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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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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.

Shashi Kapoor FILMS AND CREDITS

Previous Movies Upcoming Movies
  • Dirty British Boys
  • Dirty British Boys

    ( 1999 )

  • Karishmaa
  • Karishmaa

    ( Not Final )

  • Ghar Bazar
  • Ghar Bazar

    ( 1998 )

  • Side Streets
  • Side Streets

    ( 1998 )

  • Jinnah
  • Jinnah

    ( 1998 )

  • Vivekananda
  • Vivekananda

    ( 1998 )

  • Gulliver's Travels
  • Gulliver's Travels

    ( 1996 )

  • Faisla Main Karungi
  • Faisla Main Karungi

    ( 1995 )

  • In Custody
  • In Custody

    ( 1994 )

  • Saboot Mangta Hain Kanoon
  • Saboot Mangta Hain Kanoon

    ( 1994 )

  • Swarg Se Pyaara Ghar Hamara
  • Swarg Se Pyaara Ghar Hamara

    ( 1992 )

  • Akayla
  • Akayla

    ( 1991 )

  • Raeeszada
  • Raeeszada

    ( 1990 )

  • Akhri Muqabla
  • Akhri Muqabla

    ( 1989 )

  • Jaaydaad
  • Jaaydaad

    ( 1989 )

  • Apna Ghar
  • Apna Ghar

    ( 1989 )

  • Oonch Neech Beech
  • Oonch Neech Beech

    ( 1989 )

  • Touhean
  • Touhean

    ( 1989 )

  • Clerk
  • Clerk

    ( 1989 )

  • Gair Kaanooni
  • Gair Kaanooni

    ( 1989 )

  • Farz Ki Jung
  • Farz Ki Jung

    ( 1989 )

  • Meri Zabaan
  • Meri Zabaan

    ( 1989 )

  • Bandook Dahej Ke Seenay Par
  • Bandook Dahej Ke Seenay Par

    ( 1989 )

  • Commando
  • Commando

    ( 1988 )

  • The Deceivers
  • The Deceivers

    ( 1988 )

  • Hum To Chale Pardes
  • Hum To Chale Pardes

    ( 1988 )

  • Woh Mili Thi
  • Woh Mili Thi

    ( 1988 )

  • Khatra
  • Khatra

    ( 1988 )

  • Naam O Nishan
  • Naam O Nishan

    ( 1987 )

  • Pyar Ki Jeet
  • Pyar Ki Jeet

    ( 1987 )

  • Sammy and Rosie Get Laid
  • Sammy and Rosie Get Laid

    ( 1987 )

  • Sindoor
  • Sindoor

    ( 1987 )

  • Permission
  • Permission

    ( 1987 )

  • Anjaam
  • Anjaam

    ( 1987 )

  • Ghar Ka Sukh
  • Ghar Ka Sukh

    ( 1987 )

  • Ek Main Aur Ek Tu
  • Ek Main Aur Ek Tu

    ( 1986 )

  • Aurat
  • Aurat

    ( 1986 )

  • New Delhi Times
  • New Delhi Times

    ( 1986 )

  • Kissa Kathmandu Kaa
  • Kissa Kathmandu Kaa

    ( 1986 )

  • Maa Beti
  • Maa Beti

    ( 1986 )

  • Swati
  • Swati

    ( 1986 )

  • Ilzaam
  • Ilzaam

    ( 1986 )

  • Bhavani Junction
  • Bhavani Junction

    ( 1985 )

  • Alag Alag
  • Alag Alag

    ( 1985 )

  • Bepanaah
  • Bepanaah

    ( 1985 )

  • Aandhi-Toofan
  • Aandhi-Toofan

    ( 1985 )

  • Pighalta Aasman
  • Pighalta Aasman

    ( 1985 )

  • Chakma
  • Chakma

    ( 1984 )

  • Bandh Honth
  • Bandh Honth

    ( 1984 )

  • Yaadon Ki Zanjeer
  • Yaadon Ki Zanjeer

    ( 1984 )

  • Utsav
  • Utsav

    ( 1984 )

  • Zameen Aasmaan
  • Zameen Aasmaan

    ( 1984 )

  • Ghar Ek Mandir
  • Ghar Ek Mandir

    ( 1984 )

  • Pakhandi
  • Pakhandi

    ( 1984 )

