Shammi Kapoor
Date of birth: 1931-10-21
Place of birth: Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Known for: Acting
Also known as: शम्मी कपूर
Biography
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.
Movie Credits
Sukham Sukhakaram
1994-03-31
Lives of four siblings were going largely as determined by their grandfather. Things take a drastic
Shalimar
1978-12-08
Kumar, a thief by profession poses as the son of Raja Bahadur Singh to accept an invitation to the i
Harjaee
1981-07-10
Ajay Nath comes from a wealthy family, and is prone to playing practical jokes and pranks in order t
Humshakal
1992-07-31
Commissioner Kapoor makes Dadu Kaliya take the place of his lookalike inspector Vinod who was killed
Hero
1983-12-16
Hero is the story of a criminal transforming and evolving as a good person under the influence of lo
Chamatkar
1992-07-08
When Sunder loses everything, he seeks refuge in a graveyard, where he befriends a ghost.
Janwar
1965-01-01
The wealthy patriarch of a Mumbai family learns more than he wants to about his own origins after hi
Chhote Sarkar
1974-01-01
Brothers Moti and Raja share a joint household until Moti's wife gets Raja thrown out.
Gardish
1993-05-21
Naive and easily impressionable Vidya Bhalla would like her husband to be a dashing hero, one who is
Rockstar
2011-11-11
College student Janardhan is a simpleton who desperately seeks inspiration for the musician inside h
Bluff Master
1963-01-04
Ashok, is on a lookout for a job. But that does not stop him from putting on airs and bluffing, pret
Tumsa Nahin Dekha
1957-10-01
Twenty years ago, Sardar Rajpal killed his brother and fled his hometown with his adopted daughter.
Ahista Ahista
1981-10-01
Courtesan Madame Subbalaxmi heads a household where men are not born, but are welcome. Women are not
Teesri Manzil
1966-10-21
Blaming him for the suspicious death of her sister, a young woman sets out to exact revenge on a nig
Manoranjan
1974-01-11
Havaldar Ratan is a rookie at the local police station, and is assigned duty on foot patrol on Manor
Brahmachari
1968-04-26
Brahmachari (Shammi Kapoor), an orphan with no identity, takes care of many children who are orphans
Kashmir Ki Kali
1964-11-20
A rich young man woos proud girl against her father's wishes.
Ajooba
1991-04-12
This is a story of Ajooba, the masked legend, who was treated as the only protector of the people of
Junglee
1961-01-01
A humorless and pompous businessman goes wild when he falls in love. Now if only his domineering mot
Jaanam Samjha Karo
1999-04-02
Love slowly develops between a spoiled young rich man and a nightclub dancer he tries to impress.
Vidhaata
1982-09-03
When a Police inspector is killed by a band of thugs, his grieving father Samsher Singh seeks justic
Tonga-Wali
1955-01-01
A humble tonga driver named Lachhman returns a forgotten bundle to Rajo, and though her father offer
Jeewan Jyoti
1953-06-10
A young couple’s romance blossoms into marriage, only to collide with family tensions and societal e
Coffee House
1957-01-01
Geeta Bali and Shammi Kapoor’s characters meet at a coffee house, sparking a romance amid societal c
Amaran
1992-01-16
Thokar
1953-01-01
Film starring Shammi Kapoor and Shyama.
Andaz
1971-05-19
Andaz or Andaaz is a 1971 Hindi romantic movie starring Shammi Kapoor, Rajesh Khanna, Hema Malini an
Himmat Aur Mehanat
1987-11-27
Jyoti wins the trust of the wealthy Madan and is given full control of his household. However, when
Professor Pyarelal
1981-02-18
Kishinchand has taken to a life of crime, namely that of forging passports, and for that is under su
Ek Jaan Hain Hum
1983-09-16
Coming from a decent upper middle-class family, Vikram Saxena meets with gorgeous Seema Singh, and b
Sar Ankhon Par
1999-10-15
Preetam
1971-07-26
Raised by his aunt and his uncle, an orphan becomes a man who cares for others.
