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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
Saira Banu remembers 'Yahoo hero' Shammi Kapoor, recalls his take on her 'most attractive trait': 'It will never come back'
October 31, 2023 9:33 pm
Saira Banu remembered Shammi Kapoor and Lalita Pawar as she wrote about the shoot of her debut film Junglee.
Shammi Kapoor spoke to Neila Devi for five hours, proposed to her immediately: 'We married at his home the next day'
October 21, 2023 11:41 am
From smoking a hundred cigarettes a day to his colorful history of numerous affairs, Shammi Kapoor's wife Neila Devi revealed various aspects of the actor's life and shared details of their long-lasting marriage.
Naseeruddin Shah reveals why Shammi Kapoor is one of his favourite actors: 'He will do something more abstract which fits…’
September 27, 2023 10:24 pm
Naseeruddin Shah believes that Shammi Kapoor's acting in his songs is incomparable, and no other Indian artiste can do it.
Shammi Kapoor's son Aditya Raj Kapoor completes graduation at 67: 'Did this for my mother Geeta Bali'
August 22, 2023 8:55 pm
Aditya Raj Kapoor, son of Shammi Kapoor and Geeta Bali, has finished his graduation at 67.
Shammi Kapoor requested second wife Neila Devi to reconsider her decision not to have kids: 'I decided to bring up Geeta Bali's children as mine'
May 03, 2023 5:35 pm
Shammi Kapoor's second wife Neila Devi opened up about her decision to not have any children of her own.
Shammi Kapoor's wife reveals he called his girlfriends after proposing to her: 'People said this marriage wouldn't last'
April 28, 2023 4:24 pm
Shammi Kapoor's reputation was such that people thought his marriage to Neila Devi would not last more than two months. 'We lasted for 42 years,' she said.
Shammi Kapoor's wife Neila Devi recalls his love story with first wife Geeta Bali: 'He met her during his rebound from Nutan'
April 26, 2023 9:16 pm
Shammi Kapoor was deeply in love with Geeta Bali but unfortunately, a few years into their marriage, she passed away due to smallpox.
When Amitabh Bachchan and Shammi Kapoor composed Silsila's 'Neela Aasmaan': 'He used to bring his guitar'
March 01, 2023 5:06 pm
Amitabh Bachchan would bring his guitar and Shammi Kapoor would sing, and that's how the duo ended up creating 'Neela Aasmaan So Gaya'.
Mumtaz breaks down as she recalls one of her last meetings with Shammi Kapoor: 'Voh manzar aaj bhi mujhe yaad hai'
February 12, 2023 8:58 am
Mumtaz met late veteran actor Shammi Kapoor at his birthday party when his health was already spiralling down.
Mumtaz recalls the time Shammi Kapoor proposed to her: 'Unhone straightforward kaha I want to marry you'
February 05, 2023 10:42 am
Mumtaz, who will be seen in the upcoming episode of Indian Idol 13, took a trip down the memory lane and remembered actors Dilip Kumar and Shammi Kapoor.
