The youngest of Bollywood’s famous Kapoor brothers, he did not have their one defining and enduring cinematic image – Raj’s naive "tramp" identity in the Charlie Chaplin tradition or Shammi’s Elvis-like jiving, rebellious "playboy" persona, but went to surpass both in sheer diversity of his acting.
With his copybook good looks, rakish smile, infectious charm, toothy grin and languid drawl, or the air of earnestness, playing romantic roles, be they of businessmen, police inspectors, college students, et al came naturally to him, but Shashi Kapoor went on to play more ‘common man’ roles, decadent princes, aging poets and even angels with the same charm and intensity.
Born on March 18, 1938 in the then Calcutta to Prithviraj Kapoor and Ramsarn ‘Rama’ Devi, Balbir Raj ‘Shashi’ Kapoor was destined to walk in his family’s footsteps on the silver screen.
Though he first appeared on screen as a child artiste in...
With his copybook good looks, rakish smile, infectious charm, toothy grin and languid drawl, or the air of earnestness, playing romantic roles, be they of businessmen, police inspectors, college students, et al came naturally to him, but Shashi Kapoor went on to play more ‘common man’ roles, decadent princes, aging poets and even angels with the same charm and intensity.
Born on March 18, 1938 in the then Calcutta to Prithviraj Kapoor and Ramsarn ‘Rama’ Devi, Balbir Raj ‘Shashi’ Kapoor was destined to walk in his family’s footsteps on the silver screen.
Though he first appeared on screen as a child artiste in...
- 3/18/2023
- by News Bureau
- GlamSham
"Bhagne ki koshish mat karna. Humne tumhe chaaron taraf se gher liya hai. Bhalai isi mein hai ke tum apne aap ko kanoon ke hawaale kar do," or its near variants, became the template for the denouement of scores of action Hindi films from the 1950s to the 1980s, as a pistol-toting Iftekhar, usually accompanied by a squad of policemen, reached the spot to rescue the hero and heroine and/or round up the villains.
While his near-contemporary Jagdish Raj (Khurana) holds the record of maximum outings as a police officer in Hindi films (144), Iftekhar was not far behind with 75-odd such roles, playing an Inspector/Dsp/Sp/Commissioner in top films like "Ab Dilli Dur Nahin" (1957), "Guide" (1965), "Teesri Manzil" (1966), "Do Dooni Char" (1968), "Ittefaq" (1969), "Johny Mera Naam" (1970), "Hare Rama Hare Krishna" (1971), "Zanjeer" (1973), "Majboor" (1974), "Fakira" (1976), "Don" (1978) and "Krodhi" (1981), among others.
His performances were so convincing that several times, he was saluted...
While his near-contemporary Jagdish Raj (Khurana) holds the record of maximum outings as a police officer in Hindi films (144), Iftekhar was not far behind with 75-odd such roles, playing an Inspector/Dsp/Sp/Commissioner in top films like "Ab Dilli Dur Nahin" (1957), "Guide" (1965), "Teesri Manzil" (1966), "Do Dooni Char" (1968), "Ittefaq" (1969), "Johny Mera Naam" (1970), "Hare Rama Hare Krishna" (1971), "Zanjeer" (1973), "Majboor" (1974), "Fakira" (1976), "Don" (1978) and "Krodhi" (1981), among others.
His performances were so convincing that several times, he was saluted...
- 2/22/2023
- by News Bureau
- GlamSham
A high-level delegation led by Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, Assembly Speaker Rahul Narwekar, Mumbai University’s Annabhau Sathe Study Centre Director, Dr. Baliram Gaikwad, and Central Eurasian Studies Department Director, Dr. Sanjay Deshpande, besides other professors shall attend the ceremony on September 14.
Vice Chancellor Dr. Suhas Pednekar and Pro Vice Chancellor Prof. Ravindra Kulkarni – who inspired and contributed to the project majorly – will join the event online.
Dr. Gaikwad said that the proposal was first mooted at an international literary meet in the Russian Consulate in Mumbai in 2017, since Sathe is a well-known figure in the Russian academia.
