Veteran actor-producer Shashi Kapoor, the romantic screen icon of the 70s and early 80s, died on Monday at a hospital here. He was 79. “Shashi Kapoor expired at 5.20 p.m. on December 4 at Kokilaben Hospital, here,” Dr Ram Narain, Executive Director of Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital, told IANS in a message.
Shashi Kapoor’s nephew and actor Randhir Kapoor too confirmed the news.
“He has passed away,” Randhir told IANS.
Third and the youngest son of late Prithviraj Kapoor and brother of late Raj Kapoor and Shammi Kapoor, Shashi underwent a cataract surgery in 2012. Married to Anglo-Indian theatre actress Jennifer Kendal, Shashi had three children — Kunal, Karan and Sanjana Kapoor.
Shashi made his debut with Yash Chopra’s “Dharamputra” in 1961.
Here’s how sports fraternity reacted to the loss of the veteran actor –
Only last week I was asking @chintskap about #ShashiKapoor‘s health. Never knew him or his family but felt I did.
— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) December 4, 2017
Oh no! Remember #ShashiKapoor as someone who always laughed and was happy in his movies. If you can spread joy, you have lived a good life.
— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) December 4, 2017
RIP SHASHI KAPOOR!! #Legend pic.twitter.com/EEqmmdg3o7
— Gutta Jwala (@Guttajwala) December 4, 2017
#Sashikapoorji was an amazing human being, always full of life and happy person. I’m deeply saddened by hearing this news. May he rest in peace. pic.twitter.com/29einBHK2L
— Rajeev Shukla (@ShuklaRajiv) December 4, 2017
One of the most iconic dialogues ever, #ShashiKapoor . You will continue to inspire future generation of actors. Condolences to family and friends. pic.twitter.com/QBoLf7IlPb
— Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) December 4, 2017
Saddened at the passing away of legendary actor #ShashiKapoor . Heartfelt condolences to his family. pic.twitter.com/nK0tYrZJYk
— Mohammad Kaif (@MohammadKaif) December 4, 2017
Deepest condolences to the Kapoor family on the passing of the legendary actor #ShashiKapoor #RIP
— yuvraj singh (@YUVSTRONG12) December 4, 2017
The legend will live on in our hearts as the “Shaan” & “Vijeta” of a golden age of the Indian film industry.#ShashiKapoor, with his unforgettable smile, is no more in person with us.
Our prayers and condolences are with his family. pic.twitter.com/GKlgfPZbyK
— Rajyavardhan Rathore (@Ra_THORe) December 4, 2017
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Brought flair & finesse to his roles. Prhps first crossover Indian actor in H’Wood. Patron of good cinema & the arts. Fine man #ShashiKapoor
— Cricketwallah (@cricketwallah) December 4, 2017
