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Shammi Kapoor
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- Born 21 October 1931
- Place of Birth Mumbai
- Occupation Stage Actor, Film Actor, Film Director, Television Actor
- Father Prithviraj Kapoor
- Mother Ramsarni Kapoor
- Spouse Geeta Bali (1955; Died 1965), Neila Devi Gohil (1969)
- Siblings Raj Kapoor, Shashi Kapoor
- Education Don Bosco High School
- Years active 1953-2011
- Other names Elvis Presley Of India, First Rockstar Of Indian Cinema
- Children Aditya Raj Kapoor, Kanchan Ketan Desai
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- Rockstar,
- Raj Kapoor,
- Junglee
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ABOUT Shammi Kapoor
Shammi Kapoor: A Bollywood Icon Shammi Kapoor, a prominent figure in Hindi cinema and a member of the illustrious Kapoor family, carved a niche for himself as one of Bollywood's most successful and charismatic actors. His career, spanning over five decades, encompassed over 100 films, solidifying his legacy as a cinematic legend. Born to Prithviraj Kapoor, his initial foray into films with Jeewan Jyoti (1953) proved commercially unsuccessful. However, he achieved his breakthrough with Tumsa Nahi Dekha (1957), establishing his image as a stylish and energetic performer. This was further cemented by the success of Dil Deke Dekho (1959). Kapoor's widespread recognition soared with the romantic blockbuster Junglee (1961), catapulting him to stardom throughout the 1960s. A string of highly successful films followed, including Professor, Dil Tera Diwana, China Town, Rajkumar, Kashmir Ki Kali, Janwar, Teesri Manzil, An Evening in Paris, Brahmachari, and Prince. His performance in Brahmachari earned him a Filmfare Award for Best Actor. While he transitioned to supporting roles later in his career, appearing in films like Parvarish, Prem Rog, Vidhaata, Betaab, and Hero, his contributions remained significant. His supporting role in Vidhaata garnered him another Filmfare Award, this time for Best Supporting Actor. His final film was Rockstar (2011). Beyond acting, Kapoor was celebrated for his exceptional dancing prowess, adding another dimension to his enduring appeal. His iconic roles and energetic screen presence remain deeply ingrained in the annals of Indian cinema.
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SHAMMI KAPOOR NEWS
Called Bollywood's Marilyn Monroe; this Golden Age superstar died broken and alone at 36, abandoned by husband Kishore Kumar
June 17, 2025 4:17 pm
Lata Mangeshkar once remembered how Madhubala was a nation's heartthrob, but she hardly cared about her looks. India's darling, the actor had a star-crossed love with Dilip Kumar and an unhappy marriage with Kishore Kumar. She died at 36.
'Dev Anand and Nasir Hussain were hitting each other': Aamir Khan recalls drunken fight after which Dev was kicked out of Teesri Manzil
September 05, 2025 2:45 pm
Nasir Hussain fired Dev Anand out of Teesri Manzil and decided to cast Shammi Kapoor after a fight with the Guide star.
Prithviraj Kapoor had strictly forbidden women of the house from working; Mumtaz was forced to turn down Shammi Kapoor's proposal
May 29, 2025 9:01 am
Mumtaz spoke about being rejected for Mera Naam Joker because of her relationship with Shammi Kapoor.
Mumtaz breaks down as she remembers Shammi Kapoor's last days: 'He said he doesn't have long to live and...'
May 23, 2025 4:06 pm
Mumtaz and Shammi Kapoor were all set to marry until the actress realised that she would have to give up her career to be with the actor.
Dev Anand was a 'vegetarian' actor, Shammi Kapoor's image was created by Nasir Hussain, says Javed Akhtar
March 13, 2025 9:20 am
Javed Akhtar credited Nasir Hussain for creating the on screen image of Dev Anand and Shammi Kapoor.
Madhubala's father 'ruined her life'; pushed her to work even when she vomited blood, fainted on sets
February 16, 2025 1:08 pm
Madhubala's father Attaullah Khan handled all aspects of her life. She wasn't allowed to go out, make friends or even spend her money as she wanted to.
'How dare you?': Anubhav Sinha recalls Shammi Kapoor's reaction to a negative role, shares how he stayed late for a shot
February 11, 2025 5:28 pm
Anubhav Sinha recalled how Shammi Kapoor was bemused when the filmmaker approached him for an antagonist’s role in the TV show Shikast.
Shammi Kapoor raised his fees by 66 percent when Dharmendra 'hesitatingly' tried to negotiate with him: 'Think of this as penalty'
January 30, 2025 2:28 pm
Dharmendra went up to Shammi Kapoor to request him to lessen his fees, but Shammi Kapoor raised it from Rs 3 lakh to Rs 5 lakh.
Shammi Kapoor would distribute fistfuls of cash to locals in Kashmir, recalls Rahul Rawail: 'People around him would carry cash in a sack'
January 09, 2025 4:33 pm
Shammi Kapoor would distribute fistfuls of cash to the locals of Kashmir when he went to shoot there.
Sharmila Tagore on working with Shammi Kapoor: 'What he did in 1964 is what Shah Rukh Khan...'
December 16, 2024 8:32 pm
At the fourth edition of SCREEN Live, veteran actor Sharmila Tagore spoke about working with Shammi Kapoor, and why he is a unique superstar.
