Curiosidades

Has adopted a transgender daughter.

Kinnara Thumbikal (2000) made her a star.

Known as the Queen of South soft-core films.

Debuted in Playgirls (1994).

A biopic on Shakeela was released on 25 December, 2020 with the lead character played by Rich Chaddha.

She was offered a role in Chennai Express (2013) alongside Sathyaraj. But she never met Shah Rukh Khan or Rohit Shetty. She declined the role due to salary issues.

Shakeela featured in 30 of 97 Malayalam films that were released in 2001.

In March 2021, Shakeela joined the Indian National Congress party.