Shammi Kapoor
About Shammi Kapoor
Shammi Kapoor (Shamsher Raj Kapoor; 21 October 1931– 14 August 2011) was an Indian film actor and director. He was a prominent lead actor in Hindi cinema from the late 1950s until the early 1970s.
Shammi Kapoor is hailed as one of the most entertaining lead actors that Hindi cinema has ever produced. He was one of the leading stars of Hindi cinema during the late 1950s, the 1960s and early '70s. He made his Bollywood debut in 1953 with the film Jeevan Jyoti, and went on to deliver hits like Tumsa Nahin Dekha, Dil Deke Dekho, Junglee, Dil Tera Diwana, Professor, China Town, Rajkumar, Kashmir Ki Kali, Janwar, Teesri Manzil, An Evening in Paris, Bramhachari, Andaz and Vidhaata. He received the Filmfare Best Actor Award in 1968 for his performance in Brahmachari and Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor for Vidhaata in 1982.
Filmography(1)
| Film | Release Date | Role | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
Rockstar Drama | 11 Nov 2011 | Ustad Jameel Khan | Hit |
Career Timeline
1 films · Debut 2011
Frequent Co-stars(8)
Shammi Kapoor – Career & Contributions to Hindi Cinema
Shammi Kapoor is one of bollywood's celebrated actors, having contributed to 1 hindi films in the hindi film industry (popularly known as bollywood), headquartered in Bhubaneswar, Odisha.
Throughout their career, Shammi Kapoor has collaborated with some of bollywood's finest artists, including Imtiaz Ali, Nargis Fakhri, Aditi Rao Hydari. These on-screen partnerships have resonated strongly with bollywood audiences.
Shammi Kapoor has worked across multiple genres in hindi cinema, including Drama, Music, Romance. This versatility has made them a sought-after name across all kinds of bollywood productions.
Shammi Kapoor made their hindi film debut in 2011 with the film Rockstar. Since then, they have steadily grown into one of bollywood's most recognised faces, building a loyal fanbase across Odisha and among the global bollywood diaspora.
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FAQs about Shammi Kapoor
How many hindi films has Shammi Kapoor acted in?▼
Shammi Kapoor has been part of 1 hindi film in bollywood, spanning genres such as Drama, Music, Romance.
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Shammi Kapoor's notable hindi films include "Rockstar". Visit each movie page on The Cinema Verse for detailed cast, songs and review information.
What is Shammi Kapoor's role in hindi cinema?▼
Shammi Kapoor works as a Actor in the hindi film industry (bollywood). Shammi Kapoor (Shamsher Raj Kapoor; 21 October 1931– 14 August 2011) was an Indian film actor and director. He was a prominent lead actor in Hindi cin...
When did Shammi Kapoor debut in bollywood?▼
Shammi Kapoor made their bollywood debut in 2011 with the film "Rockstar".
What genres has Shammi Kapoor worked in?▼
Shammi Kapoor has worked in Drama (1 film), Music (1 film), Romance (1 film) in their hindi film career.