Shashi Kapoor would have turned 85 today. Shashi Kapoor was born as Balbir Raj Kapoor. He was son of famous actor Prithviraj Kapoor. He was the youngest brother of Raj Kapoor and Shammi Kapoor. He died at the age of 79 due to aspiration pneumonia. He married to English actress Jennifer Kendal and had 3 children. Shashi Kapoor established the famous Prithvi Theatre in Juhu in 1978 along with his wife.
Shashi Kapoor has been honored with Padma Bhushan in 2011. Shashi Kapoor has been awarded Dadasaheb Phalke Award in 2014. He is also the recipient of 3 National Awards and 2 Filmfare Awards.
Shashi Kapoor made his debut with the film Aag (1948) which was directed by Raj Kapoor. His 1st adult role was in the film Dharmputra (1961). Shashi Kapoor has directed only 1 film his career. He directed the popular film Ajooba (1991) which starred Amitabh Bachchan in the lead role.
Shashi Kapoor was a very popular actor in Bollywood during the 60s, 70s and the mid-80s. He has acted in 116 Hindi films (61 solo lead hero films and 55 multi starrers). He had collaborated with Amitabh Bachchan for 12 films.
Some notable and popular work of Shashi Kapoor:
Deewaar (1975)
Kabhie Kabhie (1976)
Shaan (1980)
Satyam Shivan Sundaram (1978)
Waqt (1976)
Kaala Patthar (1979)
Roti Kapda Aur Makaan (1974)
Namak Halaal (1982)
Suhaag (1979)
Trishul (1978)
Prem Kahani (1975)
Fakira (1976)
Kalyug (1981)
Do Aur Do Paanch (1980)
Ilzaam (1986)
Jab Jab Phool Khile (1965)
Aa Gale Lag Jaa (1973)
We at Film Window remember Shashi Kapoor on his 85th Birth Anniversary. He is not with us today, but he will always remain in our hearts forever.
