Versatile Actor of yesteryear-Shammi Kapoor passes away
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Mumbai, 14 August 2011: A prominent lead actor in Hindi cinema during late 1950s and 1960s, Shammi Kapoor passed away today (Sunday, August 14, 2011) at 5.15 am. He was suffering from Renal Chronic failure and was admitted at Breach candy hospital, where he breathed his last. Born on October 21, 1931 in a Punjabi Khatri family, he is an Indian film actor and director.
Veteran actor Shammi was the second of the three sons born to Prithviraj (the other two being Raj Kapoor and Shashi Kapoor). Though born in Mumbai, he spent a major portion of his childhood in Kolkata, where his father was involved with New Theatres Studios, acting in films. It was in Kolkata that he did his Montessory and Kindergarten. After coming back to Mumbai, he first went to St. Joseph’s Convent (Wadala) and then, to Don Bosco School. Shammi Kapoor finished his schooling from New Era School, at Hughes Road.
Young Shammi Kapoor
Extremely versatile actor, he debuted in Bollywood in 1953 with the film ’Jeevan Jyoti’, and went on to deliver hits like ’Tumsa Nahin Dekha’, ’Dil Deke Dekho’, ’Junglee’, ’Dil Tera Diwana’, ’Professor’, ’China Town’, ’Rajkumar’, ’Kashmir Ki Kali’, ’Janwar’, ’Teesri Manzil’, ’An Evening in Paris’, ’Bramhachari’, and ’Andaz and Vidhaata’. He received the Filmfare Best Actor Award in 1968 for his performance in ’Brahmachari’ and Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor for ’Vidhaata’ in 1982.
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Joe Dsouza, Moodubelle / Doha | Sun, August-14-2011, 3:11 |
Sad to learn the passing away of a very popular actor. He was a great entertainer and all his films had good music and were hits. The voice of immortal Mohd Rafi suited him perfectly and Shammi with his unique style of acting was one of the most popular actors of his time. May his soul rest in peace. | |
Eugene DSouza, Moodubelle | Sun, August-14-2011, 2:22 |
For those who had grown up with the entertaining movies of the iconic actor-star, Shammi Kapoor marks the end of an Era. May his soul rest in peace. | |
Benedict Noronha, Udupi | Sun, August-14-2011, 1:42 |
It is very unfortunate news. Shammi Kapoor is a legend in Indian Cinema. he had made every youngster go to see cinema missing classes. matinee idol. "Chahe koyi muje Junglee kahe or my gaavoon thum so jaavo lOarie to children was indeed clasic amongst other melodies. May this noble soul rest in heaven and entertain all those good souls rest there. Long live Shammi s name. |