tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30368338.post174604050364957362..comments2023-07-14T05:22:17.312-05:00Comments on Doc Bollywood: Farewell to Shashi Kapoor - overlooked but never overshadowedSanket Vyashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00410998671085464946noreply@blogger.comBlogger29125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30368338.post-21320453144334906662017-05-15T05:20:08.258-05:002017-05-15T05:20:08.258-05:00He is among the handsome actors of Bollywood in th...He is among the handsome actors of Bollywood in the era of 70s. Loved his movie 'Do Aur Do Paanch'.Poojahttp://www.glamsham.com/movies/news/14/mar/18-news-happy-birthday-shashi-kapoors-journey-from-commercial-to-parallel-cinema-031402.aspnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30368338.post-6396806138242504822017-02-09T06:48:20.083-06:002017-02-09T06:48:20.083-06:00Shashi Kapoor Ht 5'11"Shashi Kapoor Ht 5'11"Engineer Sahabhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14703700676430274251noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30368338.post-8871901740577368142017-01-31T01:55:02.645-06:002017-01-31T01:55:02.645-06:00Shashi Kapoor Height 5'11" So he is far ...Shashi Kapoor Height 5'11" So he is far above Indian Average Height Men. Later after yr 1982 he started to put on weight.In movies ' Muhafiz' ( In Custody ) & ' Jinha ' ( English & Urdu)<br />you may see very fat Shashi Kapoor; but yet charming;smart!!Big B (AB);Salman Khan;Sharukh Khan;Amir Khan;Govinda;Rutik Roshan;Akshay Kumar are not International Actors-they never acted in British or Hollywood Movies nor their English diction&voice is suited for those movies.<br />Shashi Kapoor's English is clear;flawless & appreciated by even British & American Actors!Engineer Sahabhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14703700676430274251noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30368338.post-66979355648555772992017-01-22T21:18:16.064-06:002017-01-22T21:18:16.064-06:00I have always loved shashi ever since i saw his mo...I have always loved shashi ever since i saw his movies 'Silsila' and 'Namak halal' as a kid ( my dad had bought them n I used to binge watch them during summers when it was too hot to play outside.). But by Golly!! After I watched him in Bombay talkie and householder, I m totally bewitched . The more I read about him, the more I adore him. Did you know ( I bet u know) he did all those shitty films during the 70's to raise money for Prithvi theatre which was his wife's baby. He was such a gentleman!! God love him ������ <br />He was such a fine actor if got the right script, utsav n junoon are such iconic movies.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09507030783234516808noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30368338.post-8602523122158970042015-02-19T08:07:35.815-06:002015-02-19T08:07:35.815-06:00most handsome&smart Bollywood Actor.
Gentleman...most handsome&smart Bollywood Actor.<br />Gentleman&well mannered;well behaved.<br />Married to Jennifer Kendal-Britisher.<br />Acted in many English movies(British&<br />Hollywood)Clear&good English-apprecia<br />-ted world-over.Best of East&West.<br />Natural Acting;not method acting.Wish<br />him good health&long life - Er.Sunil<br />Pedgaonkar;Consulting Engineer-CEAI<br />(FIDIC Associate)Registered <br />-Elx&Telecom;Computer&Network;Instru-<br /> -mentation&Control;Industrial&Produ-<br /> -ction;IT)<br />--Engg&Tech Advise;MRO;Repair;Servic-<br /> -ing;Valuation--<br />E-Mail:-Er dot Sunil dot Pedgaonkar@<br /> GMail ComEr.Sunil Pedgaonkarnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30368338.post-41412748282645955342013-07-20T12:23:08.934-05:002013-07-20T12:23:08.934-05:00Aha! what a blog I has just discovered today :D
