Shashi Kapoor – Biography, Facts & Life Story
| Nickname | Shashi Kapoor |
| Gender | Male |
| Age | 85 years old (in 2023) |
| Date of Birth | 18 March 1938 |
| Real Name | Balbir Raj Prithviraj Kapoor |
| Profession | Actor, director, producer |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Birthplace | Calcutta, Bengal Presidency, British India |
| Religion | Hinduism |
| Zodiac Sign | Pisces |
Height, Weight & Physical Stats
| Height | 5 feet 8 inches (1.75 m) |
| Weight | 75 kg (165 lbs) |
| Hair Color | Black |
| Eye Color | Dark Brown |
| Hobbies | Playing musical instruments, Listening to music, Watching Movies |
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Shashi Kapoor Education
School: Don Bosco High School in Matunga, Bombay
Shashi Kapoor Career
Profession: Actor, director, producer
Debut:
- Film (As a child artist)- Aag (1948)
- Film (As an adult)- Dharamputra (1961)
- Director- Ajooba (1991)
- Producer- Junoon (1978)
Net Worth: $82 Million
Family & Relatives
Father: Prithviraj Kapoor (Director)
Mother: Ramsarni Mehra Kapoor
Brother: Raj Kapoor, Shammi Kapoor (Both Actors)
Sister: Urmila Sial Kapoor
Marital Status: Widowed
Ex Spouse: Jennifer Kendal (m. 1958-1984; till her death)
Son: Karan Kapoor, Kunal Kapoor
Daughter: Sanjana Kapoor
Facts You Never Knew About Shashi Kapoor
- Balbir Prithviraj Kapoor, world renowned by his stage name of Shashi Kapoor, in a career spanning to 58 years in the film industry, was one of the leading actors of Indian cinema.
- In 2011, Balbir was honored with the Padma Bhushan by the Government of India for his contributions to Art-Cinema.
- On December 3, 2017, Balbir was admitted for a reported chest infection at Kokilaben Hospital, Mumbai and died the next day due to prolonged liver cirrhosis.
- Balbir was honoured by Walk of the Stars as his handprint was preserved for posterity at Bandra bandstand in Mumbai in November 2013.
- Balbir made his directorial debut with the 1991 movie “Ajooba,” starring Amitabh Bachchan, Rishi Kapoor and Dimple Kapadia.
- In preparation for his role as Raja in “Jab Jab Phool Khile,” he spent days with the boatmen in Kashmir to study their lifestyle. Sometimes, he even had meals with them.
FAQs
Who is Shashi Kapoor?
Shashi Kapoor is an Indian actor, director, producer, born on 18 March, 1938 in Calcutta, Bengal Presidency, British India.
How old is Shashi Kapoor?
Shashi Kapoor is 85 years old as of December 2023.
How tall is Shashi Kapoor?
Shashi Kapoor is 5 feet 8 inches (1.75 m).
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