  • Bandhan Kuchchey Dhaagon Ka
  • Bandhan Kuchchey Dhaagon Ka

    ( 1983 )

  • Ghungroo
  • Ghungroo

    ( 1983 )

  • Durdesh
  • Durdesh

    ( 1983 )

  • Heat and Dust
  • Heat and Dust

    ( 1983 )

  • Vijeta
  • Vijeta

    ( 1982 )

  • Bezubaan
  • Bezubaan

    ( 1982 )

  • Sawaal
  • Sawaal

    ( 1982 )

  • Namak Halaal
  • Namak Halaal

    ( 1982 )

  • Vakil Babu
  • Vakil Babu

    ( 1982 )

  • Do Guru
  • Do Guru

    ( 1982 )

  • Maan Gaye Ustaad
  • Maan Gaye Ustaad

    ( 1981 )

  • Ek Aur Ek Gyarah
  • Ek Aur Ek Gyarah

    ( 1981 )

  • Baseraa
  • Baseraa

    ( 1981 )

  • Silsila
  • Silsila

    ( 1981 )

  • Kalyug
  • Kalyug

    ( 1981 )

  • Kranti
  • Kranti

    ( 1981 )

  • Krodhi
  • Krodhi

    ( 1981 )

  • Pyar To Hona Hi Tha
  • Pyar To Hona Hi Tha

    ( 1981 )

  • Pyar Ki Manzil
  • Pyar Ki Manzil

    ( 1981 )

  • Kala Pani
  • Kala Pani

    ( 1980 )

  • Ganga Aur Suraj
  • Ganga Aur Suraj

    ( 1980 )

  • Shaan
  • Shaan

    ( 1980 )

  • Ek Do Teen Chaar
  • Ek Do Teen Chaar

    ( 1980 )

  • Neeyat
  • Neeyat

    ( 1980 )

  • Swayamvar
  • Swayamvar

    ( 1980 )

  • Do Aur Do Paanch
  • Do Aur Do Paanch

    ( 1980 )

  • Kali Ghata
  • Kali Ghata

    ( 1980 )

  • Jise Tu Kabool Kar Le
  • Jise Tu Kabool Kar Le

    ( 1980 )

  • Suhaag
  • Suhaag

    ( 1979 )

  • Ahsaas
  • Ahsaas

    ( 1979 )

  • Kaala Patthar
  • Kaala Patthar

    ( 1979 )

  • Duniya Meri Jeb Mein
  • Duniya Meri Jeb Mein

    ( 1979 )

  • Gautam Govinda
  • Gautam Govinda

    ( 1979 )

  • Junoon
  • Junoon

    ( 1979 )

  • Muqaddar
  • Muqaddar

    ( 1978 )

  • Heeralal Pannalal
  • Heeralal Pannalal

    ( 1978 )

  • Amar Shakti
  • Amar Shakti

    ( 1978 )

  • Aahuti
  • Aahuti

    ( 1978 )

  • Atithee
  • Atithee

    ( 1978 )

  • Apna Khoon
  • Apna Khoon

    ( 1978 )

  • Trishna
  • Trishna

    ( 1978 )

  • Do Musafir
  • Do Musafir

    ( 1978 )

  • Trishul
  • Trishul

    ( 1978 )

  • Satyam Shivam Sundaram: Love Sublime
  • Satyam Shivam Sundaram: Love Sublime

    ( 1978 )

  • Phaansi
  • Phaansi

    ( 1978 )

  • Rahu Ketu
  • Rahu Ketu

    ( 1978 )

  • Farishta Ya Qatil
  • Farishta Ya Qatil

    ( 1977 )

  • Chakkar Pe Chakkar
  • Chakkar Pe Chakkar

    ( 1977 )

  • Chor Sipahee
  • Chor Sipahee

    ( 1977 )

  • Doosara Aadmi
  • Doosara Aadmi

    ( 1977 )

  • Mukti
  • Mukti

    ( 1977 )

  • Hira Aur Patthar
  • Hira Aur Patthar

    ( 1977 )

  • Immaan Dharam
  • Immaan Dharam

    ( 1977 )

  • Naach Uthe Sansaar
  • Naach Uthe Sansaar

    ( 1976 )

  • Koi Jeeta Koi Haara
  • Koi Jeeta Koi Haara

    ( 1976 )

  • Deewaangee
  • Deewaangee

    ( 1976 )