Mirza Sahiban
1957-01-01
Based on one of the four tragic romances of the Punjab, it is only one of over a dozen film versions
Pyaar Kiya To Darna Kya
1963-01-01
Rich man's son Rajesh loves Savita, daughter of a teacher he got fired. She helps him excel in colle
Shaheed Bhagat Singh
1963-01-01
It is based on the life of Bhagat Singh. The music was composed by Prem Dhawan, with several songs b
Professor
1962-01-01
Sita devi is a very strict aunt for a number of young ladies, and does not allow them to fraternize
Betaab
1983-08-05
Sunny owns a small livestock farm and lives a poor but happy life style with his mother, Sumitra. Th
Armaan
1981-11-06
In Portuguese Occupied Goa, a freedom fighter, a bar owner, and the woman they both love, find thems
College Girl
1960-01-01
In India, girls from their very birth are taken for a liability upon their parents; thus the mothers
An Evening in Paris
1967-01-01
In romantic Paris, two Parisians of Indian origin are in love namely Shyam or Sam and Roopa. Mystery
Ek Se Bhale Do
1985-05-17
David D'Mello lives a middle-classed lifestyle in Bangalore along with his wife, Mary, and a son, Bu
...Aur Pyar Ho Gaya
1997-08-15
Aashi and Bobby fall in love with each other in the unlikeliest of circumstances, but they have to e
Naqab
1955-06-03
Naqab is a 1955 Indian Hindustani-language fantasy film directed by Lekhraj Bhakhri. It stars Shammi
Budtameez
1966-01-01
A young man of modest means romances a spoiled rich girl at the behest of her father. Complications,
Zameer
1975-03-21
Maharaj Singh is a proud owner of several derby-winning stallions, and lives in a palatial farmhouse
Bade Ghar Ki Beti
1989-04-07
Mala is the daughter of Kishanlal who works as a servant with a wealthy family. One day Mala meets w
China Town
1962-10-05
A Darjeeling-based singer is asked to impersonate and take over the life of a Calcutta-based China T
Pagla Kahin Ka
1970-01-01
Sujit started having mental problems when he was six years after visiting his dad, Ajit, at a mental
Batwara
1989-07-14
Amidst the fall of princely states in post-independence India, the friendship between Vikram, who co
Chor Bazar
1954-01-01
Circa the Mughal Rule in the Persian Gulf, a noble man asks his soldiers to bring a man trustworthy
Dil Tera Diwana
1962-01-01
Wayward, brash, and disobedient Mohan (Shammi Kapoor) is sent by his angry dad Diwan Badriprasad (Ul
Jaane Anjaane
1971-05-16
Laxmi finds an abandoned baby at a temple and decides to keep him. When her husband, Shankar, return
Yeh Vaada Raha
1982-04-09
Vikram and Sunita love each other but Vikram's mother disapproves Sunita as her future daughter in l
Rajkumar
1964-10-20
Prince Bhanu Pratap returns from a decade in a foreign country, together with his friend Kapil. His
Shirdi Sai Baba
2001-01-01
An Indian has no faith in the existence of God. His friend recounts numerous tales depicting the mir
Sandwich
2006-07-31
Shekar has moved to Mumbai from his home in Punjab and has fallen in love with Nisha. However, he is
Waah! Tera Kya Kehna
2002-11-01
Kishan Oberoi has three sons - Dilip, Ashish, and Raj. While Dilip and Ashish are married, Raj (Govi
Desh Premee
1982-04-23
Master Dinanth (Amitabh Bachchan) is a freedom fighter and led the war against the British in 1942 a
Balidaan
1985-04-26
Kareeb
1998-07-17
A friend helps a smitten young man arrange to marry a pretty woman who lacks a dowry.
