Shashi Kapoor Passes Away: A Look At His Life In Pictures
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End Of An Era
After suffering from kidney problems for several years, the legendary actor passed away in Mumbai.
Here's a look at the romantic screen icon's life:
Here's a look at the romantic screen icon's life:
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'Shashi': The Stage Name
Born as Balbir Raj Prithviraj Kapoor, the film star was the youngest son of Prithviraj Kapoor, and brother of Raj Kapoor (left) and Shammi Kapoor.
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Wearing Many Hats
The actor-cum-producer acted in more than 100 Hindi films. He was also a prominent theater personality.
Kapoor appeared in British and American movies too produced by Merchant Ivory productions, run by Ismail Merchant and James Ivory.
Kapoor appeared in British and American movies too produced by Merchant Ivory productions, run by Ismail Merchant and James Ivory.
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Where He Fell In Love With Wife Jennifer Kendal
His English-language movies included 'The Householder' in 1963, 'Shakespeare Wallah' in 1965, 'Bombay Talkie' (in pic) in 1970 and 'Heat and Dust', in which he co-starred with his wife, British actress Jennifer Kendal, in 1982.
(Image: www.imdb.com)
(Image: www.imdb.com)
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Shashi Kapoor Made His Dialogues Immortal
His popular Bollywood films include 'Deewar' (in pic), 'Kabhie Kabhie', 'Namak Halal' and 'Kaala Pathar'. He co-starred with Bollywood icon Amitabh Bachchan in each.
(Image: www.imdb.com)
(Image: www.imdb.com)
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Making A Mark
Shashi Kapoor began acting at age 4 in plays produced and directed by his father. He started in films as a child actor in the late 1940s. He made his debut as a leading actor in movies in 1961.
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(Image: www.pinterest.com)
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Leaving His Legacy
He is survived by two sons and a daughter - Karan Kapoor, Kunal Kapoor (right) and Sanjana Kapoor (left). His wife Kendal died in 1984.
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Honoured By India's Third-Highest Civilian Award
The Government of India honoured him with a Padma Bhushan for his contributions to art and cinema in 2011.
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Another Feather In The Cap
The film star received a Dadasaheb Phalke Award in 2015. He was the third member of the Kapoor family to receive the award after father and brother Prithviraj Kapoor and Raj Kapoor, respectively.
