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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.
Shammi Kapoor FILMS AND CREDITS
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SHAMMI KAPOOR NEWS
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.
Geeta Bali refused to marry Shammi Kapoor, then suggested they elope: 'We were turned away from the temple, the priest said....'
October 21, 2024 1:47 pm
Shammi Kapoor birth anniversary: The veteran actor once shared details of how he met his first wife Geeta Bali and fell in love with her.
Mumtaz says Shammi Kapoor wanted her to marry him, give up her career at 17: 'It was not love affair, it was much more'
August 06, 2024 12:19 pm
Mumtaz recalled her short-lived but deep romance with Shammi Kapoor and explained the reason behind turning down his wedding proposal at the age of 17.
Mumtaz says Rajesh Khanna would get upset if she worked with other heroes: 'He thought he owned me'
August 07, 2024 9:14 am
Mumtaz recently opened up about Rajesh Khanna's fame and decline, recalling that he would get upset if she signed films with actors like Dharmendra or Dev Anand. She also addressed rumours of her rivalry with Sharmila Tagore.
Asha Parekh accepts Shammi Kapoor spread rumours they were married, says Shatrughan Sinha made derogatory comments
July 15, 2024 5:07 pm
Veteran actor Asha Parekh, who worked with Shammi Kapoor in several films, jokes that the rumour of her marriage with Shammi Kapoor is 'true.'