Singapore
1960-01-01
When his employee disappears in Singapore, Shyam travels from India to investigate the absence and b
Miss Coca Cola
1955-01-01
Miss Coca Cola is a 1955 Indian Hindi-language romantic thriller film directed by Kedar Kapoor
Ujala
1959-01-01
An honest man dreams of a better life for his family, but a childhood friend leads him into a world
Parvarish
1977-10-23
A policeman adopts the son of a bandit. A misunderstanding leads the officer's own biological son to
Bundal Baaz
1976-01-01
A poor Rajaram pretends to be wealthy in order to get married to his sweetheart, much to the displea
Mast Kalandar
1991-01-25
Widower Rai Bahadur Pratap Singh is disappointed when he wants to marry someone poor. Pratap instruc
Khule-Aam
1992-04-23
Professor Pyarelal
1981-02-18
Kishinchand has taken to a life of crime, namely that of forging passports, and for that is under su
Karamdaata
1986-05-20
Rai Bahadur is a very rich man. Neeta, his daughter, elopes with a taxi driver who later is revealed
Hukumat
1987-03-27
The town of Shantinagar is terrorized by D.B.D.N who likes to kill people for his will. A daredevil
Baadal
1985-08-07
Baadal has a bitter rivalry with Thakur Kiran Singh, who plans to usurp his land to avenge his fathe
Daata
1989-06-23
Kundan is the son of a honorable teacher recognized for his contributions to the community, and is a
Swami Vivekananda
1998-08-09
The film is based on the life of Bengali, Hindu monk Narendra Nath Datta aka Vivekananda from his bi
Prem Rog
1982-07-30
Manorama, the daughter of a rich, orthodox family is married off, leaving her childhood friend Deodh
Tahalka
1992-06-26
Dong, the ruler of a small mountainous kingdom is keen to wreak havoc (terrorism, these days) on the
Namak
1996-12-20
Namak overview
Jawan Muhabat
1971-07-08
Dr. Sarin lives with his wife, Sunita, young daughter, Rekha, and his brother, Rajesh. Rajesh is an
Allah Rakha
1986-08-22
Karim Khan is employed as driver for a gangster named Don, who has an accident with his car, and ask
Jab Se Tumhe Dekha Hai
1963-01-01
A young couple in love face obstacles in their relationship when the woman's father tries to use her
Prem Granth
1996-05-24
Somen, a rich boy, loves Kajri, a village belle. The lovers get separated and Somen tries to find hi
Char Dil Char Rahen
1959-09-18
Three love stories that take place simultaneously but do not intersect, because the characters do no
Ahsaas
1979-10-26
Sudarshan Sahni would like his son, Raju, to marry his Europe-based friend's daughter, Rita, but Raj
Dil Deke Dekho
1959-09-18
Neeta is a heiress, the only daughter of U.K. based Industrialist, Jagat Narayan. She is of marriage
Rail Ka Dibba
1953-06-27
A heartwarming tale of good-samaritanism: A poor but large-hearted young man gives shelter to three
Heer Ranjha
1992-08-07
A newer version of the popular love story of Heer (Sridevi) and Deedho (Anil Kapoor), who calls hims
Wanted: Dead or Alive
1984-01-06
An honest forest officer, Vikram, is in love with Angela, and soon both get married. Their marriage
Tumse Achha Kaun Hai
1969-01-01
In order to get medical treatment for his sister, a brother faces challenges when he is hired to sub
Prem Yog
1994-09-09
Maharaj Chatrapal Singh and his wife the Maharani are delighted when they become proud parents of a
Boy Friend
1961-01-01
A young lad, separated at a young age from his parents takes on the life of petty crime and ends up
Lakshmanrekha
1991-12-27
A man's friend refuses to let him take the law into his own hands to avenge his father.
Vallah Kya Baat Hai
1962-01-01
A gambler with a big heart becomes a suspect after a child goes missing.
