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According to K C Pingle
"Daughter of a famous stage and screen actor (Mr. Asgar Hashab Kashmiri) in the silent era. "Sona" acted as a child artist (under the name : Baby Shobha) in a few films like Sujata, Barsat Ki Raat, etc. Acted in a few films as an adult. Her marriage to Smuggler Haji Mastan caused a stir in the industry and press went berserk."
Baby Shobha in Ujala (1959)
Sona
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If you have been visiting the Database Website, you may have noticed that we have been adding Volume III (1951-1960) filmography information.
We are happy to report that it is complete for now. [The Song picturization information for this decade, about 3,500 songs, is also being readied, will be up soon.]
If one compares the information with the published volume HFGK V III (Edition Second, April 1997), these changes will be apparent.
1. 'Hamraaz' has been receiving additions and corrections from people all over the world, they are included.
2. We have watched about 450 film videos that we have, to look for uncredited cast members, information from those have been added.
3. Upendra Samaranayake has published two books on Junior Artist filmographies, that information has been added.
4. Edwina has published a book on her co-dancers, information from that has been added.
The main website is at
Hindi Film Database
As a sample of what is new, look at the green areas here
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Many songs picturized on her, she was active 1958-71, more than 90 films.
Shishir Krishna Sharma found her, see his blog
She also features in his book based on the blog. Look for the book here in Hindi and English
Detective (1958) song, Rahi Chal Sambhal
Parasmani (1963) song, Hansta Hua Noorani Chehra
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