Aamir Khan, Akshay Kumar, Amitabh Bachchan and others mourn the passing of late actor Shashi Kapoor

5 Dec 2017

Shashi Kapoor, one of the most handsome actors and producers from the 70s and 80s, passed away on Monday evening after a prolonged illness at Kokilaben Hospital in Mumbai. The veteran actor was 79. Randhir Kapoor, the nephew of Shashi Kapoor, informed that the late actor was being treated for a kidney ailment. Shashi Kapoor was a well-known actor in both films and theatre. The late actor had starred in more than 100 films and was also a key theater personality. He had even starred in British and American movies produced by Merchant Ivory productions. Born on March 18, 1938, Shashi Kapoor was the youngest son of the legendary film and theatre actor Prithviraj Kapoor. He starred as a child artiste in the late 40s in the plays and films. He starred as his older brother, late Raj Kapoors, younger version in the films like Aag (1948) and Awaara (1951). Shashi Kapoor made his film debut as a leading man in Dharmputra in the year 1961. Since then, the legendary star went onto act in the more than 100 films during the period of 1970s and 1980s. Some of his iconic work includes Jab Jab Phool Khile Suhaag Pyar Ka Mausam Shaan Trishul Deewar Kabhie Kabhie Namak Halal Kaala Pathar and others. Shashi Kapoor was felicitated with Padma Bhushan in 2011 and received the prestigious Dada Saheb Phalke award in 2015. After hearing the passing of Shashi Kapoor, Bollywood personalities mourned his sudden demise. Aamir Khan Amitabh Bachchan Kajol Ajay Devgn Karan Johar Akshay Kumar Farhan Akhtar amongst others paid their respects and thanked the late actor for his immense contribution towards Indian cinema and theatre. Innumerable Bollywood dreams came to life watching your iconic dialogue, Mere paas maa hai. Your tremendous contribution to cinema will always be remembered. RIP https://twitter.com/hashtag/ShashiKapoor?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw #ShashiKapoor ji Akshay Kumar (@akshaykumar) https://twitter.com/akshaykumar/status/937684158960275456?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw December 4, 2017 https://t.co/FjU46sc2DQ pic.twitter.com/FjU46sc2DQ Aamir Khan (@aamir_khan) https://twitter.com/aamir_khan/status/937674715325280256?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw December 4, 2017 You wont be forgotten. Rest in peace https://twitter.com/hashtag/ShashiKapoor?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw #ShashiKapoor ji. Ajay Devgn (@ajaydevgn) https://twitter.com/ajaydevgn/status/937674487431958530?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw December 4, 2017 https://twitter.com/hashtag/RIPShashiKapoor?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw #RIPShashiKapoor the most charming and enigmatic actor ever a gentleman movie star! His legacy in film and theatre is exceptionalthoughts and prayers with the family.his work will always live on https://t.co/U9jsAGxGET pic.twitter.com/U9jsAGxGET Karan Johar (@karanjohar) https://twitter.com/karanjohar/status/937665079885160448?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw December 4, 2017 His contribution to this industry will be remembered. May his soul rest in peace. Shashi Kapoor ji you will be missed always. ???? Sanjay Dutt (@duttsanjay) https://twitter.com/duttsanjay/status/937673740183203841?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw December 4, 2017 A great actor, a charming & happy soul, an inspiring humanitarian. We will miss you Shashi ji. RIP https://twitter.com/hashtag/ShashiKapoor?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw #ShashiKapoor SRIDEVI BONEY KAPOOR (@SrideviBKapoor) https://twitter.com/SrideviBKapoor/status/937684036767698944?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw December 4, 2017 T 2731 To Shashji from your babbua .. !! https://t.co/MFYeeR1Sbb https://t.co/MFYeeR1Sbb https://t.co/rfzDdDtiBk pic.twitter.com/rfzDdDtiBk Amitabh Bachchan (@SrBachchan) https://twitter.com/SrBachchan/status/937790945172471808?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw December 4, 2017 https://twitter.com/hashtag/RIPShashiKapoor?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw #RIPShashiKapoor