Shakila - Actor Profile

Shakila

Acting
Updated: Apr 13, 2026
19Total Films
9.5 Highest Rated

Shakila Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Shakila reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 19 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of Shakila's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 5% of Shakila's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.

One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains Alibaba and 40 Thieves, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Shakila Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Shakila's career based on audience ratings.

★9.5
Alibaba and 40 Thieves (1954) movie poster
★9.5

Alibaba and 40 Thieves: Shunned by his family, a male endangers his life after he finds hidden treasure belonging to 40 thieves.

Alibaba and 40 Thieves

1954•Drama
★6.0
Nakli Nawab (1962) movie poster
★6.0

Nakli Nawab: Film starring Ashok Kumar, Manoj Kumar and Shakila

Nakli Nawab

1962•Romance
★5.6
C.I.D. (1956) movie poster
★5.6

C.I.D.: A newspaper editor gets murdered when he was about to expose the underworld links of a rich man. A C.I.D inspector gets

C.I.D.

1956•Action
★5.0
Aar Paar (1954) movie poster
★5.0

Aar Paar: Kalu is a taxi-driver in Bombay, India. He has two women who love him and would like to marry him. Kalu first wants to e

Aar Paar

1954•Drama
★0.0
Hatim Tai (1956) movie poster
★0.0

Hatim Tai: The film is about Hatim Tai (Hatim of Tayy), a merchant and poet who was known for his charity and kindness. In this Ara

Hatim Tai

1956•Adventure

Full Filmography

Every movie Shakila has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1963 Shaheed Bhagat Singh Durga Bhabhi Flop Similar →
1963 Ustadon Ke Ustad Nita Flop Similar →
1962 China Town Rita D. Rai Flop Similar →
1962 Nakli Nawab - Average Similar →
1962 Tower House - Flop Similar →
1960 Dr. Shaitan - Flop Similar →
1960 Shriman Satyawadi Geeta Flop Similar →
1960 Delhi Junction - Flop Similar →
1959 Kali Topi Lal Rumal - Flop Similar →
1957 Patal Pari - Flop Similar →
1956 C.I.D. Rekha Mathur Average Similar →
1956 Hatim Tai Gulnar Pari / Husna Pari Flop Similar →
1955 Ratna Manjari - Flop Similar →
1954 Aar Paar Dancer Flop Similar →
1954 Alibaba and 40 Thieves Marjina Super Hit Similar →
1954 Noor Mahal - Flop Similar →
1953 Shahenshah - Flop Similar →
1953 Aaghosh Rani Flop Similar →
1949 Duniya - Flop Similar →

Shakila - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Shakila?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Shakila is "Alibaba and 40 Thieves" with a rating of 9.5/10.

How many movies has Shakila acted in?

Shakila has been featured in at least 19 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Shakila?

Other notable films include "Nakli Nawab", "C.I.D.", and "Aar Paar".

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