Nargis Rabadi (24 April 1929 – 6 March 2018), better known by her stage name Shammi, was an Indian actress who appeared in over two hundred Hindi films.

[3] Shammi remained a sought-after actress with filmmakers when it came to goofy and comic roles,[4] especially in the period 1949–1969 and later from 1980–2002.

[5][6] Her famous films as supporting actress included Dil Apna Aur Preet Parai, Half Ticket, Halaku, Samaj Ko Badal Dalo, Khuda Gawah, Coolie No.

After her father's death, her mother used to cook food at all the religious functions organized by the Parsi community to earn money.

Shammi immediately told a worried Sheikh that she would be talking with him in Hindi and that he should point out any flaw if he was able to find any.

[9] Ustad Pedro had Sheikh Mukhtar opposite Begum Para and Mukri as the comedian and it was directed by Tara Harish and this Begum Para-Sheikh Mukhtar starrer was a hit film at the box office in 1949.

She quoted in an interview "Nargis was the first actor to be paid Rs 1 lakh; even Dilip Kumar did not get that kind of money then.

"[13] She got roles as the leading heroine opposite heroes such as Mahipal, Manhar Desai and Karan Dewan.

[14] Some of her successful movies as supporting actress in this period were Ilzam (1954), Pehli Jhalak (1955), Bandish (1955), Azaad (1955), Halaku (1956), Son of Sinbad (1955), Raj Tilak (1958), Khazanchi (1958), Ghar Sansar (1958), Aakhiri Dao (1958), Kangan (1959), Bhai-Bahen (1959) and Dil Apna Aur Preet Parai (1960).

In the period 1962 to 1970, her comedy and vamp roles made an impact in successful films such as Half Ticket, Ishaara, Jab Jab Phool Khile, Preet Na Jane Reet, Aamne - Saamne, Upkar, Ittefaq, Sajan, Doli, Raja Saab and The Train.

In the early 1970s, she started being offered character roles, mostly playing mothers, in movies like Purab Aur Paschim and Adhikar.

She won the BFJA Award as Best Supporting Actress for Samaj Ko Badal Dalo (1971).

Her friends like Rajesh Khanna, Sunil Dutt and Asha Parekh worked in films directed by Sultan Ahmed.

Shammi was of the opinion that since her sister-in law did not have an income, Ahmed should put the house in his sister's name.

Encouraged by her recent successes, she decided to produce a film named Pighalta Aasman in 1985.

Rajesh Khanna was going to act in the film, and he suggested the name of (Esmayeel Shroff) as the director.

Shammi had brought in a big actress, Raakhee, as Rajesh Khanna was starring in the film.

[19] She was getting paid well for her roles in both movies and TV shows, and this time she started saving money.

Her portrayal of the role of a drug addict in Mahesh Bhatt's Lahu Ke Do Rang got her good reviews.

She made a comeback with Shirin Farhad Ki Toh Nikal Padi in 2013; as the director Bela Sehgal wanted her for the role of a Parsi woman.

[21] Shammi was married to film producer & director Sultan Ahmed for seven years, before they were divorced.