Kolkata’s ‘cabaret queen’ passes away

Dubbed the queen of cabaret in Kolkata, Arati Das better known by her stage name "Miss Shefali", passed away today at the age of 74, reports Indian media.

Back in the 1960s and 70s, Miss Shefali ruled the cabaret world with her dancing skills, according to Zee News.

At the peak of her popularity she was also called "Sandhya Raater Shefali" [Twilight's Shefali]. 

She was reportedly unwell for a while and was suffering from kidney problems, according to reports published on Indian news portals.

Miss Shefali worked with the legendary Satyajit Ray in movies such as "Pratidwandi" and "Seemabaddha". She went on to star in several other movies and stage plays as well.

Her famous plays include "Samrat o Sundari", "Saheb Bibi Golam" and "Ashlil". Last year, actor-director Konkona Sen Sharma announced she will be directing a web-series based on the life of Miss Shefali.