"Annabhau Sathe, who is also the proponent of rural literature in India, had been invited to Russia several times, but finally made it for two months in 1961 as India’s ‘cultural ambassador’ and left an indelible mark there. He is widely regarded as the ‘Maxim Gorky’ of Indian literature, and he...
Vice Chancellor Dr. Suhas Pednekar and Pro Vice Chancellor Prof. Ravindra Kulkarni – who inspired and contributed to the project majorly – will join the event online.
Dr. Gaikwad said that the proposal was first mooted at an international literary meet in the Russian Consulate in Mumbai in 2017, since Sathe is a well-known figure in the Russian academia.
"Annabhau Sathe, who is also the proponent of rural literature in India, had been invited to Russia several times, but finally made it for two months in 1961 as India’s ‘cultural ambassador’ and left an indelible mark there. He is widely regarded as the ‘Maxim Gorky’ of Indian literature, and he...
- 9/7/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
Veteran actor-filmmaker Shashi Kapoor was admitted to a Mumbai hospital for cataract surgery, said media reports on Friday. The 74-year-old underwent the eye surgery at Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital in Mumbai. According to reports, the procedure went well. He will be discharged soon. Kapoor is remembered for many hit Hindi films like Jab Jab Phool Khile, Kanyadaan, Pyar Ka Mausam, Ek Shriman Ek Shrimati, Haseena Maan Jayegi, Sharmeelee, AA Gale Lag Jaa, Fakira, Ph...
- 7/21/2012
- GlamSham
Veteran actor and the youngest of the Kapoor brothers, Shashi Kapoor underwent cataract surgery at a Mumbai hospital on Friday. After the operation, he was discharged. "He underwent a cataract surgery at the hospital. He is doing well and was discharged today," Dr Ram Narain, COO, Kokilaben Hospital, said. Shashi Kapoor was admitted to Kokilaben Hospital this morning in suburban Andheri for surgery. He was operated by Dr Seema Behl. The 76-year-old debuted as a child artist in 1948 with Aag. His first film as an actor was Dharamputra in 1961. Jab Jab Phool Khile, Kanyadaan, Pyar Ka Mausam, Sharmeelee, Aa Gale Lag Jaa, Fakira, Chor Mac...
- 7/20/2012
- Bollywoodmantra.com
After a glimpse of the arresting background score from Dum Maaro Dum, Midival Punditz and Karsh Kale have teamed up as music directors for Neerav Ghosh’s Soundtrack. The film is an official remake of the cult hit It’s All Gone Pete Tong about an Ibiza DJ whose chaotic lifestyle coincides with him going deaf. The original had a rollicking soundtrack of club hits by Goldfrapp, Depeche Mode, and others. Teaming two of the most popular remix and chill out artists the expectations are bound to be huge for this album. Does it succeed expectations?
The album hits the ground running with the awesome Atomizer sung by Gaurav Raina and Karsh Kale. Opening with a gritty guitar hook and launching into loud ganpati drums, with 80’s synthesizers layering the track. The composition of the track is great and fits in with the club mood of the film, if there...
The album hits the ground running with the awesome Atomizer sung by Gaurav Raina and Karsh Kale. Opening with a gritty guitar hook and launching into loud ganpati drums, with 80’s synthesizers layering the track. The composition of the track is great and fits in with the club mood of the film, if there...
- 8/17/2011
- by Rumnique Nannar
- Bollyspice
Seems Vijay Raaz ia acting too pricy post the success of Delhi Belly. The actor has opted out of Anand Kumar's Zilla Ghaziabad just 10 days after signing the film and the director is fuming.Vijay, who has been praised for his stellar performance in Delhi Belly, opted out of the film barely a week before they were to start shooting.A source told Mid-Day, "After the release of Delhi Belly, Vr had reservations about his character. He told the director that Fakira (his character) was not doing much except running behind Prakash Fauji, essayed by Arshad Warsi and inspired by real ...
