Personal Information

Full Name: Shashi Kapoor

Nickname: Not Publicly Available

Country/State: India

Date of Birth: 1938-03-18

Languages Known: Hindi, English, Urdu

Zodiac Sign: Pisces

Food Habit: Non-Vegetarian

Religion: Hinduism

Hobbies: Theater, producing films, reading, spending time with family, international collaborations, preserving Prithvi Theatre

Education

School: Don Bosco High School, Matunga, Mumbai

College: Not Public

Degrees Obtained: Not Public

Physical Stats

Height: 175 cm

Weight: 85 kg

Family Information

Parents: Father: Prithviraj Kapoor (legendary actor, theater pioneer) Mother: Ramsarni Mehra Kapoor (homemaker)

Siblings: Brother: Raj Kapoor (elder, actor-director-producer) Brother: Shammi Kapoor (elder, actor) Sister: Urmila Sial Kapoor

Marital Status: married

Wife: Jennifer Kendal (British-Indian actress and theater personality)

Children: 3

Career

Current Position: Late Actor, Film Producer, Theater Patron

Skills:

Net Worth: Approximately ₹500 crore (around $60-80 million USD legacy value at passing; includes properties, Prithvi Theatre, and family estates)

Awards & Achievements: Padma Bhushan (2011) – India's third-highest civilian honor Dadasaheb Phalke Award (2015) – India's highest film honor (awarded 2014, received 2015) National Film Award for Best Actor (1986) – New Delhi Times Filmfare Best Supporting Actor (1976) – Deewaar Filmfare Best Film (as producer) – Junoon (1980), Kalyug (1982) Filmfare Lifetime Achievement Award (2010)

Biography Details

Shashi Kapoor (March 18, 1938 – December 4, 2017), born Balbir Raj Kapoor in Calcutta, was a versatile Indian actor, producer, and theater patron from the iconic Kapoor family. Youngest son of Prithviraj Kapoor, he debuted as a child in Aag (1948) and rose as a charming romantic hero in the 1960s-70s (Jab Jab Phool Khile, Deewaar). He excelled in parallel cinema (Junoon, Kalyug) and international films.

Married to Jennifer Kendal (1958–1984), father to Kunal, Karan, and Sanjana. He produced acclaimed films and supported Prithvi Theatre. Honored with Padma Bhushan and Dadasaheb Phalke, he passed away in Mumbai at 79 due to liver cirrhosis and kidney failure. His legacy of grace, versatility, and family values endures through tributes and timeless performances.

• January 2026: Aditya Raj Kapoor (nephew, son of Shammi Kapoor) discussed the Kapoor brothers' legacy in a Filmfare interview, describing Raj, Shammi, and Shashi as "same-same but different" in personality and cinematic impact, highlighting Shashi's grace and international appeal.
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• March 18, 2025 (87th birth anniversary tributes carried into 2026 discussions): Kareena Kapoor Khan shared a heartfelt fan-made video tribute of his iconic performances; grandson Zahan Kapoor (of Black Warrant fame) posted throwback photos and memories, calling him a profound influence.
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• December 4, 2025 (8th death anniversary): Fans, celebs, and pages remembered his charm, "Mere paas maa hai" line from Deewaar, and contributions to parallel cinema; ongoing focus on Prithvi Theatre's role in preserving his theatrical legacy.
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• Legacy emphasis: No major new projects; archival revivals, family interviews, and tributes continue celebrating his timeless artistry and family heritage in 2026.

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