Shefali Shah, a name synonymous with stellar performances, has yet again mesmerized audiences with her exceptional acting in her latest film Three of Us. Directed by Avinash Arun, this quaint film narrates a beautiful story of Shailaja Desai grappling with dementia.
It takes the viewers through a journey of revising the past with a side of poetry of living. So let’s dive into some of Shah’s noteworthy movies and series available to binge on streaming platforms.
Darlings
Streaming on: Netflix
Darlings, a dark comedy film features Shefali Shah along with Alia Bhatt, Vijay Verma, and Roshan Mathew. The storyline revolves around a mother-daughter duo, Badru (Alia) and Shamshu (Shefali Shah), seeking revenge on Badru’s abusive husband, along with their confidant and friend Zulfi. The film promises a rollercoaster of emotions and humor.
Delhi Crime
Streaming on: Netflix
Delhi Crime stands out as an Indian police procedural crime drama series that won the 48th International Emmy Awards in Best Drama Series. Moreover, the series featuring Shefali Shah, Rasika Duggal, Adil Hussain, and more has two seasons.
Season 1 revolves around the aftermath of the 2012 Delhi gang rape and the Season 2 revolves around the crimes of the infamous Kachcha Baniyan Gang. Additionally, the actor has been lauded for her performance as DCP Vartika Chaturvedi IPS.
Human
Streaming on: Disney Plus Hotstar
Human is a medical thriller OTT series showcasing the dark world of human drug testing and medical scams. On the whole, the story aims to unveil the intricate connections. Highlighting the one between pharmaceutical companies, major private hospitals, and government officials exploiting vulnerable individuals in human trials for new drugs.
Ajeeb Daastans
Streaming on: Netflix
Ajeeb Daastans is an anthology film comprising four short films, directed by Shashank Khaitan, Raj Mehta, Neeraj Ghaywan, and Kayoze Irani. One of the films stars Shefali Shah as Natasha. She plays a parent to a girl named Samaira on the brink of losing her hearing. The film also shows her character’s brief romantic affair with someone who is deaf.
Jalsa
Streaming on: Amazon Prime Video
Jalsa, a 2022 thriller film starring Vidya Balan and Shefali Shah, shows a story revolving around a complex hit-and-run case. It leaves a renowned journalist, a grieving mother, a policeman, and the justice system struggling to distinguish right from wrong.
Dil Dhadkane Do
Streaming on: Netflix
This Zoya Akhtar production, which came out in the theatres in 2015, tells the ever-so-iconic story of the Mehras. A dysfunctional family discovers and mends the cracks within their family during a cruise trip. Shefali Shah plays the matriarch who adds her own impactful yet dotting effect on the film. It also stars Anil Kapoor, Priyanka Chopra, and Ranveer Kapoor in pivotal roles.
However, these are not the only exceptional work she has done so far. Some of her films have been lauded as cult classics like Satya and Monsoon Wedding. All in all, if you liked Shah’s performance in Three of Us, you can give the others a watch as well.
