Shammi Kapoor (1931–2011)
Biography
Born:October 21, 1931 in Bombay, Maharashtra, India
Died:August 14, 2011 (age 79) in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Shamsher Raj "Shammi" Kapoor was the son of theater and film actor Prithviraj Kapoor and his wife Ramsarni "Rama" Mehra Kapoor. Shammi's acting career began in 1948, when he joined his father's theatrical company "Prithvi Theatres." Like his father and his brothers, Shammi eventually moved into the world of movie-making. He made his big screen debut in 1953. His earliest films were mostly low-budget swashbucklers and romances that failed to succeed at the box office. Shammi referred to himself at that point in his career as a "male starlet."
In April of 1955, on the sets of Rangin Raaten (1956), Shammi met and fell in love with the actress Geeta Bali. She was an established actress, and he was still struggling in his career. Four months later, Geeta agreed to marry Shammi and they wed in small ceremony witnessed by Hari Walia who produced and directed their next film together Coffee House (1957). The couple had two children, a son Aditya Raj born in 1956 and a daughter Kanchan born in 1961.
The film Tumsa Nahin Dekha (1957) was a turning point in Shammi's career. For this film, he cut his hair and shaved off his pencil-thin mustache; creating a new look and persona. The film was a success and was soon followed by more hits. By 1961, Shammi's boisterous shout of "Yahoo!" and his exuberant hip-shaking dance moves, in his first color picture Junglee (1961), had made him a star. His natural talent for dancing and his modern and casual fashion sense brought him comparisons to Elvis Presley, and Shammi became known as the "Rebel Star."
In 1965, while Shammi was filming Teesri Manzil (1966), his wife Geeta fell ill with smallpox and passed away. After months away from the set, Shammi eventually returned to film the song "Tumne Mujhe Dekha." Shammi's success continued and in 1968, his acting talent was formally recognized. He received the Filmfare Best Actor award for his role in Brahmachari (1968/I).
In 1969, Shammi married Neila Devi from the former royal family of Bhavanagar. Their families had long been friends and they first met when Neila was 9 and Shammi was 19. Neila later recalled that Shammi had pulled her pigtails while she was watching one of his plays from the backstage wings. Shammi's sister-in-law first suggested the match to him. Eventually, Shammi called Neila on the phone to propose. They spent hours talking, and were married the next day.
By the 1970s, Shammi's weight gain and competition from other popular actors was taking a toll on his status as a romantic hero. Andaz (1971) was one of his last hits as a leading man.
Shammi enjoyed directing two films, Manoranjan (1974) and Bundal Baaz (1976). The films met with some critical success but neither did well at the box-office. As the '70s continued, Shammi began transferring his acting talents into supporting roles. He won another Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor in Vidhaata (1982).
Shammi took to the Internet early, and was the founder and chairman of Internet Users Community of India. He managed his own website and made online videos to speak directly to his fans. He loved to share stories about his career, his friends, and his famous family: father Prithviraj Kapoor, elder brother Raj Kapoor, younger brother Shashi Kapoor, and their spouses, children, and grandchildren; many of whom work in the film industry.
In later years, Shammi continued to take on supporting roles in film and TV. He was presented with the Filmfare Lifetime Achievement Award in 1995. His last film was the posthumously released Rockstar (2011), in which he appeared alongside his great-nephew Ranbir Kapoor.
The last seven years of his life, he suffered from chronic renal failure and underwent dialysis three times a week. But it never dampened his warmhearted spirit, until the end he continued to share his joy for life. Shammi Kapoor passed away around 5:15 am, August 14th, 2011 at Mumbai Breach Candy hospital.