  • Aap Beati
  • Aap Beati

    ( 1976 )

  • Fakira
  • Fakira

    ( 1976 )

  • Shankar Dada
  • Shankar Dada

    ( 1976 )

  • Kabhi Kabhie
  • Kabhi Kabhie

    ( 1976 )

  • Prem Kahani
  • Prem Kahani

    ( 1975 )

  • Salaakhen
  • Salaakhen

    ( 1975 )

  • Chori Mera Kaam
  • Chori Mera Kaam

    ( 1975 )

  • Deewaar
  • Deewaar

    ( 1975 )

  • Anari
  • Anari

    ( 1975 )

  • Vachan
  • Vachan

    ( 1974 )

  • Mr. Romeo
  • Mr. Romeo

    ( 1974 )

  • Insaaniyat
  • Insaaniyat

    ( 1974 )

  • Jeevan Sangram
  • Jeevan Sangram

    ( 1974 )

  • Roti Kapada Aur Makaan
  • Roti Kapada Aur Makaan

    ( 1974 )

  • 5 Rifles
  • 5 Rifles

    ( 1974 )

  • Paap Aur Punya
  • Paap Aur Punya

    ( 1974 )

  • Chor Machaye Shor
  • Chor Machaye Shor

    ( 1974 )

  • Aa Gale Lag Jaa
  • Aa Gale Lag Jaa

    ( 1973 )

  • Naina
  • Naina

    ( 1973 )

  • Jaanwar Aur Insaan
  • Jaanwar Aur Insaan

    ( 1972 )

  • Siddhartha
  • Siddhartha

    ( 1972 )

  • Chori Chori
  • Chori Chori

    ( 1972 )

  • Patanga
  • Patanga

    ( 1971 )

  • Sharmeelee
  • Sharmeelee

    ( 1971 )

  • Bombay Talkie
  • Bombay Talkie

    ( 1970 )

  • My Love
  • My Love

    ( 1970 )

  • Abhinetri
  • Abhinetri

    ( 1970 )

  • Suhana Safar
  • Suhana Safar

    ( 1970 )

  • Rootha Na Karo
  • Rootha Na Karo

    ( 1970 )

  • Ek Shriman Ek Shrimati
  • Ek Shriman Ek Shrimati

    ( 1969 )

  • Pyar Ka Mausam
  • Pyar Ka Mausam

    ( 1969 )

  • Raja Saab
  • Raja Saab

    ( 1969 )

  • Jahan Pyar Miley
  • Jahan Pyar Miley

    ( 1969 )

  • Kanyadaan
  • Kanyadaan

    ( 1968 )

  • Juari
  • Juari

    ( 1968 )

  • Haseena Maan Jayegi
  • Haseena Maan Jayegi

    ( 1968 )

  • Aamne - Saamne
  • Aamne - Saamne

    ( 1967 )

  • Pretty Polly
  • Pretty Polly

    ( 1967 )

  • Dil Ne Pukara
  • Dil Ne Pukara

    ( 1967 )

  • Neend Hamari Khwab Tumhare
  • Neend Hamari Khwab Tumhare

    ( 1966 )

  • Biradari
  • Biradari

    ( 1966 )

  • Pyar Kiye Jaa
  • Pyar Kiye Jaa

    ( 1970 )

  • Mohabbat Isko Kahete Hain
  • Mohabbat Isko Kahete Hain

    ( 1965 )

  • Jab Jab Phool Khile
  • Jab Jab Phool Khile

    ( 1965 )

  • Waqt
  • Waqt

    ( 1965 )

  • Shakespeare-Wallah
  • Shakespeare-Wallah

    ( 1965 )

  • Benazir
  • Benazir

    ( 1964 )

  • Yeh Dil Kisko Doon
  • Yeh Dil Kisko Doon

    ( 1963 )

  • Holiday in Bombay
  • Holiday in Bombay

    ( 1963 )

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

    ( 1963 )

  • The Householder
  • The Householder

    ( 1963 )

  • Mehndi Lagi Mere Haath
  • Mehndi Lagi Mere Haath

    ( 1962 )

  • Prem Patra
  • Prem Patra

    ( 1962 )

  • Char Diwari
  • Char Diwari

    ( 1961 )

  • Dharmputra
  • Dharmputra

    ( 1961 )

  • Parineeta
  • Parineeta

    ( 1953 )

  • Awara
  • Awara

    ( 1951 )

