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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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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

Previous Movies Upcoming Movies
  • Rockstar
  • Rockstar

    ( 2011 )

No Upcoming Movies
  • Sandwich
  • Sandwich

    ( 2006 )

  • Bhola in Bollywood
  • Bhola in Bollywood

    ( 2004 )

  • Waah! Tera Kya Kehna
  • Waah! Tera Kya Kehna

    ( 2002 )

  • Yeh Hai Jalwa
  • Yeh Hai Jalwa

    ( 2002 )

  • Shirdi Sai Baba
  • Shirdi Sai Baba

    ( 2001 )

  • Censor
  • Censor

    ( 2001 )

  • Jaanam Samjha Karo
  • Jaanam Samjha Karo

    ( 1999 )

  • Dhoondte Reh Jaaoge!
  • Dhoondte Reh Jaaoge!

    ( 1998 )

  • Kareeb
  • Kareeb

    ( 1998 )

  • Vivekananda
  • Vivekananda

    ( 1998 )

  • Chattaan
  • Chattaan

    ( 1997–1998 )

  • Share Bazaar
  • Share Bazaar

    ( 1997 )

  • ...Aur Pyaar Ho Gaya
  • ...Aur Pyaar Ho Gaya

    ( 1997 )

  • PremGranth
  • PremGranth

    ( 1996 )

  • Namak
  • Namak

    ( 1996 )

  • Megha
  • Megha

    ( 1996 )

  • Rock Dancer
  • Rock Dancer

    ( 1995 )

  • Main Anari Tu Anari
  • Main Anari Tu Anari

    ( 1995–1996 )

  • Hatim Tai
  • Hatim Tai

    ( 1994 )

  • Prem Yog
  • Prem Yog

    ( 1994 )

  • Sukham Sukhakaram
  • Sukham Sukhakaram

    ( 1994 )

  • Pyar Ka Rog
  • Pyar Ka Rog

    ( 1994 )

  • Tum Karo Vaada
  • Tum Karo Vaada

    ( 1993 )

  • Dosti Ki Saugandh
  • Dosti Ki Saugandh

    ( 1993 )

  • Aaja Meri Jaan
  • Aaja Meri Jaan

    ( 1993 )

  • Gardish
  • Gardish

    ( 1993 )

  • Bible Ki Kahaniyan
  • Bible Ki Kahaniyan

    ( 1993–1995 )

  • Shikast
  • Shikast

    ( 1993–1994 )

  • Tahalka
  • Tahalka

    ( 1992 )

  • Mahashoy
  • Mahashoy

    ( 1992 )

  • Amaran
  • Amaran

    ( 1992 )

  • Heer Ranjha
  • Heer Ranjha

    ( 1992 )

  • Humshakal
  • Humshakal

    ( 1992 )

  • Chamatkar
  • Chamatkar

    ( 1992 )

  • Khule-Aam
  • Khule-Aam

    ( 1992 )

  • Ajube
  • Ajube

    ( 1992–1993 )

  • Mangni
  • Mangni

    ( 1992 )

  • Mast Kalandar
  • Mast Kalandar

    ( 1991 )

  • Lakshmanrekha
  • Lakshmanrekha

    ( 1991 )

  • Henna
  • Henna

    ( 1991 )

  • Dhadaka
  • Dhadaka

    ( 1990 )

  • Ajooba
  • Ajooba

    ( 1990 )

  • Insaaf Ka Suraj
  • Insaaf Ka Suraj

    ( 1990 )

  • Shatrutaa
  • Shatrutaa

    ( 1990 )

  • Mohabat Ka Paigham
  • Mohabat Ka Paigham

    ( 1989 )

  • Batwara
  • Batwara

    ( 1989 )

  • Daata
  • Daata

    ( 1989 )

  • Bade Ghar Ki Beti
  • Bade Ghar Ki Beti

    ( 1989 )

  • Vozvrashchenie Bagdadskogo Vora
  • Vozvrashchenie Bagdadskogo Vora

    ( 1988 )

  • Himmat Aur Mehanat
  • Himmat Aur Mehanat

    ( 1987 )

  • Permission
  • Permission

    ( 1987 )

  • Hukumat
  • Hukumat

    ( 1987 )

  • Gul Gulshan Gulfam
  • Gul Gulshan Gulfam

    ( 1987–1988 )

  • Katha Sagar
  • Katha Sagar

    ( 1986 )

  • Allah Rakha
  • Allah Rakha

    ( 1986 )

  • Karamdaata
  • Karamdaata

    ( 1986 )

  • Kala Dhanda Goray Log
  • Kala Dhanda Goray Log

    ( 1986 )

  • Baadal
  • Baadal

    ( 1985 )

  • Ek Se Bhale Do
  • Ek Se Bhale Do

    ( 1985 )

  • Balidaan
  • Balidaan

    ( 1985 )

  • Sohni Mahiwal
  • Sohni Mahiwal

    ( 1984 )

