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Shashi Kapoor passes away at 79

The veteran actor had been admitted to Kokilaben hospital where he breathed his last

04 Dec, 2017

Bollywood legend Shashi Kapoor passed away today in Mumbai.

According to many Indian sites, the actor had been admitted to Kokilaben hospital where he breathed his last at 5:20pm India time. He was 79.

Part of Bollywood's famous Kapoor family, Shashi Kapoor started his film career as a child actor and made his adult film debut with 1961's Dharamputra. He'd go on to star in numerous projects.

The veteran actor was known for his performance in Deewar,Jab jab Phool Khile, Aa Gale lag jaa and many more. He also worked in 1998's Jinnah providing narration to the film.

Shashi Kapoor was honoured with the Padma Bhushan by the Government of India in 2011 for his contributions to art-cinema. He was also awarded the 2014 Dadasaheb Phalke Award, the highest award in Indian cinema, making him the third member of his family to receive the award after Prithviraj Kapoor and Raj Kapoor.

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Kailash Singh Dec 04, 2017 06:33pm

May his soul rest in peace. My father is a huge fan of him,one of the reason is that he looks like Shashi ji. No one can ever forget his smiling face...

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Asif Jalali Dec 04, 2017 06:45pm

Great actor and simple man, out of politics and out of controversies. I loved his acting.

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Sardar Suri Dec 04, 2017 07:06pm

Rest in peace! Jai Hind.

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Logical Scientist Dec 04, 2017 07:14pm

Shashi K & Amitabh B were the best combination in the late 70’s to 80’s. In fact, the Kapoor’s are connected to the Bachan’s through marriage. “Bollywood Godfather’s”. Didn’t want to use the “M” word.

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Ilias from NL Dec 04, 2017 07:17pm

One sign of romance he was out there...live in peace...

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ahamed Dec 04, 2017 07:48pm

Rest in peace dear Shashi Kapoor. You made millions of people happy.

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kunal Dec 04, 2017 07:54pm

The best and most good looking actor subcontinent ever got.

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Ahsan Gul Dec 04, 2017 07:55pm

Feel sad about his demise. Good actor and good human being.

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Jehangir Dec 04, 2017 08:00pm

Rip

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Asif Bhatti Pakistan Dec 04, 2017 08:12pm

RIP - legend

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Rana Nasir Dec 04, 2017 08:23pm

One of the best actor, very charming. I have not seen anyone like him till today in Bollywood. Rishi jee you will be in my heart always. May your soul rest in peace.

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Gautam Dec 04, 2017 08:24pm

RIP Shashi Kapoorji. You were the super class person of Bollywood

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Afzaal Dec 04, 2017 08:31pm

May his soul rest in peace. He was a nice guy as a person and professionally a good actor.

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TKhan Dec 04, 2017 08:39pm

One by one memories of my youth are departing. Still remember "Meray Paas Ma Hai". Now you are again with here Sir; Rest in Peace. Love and admiration of you couldn't be restricted by man drawn borders; you will always live!

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deendayallulla Dec 04, 2017 09:15pm

An kaun bolega," Mere pass maa hain". RIP,Sir.

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Vijay Dec 04, 2017 09:49pm

RIP Shashiji, me and all the sons will always remember your dialogue "mere pass maa hai".

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IMRAN Dec 04, 2017 09:55pm

GREAT ACTOR. RIP ,,,,,,

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GOGA NALAIK Dec 04, 2017 10:38pm

RIP

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PAKPUKA, USA Dec 04, 2017 10:56pm

"Mere paas maa hain" - iconic dialogue by iconic legendary actor.

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Aseem Akbar Dec 04, 2017 11:07pm

RIP sir What a legend

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Changez Khan Dec 04, 2017 11:16pm

Another great legend is gone forever. RIP.

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Singh18 Dec 04, 2017 11:36pm

Mere Pass MAA Hai.............. RIP #SK

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Shahid Khan Dec 04, 2017 11:40pm

We will miss him forever. Super actor!!! I hope he finds peace and blessings in the after life.

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ab Dec 04, 2017 11:43pm

Good actor with a good personality he played some memorable roles in the popular movies of the good old days. RIP Shashi Kapoor.

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SYed AnJUM ALI Dec 04, 2017 11:48pm

RIP. Very sad news. I will always cherish some of his memorable roles , which I saw in some of his best movies, during my college days. An end of an era.

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Dovid Dec 05, 2017 01:33am

So sad. Will never forget his brilliant acting in Muhafiz.

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MAK Dec 05, 2017 02:08am

Best of the Kapoor clan. A brilliant actor and producer. His movie Kalyug and Shanranj ke khilari are one of the best.

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Jackson Jasoos Dec 05, 2017 05:55am

Khilte hain gul yahan....khilke bikharne ko

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j Dec 05, 2017 06:31am

A legend to many Indians is no more. RIP

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N abidi Dec 05, 2017 07:46am

Shashi kapoor was really an actor beyond BW . The movies he produced were really western types of story telling,real ,complex characters,films for educated types! He was ahead of his time! The commercial films he did ,he really was very effortless charming and handsome actor ,with that flirting smile, it was easy to see why actresses heart melts when he smile! His work will live on in films! May he enjoy the ultimate stage ,peace!

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Dost Dec 05, 2017 08:05am

Shashi Kapoor was one of the most handsome heros of Bollywood. Enjoyed his movies a lot while growing up. May his soul rest in peace.

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Atif Dec 05, 2017 09:36am

Great actors, love all his movies. Rip !

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Shahid Dec 05, 2017 10:24am

RIP. End of an era!

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syed shahzad bukhari Dec 05, 2017 10:49am

Great actor watched so many movies of him in the childhood.

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Masood husain Dec 05, 2017 11:00am

RIP Shahshi Kapoor, you will be greatly missed.

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GopAl Dec 05, 2017 11:06am

RIP

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SYED WASIM HAIDER Dec 05, 2017 12:42pm

RIP, GREAT ACTOR.

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Kaly Dec 06, 2017 05:10pm

RIP.... Nice to find so many comments from brothers & sisters from Pakistan....thank you....

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Shakeela Nadirabbas Dec 07, 2017 02:15am

Shashi Kapoor was the most handsome of all the Kapoors, but his acting was lack luster. he was never awarded any Filmfare awards, and he did not mix with most indians. His acting in 'Jinnah', of Pakistan, was somewhat constrained, and he had gained weight and was fat as an elephant. His delivery was nothing compared with Christopher Lee, who was in the main role.

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Hyder Dec 07, 2017 12:21pm

Sir Great loss and end of a true legend.

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