{"product_id":"sandhyarater-shefali","title":"Sandhyarater Shefali","description":"\u003cp\u003e🔹 \u003cstrong\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Miss Shefali\u003cbr\u003e🔹 \u003cstrong\u003eGenre:\u003c\/strong\u003e Autobiography - Biography - Memoir\u003cbr\u003e🔹 \u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e🔹 \u003cstrong\u003eISBN:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9789350404744\u003cbr\u003e🔹 \u003cstrong\u003ePages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 236\u003cbr\u003e🔹 \u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 593 grams\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e📝 \u003cstrong\u003eBook Summary:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMiss Shefali—just the name is enough to stir nostalgia, curiosity, admiration, and even controversy in Bengal’s cultural history. She was the first Bengali cabaret dancer, a figure both celebrated and scrutinized in equal measure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom the lavish dance floors of elite hotels to the modest stages of Bengali theatre, Miss Shefali carved a space for herself that remains unforgettable. But beyond the glitter and glamour lies a story of resilience—an extraordinary journey of a refugee girl who defied all odds. Born into an impoverished family and forced into domestic work at a young age, she reinvented herself as an icon of dance and entertainment in Kolkata.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis memoir is not just about her rise to fame, but also about her struggles, survival, and eventual retreat from the limelight. \u003cem\u003eSandhyarater Shefali\u003c\/em\u003e is a heartfelt, powerful narrative of an era, a profession, and a woman who lived on her own terms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e📚 About the Author\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMiss Shefali, originally named Aarti Das, was born on March 4, 1947, in Narayanganj, East Bengal (now Bangladesh). After the Partition, her family migrated to Ahiritola, Kolkata.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt just 11 years old, she started working as a domestic help in an Anglo-Indian household. By 1959, at the age of 12, she made her debut as a cabaret dancer at Firpo’s Hotel, eventually earning her stage name, \"Miss Shefali.\" Her career soared as she performed in prestigious hotels such as The Oberoi Grand (1963, 1969) and Hotel Hindustan (1967).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShe was not just a dancer but also a noted actress. She performed in Bengali theatre, starring in famous plays like \u003cem\u003eChowringhee\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eAsami Hajir\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eKari Diye Kinlam\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eSaheb Bibi Golam\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem\u003eSamrat O Sundari\u003c\/em\u003e. She also acted in films, including one directed by the legendary Satyajit Ray.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e🌟 \u003cstrong\u003eAwards \u0026amp; Honors:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"Nritya Samraggi\" (Empress of Dance) Title\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDishaari Award\u003c\/strong\u003e (West Bengal Journalists' Association)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUttam Kumar Smriti Award\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHonors from Chitrojagat, Arts Forum \u0026amp; Bengal Film Promotion Association\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter retiring from the stage, Miss Shefali lived a quiet life in her apartment in Satgachia, Kolkata.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e📸 \u003cstrong\u003ePhotographs by:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nimai Ghosh\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ananda Publishers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49519543058736,"sku":"AnandaPublishers_9789350404744","price":540.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0690\/9968\/4144\/files\/ananda-publishers-book-default-title-sandhyarater-shefali-40128059965744.jpg?v=1775958153","url":"https:\/\/www.retailmaharaj.com\/products\/sandhyarater-shefali","provider":"Retail Maharaj","version":"1.0","type":"link"}