S...Aha! what a blog I has just discovered today :D<br /><br />So, here we're talking about old bollywood stars. When, I was a kid, Shashi Kapoor, he was my favorite star, until I came to know about an another actor whose, name was Amitabh Bacchan :P<br /><br /><br />Shashi Kapoor is one of my favorite bollywood stars. And lastly, we should never forget, old is gold! ;)Pranjalhttp://www.lyricstaal.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30368338.post-57327834761462895212013-06-09T18:30:11.862-05:002013-06-09T18:30:11.862-05:00Yung Godz - thanks for visiting and yes, his appea...Yung Godz - thanks for visiting and yes, his appeal to anyone and everyone (young and old) is just amazing. Sanket Vyashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00410998671085464946noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30368338.post-60733459088283992732013-06-07T03:16:47.853-05:002013-06-07T03:16:47.853-05:00WOW!!!!!!!!! I love Desi music. I like shashi kapo...WOW!!!!!!!!! I love Desi music. I like shashi kapoor movies and songs like Satyam Shivam Sundaram. It is truly amazing that Shashi would strike a chord with a whole new generation--and culture<br /><br />I really enjoyed reading this post!Yung Godzhttp://www.yunggodzmusic.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30368338.post-40119338071930240322013-04-11T23:06:58.989-05:002013-04-11T23:06:58.989-05:00Shashi Kapoor has one of the most charming smiles ...Shashi Kapoor has one of the most charming smiles I've s likeeen! Just you, I loved the Amitabh-Shashi movies as well...Silsila, Shaan, Do aur Do Paanch! Great song selection for this post. It is actually one of my favorites from the movie. The crazy part is Shahnaz asked me last week what song should she pick for her Mehndi entrance and I suggested "Sarse Sarke"!!<br /><br />-NafisaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30368338.post-5573294721087079562012-10-02T09:26:55.346-05:002012-10-02T09:26:55.346-05:00@Anonymous- Really?? Ranbir??@Anonymous- Really?? Ranbir??Aditi Patwardhanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12703814408724480743noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30368338.post-32708346304338890182012-09-13T18:20:25.752-05:002012-09-13T18:20:25.752-05:00Hi Sanket
First of all thanks to you and all the ...Hi Sanket<br /><br />First of all thanks to you and all the others who write wonderful funny and very accurate blog posts, much better than magazine reviews any day. The reason people are motivated to write is because they're probably really affected at some level by a certain actor. To use my real name would shock the many people I know or work with, so I actually created a fake FB acct just to express appreciation directly to Shashiji and also sent him your blog post(I think Ranbir maintains this page and the direct short posts do come from Shashi himself): http://www.facebook.com/ShashiKapoor.TheGentlemanOfTheIndianFilmIndustry <br /><br />Some scenes and songs of Shashi are so remarkable, I play these repeatedly and watch because (1) the short scenes always make me smile (2) it's just nice to see such beauty (his face in the songs) <br /><br />Songs: the first half of Dewangee all the way till this beautiful song "Chal Sapno Ke Shehar Me Tuje Le Jata Hu". Unforgettable songs like "Hum ne aaj se tumhe", "Yahan mein ajnabi hoon" etc.<br /><br />Scenes: I love Shashi's mischief, tend to watch those short clips daily and never get bored - Mr Romeo interactions with his brother and father, Neend Hamari Khwab Tumhari romantic interludes with Nanda, bad Shashi irritating the lady in Haseena Maan Jayegi<br /><br />Cheers and Regards. The future of publishing has to change seeing that user content is of such much better quality like this blog :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30368338.post-59953473562497373492012-09-12T23:14:06.210-05:002012-09-12T23:14:06.210-05:00Anonymous - welcome to the Shashi lovefest that ha...Anonymous - welcome to the Shashi lovefest that has been going on. What Shashi films have you been watching in the last month? I know what you mean about idolizing someone you don't know and I guess that's the point with Shashiji. You DO feel like you know him and thus idolize him from near and afar. Anyway, thanks for stopping by and hope to hear from you again in the very near future!Sanket Vyashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00410998671085464946noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30368338.post-89761765054020808362012-09-12T15:19:48.981-05:002012-09-12T15:19:48.981-05:00The title is brilliant:
"Shashi Kapoor - ove...The title is brilliant: <br />"Shashi Kapoor - overlooked but never overshadowed"<br /> <br />I'm 33 Indian girl in the US and have never idolized anyone in my life generally speaking, unless I'd known them long enough to see some truly special respect-worthy qualities.<br /><br />Shashi totally swept me away in the past month!! Can't believe that me, rational me spent so many hours watching and re-watching this man from the 60s and 70s. Bollywood sure can sell dreams and Shashi is the best they had to showcase. <br /><br />Shashi I wish there were more like you. AB has a persona that is primed for success (not unlike people who prepare for exams and come out tops), but if you're looking to watch Mr Handsome Romantic Gentleman then Shashi, Shashi Shashi it is, all the way.<br /><br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30368338.post-76156682123717711762010-09-26T04:04:50.322-05:002010-09-26T04:04:50.322-05:00Shashiji!! You are my favourite veteran actor...I ...Shashiji!! You are my favourite veteran actor...I love all your movies...Jab JAb Phool Khile, Sharmilee and Deewaar being my favourites! I just love your hairstyle, your killer looks and everything!! You are better than BigB. Amitabh is a great actor...but he doesn't possess great looks. While Shashiji, being a legend, has those Greek-God looks...especially his nose....his smile is worth a million dollars!! His dimples just mesmerize me!! He is the one and only and no one can become like him ever!! Salute...<br /><br />Recently, I saw him at Filmfare Awards...I was shocked!! I could never imagine Shashiji to change like this!! It was not expected from him...he was on the wheelchair...that was more shocking...!!!<br /><br />But, nevertheless, he was, is and will be always my favourite actor...we all are grateful to you for the contribution you have done to Indian and English cinema and theatre...We all love you!! May god bless him and may he live in good health...that's all I wish for him...Salute to our more than beloved Mr. Balbir Raj Kapoor!!<br />Aditi Patwardhan.Aditi Patwardhanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12703814408724480743noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30368338.post-67596065678116897342010-01-12T03:48:33.655-06:002010-01-12T03:48:33.655-06:00Hahaha I sure will but ultimately, I will be drawn...Hahaha I sure will but ultimately, I will be drawn back to Shashi. AB is surely talented without a doubt but I still choose Shashi as my veteran star. I did watch alot of AB movies. Alot! Prolly because my parents did. I still vote Shashi, if you don;t mind!<br />Thanks for the reply!Nazrina Hassanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10023890350792897235noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30368338.post-41759433655955506972010-01-11T22:28:05.679-06:002010-01-11T22:28:05.679-06:00MGW - thanks for your comments and as you see by m...MGW - thanks for your comments and as you see by my post I love both of them pretty much equally. It's interesting but non-Desis who have gotten into Bollywood are definitely more drawn to Shashi instead of AB.<br /><br />I really encourage you to check out some of AB's classic movies in an effort to change your mind about him. Abhimaan, Deewaar, Sholay, Amar Akbar Anthony and Do Aur Do Paanch. 2 of those star Shashi as well so maybe they will help you get through them easier ;)Sanket Vyashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00410998671085464946noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30368338.post-38442082673097657162010-01-11T03:56:00.172-06:002010-01-11T03:56:00.172-06:00Hi I think what you wrote was truly awesome.
