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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
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.'
When 17-year-old Mumtaz rejected Shammi Kapoor’s marriage proposal: 'I was ambitious, didn't want to quit acting'
February 26, 2024 7:53 am
Mumtaz, known for her box office hits with Rajesh Khanna, addresses romance rumours with the late actor and reveals why she declined Shammi Kapoor's proposal despite being in love.
'You don't scare me': What Anubhav Sinha told 'spoilt Punjabi boy' Rishi Kapoor on Mulk set
January 19, 2024 12:14 pm
Anubhav Sinha revealed that he was advised to approach Amitabh Bachchan for the role that eventually went to Rishi Kapoor.
Shammi Kapoor summoned Anubhav Sinha after being offered villain role in TV show: 'Aapki himmat kaise hui...'
January 19, 2024 11:35 am
Director Anubhav Sinha recalled how he got Shammi Kapoor to agree to play a villain in the television show Shikast, and said that Gulzar gifted him a poem because he was so impressed.
Mumtaz recalls being kicked out of Mera Naam Joker by Raj Kapoor as she was dating Shammi Kapoor: 'Can't have you wearing small clothes'
January 08, 2024 10:35 am
Veteran actor Mumtaz revealed she was supposed to play a role in Raj Kapoor's Mera Naam Joker. She was, however, excluded from the film due to her relationship with Shammi Kapoor.
Saira Banu shares 'interesting' anecdotes about Shammi Kapoor, posts unseen video of her silver wedding anniversary with Dilip Kumar. Watch
November 15, 2023 6:53 pm
Saira Banu shared another set of precious memories about late superstars Shammi Kapoor and Dilip Kumar.
Saira Banu recalls Shammi Kapoor shouting at her in front of a crowd, making her weep harder: 'I pulled up my dupatta...'
November 04, 2023 8:00 pm
Saira Banu recently took to social media and shared an anecdote about Shammi Kapoor from the sets of Subodh Mukerji's Junglee, which marked Banu's debut in Hindi cinema.
