Shashi Kapoor: News
Shashi Kapoor was an Indian actor and film producer born on March 18, 1938. His film career started as a child actor in his brother Raj Kapoor's 1948 directorial 'Aag'. He made his debut as a lead in Yash Chopra's political drama 'Dharmputra' in 1961. He has appeared in 116 Hindi language films: 61 movies as the solo lead hero, 55 multistarrers, 21 as supporting actor, and special appearances in seven movies. In 1978, he set up his own production house called Film Valas, which backed critically acclaimed films like 'Junoon' (1978), 'Kalyug' (1981), and '36 Chowringhee Lane' (1981), among others. He is the recipient of four National Film Awards and two Filmfare Awards. Kapoor is well known for his roles in the international English language films produced by Merchant Ivory. The Government of India conferred him the Padma Bhushan in 2011 and the Dadasaheb Phalke Award in 2014 for his valuable contribution to the field of cinema. Kapoor died at the age of 79 on December 4, 2017, due to aspiration pneumonia.
22 Jul 2024
National Film AwardsAparna Sen announces 'Her Indian Summer'—set during 1947 India-Pakistan partition
Veteran Indian director and actor, Aparna Sen, is set to develop her latest project Her Indian Summer as an Indo-UK co-production.
27 May 2024
Shabana AzmiShabana Azmi recalls Shashi Kapoor calling her 'stupid' on set
Veteran actor Shabana Azmi recently opened up about her experiences with the late actor Shashi Kapoor.
26 Apr 2023
BollywoodHappy birthday, Moushumi Chatterjee: Must-watch movies of veteran actor
In a career spanning over four decades, actor Moushumi Chatterjee left an indelible mark with her striking screen presence.
23 Nov 2022
KeralaShashi Tharoor denies 'creating parallels in Congress,' calls accusations 'bizarre'
Member of Parliament from Thiruvananthapuram, Shashi Tharoor, on Wednesday responded to accusations of creating a parallel with the Congress party in Kerala, calling it "bizarre."
05 Mar 2018
SrideviA tribute to Shashi Kapoor and Sridevi at Oscars 2018
The 90th Academy Awards paid homage to Bollywood legends Shashi Kapoor and Sridevi.
27 Feb 2018
BollywoodShashi took Rs. 101 as signing-amount for 'New Delhi Times'
For 1986 film "New Delhi Times", which revolved around the nexus between politicians and media barons, veteran actor Shashi Kapoor took a bare minimum of Rs. 101 as the signing amount.
04 Jan 2018
IndiaAseem Chhabra to write Priyanka Chopra's biography soon!
Noted entertainment journalist Aseem Chhabra, who has written the biography of a popular Bollywood actor, now plans to write an unauthorized biography of Priyanka Chopra.
26 Dec 2017
BollywoodWhen Shashi's void was filled by Taimur on Christmas brunch
The Kapoors are known to have a customary brunch on Christmas every year at Shashi Kapoor's house.
05 Dec 2017
CelebrityAmitabh Bachchan pays tribute to Shashi Kapoor
Veteran actor Shashi Kapoor's passing away brought the whole film industry to a standstill.
04 Dec 2017
CelebrityVeteran actor Shashi Kapoor passes away at 79
Veteran actor Shashi Kapoor passed away today at the age of 79. He is survived by his three children Karan, Kunal and Sanjana Kapoor.
