Indian actor Shammi Kapoor dies at 79
August 14, 2011 12:05 pm
MUMBAI, India (AP) — Versatile India actor Shammi Kapoor passed away after a long career in Bollywood. He was 79.
His doctor Bhupendra Gandhi says Kapoor was admitted to Mumbai’s Breach Candy Hospital two days ago in a critical condition. He was on dialysis and passed away on Sunday of kidney failure.
Kapoor was hailed for his lighthearted roles in movies. He belonged to the Bollywood’s well-known Kapoor family.
His brothers Raj Kapoor and Shashi Kapoor also were successful actors like their father, Prithviraj Kapoor, a well-known theater personality of 1950s.
Shammi Kapoor is survived by his wife, one son and a daughter.
He made his debut in Bollywood in 1953 and acted in successful movies including “Junglee” and “Professor.” He also appeared in “Brahmchari” and “Janwar.”
His doctor Bhupendra Gandhi says Kapoor was admitted to Mumbai’s Breach Candy Hospital two days ago in a critical condition. He was on dialysis and passed away on Sunday of kidney failure.
Kapoor was hailed for his lighthearted roles in movies. He belonged to the Bollywood’s well-known Kapoor family.
His brothers Raj Kapoor and Shashi Kapoor also were successful actors like their father, Prithviraj Kapoor, a well-known theater personality of 1950s.
Shammi Kapoor is survived by his wife, one son and a daughter.
He made his debut in Bollywood in 1953 and acted in successful movies including “Junglee” and “Professor.” He also appeared in “Brahmchari” and “Janwar.”
