Emotional Shashi Kapoor Touches Shammi Kapoor's Feet Before Accepting Award
Shashi Kapoor, born on March 18, 1938, was the youngest son of legendary actor Prithviraj Kapoor and brother to Raj Kapoor and Shammi Kapoor.
An emotional throwback video of Shashi Kapoor from the Filmfare Awards has resurfaced online, melting hearts all over again. In the clip, the legendary actor is seen receiving the Filmfare Lifetime Achievement Award, and what followed next is now being fondly remembered by fans. A tearful Shashi Kapoor touched the feet of his elder brother, Shammi Kapoor, before receiving the award. Shammi gently cupped his younger brother's face and planted a kiss on his cheek, making it a touching moment of love and respect between the Kapoor siblings.
Hosts Shah Rukh Khan and Saif Ali Khan were present on stage to announce the honour. As Shashi Kapoor made his way up, both stars respectfully touched his feet, a gesture that earned them praise from the audience. Accompanying the moment were Shabana Azmi and Yash Chopra, who jointly presented the award.
Before handing over the trophy, Shabana Azmi took a moment to speak about Shashi Kapoor's legacy. 'When I first worked with you in 1974, I could never imagine that I would be given the honour and the privilege to give you the Lifetime Achievement Award. I thank Filmfare for giving me this opportunity. To a wonderful actor, a remarkable human being, a generous producer, and above all, the most beautiful man in the world, Shashi Kapoor," she said.
The crowd gave him a standing ovation, acknowledging his unparalleled contribution to Indian cinema.
Shashi Kapoor, born on March 18, 1938, was the youngest son of legendary actor Prithviraj Kapoor and brother to Raj Kapoor and Shammi Kapoor. His career spanned decades, with hits like Deewaar, Kabhi Kabhie, Trishul, and Junoon. He also made a mark in international cinema and was a key figure behind Prithvi Theatre's revival.
He was married to British actress Jennifer Kendal and together, they created a strong legacy in theatre and film. Shashi Kapoor passed away in 2017 but remains a cherished icon of Indian cinema.
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