Shammi Kapoor's 80th birth anniversary

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Updated On Oct 21, 2011 10:37 am IST

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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.

Updated on Oct 21, 2011 10:37 am IST

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 superstar Amitabh Bachchan tweeted that with Kapoor's death the "flamboyance and joie de vivre of the [film] industry [was] lost".

Updated on Oct 21, 2011 10:37 am IST

Bollywood superstar Amitabh Bachchan tweeted that with Kapoor's death the "flamboyance and joie de vivre of the [film] industry [was] lost".

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He debuted in Bollywood in 1953 with the film Jeevan Jyoti.

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He debuted in Bollywood in 1953 with the film Jeevan Jyoti.

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Shammi Kapoor passed away today morning at 5.15 AM.

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Shammi Kapoor passed away today morning at 5.15 AM.

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Shammi Kapoor was also a keen internet buff and amongst the first Indians to have a website of his own. When Yahoo opened its office in Mumbai (Bombay) several years ago he was invited by its co-founder Jerry Yang.

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Shammi Kapoor was also a keen internet buff and amongst the first Indians to have a website of his own. When Yahoo opened its office in Mumbai (Bombay) several years ago he was invited by its co-founder Jerry Yang.

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He is best known for his roles in Tumsa Nahin Dekha, Dil Deke Dekho, Junglee, Dil Tera Diwana, Professor, China Town, Rajkumar, Kashmir Ki Kali, Janwar, Teesri Manzil, An Evening in Paris, Brahmachari and Vidhaata.

Updated on Oct 21, 2011 10:37 am IST

He is best known for his roles in Tumsa Nahin Dekha, Dil Deke Dekho, Junglee, Dil Tera Diwana, Professor, China Town, Rajkumar, Kashmir Ki Kali, Janwar, Teesri Manzil, An Evening in Paris, Brahmachari and Vidhaata.

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With Tumsa Nahin Dekha opposite Ameeta and Dil Deke Dekho with Asha Parekh, he attained the image of a light-hearted, stylish playboy.

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With Tumsa Nahin Dekha opposite Ameeta and Dil Deke Dekho with Asha Parekh, he attained the image of a light-hearted, stylish playboy.

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One of his last hits, in which he played the lead role, was Andaz (1971).

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One of his last hits, in which he played the lead role, was Andaz (1971).

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In 1974, he directed Manoranjan, a film based on Irma La Douce.

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In 1974, he directed Manoranjan, a film based on Irma La Douce.

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Shammi Kapoor starred opposite Suraiya in Shama Parwana (1954).

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Shammi Kapoor starred opposite Suraiya in Shama Parwana (1954).

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Even though success came with light weight tales like Kashmir Ki Kali, Rajkumar, Jaanwar and An Evening In Paris, his performances in flicks like Junglee, Badtameez, Bluff Master and Pagla Kahin Ka, Teesri Manzil, Brahmachari silenced his critics.

Updated on Oct 21, 2011 10:37 am IST

Even though success came with light weight tales like Kashmir Ki Kali, Rajkumar, Jaanwar and An Evening In Paris, his performances in flicks like Junglee, Badtameez, Bluff Master and Pagla Kahin Ka, Teesri Manzil, Brahmachari silenced his critics.

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An Evening in Paris in one of the most memorable films of Shammi Kapoor.

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An Evening in Paris in one of the most memorable films of Shammi Kapoor.

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Shammi's chemistry with Sharmila Tagore in Kashmir Ki Kali is timeless.

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Shammi's chemistry with Sharmila Tagore in Kashmir Ki Kali is timeless.

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Despite his family background, Shammi's entry into Bollywood was initially not successful even though he worked with major heroines like Madhubala in Rail Ka Dibba, Suraiya in Shama Parwana and Nalini Jaywant in Hum Sab Chor Hai.

Updated on Oct 21, 2011 10:37 am IST

Despite his family background, Shammi's entry into Bollywood was initially not successful even though he worked with major heroines like Madhubala in Rail Ka Dibba, Suraiya in Shama Parwana and Nalini Jaywant in Hum Sab Chor Hai.

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