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Shammi Kapoor Details
Shammi Kapoor Profession Actor
Shammi Kapoor Celebrity Type Movie Star
Shammi Kapoor Age 79 Years
Shammi Kapoor Date Of Birth 21 October 1931.
Shammi Kapoor Zodiac Sign Libra
Shammi Kapoor Birthplace Mumbai
Shammi Kapoor Height 6.1 Feet
Shammi Kapoor Weight 80 Kgs
Shammi Kapoor Notable Work An Evening in Paris
Shammi Kapoor First movie Jeewan Jyoti
Shammi Kapoor Total Films 109
Shammi Kapoor Net Worth $ 1 Million- $ 5 Million
Shammi Kapoor Instagram NA
Shammi Kapoor Date of Death 14 August 2011

Shammi Kapoor’s Biography

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Shamsher Raj Kapoor aka Shammi Kapoor was a celebrated Indian actor who was born on 21 October 1931. He has primarily worked in Hindi Cinema and has been awarded with distinct honors including Filmfare and the IIFA. He has also been dignified with Filmfare Lifetime Achievement Award.He made his film debut with Jeewan Jyoti which was proved unsuccessful. His initial breakthrough was with Tumsa Nahi Dekha (1957) which gave him the image of a dancer and playboy. He further earned recognition through his blockbuster hit Junglee (1961). He even directed two films viz. Manoranjan (1974) and Bundal Baaz (1976).

Kapoor passed away on 14 August 2011 from chronic kidney failure at the age of 79 years. He was barely 2 months and 7 days shy of turning 80.

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Shammi Kapoor’s Age

Shammi Kapoor was aged 79 years at the time of his death.Shammi Kapoor passed away on 14 August 2011. Shammi Kapoor’s birthdate is 21 October 1931. Shammi Kapoor’s zodiac sign is Libra.

Shammi Kapoor’s Childhood and Education

Shammi Kapoor’s Childhood and Education

Shammi Kapoor’s birth name was Shamsher Raj Kapoor. He was born to Prithviraj Kapoor and Ramsharni Kapoor. Shammi Kapoor had 2 brothers Raj Kapoor and Shashi Kapoor.

Shammi Kapoor had spent a significant portion of his childhood in Kolkata because his father was involved with New Theatres Studios. Shammi Kapoor did his Montessori and Kindergarten education in Kolkata. After moving back to Mumbai he initially attended St. Joseph’s Convent and then Don Bosco School. He completed his matric schooling at Hughes Road.After his short spell at Ramnarain Rula College he joined his father’s company Prithvi Theatres. In 1948 he made his entrance into the world of cinema by working as a junior artiste at a monthly salary of Rs. 50.

Shammi Kapoor’s Family

Shammi Kapoor’s Family

Shammi Kapoor’s birthname was Shamsher Raj Kapoor. He was born to Prithviraj Kapoor and Ramsharni Kapoor. He had 2 siblings Raj Kapoor and Shashi Kapoor both triumphant actors in Hindi Cinema.

Shammi Kapoor’s Girlfriends

Shammi Kapoor And Nutan

Shammi Kapoor and Nutan were childhood friends. His father and her mother were good friends so they used to meet quite often. They both apparently started dating even before they started to do films together. Kapoor himself opened up “We had a sort of calf love going between us.

It’s rumored that he actually wanted to marry her but Motilal a close friend of Nutan’s mother didn’t allow it. Their love story ended when Nutan moved to a finishing school in Switzerland.

Shammi Kapoor and Nadia Gamal (1953-1955)

Nadia was a famous bell dancer from Cairo Egypt. They both met in Sri Lanka (then Ceylon). Shammi Kapoor was stunned by her beauty and proposed to her on the fourth day of meeting her and she gladly accepted. Kapoor was even convinced to settle in Egypt with Nadia. Both were pretty young at that time; Kapoor was 22 and Nadia was 17 so they decided not to hurry and waited for 5 years but their romance pretty much ended when Nadia returned to Cairo.

Shammi Kapoor and Bina Ramani (1968)

Bina Ramani was a socialite and she met Shammi Kapoor through a secret project that Kapoor’s Bhabhi has planned. They both met at an arranged dinner at the Ritz Hotel. With the help of Shammi Kapoor’s Bhabhi many occasions were managed where they both would either meet in private or ‘run into each other’ publicly. But Shammi Kapoor’s brother and Bina’s parents were against the union

Shammi Kapoor and Mumtaz (1968)

Shammi Kapoor fell in love with the jolly and chirpy actress while shooting beside her in the film Brahmachari (1968). He even proposed to her but their short romance hit a dead end when she would have to quit her acting career after the marriage as the women in Kapoor family were not allowed to works in the film industry.

