‘Once made Rs 4 cr, but now left with very little’: Shakeela on family betrayal

Shakeela, a once-celebrated Malayalam actress, candidly shared her story of betrayal and regret in a recent interview. In her autobiography, I am not guilty, but I am sad, Shakeela reflected on her life and career, expressing deep sadness about her own family's actions. While other stars like Mohanlal and Mammootty drew massive crowds, it was Shakeela who had the power to make films profitable, often earning multiples of their budgets.

Despite her meteoric rise, Shakeela's fortune eventually dwindled. Her eldest sister, she revealed, betrayed her most, keeping the majority of her earnings and never coming to see her. Shakeela maintained she never felt used by the industry, but admitted she would have chosen a different path if she could relive her life, aspiring to become an IPS officer instead.