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Shashi Kapoor
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- Born 18 March 1938
- Place of Birth Kolkata
- Occupation Film Director, Film Producer, Film Actor
- Father Prithviraj Kapoor
- Mother Ramsarni Kapoor
- Spouse Jennifer Kendal (1958; Died 1984)
- Siblings Raj Kapoor, Shammi Kapoor
- Education Don Bosco High School
- Years active 1948-1998
- Children Karan Kapoor, Kunal Kapoor, Sanjana Kapoor
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- Raj Kapoor,
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ABOUT Shashi Kapoor
Shashi Kapoor: A Legacy in Indian Cinema Shashi Kapoor, a prominent figure in Hindi cinema and a member of the illustrious Kapoor family, left an indelible mark on the industry. His career, spanning several decades, showcased versatility and remarkable range. He began as a child actor in Raj Kapoor's Aag (1948), later transitioning to adult roles, solidifying his position with the 1965 blockbusters Waqt and Jab Jab Phool Khile. While his career saw periods of fluctuating success, films like Kanyadaan, Sharmeelee, and Aa Gale Lag Jaa stood out. A resurgence in the 1970s with Chor Machaye Shor cemented his status as a leading star, featuring in numerous box-office successes like Roti Kapada Aur Makaan, Deewaar, Kabhi Kabhie, Trishul, and Namak Halaal. Kapoor's critical acclaim came from his powerful portrayals in films such as Junoon, Kalyug, Vijeta, and New Delhi Times, the latter earning him a National Film Award for Best Actor. His contributions to Indian cinema were recognized with the Padma Bhushan (2011) and the Dadasaheb Phalke Award (2014). His final film, Ghar Bazar, was released in 1998. Beyond Hindi cinema, Kapoor also acted in several international productions with Merchant Ivory. His legacy remains a testament to his talent and enduring contribution to Indian film.
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SHASHI KAPOOR NEWS
Shashi Kapoor's Amitabh Bachchan-starrer went 'wildly overbudget', carried 650 kg dal to Russia, flew 200 people to Moscow
December 30, 2025 2:41 pm
Shashi Kapoor's son Kunal recalled the shoot of Ajooba in USSR where 200 unit members were flown club class, and were allowed to stay even beyond their required dates. The film went 'wildly overbudget'.
Shashi Kapoor, wife Jennifer woke up on their wedding night to find 2 strangers in the room, recalls son Kunal: 'Prithviraj Kapoor's home was a hostel'
December 29, 2025 2:48 pm
Shashi Kapoor’s son Kunal Kapoor recalled growing up around his grandfather Prithviraj Kapoor, revealing how the iconic actor’s home functioned like a hostel for Partition refugees.
Ranbir Kapoor's uncle Kunal calls vegetarians 'racist': 'I treat them to veg and non-veg food on my table, they deny me...'
December 30, 2025 8:31 am
Shashi Kapoor's son Kunal Kapoor says vegetarians are "racist" because they deny non-veg food to non-vegetarians like him. Uncle to Ranbir Kapoor and Kareena Kapoor, he is famous for hosting the Kapoor family Christmas lunch every year.
Raj Kapoor's Satyam Shivam Sundaram has objectification, sexism, and is patriarchal, and yet this GenZ loved Zeenat Aman-Shashi Kapoor film
November 25, 2025 12:18 pm
Shashi Kapoor and Zeenat Aman's 1978 film Satyam Shivam Sundaram became a cult classic and earned well at the box office. On the latter's birthday, here's my GenZ review of Raj Kapoor's romantic-musical drama.
‘I wanted to marry her immediately’: When 18-year-old Shashi Kapoor told his father about Jennifer Kendal; things that make people so sure about love
September 29, 2025 11:31 am
Shashi Kapoor’s parents, including his father, the legendary Prithviraj Kapoor, were taken aback by his early decision.
'Shashi Kapoor cut eight-hour shift to two, Rishi Kapoor said he’d leave by 6 pm': Tinnu Anand
September 28, 2025 2:28 am
Tinnu Anand opened up about the tough time he had directing Shashi Kapoor and Rishi Kapoor.
Raj Kapoor refused to work with Geeta Bali, told director, 'Mere standard ki ladki lo' after she fell on hard times and began working for Rs 6,000
September 24, 2025 4:00 pm
Film director Kidar Sharma, who launched the careers of everyone from Raj Kapoor to Madhubala, once recalled a story about Geeta Bali having falling on hard times, and being forced to work for peanuts.
Bollywood starlet was pushed into prostitution, died penniless and alone at 34; her body was transported on 'thela' for funeral
August 01, 2025 4:38 pm
Having debuted with a film directed by BR Chopra and starring Raaj Kumar and Sunil Dutt, Vimi was riding a wave of promise. But her career nosedived almost immediately, and she died at the age of 34 after having experienced tremendous tragedy.
Zeenat Aman remembers first on-screen kiss with Shashi Kapoor that caused an 'uproar' but was 'quite chaste'
June 19, 2025 4:25 pm
Zeenat Aman spoke about her Satyam Shivam Sundaram co-star Shashi Kapoor and said that she had a crush on him as a teenger.
Shashi Kapoor refused to work with me because he thought of me as 'Dara Singh ki heroine': Mumtaz
May 03, 2025 3:37 pm
Mumtaz has previously talked about Bollywood ostracizing her and how her female contemporaries did not support her in her journey.