Shammi Kapoor’s Wifes

Shammi Kapoor and Geeta Bali

Kapoor and Geeta met in 1955 during the shooting of Rangeen Raaten. They tied the knot four months later at Banganga Temple in Mumbai. They were blessed with a son Aditya Raj Kapoor a year after their marriage. Five years later they welcomed their daughter Kanchan. In 1965 Bali died of smallpox.

Shammi Kapoor and Neila Devi

Four years after the demise of his first wife Kapoor had an arranged marriage with Neila Devi to provide a mother figure to his young kids. Neila Devi decided not to bear any children with Shammi.

Shammi Kapoor’s Career

Shammi Kapoor’s First Movie: Jeewan Jyoti (1951)

Kapoor made his debut with Jeewan Jyoti directed by Mahesh Kaul which was proved to be commercially unsuccessful. He starred opposite Chand Usmani. Shashikala also starred in this movie. 

This movie portrays the differences between a young couple Shammi and Kishori that once were happily married. Their gap could not be bridged even after the birth of a baby boy. As differences started to grow Kishori leaves for her paternal home to stay with her father. The baby is nurtured by Shammi and his mother. Kishori eventually drives herself to serious illness while being away from her child and she can be cured only if she has the baby with her.

Tumsa Nahin Dekha (1957)

This film was a blockbuster hit and rose Shammi to Fame. It was directed by Nasir Hussain. Kapoor starred opposite Ameeta and Pran. This film was originally proposed to Dev Anand but he refused. It is a light romantic movie with a hint of revenge drama and impersonation.

Dil Deke Dekho (1959)

Dil Deke Dekho directed by Nasir Hussain. Shammi Kapoor and Asha Parekh were the leading actors. Asha was only 16 when she made her debut with this film. This film was like the director’s own debut film but with some added twists to its plot.

Asha plays the role of a wealthy heiress who is courted by 3 men but she falls for the most handsome of them all Shammi Kapoor. The story unveils itself when Asha finds that Shammi is not what he shows with a dust of mistaken identities.

Junglee (1961)

Shammi Kapoor gained recognition through this blockbuster hit movie. He adopted the character in his real life as he liked to live his life in an unconventional way. It was directed by Subodh Mukherjee. Shammi starred opposite Saira Banu Shashikala Anoop Kumar and Lalita Pawar.

Shammi Kapoor’s been brought up by a sophisticated mother who doesn’t believe in mingling around those who belong to a lower social standing than theirs. He follows her mother until one time he is stuck in a snowstorm with a common girl Rajkumar (Saira Banu). He ends up falling for her and the love changes him completely this change makes him support his sister who loves an employee in their company and is carrying his child. Saira Banu was merely 17 years old when she dazzled everyone with her charm.

Professor (1962)

Directed by Lekh Tandon. Starring Shammi Kapoor Kalpana Mohan and Lalita Pawar. In this Comedy-drama Shammi Kapoor disguises himself as an old professor to get a job as a tutor for Lalita Pawar’s daughter as she wanted a tutor who is above 50 years. The plot twists when Shammi Kapoor starts falling in love with his student and the audience is put under a giggling spell when Lalita Pawar falls for the professor.

China Town (1962)

The movie is directed by Shakti Samanta and starring Shammi Kapoor Shakila and Helen. The movie shares a likely plot with Don (1978). Shammi Kapoor plays a dual role in this film club singer and criminal. The twist comes when he is brought to a police station to settle a dispute and the officers notice the similarities he shares with a criminal. He is offered to infiltrate his gang and the criminal turns out to be his long-lost brother.

Kashmir Ki Kali (1964)

One of the leading films of ‘60s Hindi cinema Kashmir Ki Kali was directed by Shakti Samanta starring Shammi Kapoor Sharmila Tagore Pran and Nazir Hussain.

The movie is shot in the beautiful valleys of Kashmir. The plot consists of two lovers enjoying a fairy tale romance while the subplot is full of mistaken identities long-lost children crime punishment and redemption. The movie is really a treat to watch.

Rajkumar (1964)

Bhanu Pratap Singh (Shammi Kapoor) the elder son of a princely state's Maharaja (Prithviraj Kapoor) has been studying overseas for many years. After making his long-awaited homecoming with his friend Kapil (Rajendranath) he discovers that he is the target of various schemes. To outwit his opponents he resorts to buffoonery. He develops feelings for a native princess (Sadhana). Both are the targets of plots by members of her tribe and their predicaments are similar. He adopts a different persona of a straightforward nice guy and with the help of the princess and his childhood friend Kapil dismantles all the schemes in order to save everyone including himself.

