Veteran actor Shashi Kapoor passes away at 79

[Savage]

NEW DELHI: Shashi Kapoor, the embodiment of romance and charm who wooed the top leading ladies of the '70s and '80s on the silver screen and captivated millions of fans, died today. He was 79.
The actor-producer took his last breath at the Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital in Mumbai.

"Yes, he has passed away. He had a kidney problem and was on dialysis for several years," his nephew Randhir Kapoor, the son of the late Raj Kapoor, told PTI
"Shashi Kapoor expired at 5.20pm on December 4 at Kokilaben Hospital in Mumbai," Dr Ram Narain from the hospital told PTI.
In 2011, he was awarded the Padma Bhushan by the Indian government. In 2015, he became the third in his family to be honoured with the Dadasaheb Phalke Award.

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[MenInG]

Big fan of his old movies ( in the days when Indian movies were watchable) - RIP Sir.

 

[troodon]

Sad News. One of the best looking guys in Bollywood during 70's.

 

[imrankhannsu]

Sad news. Gave us some decent performances

 

[WebGuru]

RIP Sir

He worked in Pakistani movie Jinnah too with Christopher Lee

 

[Zaz]

RIP sir His performances with amitabh especially in deewar are legendary

 

[ahmedzee]

legendary actor, i loved his 70s and 80s movies, specially with Amitabh

 

[Friend786]

Great actor and underrated i must say. RIP

 

[Saj]

Great actor.

Grew up watching him, Amitabh, Vinod Khanna.

RIP.

 

[classic]

RIP Mr Kapoor Ji..Loved watching his movies in the 80's along with Amitabh Bachan and Vinod Khanna.
Was a well respected great actor . Some of his gems like Deewar , Trishul, Namak Hallal and Shaan were my favourite.

 

[PakLFC]

A very charming and handsome actor who had no problem playing second lead roles in many movies providing the end product was a success. You don't have actor's like that anymore, now everyone wants to be the hero. Became a recluse gaining weight after the early demise of his beloved wife, Jennifer. Met him in Karachi back in the late 1990's during the filming of "Jinnah" where his character follows our Quaid around. Hope he has found peace and been united with his spouse now who he dearly missed. Amongst the many classics like "Waqt" and "Jab Jab Phool Khile" will remember him for "Do aur Do Paanch" where he forcefully feeds the Big B) Rest in peace, sir.

 

[90MPH]

He was a top actor especially in the memorable movie Deewar.

RIP.

 

[Cpt. Rishwat]

Never actually saw one of his Bollywood films but I remember seeing an appearance in an English movie, might have been Heat and Dust. He looked a very dashing fellow, very different from the average Bollywood star for some reason.

 

[Rana]

Never actually saw one of his Bollywood films but I remember seeing an appearance in an English movie, might have been Heat and Dust. He looked a very dashing fellow, very different from the average Bollywood star for some reason.

He was a very good actor in English Movies. Especially in the movie "Shakespeare Wallah'. Was highly impressed with his work and was surprised why he didnt pursue more of a career in Hollywood instead of Bollywood. Classic guy. RIP to a great actor