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Veteran Bollywood actor Shashi Kapoor passed away at the age of 79 in Mumbai on 4th December 2017. Kapoor was admitted to Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani hospital and died in the late hours of the evening after dealing with a prolonged illness.
He is survived by, daughter Sanjana and sons Kunal and Karan. According to his nephew Randhir Kapoor, Shashi Kapoor had a kidney problem and was on dialysis for several years.
He was the member of the Kapoor dynasty that has dominated the Indian film industry for decades. Shashi was the youngest of the three Kapoor brothers – Raj and Shammi being the others.
Shashi Kapoor acted in various hit movies and was one of the finest actors of his times. He acted in huge hits like ‘Kabhi Kabhi’ and ‘Deewar’.
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The actor received several national films awards and was the recipient of the Padma Bhushan civilian honor by the Indian government in 2011. He also acted in a number of British and American movies.
The Kolkata-born actor started his career as a child artiste. He was named Balbir Raj but was later named as Shashi Kapoor as soon he as started doing lead roles in the movies.
His role in Yash Chopra’s movie Dharamputra (1961) was immensely applauded by the audience.
His other notable works include Jab Jab Phool Khile’ (1965). He also worked in indie films like ‘The Householder’ (1963), ‘Shakespeare-Wallah’ (1965) and ‘Bombay Talkie’ (1970).
Shashi Kapoor indeed positioned himself as a smart and cool romantic-action hero which made his casting vital in big-budget films.
He collaborated with Amitabh Bachchan in several movies and produced some big-hit movies like ‘Deewar’, ‘Trishul’, ‘Suhaag’, ‘Kabhi Kabhie’ and ‘Namak Halaal’.
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His iconic dialogue of ‘meray pass maa hai’ while playing an inspector in the movie is still remembered by everyone.
In 1978 Shashi released 12 films so that he could construct a Prithvi Raj theatre that his father dream of.
Other celebrities have expressed their grief at this tragic passing:
Shashi Kapoor was one of India’s biggest stars. His death marks the end of an era of Hindi cinema. pic.twitter.com/ZkJIIg5qdM
— AJ+ (@ajplus) December 5, 2017
Kapoor and Sons. End of an era. Thanks for the magic of cinema. #ShashiKapoor pic.twitter.com/wbK3AUdPo4
— The Guy Next Door (@guy_in_london) December 4, 2017
Just woke up in Sydney to the sad news about #ShashiKapoor ji. He was d 1st to give me a role in Utsav. A huge star. He taught me how to treat new comers with love & dignity. He was full of life & Life was full of him. Most charming Actor & human beings of all times. RIP Sir. pic.twitter.com/3rXm1USm9s
— Anupam Kher (@AnupamPkher) December 4, 2017
If your name is Shashi, make it Kapoor not Tharoor!
RIP #ShashiKapoor
— Nana Patekar (@NanaPatekarr) December 4, 2017
More from #ShashiKapoor‘s funeral in Mumbai right now. pic.twitter.com/jwmNfIgnrF
— SRK Universe (@SRKUniverse) December 5, 2017
Shashi Kapoor Ji was such an icon! An inspiration and reference point for all aspiring actors! This is truly an end of an era.. Deeply saddened by this news. Thank you sir for giving us your magic at the movies. #RIPShashiKapoor
— Alia Bhatt (@aliaa08) December 4, 2017
Shah Rukh Khan at #ShashiKapoor‘s funeral to pay his last respect pic.twitter.com/tdOHLszhz4
— SRK Universe (@SRKUniverse) December 5, 2017
With the passing of an icon like Shashi Kapoor, the importance and influence of the work we do shines even brighter. Shashi Uncle was a star of Indian cinema and I know he will continue to inspire us! pic.twitter.com/0Ads3c0MAy
— Sonam Kapoor (@sonamakapoor) December 5, 2017
T 2731 – To Shashji from your ‘babbua’ .. !! https://t.co/MFYeeR1Sbb pic.twitter.com/rfzDdDtiBk
— Amitabh Bachchan (@SrBachchan) December 4, 2017