Teesri Manzil (1966)

This musical murder mystery is directed by Vijay Anand casting Shammi Kapoor and Asha Parekh as the leading actors. In Dehradun Rupa dies after falling from the third floor of a hotel. Sunita her sister goes to Dehradun to confront Rocky since she believes he is responsible for the tragedy. Rocky however has been approaching her constantly while posing as Anil. He genuinely falls in love with Sunita and tells her the truth claiming to be innocent of her sister's murder. Owing to this she gets enraged with him and ignores his requests. She changes her mind when an effort is made to end his life. They both reunite to find the real killer.

An Evening in Paris (1967)

This movie was directed by Shakti Samanta and starred Shammi Kapoor Sharmila Tagore Rajendranath Pran and K.N. Singh. The movie was shot extensively in Paris.

The film gained recognition primarily because the Eiffel tower was featured prominently in this film and because of Sharmila’s water-skiing scene wearing a swimsuit which was quite a radical step in that era.Wealthy and attractive Deepa (Sharmila Tagore) leaves her unsuccessful relationships in India and travels to Paris. She meets Sam (Shammi Kapoor) who falls in love with her and tries to win her over. Meanwhile Deepa's money is being sought after by criminal nightclub owner Jack (KN Singh) and vile gambler Shekhar. Unknown to everyone she has a twin sister named Suzy who resembles her. She performs at Jack's club and the gangsters also involve her in their scheme.

Shashi Kapoor’s Career Timeline

Year Shammi Kapoor Movies Shammi Kapoor Character Names
2011 Rockstar Ustad Jameel Khan
2006 Sandwich Swami Trilokanand
2004 Bhola In Bollywood Film Producer
2002 Yeh Hai Jalwa Indian Industrialist
2002 Waah..! Tera Kya Kehna Krishna Oberoi
2001 Censor Judge
2001 Shirdi Sai Baba Devoted Singer
1999 Sar Ankhon Par Himself
1999 Jaanam Samjha Karo Rahul's Grandfather
1998 Kareeb Thakur Ranveer Singh
1998 Swami Vivekananda Alwar Maharaja Mangal Singh
1998 Dhoondte Reh Jaaoge! Auctioneer
1997 Aur Pyar Ho Gaya Mr. Kapoor
1997 Share Bazaar Hasmukh Mehta
1996 Megha Bhanupratap
1996 Prem Granth Nandlal
1996 Namak Lala Kedarnath Sharma
1995 Rock Dancer Dance Master
1994 Pyar Ka Rog Colonel Kapoor
1994 Prem Yog Maharaj Chhatrapal Singh
1994 Sukham Sukhakaram NA
1993 Gardish Prithviraj Bhalla
1993 Aaja Meri Jaan Mr. Kapoor
1993 Tum Karo Vaada St. Micheal
1993 Dosti Ki Saugandh Thakur Ram Singh
1992 Mangni Professor Gautam
1992 Khule-Aam Sikandar / Bhola
1992 Tahalka Brigadier Kapoor
1992 Chamatkar Mr. Kaul
1992 Humshakal Police Commissioner Dindayal Kapoor
1992 Heer Ranjha Chochak Chaudhary
1992 Amaran Don Menon
1992 Mahashay Prem Singh Chadda
1991 Henna Narrator
1991 Ajooba Sultan / Peer Baba
1991 Mast Kalandar Rai Bahadur Pratap Singh
1991 Lakshmanrekha Baba Sahib
1990 Dhadaka Singer
1989 Bade Ghar Ki Beti Thakur Dindayal
1989 Daata DIG Sher Ali Khan
1989 Batwara Bade Thakur
1989 Mohabat Ka Paigham Chaudhary Abdul Rehman
1988 Vozvrashchenie Bagdadskogo Vora NA
1987 Hukumat DIG Khan
1987 Ijaazat Mahendra's Grandfather
1987 Himmat Aur Mehanat Madan
1986 Kala Dhanda Goray Log Qawwali Singer
1986 Karamdaata Rai Bahadur
1986 Allah Rakha Karim Khan
1985 Ram Tere Kitne Nam Film Director
1985 Ek Se Bhale Do William
1985 Balidaan Retired Major Prem Kishan
1985 Baadal Thakur Shamsher Singh
1984 Wanted Bheem Singh
1984 Aan Aur Shaan Bade Thakur
1984 Sohni Mahiwal Peer Baba
1983 Romance Mr. Roy
1983 Betaab Sardar Dinesh Singh Girji
1983 Hero Retired IG Shrikant Mathur
1983 Ek Jaan Hain Hum Advocate Shyam Sundar Saxena
1982 Yeh Vaada Raha Dr. Mehra
1982 Desh Premee Shamsher Singh
1982 Prem Rog Bade Raja Thakur
1982 Vidhaata Gurbaksh
1981 Biwi-O-Biwi Campa Cola Truck Driver
1981 Naseeb Himself
1981 Rocky Himself
1981 Harjaee Rajnath
1981 Armaan Sam
1981 Ahista Ahista Sagar
1981 Professor Pyarelal Mr. Rai
1979 Meera Raja Vikramjeet Singh Sesodia
1979 Ahsaas Sudarshan Sahni
1978 Shalimar Dr. Dubari
1977 Parvarish DCP Shamsher Singh
1977 Mama Bhanja Shankar Lal
1976 Bundalbaaz Genie
1975 Zameer Maharaj Singh
1975 Salaakhen Truck Driver
1974 Chhote Sarkaar Raja / Moti
1974 Manoranjan Dhoop Chhaon
1971 Jawan Muhabat Rajesh Sareen
1971 Jane Anjane Ram Prasad Ramu
1971 Preetam Preetam
1971 Andaz Ravi
1970 Pagla Kahin Ka Sujit
1969 Tumse Achha Kaun Hai Ashok
1969 Sachaai Ashok
1969 Prince Prince Shamsher Singh
1968 Brahmachari Brahmachari
1967 An Evening in Paris Shyam Kumar Sam
1967 Laat Saheb Jangu
1966 Preet Na Jane Reet Ashok / Mohan
1966 Teesri Manzil Anil Kumar Sona / Rocky
1966 Budtameez Shyam Kumar Saxena
1965 Janwar Sundar Shrivastav
1964 Rajkumar Prince Bhanupratap / Bhagatram
1964 Kashmir Ki Kali Rajeev Lal
1963 Jab Se Tumhe Dekha Hai Qawwali Singer
1963 Shahid Bhagat Singh Bhagat Singh
1963 Pyar Kiya To Darna Kya Rajesh
1963 Bluff Master Ashok
1962 Dil Tera Deewana Mohan
1962 Professor Professor Preetam Khanna
1962 China Town Shekhar / Shankar / Mike
1962 Vallah Kya Baat Hai Kundan
1961 Junglee Chandrashekhar
1961 Boy Friend Madan / Shyam
1960 Singapore Shyam
1960 College Girl Shyam
1960 Basant Asim
1959 Mohar NA
1959 Ujala Ramu
1959 Raat Ke Rahi Bobby
1959 Dil Deke Dekho Roop / Raja
1959 Char Dil Char Rahen Johny Braganza
1958 Mujrim Shankar / Anand
1957 Tumsa Nahin Dekha Shankar
1957 Mirza Sahiban Mirza Khan
1957 Maharani NA
1957 Coffee House NA
1956 Sipah Salar Captain
1956 Rangeen Raten Moti Singh
1956 Mem Sahib Manohar
1956 Ham Sab Chor Hain Nath
1955 Tongawali NA
1955 Miss Coca Cola Kamal
1955 Naqab Anwar
1955 Daku Badal
1954 Shama Parwana Gul Mirza
1954 Chor Bazar Prince Murad / Salim
1954 Mehbooba Rashid
1954 Ehsan NA
1954 Sahil NA
1953 Jeewan Jyoti Shyam Sundar Shammi
1953 Rail Ka Dibba Sundar
1953 Gul Sanobar Prince Badar
1953 Laila Majnu Qais / Majnu
1953 Thokar NA