  • Wanted: Dead or Alive
  • Wanted: Dead or Alive

    ( 1984 )

  • Aan Aur Shaan
  • Aan Aur Shaan

    ( 1984 )

  • Romance
  • Romance

    ( 1983 )

  • Hero
  • Hero

    ( 1983 )

  • Ek Jaan Hain Hum
  • Ek Jaan Hain Hum

    ( 1983 )

  • Betaab
  • Betaab

    ( 1983 )

  • Vidhaata
  • Vidhaata

    ( 1982 )

  • Prem Rog
  • Prem Rog

    ( 1982 )

  • Desh Premee
  • Desh Premee

    ( 1982 )

  • Yeh Vaada Raha
  • Yeh Vaada Raha

    ( 1982 )

  • Professor Pyarelal
  • Professor Pyarelal

    ( 1981 )

  • Armaan
  • Armaan

    ( 1981 )

  • Ahista Ahista
  • Ahista Ahista

    ( 1981 )

  • Harjaee
  • Harjaee

    ( 1981 )

  • Biwi-O-Biwi
  • Biwi-O-Biwi

    ( 1981 )

  • Majnoon
  • Majnoon

    ( 1979 )

  • Ahsaas
  • Ahsaas

    ( 1979 )

  • Meera
  • Meera

    ( 1979 )

  • Shalimar
  • Shalimar

    ( 1978 )

  • Mama Bhanja
  • Mama Bhanja

    ( 1977 )

  • Parvarish
  • Parvarish

    ( 1977 )

  • Bundal Baaz
  • Bundal Baaz

    ( 1976 )

  • Salaakhen
  • Salaakhen

    ( 1975 )

  • Zameer
  • Zameer

    ( 1975 )

  • Chhote Sarkar
  • Chhote Sarkar

    ( 1974 )

  • Manoranjan
  • Manoranjan

    ( 1974 )

  • Jawan Muhabat
  • Jawan Muhabat

    ( 1971 )

  • Preetam
  • Preetam

    ( 1971 )

  • Jaane-Anjaane
  • Jaane-Anjaane

    ( 1971 )

  • Andaz
  • Andaz

    ( 1971 )

  • Pagla Kahin Ka
  • Pagla Kahin Ka

    ( 1970 )

  • Sachaai
  • Sachaai

    ( 1969 )

  • Tumse Achha Kaun Hai
  • Tumse Achha Kaun Hai

    ( 1969 )

  • Prince
  • Prince

    ( 1969 )

  • Brahmachari
  • Brahmachari

    ( 1968 )

  • Latt Saheb
  • Latt Saheb

    ( 1967 )

  • An Evening in Paris
  • An Evening in Paris

    ( 1967 )

  • Preet Na Jane Reet
  • Preet Na Jane Reet

    ( 1966 )

  • Budtameez
  • Budtameez

    ( 1966 )

  • Teesri Manzil
  • Teesri Manzil

    ( 1966 )

  • Janwar
  • Janwar

    ( 1965 )

  • Kashmir Ki Kali
  • Kashmir Ki Kali

    ( 1964 )

  • Rajkumar
  • Rajkumar

    ( 1964 )

  • Shaheed Bhagat Singh
  • Shaheed Bhagat Singh

    ( 1963 )

  • Pyaar Kiya To Darna Kya
  • Pyaar Kiya To Darna Kya

    ( 1963 )

  • Jab Se Tumhe Dekha Hai
  • Jab Se Tumhe Dekha Hai

    ( 1963 )

  • Bluff Master
  • Bluff Master

    ( 1963 )

  • Dil Tera Diwana
  • Dil Tera Diwana

    ( 1962 )

  • Vallah Kya Baat Hai
  • Vallah Kya Baat Hai

    ( 1962 )

  • China Town
  • China Town

    ( 1962 )

  • Professor
  • Professor

    ( 1962 )

  • Boy Friend
  • Boy Friend

    ( 1961 )

  • Junglee
  • Junglee

    ( 1961 )

  • Singapore
  • Singapore

    ( 1960 )

  • Basant
  • Basant

    ( 1960 )

  • College Girl
  • College Girl

    ( 1960 )

  • Raat Ke Rahi
  • Raat Ke Rahi

    ( 1959 )

  • Mohar
  • Mohar

    ( 1959 )

  • Dil Deke Dekho
  • Dil Deke Dekho

    ( 1959 )

  • Ujala
  • Ujala

    ( 1959 )

  • Four Faces of India
  • Four Faces of India

    ( 1959 )

  • Mujrim
  • Mujrim

    ( 1958 )

  • Coffee House
  • Coffee House

    ( 1957 )

  • Maharani
  • Maharani

    ( 1957 )

  • Mirza Sahiban
  • Mirza Sahiban

    ( 1957 )

  • Tumsa Nahin Dekha
  • Tumsa Nahin Dekha

    ( 1957 )