  • Samadhi
  • Samadhi

    ( 1950 )

  • Sangram
  • Sangram

    ( 1950 )

  • Aag
  • Aag

    ( 1948 )

  • Tadbir
  • Tadbir

    ( 1945 )

Image Source : IMDB & Wikipedia

Shashi Kapoor AWARDS

Awards
  • The Bombay International Film Festival for - 2009

  • Best Film
  • The Filmfare Awards for Best Film - 1982 Kalyug

  • Best Film
  • The Filmfare Awards for Best Film - 1980 Junoon

  • Best Supporting Actor
  • The Filmfare Awards for Best Supporting Actor - 1976 Deewaar

  • Dadasaheb Phalke Award
  • The National Film Awards, India for Dadasaheb Phalke Award - 2015

  • Best Actor
  • The National Film Awards, India for Best Actor - 1986 New Delhi Times

Image Source : IMDB & Wikipedia

SHASHI KAPOOR NEWS

Rekha had a 'massive income tax raid' on first day of Utsav shoot but refused to leave set, recalls Shekhar Suman: 'Let them do their job, I'll do mine'

April 23, 2024 2:52 pm

Shekhar Suman recalled his experience of working with Rekha on his debut film, the erotic drama Utsav.

From empowering Simi Garewal during a nude scene to bringing Sharmila Tagore's shoot to a halt with his charm: Why Shashi Kapoor was adored by his co-stars

March 18, 2024 5:23 pm

On Shashi Kapoor's 86th birth anniversary, we peer into the life of one of Hindi cinema's most dashing actors through the eyes of his female co-stars, who celebrated his chivalry, kindness and honesty a little more than his striking looks.

Neetu Kapoor reveals she had a crush on uncle Shashi Kapoor, Zeenat Aman apologised in a temple: 'Humare yaha mandir jaane ka...'

January 08, 2024 12:13 pm

From 'wildest things they did in the 70s' to 'secret crushes,' Zeenat Aman and Neetu Kapoor opened up about various aspects of their personal lives on Koffee With Karan 8.

Shashi Kapoor was tagged the 'taxi actor', Rishi Kapoor refused remuneration but on one condition: Tinnu Anand recalls getting 'nervous attacks'

January 03, 2024 9:52 am

In a recent interview, Tinnu Anand narrated why it took him five years to complete his directorial debut with Shashi Kapoor and Rishi Kapoor. He also revealed why Shashi got tagged as a 'taxi' actor by Raj Kapoor.

Zeenat Aman says she 'burst into a flood of tears' before shooting Satyam Shivam Sundaram song: 'Raj Kapoor said...'

September 12, 2023 2:15 pm

Zeenat Aman took to Instagram to share a sweet anecdote about how Raj Kapoor supported her during Satyam Shivam Sundaram shoot.

Amitabh Bachchan was the quintessential toxic hero in Kabhi Kabhie, but Yash Chopra presented him as a romantic poet

July 08, 2023 8:01 am

Yash Chopra's 1976 film Kabhi Kabhie came at the height of Amitabh Bachchan's 'angry young man' era and projected him as the brooding lover, even though he played a toxic man who refused to move on.

Amitabh Bachchan's Kaala Patthar had Salim-Javed caring more about the cast than the story, leading to film's mediocre performance

June 24, 2023 8:41 am

Kaala Patthar starred the biggest actors of its time and milked the rivalry of Amitabh Bachchan and Shatrughan Sinha to its advantage.

Amitabh Bachchan's Trishul is a result of Salim-Javed deconstructing their own formula, and coming out with an average result

May 13, 2023 8:05 am

Trishul brought back the team of Deewar and was designed in a formulaic way to repeat the success of the 1975 film but this ended up being one of the weakest Salim-Javed film.

When Anupam Kher got a lift from Shashi Kapoor, he prayed for their car to stop at every signal: 'Wanted people to see me with him'

May 10, 2023 4:25 pm

Anupam Kher recalled a story about Shashi Kapoor, when they were working together on the 1984 film Utsav. The film was released shortly after he had broken out with Saaransh.

Shekhar Suman reveals how Shashi Kapoor cast him in Utsav over his own two sons and the entire film industry

April 25, 2023 12:40 pm

Shekhar Suman said that he landed his first film role just 15 days after showing up in Mumbai, and this made certain parties in the film industry jealous.

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