It hi...Hi I think what you wrote was truly awesome.<br />It hit spot on. I adore this man too. I started a little late compared to the rest. Honestly, I dislike AB. Not sure why, no punt intended. <br />Indeed, Shashi is talented, blessed with killer looks. <br />Something one can never get bored of. I started following up with him because he reminded me of someone I know. <br />I watched his movies and now I have his song clips in my Ipod! <br />I just think that this man is awesome... I wish there was a reincarnation of him...<br />Hats off for our dear Mr Kapoor...Nazrina Hassanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10023890350792897235noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30368338.post-8776959138938013522008-09-07T15:54:00.000-05:002008-09-07T15:54:00.000-05:00Hi Sanket,Is that really Shashi in the picture wit...Hi Sanket,<BR/>Is that really Shashi in the picture with the mustache? He looks so much like his brother! Thanks for this very nice post.yveshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12975451635895715233noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30368338.post-32575853420180616322008-08-19T00:19:00.000-05:002008-08-19T00:19:00.000-05:00Amrita - yeah, my pop is almost 70 as well and loo...Amrita - yeah, my pop is almost 70 as well and looks much better than Shashiji as well. I think the dreaded Kapoor curse of 'eat everything you see' that befell Raj, Shammi, Rishi etc. is one of the main reasons he aged not-so-goodly. And as far as what carried him I agree about the 'everyman' personna. I also feel Shashi never really cared about what he was SUPPOSED to do as a hero - he just did whatever he wanted and it worked.<BR/><BR/>Nida - AB is so darn overpowering and Shashi is just accessible, you nailed his appeal or at least a good explanation for his resurgence. But before directors exploited Amitabh's larger than life personna as the ass-kicking hero he did have some magnificently quiet roles in 'Abhimaan' & 'Mili'. It's almost like watching a different actor in those movies than the AB that you know - you will appreciate his acting ability so much more if you see some of his earlier stuff.Sanket Vyashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00410998671085464946noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30368338.post-69631165658714544002008-07-30T12:05:00.000-05:002008-07-30T12:05:00.000-05:00Sanket--Thank you for the compliment! And the reco...Sanket--Thank you for the compliment! And the recos--I knew you'd have a bunch of 'em!:)<BR/><BR/>It is truly amazing that Shashi would strike a chord with a whole new generation--and culture, for the matter (since there are many bloggers who did not grow up on Hindi films)--fifteen years later. Wonder if he has any idea? I'm sure he does, since the internet is such a widespread media.<BR/><BR/>I think I understand--from what you and others have said in this post--that Shashi was more "attainable" if you will, than the Great Amitabh. In fact, I know I need to see more Amitabh hits(only seen Laawaris and Silsila and the more recent ones) but I just can't excited about it since I always feel so small when watching him onscreen. Probably a strange comment since I'm a woman and not trying to be like him at all...its just weird, like I couldn't connect with him, like he's shouting at me or something. All do respect, I'm sure he's great, and I promise to give his earlier films the due time and respect they deserve, its just that I'm not as excited about it as I am about getting to Shashi's films....<BR/><BR/>Perhaps I'll start with the ones they did together, as you suggested!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30368338.post-85191568844713247122008-07-30T11:48:00.000-05:002008-07-30T11:48:00.000-05:00He's 70? Damn, I just realized I have some excelle...He's 70? Damn, I just realized I have some excellent genes coz my dad's the same age and he's held up far better. Of course, he's not as cute (still love him!) but that's the payoff I guess. <BR/><BR/>I think the "everyman" aspect was Shashi's greatest strength because he really didn't have the burden that AB and Dharam and others with a larger than life persona had to carry. Kind of like Sanjeev Kumar but cuter and more hero-like. <BR/><BR/>Shashilicious if you will! :DAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30368338.post-42612804468411418512008-07-30T01:01:00.000-05:002008-07-30T01:01:00.000-05:00Nida - thanks for the kind words :) I find this lo...Nida - thanks for the kind words :) I find this lovefest for Shashiji by the blogging world sweet as well as a bit surprising. After all, the man has not really had a significant role since 1994's 'In Custody' and while I had fond memories for him, I just didn't expect this resurgence in his career ~ 15 years later! There are other actors who were more popular at the top of their game (Dev Anand, Rajesh Khanna & Anil Kapoor to name a few) but Shashi is just well, Shpecial.