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[Miss Malini] Even though he started acting off acting as a junior artist in 1948 (earning the princely sum of Rs.150/- per month) and dabbling in work at the Prithvi Theatre, it was only in the late 50’s and well into the 60’s that Shammi’s reputation as an actor rocketed to super-star proportions. So good was he as a dancer (and so handsome as well) that many considered him the Elvis Presley of India.

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[Frontier Post] Frontier Post :: Peshawar News :: Shammi Kapoor's death saddens ...: PESHAWAR (APP): Death of Indian film industry legend, the versatile Shammi Kapoor has not only aggrieved his fans but also his childhood friends, the elderly residents of Dhaki Munawwar Shah in Peshawar city, birth place of Kapoor family which has produced charismatic actors in Bollywood after migration to India.The elders of Dhaki Munawar Shah still reminisce the good days they spent with Raj Kapoor, Shammi Kapoor and Shashi Kapoor.The house of the legendary Kapoors at Dhaki Munawar Shah, in the heart of the Peshawar City, is still known as “Kapoors house” and the dwellers recall that before partition, Prithvi Raj, father of Raj Kapoor, Shammi Kapoor and Shashi Kapoor, used to live in this house along with other family members. In late 1930, Prithvi Raj went to Bombay and started his acting career.

[Random Thoughts of a Demented Mind] Yahoo | Random Thoughts of a Demented Mind: I remember as a kid , I had always seen Shammi Kapoor in his old self (including the famous Pan Parag “Hum itana chahate hai ki aap baraatiyon ka swaagat paan paraag se kijiye ” ) , and to think that the same actor who played many amazing roles (and carried a strong personality) as an old bearded man, was actually such a great hero was indeed something which will be his legacy.

[Calcutta Tube] Bollywood mourns Shammi Kapoor | CalcuttaTube-Bengali Film Reviews: Actor Hema Malini said: “A very sad day for the Hindi film industry.The film fraternity has lost one of the most loved actors and a much adored human being today, Shammiji.I had the most wonderful opportunity to work with him in the films- Andaz and Meera.He was a live-wire on and off the sets.

[India News Portal] An era of rock 'n' roll in cinema ends | India News Portal: Films like Chor Bazaar, Shama Parvana, Hum Sab Chor Hain, Memsaheb and Miss Coca Cola had Shammi in a completely different get-up, especially his hairdo, his moustache, and even his on-screen antics resembled those of Raj Kapoor to a considerable extent.

[indianspice] shammi kapoor, bollywood, indian lifestyle, fakir hassen ...: was also Nasir Hussain’s directorial debut and its success prompted the Nasir-Shammi pair to follow up with several blockbusters. One of the main highlights of the film was its foot-tapping music, and boisterous, smooth and easy dancing style of Shammi that gained immense popularity and literally became his trademark over the years.

[DearCinema.com] Prince who was more than just a hero: Shammi Kapoor | DearCinema.com: But to those, for whom cinema remains a mystery of light and shade, of larger projection of life with its vagaries, Shammi Kapoor and his histrionics will remain a source of entertaining energy. He forced us to believe that he actually meant ”˜Dil use do jo jaan de de’- the Prince who was more than just a hero.

[Indian Weekender - Pulse of the Kiwi Indian Community] Shammi Kapoor dies at 79 - www.indianweekender ... - Indian Weekender: Shammi heralded the swinging 60s and a large part of his appeal was primarily due to the immensely catchy and upbeat numbers like "Suku Suku","O Haseena Zulfo wali", "Aaj kal tere mere pyar ke charche", "Aaja Aaja Main Hoon Pyar Tera" where he was at his boisterous best.

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[Bollywood] Bollywood » Blog Archive » Bollywood mourns Shammi Kapoor ...: He is eternal,” said Kapoor's long-time co-star Saira Banu. “Shammi ji … An entire life full of optimism and happy spirit, caring loving to all … Now suddenly silent,” tweeted actor Amitabh Bachchan.

[BedTea.in | Ravi Matah's Blog] SHAMMI KAPOOR PASSES AWAY | BedTea.in | Ravi Matah's Blog: Shammi was the second of the three sons born to Prithviraj, the other two being Raj Kapoor and Shashi Kapoor, both of whom were successful Bollywood actors. He spent a major portion of his childhood in Kolkata, where his father was involved with New Theatres Studios, acting in films.

[Tolly TNT Blog] Indian Bollywood Icon, Shammi Kapoor, Dies of Renal Failure ...: Kapoor won the Filmfare best actor award in 1968 and the best actor in supporting role in 1982. “He delighted Hindi cinema fans with his vivacious acting,” India's President Pratibha Devisingh Patil said in her .

[NAACHGAANA] NAACHGAANA » Blog Archive » There will be a long queue to watch ...: A.No chance.There was a war between Amitabh and the media at the time so whenever Amitabh made a film with another star be it Dilip Kumar,Vinod Khanna or Shatrughan Sinha they tended to overplay the other star.The main reason Shakti did not do as well as expected was that the masses wanted Amitabh but there was too much Dilip Kumar in the film who was well past his sell by date at the box office in 1982.

[Latest Bollywood News on India Forums] Politicians mourn Shammi Kapoor''s death | 21179 - India Forums: Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar, terming Shammi the prince of acting, said it was a big loss for the film fraternity. 'His exit from the world is in tune with his popular song 'Akele Akele Kahan Jaa Rahe ho...' is a shock to so many film lovers, including me,' he said.

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