Prince
1969-01-01
To better himself, a spoiled prince temporarily assumes a commoner's identity. But he soon learns hi
Rock Dancer
1995-11-03
Jaya is a dancer who wants to build a charitable hospital for the poor, but when her show takes plac
Naseeb
1981-05-01
Naseeb, a story of destiny and fate, begins with a lottery ticket. A drunk who cannot pay his restau
Rangeen Raaten
1956-01-01
Rangeen Raaten is a 1956 Hindi film starring Shammi Kapoor, Mala Sinha and Geeta Bali in lead roles.
Basant
1960-01-01
A spoilt heiress runs away from home to be with the lover her family disapproves of, only to fall in
Shama Parwana
1954-01-01
Gul Mirza is a poet who sings ghazals at Shahenshah Arkat-Ul-Daula's palace and wins the heart of hi
Sohni Mahiwal
1984-06-28
Shahjada Ijjat Beg comes to India with his caravan and settles in a town in Gujrat. Here he falls in
Mohar
1959-01-01
Mohar starring Geeta Bali and Shammi Kapoor in the lead role
Salaakhen
1975-12-26
Separated by tragedy, two virtually inseparable childhood friends meet again, only to fall in love t
Latt Saheb
1967-01-01
A woodcutter, Jangu lives a poor lifestyle in Kashmir along with his widowed mother, who fears that
Mem Sahib
1956-01-01
Meena, a wealthy, educated girl, has been promised in marriage to Sunder, a sheltered young man who
Sachaai
1969-01-01
Ashok and Kishore are two roommates living in a hostel. While Ashok takes to crime and dishonesty, K
Ram Tere Kitne Nam
1985-02-15
Peturam is an overweight, albeit sensitive young man, who is head over heels in love with beautiful
Mujrim
1958-01-01
Shammi Kapoor stars as a criminal who exchanges identity with a dead man in order to start over.
Laila Majnu
1953-12-26
A timeless romance of two souls intertwined, Laila (Nutan) and Qais (Shammi Kapoor), whose bond tran
Meera
1979-05-18
Meera, a devotee of Lord Krishna, believes she is married to the lord and rejects her marriage to a
Mehbooba
1954-01-01
Mehbooba, directed by K. Amarnath, is a Hindi-language costume drama set in a historical or mytholog
Ijaazat
1987-10-24
An estranged couple accidentally meet in a railway station's waiting room and revisit their past.
Raj Kapoor - The Showman of Indian Cinema
1987-12-17
Raj Kapoor, the film maker and actor became a legend in his lifetime. Head of one of the last great
Ehsan
1954-01-01
A 1954 Hindi social drama directed by Rajendra Sharma, featuring Shammi Kapoor and Prithviraj Kapoor
Khoj
1953-01-01
Khoj is a classic Bollywood mystery drama directed by Balwant Bhatt. Featuring Shammi, Mahipal, Sati
Gul Sanobar
1953-01-01
Gul Sanobar is an emotional, romantic, adventure-fantasy thriller crafted by Aspi Irani. The story f
Daku
1955-01-01
Daku (1955) is a gloriously chaotic, pulp-masala gem from the Wadia Brothers, directed by Babubhai M
Hum Sab Chor Hain
1956-01-01
“Hum Sab Chor Hain” is the story of two carefree men who use every trick in the book to make a comfo
Sipahsalar
1956-01-01
Sipahsalar (1956) is a Hindi-language costume drama film directed by Mohammed Husain, starring Shamm
Maharani
1957-01-01
Maharani (1957) is a Hindi-language costume drama directed by A. Karim. The film stars Shammi Kapoor
Raat Ke Rahi
1959-01-01
A ruffian with a bad reputation assists the police against his brother but ends up getting arrested
Sahil
1959-01-01
Sahil is a Bollywood film starring Shammi Kapoor and Chithra.
Preet Na Jane Reet
1966-01-01
Ashok returns to India after completing his studies and falls in love with Kavita. A series of unexp
Yeh Hai Jalwa
2002-07-25
Raj Saxena goes to London, expecting his long lost Dad to warmly greet him. But things do not go as