Kareena Kapoor Honors Grandfather Shashi Kapoor on His 87th Birth Anniversary
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Kareena Kapoor Khan commemorates her late grandfather, Shashi Kapoor, on his 87th birth anniversary. She shared a touching tribute on social media, along with heartfelt memories from other family members reminiscing about his impactful legacy in cinema.
Key Takeaways
- Kareena Kapoor Khan honors Shashi Kapoor's legacy.
- Shared a fan-made video celebrating his iconic songs.
- Shashi Kapoor was a significant figure in Bollywood.
- Family members express their love and remembrance.
- His film career spanned decades with numerous accolades.
Mumbai, March 18 (NationPress) Actress Kareena Kapoor Khan took to social media to pay tribute to her late grandfather, the legendary actor Shashi Kapoor, on what would have been his 87th birth anniversary.
On her Instagram stories, the actress reshared a fan-made edit video showcasing Shashi Kapoor's iconic songs, celebrating his remarkable legacy. The video featured snippets of his most unforgettable performances, allowing fans to relive the enchantment of this legendary actor’s career.
Along with the touching video, Kareena simply added a red heart emoji.
Prithviraj Kapoor had three sons: Raj Kapoor, Shammi Kapoor, and Shashi Kapoor. As the younger brother of her grandfather, Raj Kapoor, Shashi Kapoor is Kareena Kapoor's grandfather. Kareena’s father, Randhir Kapoor, is the nephew of Shashi Kapoor, being the son of his brother Raj Kapoor.
Zahan Kapoor, Shashi Kapoor's grandson and son of Kunal Kapoor, also shared a heartfelt tribute to his ‘Dadaji.’
Zahan took to Instagram to post two rare images of the legendary Shashi Kapoor. The first photo shows the iconic actor seated in a cozy, book-filled room, likely at home. Dressed in a white kurta pajama, he is captured holding a book and a pipe, absorbed in thought. A large portrait of a warrior hangs behind him, enhancing the reflective ambiance.
The second image depicts the late actor standing in front of Prithvi Theatre, surrounded by posters of various plays. Dressed in a simple white kurta-pajama, he exudes effortless charm and a profound love for the arts. For the caption, Zahan wrote: “Salagirah dadaji.”
Shashi Kapoor, who garnered four National Film Awards during his illustrious career, was celebrated for his contributions to both Bollywood and international cinema, particularly in films produced by Merchant Ivory.
Born as the third and youngest son of Prithviraj Kapoor, he began his acting career as a child in 1948, appearing in his brother Raj Kapoor's directorial debut, “Aag.” His first adult role came in 1961 in Yash Chopra's political drama “Dharmputra.”
Shashi Kapoor gained prominence with two major successes, “Waqt” and “Jab Jab Phool Khile,” which helped secure his position in the film industry. Over the years, he starred in a diverse array of films, including “Chor Machaye Shor,” “Roti Kapda Aur Makaan,” “Deewaar,” “Chori Mera Kaam,” “Kabhi Kabhie,” “Fakira,” “Trishul,” “Suhaag,” “Kranti,” “Namak Halaal,” “Junoon,” “Kalyug,” and “Vijeta.”
Shashi Kapoor's health began to deteriorate in 2017 when he was hospitalized, reportedly due to a chest infection. Unfortunately, he passed away on December 4, 2017, due to liver cirrhosis.