- 7/11/2011
- Hindustan Times - Cinema
Seems Vijay Raaz ia acting too pricy post the success of Delhi Belly. The actor has opted out of Anand Kumar's Zilla Ghaziabad just 10 days after signing the film and the director is fuming.Vijay, who has been praised for his stellar performance in Delhi Belly, opted out of the film barely a week before they were to start shooting.A source told Mid-Day, "After the release of Delhi Belly, Vr had reservations about his character. He told the director that Fakira (his character) was not doing much except running behind Prakash Fauji, essayed by Arshad Warsi and inspired by real ...
- 7/11/2011
- Hindustan Times - Cinema
Seems Vijay Raaz ia acting too pricy post the success of Delhi Belly. The actor has opted out of Anand Kumar's Zilla Ghaziabad just 10 days after signing the film and the director is fuming.Vijay, who has been praised for his stellar performance in Delhi Belly, opted out of the film barely a week before they were to start shooting.A source told Mid-Day, "After the release of Delhi Belly, Vr had reservations about his character. He told the director that Fakira (his character) was not doing much except running behind Prakash Fauji, essayed by Arshad Warsi and inspired by real ...
- 7/11/2011
- Hindustan Times - Cinema
Seems Vijay Raaz ia acting too pricy post the success of Delhi Belly. The actor has opted out of Anand Kumar's Zilla Ghaziabad just 10 days after signing the film and the director is fuming.Vijay, who has been praised for his stellar performance in Delhi Belly, opted out of the film barely a week before they were to start shooting.A source told Mid-Day, "After the release of Delhi Belly, Vr had reservations about his character. He told the director that Fakira (his character) was not doing much except running behind Prakash Fauji, essayed by Arshad Warsi and inspired by real ...
- 7/11/2011
- Hindustan Times - Cinema
Seems Vijay Raaz ia acting too pricy post the success of Delhi Belly. The actor has opted out of Anand Kumar's Zilla Ghaziabad just 10 days after signing the film and the director is fuming.Vijay, who has been praised for his stellar performance in Delhi Belly, opted out of the film barely a week before they were to start shooting.A source told Mid-Day, "After the release of Delhi Belly, Vr had reservations about his character. He told the director that Fakira (his character) was not doing much except running behind Prakash Fauji, essayed by Arshad Warsi and inspired by real ...
- 7/11/2011
- Hindustan Times - Cinema
Seems Vijay Raaz ia acting too pricy post the success of Delhi Belly. The actor has opted out of Anand Kumar's Zilla Ghaziabad just 10 days after signing the film and the director is fuming.Vijay, who has been praised for his stellar performance in Delhi Belly, opted out of the film barely a week before they were to start shooting.A source told Mid-Day, "After the release of Delhi Belly, Vr had reservations about his character. He told the director that Fakira (his character) was not doing much except running behind Prakash Fauji, essayed by Arshad Warsi and inspired by real ...
- 7/11/2011
- Hindustan Times - Cinema
Seems Vijay Raaz ia acting too pricy post the success of Delhi Belly. The actor has opted out of Anand Kumar's Zilla Ghaziabad just 10 days after signing the film and the director is fuming.Vijay, who has been praised for his stellar performance in Delhi Belly, opted out of the film barely a week before they were to start shooting.A source told Mid-Day, "After the release of Delhi Belly, Vr had reservations about his character. He told the director that Fakira (his character) was not doing much except running behind Prakash Fauji, essayed by Arshad Warsi and inspired by real ...
- 7/11/2011
- Hindustan Times - Cinema
Seems Vijay Raaz ia acting too pricy post the success of Delhi Belly. The actor has opted out of Anand Kumar's Zilla Ghaziabad just 10 days after signing the film and the director is fuming.Vijay, who has been praised for his stellar performance in Delhi Belly, opted out of the film barely a week before they were to start shooting.A source told Mid-Day, "After the release of Delhi Belly, Vr had reservations about his character. He told the director that Fakira (his character) was not doing much except running behind Prakash Fauji, essayed by Arshad Warsi and inspired by real ...