Filmography
As An Actor
- Rockstar (November 11, 2011) (Under Production)
- Bhola In Bollywood (October 15, 2004)(Released) ...... Producer
- Waah! Tera Kya Kehna (November 1, 2002) (Released) ...... Kishan Oberoi
- Yeh Hai Jalwa (July 26, 2002) (Released) ...... Indian Industrialist
- Censor (April 6, 2001) (Released) ...... Judge
- Jaanam Samjha Karo (April 2, 1999) (Released) ...... Rahul'S Dadaji
- Sar Ankhon Par (1999) (Released)
- Kareeb (July 17, 1998) (Released) ...... Thakur Ranbir Singh
- Dhoondhte Reh Jaoge (1998) (Released) ...... Auctioneer
- Aur Pyaar Ho Gaya (August 15, 1997) (Released) ...... Grandpa Kapoor
- Share Bazar (1997) (Released) ...... Hasmukh Mehta
- Namak (December 20, 1996) (Released)
- Prem Granth (May 31, 1996) (Released) ...... Nandlal (Somen'S Uncle)
- Megha (March 29, 1996) (Released) ...... Bhanupratap
- Rajkumar (March 22, 1996) (Released)
- Rock Dancer (November 3, 1995) (Released) ...... Dance Master
- Prem Yog (August 23, 1994) (Released)
- Pyar Ka Rog (April 29, 1994) (Released)
- Gardish (September 10, 1993) (Released) ...... Prithviraj Bala (Vidya'S Father)
- Tum Karo Vaada (1993) (Released) ...... St. Michael
- Aaja Meri Jaan (1993) (Released)
- Dosti Ki Saugandh (1993) (Released)
- Khule Aam (December 25, 1992) (Released) ...... Sikander/Bhola
- Heer Ranjha (September 4, 1992) (Released) ...... Heer'S Dad
- Tahalka (August 7, 1992) (Released)
- Hum Shakal (July 31, 1992) (Released)
- Nishchay (July 17, 1992) (Released)
- Chamatkar (July 8, 1992) (Released) ...... Mr. Kaul
- Lakshman Rekha (December 27, 1991) (Released) ...... Babasaheb
- Henna (June 28, 1991) (Released) ...... The Narrator (Voice)
- Ajooba (April 12, 1991) (Released) ...... Sultan Of Bahristan
- Mast Kalandar (1991) (Released) ...... Rai Bahadur Pratap Singh
- Aag Ka Gola (December 29, 1989) (Released)
- Batwara (July 14, 1989) (Released) ...... Bade Thakur
- Daata (June 30, 1989) (Released) ...... Sheroo
- Mohabbat Ka Paigham (1989) (Released)
- Bade Ghar Ki Beti (1989) (Released) ...... Gopal'S Dad
- Hero Hiralal (October 21, 1988) (Released) ...... Himself
- Ijaazat (1988) (Released) ...... Special Appearance
- Himmat Aur Mehnat (November 27, 1987) (Released)
- Hukumat (March 26, 1987) (Released)
- Allah Rakha (August 14, 1986) (Released) ...... Karim Khan
- Kala Dhandha Gorey Log (July 4, 1986) (Released) ...... Special Appearance
- Karamdata (May 23, 1986) (Released) ...... Rai Bahadur
- Badal (December 13, 1985) (Released)
- Ek Se Bhale Do (May 17, 1985) (Released)
- Balidaan (April 26, 1985) (Released)
- Ram Tere Kitne Naam (February 15, 1985) (Released) ...... Special Appearance
- Sohni Mahiwal (June 29, 1984) (Released) ...... Peer Baba
- Wanted (January 6, 1984) (Released)
- Aan Aur Shaan (1984) (Released)
- Hero (December 16, 1983) (Released) ...... Retd. IGP Shrikanth Mathur
- Romance (October 21, 1983) (Released)
- Ek Jaan Hai Hum (September 16, 1983) (Released) ...... Advocate Shyam Sunder Saxena
- Betaab (August 5, 1983) (Released) ...... Sardar Dinesh Singh Girji
- Vidhaata (December 3, 1982) (Released) ...... Gurubaksh
- Prem Rog (August 13, 1982) (Released) ...... Bade Raja Thakur
- Desh Premee (April 23, 1982) (Released) ...... Shamsher Singh
- Yeh Wada Raha (April 9, 1982) (Released) ...... Dr. Mehra
- Armaan (November 6, 1981) (Released)
- Ahista Ahista (October 9, 1981) (Released) ...... Sagar
- Harjaee (July 10, 1981) (Released) ...... Raj Nath
- Professor Pyarelal (June 5, 1981) (Released) ...... Mr. Rai
- Biwi O Biwi : The Fun - Film (May 29, 1981) (Released) ...... Truck Driver (Uncredited)
