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My Take
Shammi Kapoor is, to me, a genuine treasure of Indian cinema. Born in 1930s Mumbai into the legendary Kapoor dynasty, he carved out his own lane as the joyous rebel of Hindi film, all bounce, swagger, and irrepressible energy across more than a hundred movies and five decades. The Filmfare wins and the IIFA Lifetime Achievement honor only confirm what audiences already felt. What I love most is his dancing; it was never about technique but about pure, infectious joy that pulls you out of your seat. He helped invent the kinetic spirit of Bollywood, and for that he has my deep respect.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Shammi Kapoor
- Name (Japanese)
- シャンミー・カプール
- Reading
- しゃんみー・かぷーる
- Born
- October 21, 1930 – August 14, 2011
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Libra / Horse
- Origin
- Mumbai, Bombay State, India
- Occupation
- stage actor / film actor / film director / television actor / actor
2. Background
- High school
- Don Bosco High School
Awards & achievements
- Filmfare Awards
- IIFA Lifetime Achievement Award
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
- Official sitehttps://www.junglee.org.in
- Xhttps://x.com/shamsheraj
- Wikipedia (Japanese)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shammi%20Kapoor
Frequently asked questions
When was Shammi Kapoor born?
October 21, 1930 – August 14, 2011.
Where is Shammi Kapoor from?
Shammi Kapoor is from Mumbai, Bombay State, India.
What does Shammi Kapoor do?
Shammi Kapoor works as stage actor, film actor, film director, television actor, actor.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-02
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.