is a romantic film, starring Shashi Kapoor, Shatrughan Sinha and Sharmila

Chupke Chupke (1975)

Hrishikesh Mukherjee-directed Chupke Chupke is a remake of the 1971 Bengali film Chhadmabeshi. Released in 1975, the movie featured Dharmendra, Amitabh Bachchan, Jaya Bachchan and Sharmila, among a host of other actors

Amanush (1975)

Directed by Shakti Samanta, Amanush is an action drama film starring Uttam Kumar, Utpal Dutt and Sharmila

Mausam (1975)

Starring Sanjeev Kumar and Sharmila, Mausam is a 1975 film directed by Gulzar

Namkeen (1982)

Another Gulzar directorial, Namkeen is a 1982 film starring Sanjeev Kumar, Shabana Azmi, Waheeda Rehman, Kiran Vairale and Sharmila