Malika Askari

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Malika Askari
Born
Occupation(s)Actress, model
Years active1955–1982
Spouse Randhawa
Children2 including;
Shaad Randhawa
Relatives Mumtaz (sister)
FamilySee Randhawa family

Malika Askari Randhawa is an Indian actress of Bollywood who is known by the mononym Malika. She is the wife of wrestler and actor Randhawa and sister of actress Mumtaz. [1] [2]

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Filmography

YearFilmRole
1955Shahi Chor
Sakhi Hatim
1956Chandrakanta
Awara Shehzadi
Kismet
Kar Bhala
Ghulam
1958 Talaq
Malik
1959Ek Arman Mera
Dil Deke Dekho (uncredited)
1961 Pyaar Ka Saagar Sheela Singh
Payaase PanchhiJyoti
1962Shree Ganesh
Rakhi Rani
Main Shadi Karne Chala
Ek Musafir Ek Hasina Kamini
Banarasi Thug Mala
1963 Mere Mehboob
1964Hercules
Door Ki AwazMala Rai
1965Bhakta Prahlad
Son of Hatimtai
Arzoo Sabhi
1966Spy in Goa
Do Matwale
Suraj Madhuri
Rustom KaunChandni
1967Palki
1968 Humsaya Shakuntala
Ek Kali Muskayee Putli
Baharon Ki Manzil Ballet Dancer
1969 Do Bhai Jhuniya
1970 Khilona Heerabai
1971 Preetam Dr. Chhaya Dutt
Kathputli Meena
Sanjog Mala
1972 Roop Tera Mastana Champa
1973 Ek Nari Do Roop Sameena
1982 Bazaar

Personal life

She was married to Dara Singh's brother, Randhawa, and has two children, son Shaad Randhawa, who is an actor and a daughter Shehnaz. [1]

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References

  1. 1 2 "Mumtaz: Dara Singh's kindness got me my first role". The Times of India . Retrieved 13 July 2012.
  2. "Mumtaz turns 70: Did you know Shammi Kapoor and Jeetendra were in love with the actor?". Hindustan Times . Archived from the original on 24 April 2018. Retrieved 31 July 2017.