- Rocky (May 8, 1981) (Released)
- Naseeb (January 5, 1981) (Released) ...... Speacial Appearance (Himself)
- Saajan Ki Saheli (1981) (Released)
- Ahsaas (October 26, 1979) (Released) ...... Sudarshan Sahni Guest Appearance
- Duniya Meri Jeb Mein (August 10, 1979) (Released)
- Meera (1979) (Released) ...... Rana Vikramjeet Singh Sesodia
- Shalimar (December 8, 1978) (Released) ...... Dr. Bukhari
- Parvarish (October 23, 1977) (Released) ...... DSP Shamsher Singh
- Mama Bhanja (1977) (Released) ...... Mama
- Bundalbaaz (1977) (Released)
- Chhote Sarkar (1977) (Released)
- Salakhen (1976) (Released)
- Zameer (March 21, 1975) (Released) ...... Thakur Maharaj Singh
- Manoranjan (1974) (Released) ...... Dhoop Chhaon
- Five Rifles (1974) (Released)
- Andaaz (August 1, 1971) (Released) ...... Ravi
- Jane Anjane (1971) (Released)
- Jawan Mohabbat (1971) (Released) ...... Rajesh Sarin
- Preetam (1971) (Released) ...... Preetam
- Pagla Kahin Ka (1970) (Released)
- Prince (1969) (Released) ...... Rajkumar Shamsher Singh/Sajjan Singh
- Tum Se Achcha Kaun Hai (1969) (Released) ...... Ashok
- Sachaai (1969) (Released) ...... Ashok
- Brahmachari (1968) (Released) ...... Brahmachari
- Laat Saheb (1967) (Released)
- An Evening In Paris (1967) (Released) ...... Shyam Kumar (Sam)/Hukum Pasha/Deepak Sen
- Badtammez (1966) (Released) ...... Shyam Kumar Saxena
- Preet Na Jane Reet (1966) (Released)
- Teesri Manzil (1966) (Released) ...... Anil Kumar Sona 'Rocky'
- Jaanwar (1965) (Released) ...... Sunder Srivastav/Sundaram Munderam/Sheikh Kalimullah
- Shaheed Bhagat Singh (1964) (Released)
- Rajkumar (1964) (Released) ...... Prince Bhanu Pratap/Bhagat Ram
- Kashmir Ki Kali (1964) (Released) ...... Rajivlal
- Bluff Master (1963) (Released) ...... Ashok
- Jab Se Tumhe Dekha Hai (1963) (Released) ...... Saigal
- Pyar Kiya To Darna Kya (1963) (Released)
- Basant (1962) (Released)
- Professor (1962) (Released) ...... Professor Pritam Khanna
- China Town (1962) (Released) ...... Shekhar/Mike
- Vallah Kya Baat Hai (1962) (Released)
- Dil Tera Diwana (1962) (Released) ...... Mohan
- Boy Friend (1961) (Released) ...... Madan (Shaam)
- Junglee (1961) (Released) ...... Chandra Shekhar
- Dil Apna Aur Preet Parai (1960) (Released)
- Singapore (1960) (Released) ...... Shyam
- College Girl (1960) (Released)
- Ujala (1959) (Released)
- Dil Deke Dekho (1959) (Released) ...... Roop/Raja
- Raat Ke Rahi (1959) (Released)
- Char Dil Char Raahen (1959) (Released) ...... Johnny Braganza
- Sahil (1959) (Released)
- Mohar (1959) (Released)
- Mujrim (1958) (Released) ...... Shankar/Anand
- Maharani (1957) (Released)
- Coffee House (1957) (Released)
- Mirza Sahiban (1957) (Released) ...... Mirza Khan
- Tumsa Nahin Dekha (1957) (Released) ...... Shankar
- Rangeen Raaten (1956) (Released)
- Hotel (1956) (Released)
- Sipahsalar (1956) (Released)
- Mem Saheb (1956) (Released).........Manohar
- Miss Coca Cola (1955) (Released)
- Tange Wali (1955) (Released)
- Naqab (1955) (Released)
- Daku (1955) (Released)
- Mehbooba (1954) (Released)
- Ehsan (1954) (Released)
- Chor Bazar (1954) (Released)
- Shama Parwana (1954) (Released).......Gul Mirza
- Rail Ka Dibba (1953) (Released) ...... Sundar
- Laila Majnu (1953) (Released) ...... Majnu
- Ladki (1953) (Released)
- Khoj (1953) (Released)
- Jeevan Jyoti (1953) (Released) ...... Shammi
- Gul Sanovar (1953) (Released)
- Thokar (1953) (Released)
- Bundalbaaz (1977) (Released)
- Manoranjan (1974) (Released)
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