Shammi Kapoor’s Controversies

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Shammi Kapoor’s Net Worth

Shammi Kapoor’s net worth was estimated to be $ 1 million - $ 5 million

Shammi Kapoor’s Awards

Shammi Kapoor’s Death

Shammi Kapoor’s Death

On August 7 2011 Shammi Kapoor was taken to the Breach Candy Hospital in Mumbai because of chronic kidney failure. He was kept on ventilator support for a few days as his health remained critical. At the age of 79 he passed away from chronic kidney failure on August 14 2011 at 05:15 IST. On August 15 the funeral service took place at the Banganga Cremation Ground in Malabar Hill Mumbai.

The funeral rites were performed at the cremation by his son Aditya. His younger brother Shashi Kapoor his sister-in-law Krishna Kapoor his grand -nephew Ranbir Kapoor his nephews Rishi Randhir and Rajiv Randhir's wife Babita and his grandnieces Karishma and Kareena Kapoor were all present to pay their final respects.

The burial was attended by celebrities from the Bollywood industry including Vinod Khanna Shatrughan Sinha Subhash Ghai Amitabh Bachchan Ramesh Sippy Danny Denzongpa Prem Chopra Anil Kapoor Saif Ali Khan Govinda Aamir Khan Rani Mukherjee Shah Rukh Khan Kabir Bedi and Priyanka Chopra.A bronze statue of Shammi Kapoor was installed in Mumbai's Walk of the Stars at Bandra Bandstand as a tribute to him.

22 Interesting Facts about Shammi Kapoor

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