All about Shashi Kapoor - biography, filmography, photos

Shashi Kapoor, as the name suggests, is one of the members of the much respected and much acclaimed ‘Kapoor’ family of Bollywood. He was Born on: March 18, 1938 in Calcutta, West Bengal. He is the younger brother of the legendary actors, Raj Kapoor and Shammi Kapoor and the son of Prithvi Raj Kapoor. One of the finest Bollywood actors of the late 20th century, he was also involved in production and direction. He debuted in the industry with the film ‘Dharamputra’ (1961). From there started his journey as one of the most successful actors of all times. Who can forget his dialogue in ‘Deewar’, ‘Mere paas maa hai’, quoted by people till date! Shashi Kapoor, the name by which the star is known to all of his fans, is not his real name. The great actor was born as ‘Balbir Raj ...By Geetu» read full biography

Shashi Kapoor, in the history of his film-career, had never been so serious as he was in "The New Delhi Times". The film was directed by Ramesh Shama. Here, Shashi Kapoor is an honest journalist who has to face different odds while bringing the merciless evils of the high profiles to light. A tragic event of burning a man alive makes the honest journalist rebel. Shashii here gives his best, mainly while exposing how tormented he is in this system. Sharmla Tagore as his wife is equally brilliant.By Dipen Guha

Shashi Kapoor produced "Vijeta"which was directed by Govind Nihalni, whose name is prononced next to Syam Benegal. The plot of the story pivots round the mental anguish of parents acted by Shashi and Rekha over their son









"Vijeta"is a very serious film in which it is shown how parental straining nerves act upon the issue. Shashi introduced his own son. Both Shashi and Rekha were superb. This film too is an evident of Shashi's serious approach.
By Dipen Guha