<BR/><BR/>Your review on SSS was just a treat to read and while everyone has their Shahsi faves, mine include all the buddy movies he made with AB (Shaan, Do Aur Do Paanch, Namak Halal, Kaala Patthar, Suhaag, Imaan Dharam & Deewaar). Shashi solo flicks (Sharmilee, Chor Machaye Shor, Fakira, Chor Sipahee, Junoon, Trishul, Kalyug & Kranti). Whew!<BR/><BR/>Shweta - knowing you were sharing in the collective Shashi good vibes is all the substantial comment that was needed ;)Sanket Vyashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00410998671085464946noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30368338.post-58026300670931106752008-07-29T15:09:00.000-05:002008-07-29T15:09:00.000-05:00I read your post, and just feel so satisfied to sh...I read your post, and just feel so satisfied to share in the Shashi-love, that have no substantial comment really. Just sitting and smiling happily in my cubie having read it :DShweta Mehrotra Gahlawathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13543438271055378809noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30368338.post-47311306050730167862008-07-28T22:49:00.001-05:002008-07-28T22:49:00.001-05:00Sanket,What a great tribute to an actor you love! ...Sanket,<BR/><BR/>What a great tribute to an actor you love! It's so funny that you posted this, because I was just thinking today that I just have to buy more Shashi films since he seems to be The Man in the Blogging World! :) I've only seen <EM>Silsila</EM> and <EM>Satyam Shivam Sundaram</EM>, the latter having not the most flattering character in the world (although Shashi did a great job--I'll be posting on this soon). So I'm sure there are a whole slew of great movies I need to watch--I'd love your recommendations!<BR/><BR/>And I'm with Beth on the voice thing--It was in <EM>Satyam Shivam Sundaram</EM> that I noticed the little chuckly "growl gravely" thing as she put it. Its one of the things I found adorable in that filim despite his characters flaws.<BR/><BR/>I really enjoyed reading this post!NidaMariehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03979527736140327136noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30368338.post-70711196193511576542008-07-28T22:49:00.000-05:002008-07-28T22:49:00.000-05:00Bollyviwer - thanks for the kind words... you woul...Bollyviwer - thanks for the kind words... you would be surprised at how many of us Y-chromosome Shashi fans there are ;) But you are right, AB is the more popular of the two. Again, they both bring something different to the table and comparing them is just useless. Shashi & Jaya do look lovely in the song but he should have left the dancing to AB in that one!<BR/><BR/>Beth - He has 'it' in leaps and bounds. And as far as his voice, I think you said it best - it has ishytle in ishpades.<BR/><BR/>Ajnabi - thanks for stopping by and glad you enjoyed the songs. My tribute to Shashi will not be limited by this singular post so come on back soon for more...<BR/><BR/>PPCC - yes it was Batman that said it and yes, that is why Shashi gets so much love the world over. 'Chor Sipahee' was the second Bollywood movie I saw in India during my first visit there in '77 ('AAA' was my first). Seeing those movies with those 2 stars probably helped shape my future movie watching forever after. 'AAA' will be reviewed in the very near future but suffice it to say that seeing Amitabh in such a crazy movie was just spellbinding. And then watching 'Chor Sipahee' - which was just as insane - proclaimed me to rush home and tell my mom that in addition to Amitabh, Shashi COOKER was also my favorite actor. Being Gujarati I was not used to such Punjabi names at age 9 :) <BR/><BR/>So 'Silsila' was your hook? Very cool, although I was taken aback by that first song seeing Shashi & Jaya cuddling up to one another when I thought it would have been her and Amitabh. I saw 'In Custody' years later and loved it too but in a different way. It must be interesting for you to have seen him at the end of his career and then work your way back to his earlier work... Loved your review of 'Silsila' by the way, feel free to plug away on this site anytime!Sanket Vyashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00410998671085464946noreply@blogger.com