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Born:
1938-03-18
Birthplace:
Calcutta, Bengal Presidency, British India [now India]
Credits:
168 Total Roles
Shashi Kapoor
Acting
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Biography
Shashi Kapoor (born Balbir Raj Prithviraj Kapoor; March 18, 1938 - December 4, 2017), was an Indian actor of film and theatre, and film producer. Regarded as one of the greatest actors of Indian cinema, he is known not only for work in Hindi films but for also being featured in a number of English-language international films, particularly films produced by Merchant Ivory. A member of the Kapoor family, he received numerous accolades over his five-decade-long career, including four National Film Awards and two Filmfare Awards. In 2011, he was honoured with the Padma Bhushan, India's third-highest civilian award, by the Government of India.
Known For
Gulliver's Travels
Rajah of Laputa
Deewaar
Sub-Inspector Ravi Verma
Awaara
Young Raj
Heat and Dust
The Nawab
The Deceivers
Raja Chandra Singh
Namak Halaal
Raja
Shaan
Ravi Kumar
Jinnah
Narrator
Full Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | Dare To Dream: The Making of Jinnah MOVIE | Self |
| 1998 | Jinnah MOVIE | Narrator |
| 1998 | Side Streets MOVIE | Vikram Raj |
| 1998 | Swami Vivekananda MOVIE | Rajasthani Husband |
| 1998 | Ghar Bazar MOVIE | Special Appearance |
| 1996 | Gulliver's Travels TV | Rajah of Laputa |
| 1995 | Faisla Main Karungi MOVIE | Self |
| 1994 | In Custody MOVIE | Nur |
| 1994 | Saboot Mangta Hai Kanoon MOVIE | Self |
| 1991 | Akayla MOVIE | Police Commisioner |