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Shashi Kapoor

Acting
79 years oldCalcutta, Bengal Presidency, British India [now India]

Biography

Shashi Kapoor (born Balbir Raj Prithviraj Kapoor; March 18, 1938 - December 4, 2017), was an Indian actor of film and theatre, and film producer. Regarded as one of the greatest actors of Indian cinema, he is known not only for work in Hindi films but for also being featured in a number of English-language international films, particularly films produced by Merchant Ivory. A member of the Kapoor family, he received numerous accolades over his five-decade-long career, including four National Film Awards and two Filmfare Awards. In 2011, he was honoured with the Padma Bhushan, India's third-highest civilian award, by the Government of India.

Personal Details

Born
March 18, 1938 - December 4, 2017 (age 79)
Gender
Male
Place of Birth
Calcutta, Bengal Presidency, British India [now India]
Known For
Acting

Also Known As

Sashi Kapoor
Sasi Kapoor
शशि कपूर
Шаши Капур