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Shammi Kapoor Obituary
His doctor Bhupendra Gandhi says Kapoor was admitted to Mumbai's Breach Candy Hospital two days ago in critical condition. He was on dialysis and died Sunday of kidney failure.
Kapoor was hailed for his lighthearted roles in movies. He belonged to Bollywood's well-known Kapoor family.
His brothers Raj Kapoor and Shashi Kapoor also were successful actors, and his father, Prithviraj Kapoor, was a well-known theater personality of the 1950s.
Shammi Kapoor made his debut in Bollywood in 1953 and acted in successful movies including "Junglee" and "Professor." He also appeared in "Brahmchari" and "Janwar."
He is survived by his wife, a son and a daughter.
Copyright © 2011 The Associated Press
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Rajeev Sood
September 7, 2011
we will always miss u shammi ji, may your soul rest in peace.
Rajeev Sood
September 7, 2011
we will always miss u shammi ji, may your soul rest in peace.
Vicki Boston
September 4, 2011
Hello Shammi.Until yesterday, Ihave never been familiar with you OR your work.
As I was reading your obituary in The Times Magazine,your picture looked like a portrait of another 1950's icon Sal Mineo. Amazing. And I was just listening to your song YAHOO. I like it. 1960's pop flavor too. RIP Shammi.
M. J.
August 23, 2011
This is a note I received from one who teaches English in Iraq:
"I also say,with a broken heart,that I have been deeply touched by the loss of a great movie-star,a great director,and a very admirable man,the late Shammi Kapoor,who passed away on August14th,2011?BNo words can express my sadness at the loss of the man who has given generations of people so much happiness.May he rest in Peace.Please accept my condolances on this occasion.
When I visited Chandigarah the Beautiful City in2010,I purchased an MP of dozenz of Kapoor's songs.I did not have much time to get hold of his movies on DVD or CDs.I hope I will have a better chance this time to get his movies from1959 to the last movie he directed.Again,no words can describe my sadness.His AngelFace will stay in my memory and he will be praising God with the Angels and will be dancing with the all the Angels in Heaven.Amen.
Best wishes
Sincerely Yours
Dr.Ismail M.Saeed
Northern Iraq"
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Amol Nene
August 22, 2011
"Shammi Kapoor has been my favorite actor. I even met him at his residence on January 4, 1994. I have a personal autograph signed by him as one of my precious treasures. I am deeply sadden by his loss. God bless his soul!" Amol Nene
bhagirath vyas
August 20, 2011
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
smita
August 19, 2011
He was a great actor and a great soul. Our sincer condolences to Kapoor family. His smile and warm personality not only lite up the screen but many peoples life.
August 18, 2011
May the God of comfort and peace that excels all thought be your refuge and stronghold during this time of bereavement. Nahum 1:7
Jones Family
August 17, 2011
Our sincere condolences to the Kapoor family. May your memories bring you comfort and strength during this difficult time. Our prayers are with you. 2 Cor. 1:3,4
vina
August 16, 2011
RIP , A noble, generous soul you are being missed a lot and wish you were here with us physically guiding and being an optimist
Sara Shepard
August 16, 2011
I loved Shammi, his energy, his dancing, his mischievousness. Thank you for the wonderful films.
August 16, 2011
We are so sorry about the death of a great actor. His smile and warm personality lite up the screen. May the God of comfort be with you all.
August 16, 2011
Our deepest condolence to the Kapoor family ,,,,,,May the God of all comfort ,comfort the family as they grieve
Ab. Khapoor Yaacob
August 16, 2011
My deepest condolence to Kapoor's family and may Shammi rest in peace. deeply miss him. - Khapoor Yaacob, Penang, Malaysia
Theresa Campbell
August 15, 2011
Please accept my condolences in this time of sorrow. May your faith in Jesus' love strengthen you during this time of saddness.
Tom Smith
August 15, 2011
Like the wise man Job, Shammi Kapoor can say: “If an able-bodied man dies can he live again? All the days of my compulsory service I shall wait, until my relief comes. You will call, and I myself shall answer you. For the work of your hands you will have a yearning." We can all look forward to a time when God will call and we will answer.
August 15, 2011
Condolences to the Kapoor family. May the God of all comfort be with you.
Frank Boban
August 15, 2011
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
August 15, 2011
My condolences to the Kapoor family.
Indira Patel
August 15, 2011
Hi shammi, i'm one of your biggest fan , since fifties. Your life time achivment was great. You are gone but not forgotten . In my heart you are for ever. Rest in peace dear Shammiji.
Blue Roses
Brenda Johnson
August 15, 2011
I sincerely offer my condolence for Shammi Kapoor. Despite the pain of grief, let it be your resolve to continue to work your way through heartache and sorrow. His precious life leaves many memories. Times like this make you sad. But, there is “a time to weep.” (Ecclesiastes 3:4) Yet you can have the hope of seeing your love one. “Do not let your be troubled”. (John 14:27) You may feel paralyzed by a tragedy such as this. Remember, God can help you to endure any and every problem you may face. He will give you the “power beyond what is normal” to go from one day to the next. (2 Corinthians 4:7) Mr. Kapoor’s footprints that were left will always be seen. The sands of time will not wash them away.
“Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, love leaves a memory no one can steal”-Unknown
Miss CC
August 15, 2011
To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.
Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."
It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.
God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.
When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.
I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.
There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.
If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.
So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.
And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.
Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998
R Golay
August 14, 2011
To the the family of Shammi Kapoor - May God give you peace and comfort through his word and the Lord Jesus Christ during this time of sorrow, I know that he will be missed by many.
August 14, 2011
may you rest in peace and god bless
lucio tewolde
August 14, 2011
Growing up, I watched the Kapoor siblings movies and enjoyed them
immensly,and couldn't wait with my friends to watch the next one,thanks for a beautiful memory RIP,and condolences to the Kapoor family.
Chaitalee Goswami
August 14, 2011
He'll be missed, what a great guy, condolences to the family
Bobbie Taylor
August 14, 2011
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
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