While South Indian and Bollywood fans often clash when it comes to the best films both industries have undoubtedly contributed significantly to the advancement of Indian cinema when combined their contribution doubles. No one has achieved anything on their own whether its today or the past heroes have always been ahead of heroines. While the acting skills and roles are equal they still command a premium. But even heroes are nothing without heroines. Today well talk about one such actress who has appeared in over 400 films. Shes neither Sridevi nor Madhubala... The actress who entered the film industry at the age of 17 has set significant records and has also charged higher fees than the heroines.

Were talking about Malayalam actress Sheela Celine a four-time winner of the Kerala State Film Award. She was also the highest-paid actress of her time commanding higher fees than her co-stars.
With which actor did you work in 130 films?
Sheela Celin has won hearts time and again with her acting. She was introduced to theater at the age of 13 but her first film offer came at 17 titled Paasam. The actress has appeared in numerous notable films throughout her career including Bhagyajathakam Chemmeen Velutha Katharina Kadathunattu Makan and Kannapan Unni among others. MGR who starred in her debut film later added Devi to her name making her Sheela Devi. She continued working in Tamil films under this name but later changed her name to Sheela.



However the actress made her debut in the Malayalam film industry with the film Bhagyajathakam. Perhaps you may not know that the actress has acted in over 475 films in languages like Malayalam Tamil Telugu and Urdu. However Sheela Celin has acted in the most films with Prem Nazir. She has worked opposite him in 130 films setting a Guinness World Record for this feat.
Why was Sheela honoured with a National Award?
Sheela Celin returned to the screen in 2003 after a 22-year hiatus. Her comeback film was titled Manasinakkare. In 2005 the actress received widespread praise for her performance in the film Akale. She was also honored with the National Award for Best Supporting Actress. She has also received the JC Daniel Award. Between 1970 and 1989 she directed films. She also wrote screenplays for two films including the story. She has received over 12 awards in her career.
How many films did Sridevi and Madhubala do?
Sridevi won everyones heart with her acting. She appeared in 269 films in her career while Madhubala also appeared in 73 Hindi films. The actress began her career at the age of just nine.