  • Rangin Raaten
  • Rangin Raaten

    ( 1956 )

  • Ham Sab Chor Hain
  • Ham Sab Chor Hain

    ( 1956 )

  • Sipahsalar
  • Sipahsalar

    ( 1956 )

  • Mem Sahib
  • Mem Sahib

    ( 1956 )

  • Miss Coca Cola
  • Miss Coca Cola

    ( 1955 )

  • Daku
  • Daku

    ( 1955 )

  • Tonga-Wali
  • Tonga-Wali

    ( 1955 )

  • Naqab
  • Naqab

    ( 1955 )

  • Sahil
  • Sahil

    ( 1954 )

  • Ehsan
  • Ehsan

    ( 1954 )

  • Mehbooba
  • Mehbooba

    ( 1954 )

  • Chor Bazar
  • Chor Bazar

    ( 1954 )

  • Shama Parwana
  • Shama Parwana

    ( 1954 )

  • Jeewan Jyoti
  • Jeewan Jyoti

    ( 1953 )

  • Khoj
  • Khoj

    ( 1953 )

  • Gul Sanobar
  • Gul Sanobar

    ( 1953 )

  • Laila Majnu
  • Laila Majnu

    ( 1953 )

  • Rail Ka Dibba
  • Rail Ka Dibba

    ( 1953 )

  • Thokar
  • Thokar

    ( 1953 )

Image Source : IMDB & Wikipedia

Shammi Kapoor AWARDS

Awards
  • Lifetime Achievement
  • The Annual Kalakar Awards for Lifetime Achievement - 1999

  • Invaluable Contributon to Indian Cinema
  • The Awards of the International Indian Film Academy for Invaluable Contributon to Indian Cinema - 2002

  • The Bombay International Film Festival for - 2005

  • The Filmfare Awards for - 1995

  • Best Supporting Actor
  • The Filmfare Awards for Best Supporting Actor - 1983 Vidhaata

  • Best Actor
  • The Filmfare Awards for Best Actor - 1969 Brahmachari

  • Lifetime Achievement Award
  • The Screen Awards, IN for Lifetime Achievement Award - 2000

Image Source : IMDB & Wikipedia

SHAMMI KAPOOR NEWS

On Shammi Kapoor's birth anniversary, three of his greatest fans share their favourite Shammi song

October 21, 2018 2:05 pm

There's no better way to honour the memory of the Yahoo star than to celebrate his exceptional musical legacy that includes such evergreen hits as Basant, Tumsa Nahin Dekha, Kashmir Ki Kali, Junglee and Teesri Manzil.

EXCLUSIVE Interview: Asha Parekh says Shammi Kapoor was her favourite

October 02, 2017 1:03 pm

Happy birthday Asha Parekh: On her 75th birthday today the veteran actor is experiencing mixed-feelings. The hospital, which was her dream project and to which she's devoted 55 years of her life has closed down. But that doesn't stop us from celebrating the 'Hit girl's' birthday.

Remembering Shammi Kapoor’s rich musical and dancing legacy

August 15, 2017 11:03 am

Most Hindi movie buffs know that it was Shammi Kapoor, along with Dev Anand, who set the template for your typical Bollywood hero. But few know that the Yahoo star, who died on August 14, 2011, had a great ear for music. As Ranbir Kapoor once declared, “Music was a big theme of his life.”

Happy Birthday Raj Kapoor: Stars remembers Showman of Bollywood, see rare images

December 14, 2016 1:14 pm

Raj Kapoor, your films and songs are going to be cherished forever. Here is a look at the life and times of Bollywood's original showman on his birth anniversary.

Deewana mujhsa nahin: The colourful life of Shammi Kapoor captured in a book

April 20, 2016 11:29 am

Filled with exuberant highs and depressing lows, both influencing and portraying a paradigmatic shift in the Indian film hero, his was a life that demanded to be told- and veteran film journalist Rauf Ahmed does it justice.

Only resentment is that Shammi Kapoor never got recognised by the government, tweets Rishi Kapoor

May 11, 2015 5:22 pm

Rishi Kapoor is disappointed at not appreciating his uncle and late actor Shammi Kapoor's contribution to Indian cinema.

Shammiji was a supportive father: Aditya Raj Kapoor

February 11, 2015 4:25 pm

"My father was very supportive of my decision," Aditya said.

'Mastana Shammi' to celebrate Shammi Kapoor's zest for life

February 09, 2015 11:35 am

To showcase Shammi Kapoor's zest for acting, a film festival titled "Mastana Shammi" will be telecasted on zee classic.

Shammi Kapoor's son Aditya Raj Kapoor to do a cameo in 'Everest'

December 19, 2014 3:02 pm

Aditya Raj Kapoor will enter the show 'Everest' this month.

Emperor of Melodies

September 14, 2014 12:47 am

A documentary film celebrates the life and music of composer Khayyam

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