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Born on October 21, 1930, Shammi Kapoor was from Mumbai, Bombay State, India. Shammi Kapoor was a stage actor, film actor and film director. Death is recorded on August 14, 2011, at the age of 80. Schooling on record includes Don Bosco High School. Recorded honors include Filmfare Awards and IIFA Lifetime Achievement Award.
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.
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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
- Origin
- Mumbai, Bombay State, India
- Occupation
- stage actor / film actor / film director / television actor / actor
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Libra / Horse
2. Background
- High school
- Don Bosco High School
Awards & achievements
- Filmfare Awards
- IIFA Lifetime Achievement Award
3. Links
- Official sitehttps://www.junglee.org.in
- Xhttps://x.com/shamsheraj
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shammi%20Kapoor
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q334822
4. About this entry
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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.
Frequently asked questions
When was Shammi Kapoor born?
Born October 21, 1930.
When did Shammi Kapoor die?
Died August 14, 2011, aged 80.
Where was Shammi Kapoor from?
Shammi Kapoor was from Mumbai, Bombay State, India.
What did Shammi Kapoor do?
Shammi Kapoor worked as stage actor, film actor, film director, television actor, actor.
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