Shakeela Recalls Dark Side of Stardom: Fame, Loneliness and Being Ignored by Awards

Published : Dec 28, 2025, 05:07 PM IST

Shakeela: Popular actress Shakeela shared the difficulties and hardships she faced in the industry in a recent interview. She talked about the loneliness she experienced at the peak of her career and never being invited to award ceremonies.

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With a Malayalam film..

In a recent interview, actress Shakeela mentioned the struggles she faced. She said she faced jealousy and loneliness from co-stars at her career peak in the Malayalam industry.

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Away from everyone..

Shakeela explained that she was always kept away from others on shooting sets. Fed up with this discrimination, she bought over 20 caravans with her own money to live and travel in.

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To a single award function..

Shakeela expressed sadness that in her 25-year career, she was never invited to a single award function. She stated that nepotism and corruption are rampant in the industry.

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So many talented girls..

Shakeela demanded that talented Telugu girls from places like Nellore and Vijayawada should be given opportunities. She clarified that her family's future was her priority.

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About the casting couch..

Shakeela said she never faced the casting couch. She laughingly mentioned that if someone had asked, she would have either hit them or considered it. She affirmed her support for victims.

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