- 7/11/2011
- Hindustan Times - Cinema
Seems Vijay Raaz ia acting too pricy post the success of Delhi Belly. The actor has opted out of Anand Kumar's Zilla Ghaziabad just 10 days after signing the film and the director is fuming.Vijay, who has been praised for his stellar performance in Delhi Belly, opted out of the film barely a week before they were to start shooting.A source told Mid-Day, "After the release of Delhi Belly, Vr had reservations about his character. He told the director that Fakira (his character) was not doing much except running behind Prakash Fauji, essayed by Arshad Warsi and inspired by real ...
- 7/11/2011
- Hindustan Times - Cinema
Seems Vijay Raaz ia acting too pricy post the success of Delhi Belly. The actor has opted out of Anand Kumar's Zilla Ghaziabad just 10 days after signing the film and the director is fuming.Vijay, who has been praised for his stellar performance in Delhi Belly, opted out of the film barely a week before they were to start shooting.A source told Mid-Day, "After the release of Delhi Belly, Vr had reservations about his character. He told the director that Fakira (his character) was not doing much except running behind Prakash Fauji, essayed by Arshad Warsi and inspired by real ...
- 7/11/2011
- Hindustan Times - Cinema
Seems Vijay Raaz ia acting too pricy post the success of Delhi Belly. The actor has opted out of Anand Kumar's Zilla Ghaziabad just 10 days after signing the film and the director is fuming.Vijay, who has been praised for his stellar performance in Delhi Belly, opted out of the film barely a week before they were to start shooting.A source told Mid-Day, "After the release of Delhi Belly, Vr had reservations about his character. He told the director that Fakira (his character) was not doing much except running behind Prakash Fauji, essayed by Arshad Warsi and inspired by real ...
- 7/11/2011
- Hindustan Times - Cinema
Seems Vijay Raaz ia acting too pricy post the success of Delhi Belly. The actor has opted out of Anand Kumar's Zilla Ghaziabad just 10 days after signing the film and the director is fuming.Vijay, who has been praised for his stellar performance in Delhi Belly, opted out of the film barely a week before they were to start shooting.A source told Mid-Day, "After the release of Delhi Belly, Vr had reservations about his character. He told the director that Fakira (his character) was not doing much except running behind Prakash Fauji, essayed by Arshad Warsi and inspired by real ...
- 7/11/2011
- Hindustan Times - Cinema
Seems Vijay Raaz ia acting too pricy post the success of Delhi Belly. The actor has opted out of Anand Kumar's Zilla Ghaziabad just 10 days after signing the film and the director is fuming.Vijay, who has been praised for his stellar performance in Delhi Belly, opted out of the film barely a week before they were to start shooting.A source told Mid-Day, "After the release of Delhi Belly, Vr had reservations about his character. He told the director that Fakira (his character) was not doing much except running behind Prakash Fauji, essayed by Arshad Warsi and inspired by real ...
- 7/11/2011
- Hindustan Times - Cinema
Seems Vijay Raaz ia acting too pricy post the success of Delhi Belly. The actor has opted out of Anand Kumar's Zilla Ghaziabad just 10 days after signing the film and the director is fuming.Vijay, who has been praised for his stellar performance in Delhi Belly, opted out of the film barely a week before they were to start shooting.A source told Mid-Day, "After the release of Delhi Belly, Vr had reservations about his character. He told the director that Fakira (his character) was not doing much except running behind Prakash Fauji, essayed by Arshad Warsi and inspired by real ...
- 7/11/2011
- Hindustan Times - Cinema
Seems Vijay Raaz ia acting too pricy post the success of Delhi Belly. The actor has opted out of Anand Kumar's Zilla Ghaziabad just 10 days after signing the film and the director is fuming.Vijay, who has been praised for his stellar performance in Delhi Belly, opted out of the film barely a week before they were to start shooting.A source told Mid-Day, "After the release of Delhi Belly, Vr had reservations about his character. He told the director that Fakira (his character) was not doing much except running behind Prakash Fauji, essayed by Arshad Warsi and inspired by real ...
- 7/11/2011
- Hindustan Times - Cinema
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