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Time of India
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Shammi Kapoor once reminisced his first encounter with Madhubala: 'I could not take my eyes off her... I was like hit by a thunderbolt'
Behind the charming persona and iconic dance moves, once carried a silent affection for one of the most celebrated actresses of Indian cinema—Madhubala. As we remember the beloved actor on his 10th death anniversary, a look back at his heartfelt recollections reveals a lesser-known, poignant chapter from his early days in film. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now On his 10th death anniversary, it's worth revisiting Shammi Kapoor's candid reflections on his feelings for . In an old interview with he recalled being instantly captivated when he first met her on the sets of Rail Ka Dibba. Her presence left him so awestruck that he struggled to remember his lines, while she, fully aware of the impact she had on him, seemed to enjoy the moment. In the same interview, Shammi Kapoor reflected on how Madhubala was already romantically linked with and Prem Nath at the time. Despite knowing she was in love, he admitted he couldn't stop himself from falling for her. As a newcomer with no fame then, he felt invisible in comparison and humorously questioned how he had ended up entangled in such a situation. Still, his feelings for Madhubala remained intense and undeniable. Shammi Kapoor eventually married fellow actor , one of the leading stars of that era. In a conversation with journalist Rauf Ahmed, he shared how their relationship unfolded. Though Geeta was a year older than him and had acted with both his father Prithvi and brother Raj Kapoor, Shammi was certain she was the one he wanted to marry. While he was briefly unsure of how his family would respond, his conviction never wavered. Ironically, it was Geeta who hesitated. A practical and grounded person, she loved Shammi deeply but was reluctant to marry him out of concern for her family's dependence on her. Shammi Kapoor and Geeta Bali got married in 1955 and had two children—Aditya Raj Kapoor and Kanchan. Shammi passed away on August 14, 2011.
News18
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
Mumtaz Recalls Emotional Final Meeting With Shammi Kapoor: ‘He Said He Won't Live Long'
Last Updated: Veteran actress Mumtaz opened up about her love story with Shammi Kapoor and the heartbreak of witnessing his decline. Once labelled a B-grade heroine, Mumtaz rose like a phoenix in the glitzy world of Hindi cinema. Her big break opposite Dilip Kumar in Ram Aur Shyam (1967) flipped the script of her career entirely, transforming her from an overlooked name to one of the most sought-after stars in the industry. Ironically, the same heroes who once refused to work with her suddenly found her captivating — both on and off screen. This meteoric rise also brought with it a fair share of rumours, particularly surrounding her relationships with co-stars. The most talked-about among them was her romance with the ever-charming Shammi Kapoor. In a recent candid conversation on Radio Nasha, Mumtaz bared her heart, revisiting old memories, relationships, and the raw emotions behind her glamorous façade. In the teaser clip, she recalled how actor Jeetendra once dismissed the idea of working with her. 'Jeetu, I'm sorry, but this is what you said — 'Jeetu said, ap Mumtaz ko kyu le rahe ho?'" she shared with a hint of mischief and melancholy. 'Nobody wanted to work with me," she added, pulling back the curtain on the industry's early rejection of her. Speaking about her equation with her Tere Mere Sapne (1971) co-star Dev Anand, she said affectionately, 'Dev Anand used to call me Mumzi… all my heroes used to love me." Mumtaz, never one to shy away from her truth, acknowledged the buzz around her name. 'Often there used to be reports of my romantic link-ups with co-stars because they all loved me." But it was her enduring bond with Shammi Kapoor that continues to tug at heartstrings. 'Shammi Kapoor was so good-looking that no girl could resist crushing over him," she said. When asked how their love story began, Mumtaz quipped with a smile, 'Aapne bhi toh pyaar kiya hoga, aapko kaise hua?" To which she added, 'He also proposed to me." Their romance was tender yet complicated. Shammi wanted Mumtaz to give up her career at just 17, something she wasn't ready for. 'I don't think anyone can give me the same amount of love that he showered on me. I never forgot him," she had told 'Even today, when his name is mentioned, tears well up in my eyes. It was not a love affair; it was much more. We loved each other deeply." Recalling their final meeting, she shared, voice cracking with emotion, 'He was still drinking… I asked him, 'Why are you drinking when you are not well?' He said he wouldn't live for long. And I told him, 'Then drink, enjoy yourself.' What else could I say? I couldn't stop him. I sat with him a while and came back. I couldn't see him dying." Ending her reflection with a poignant shayari that encapsulates the ache of parting, Mumtaz said: 'Hum bhi toh dekhe zamane ki yaari, bichhade sabhi baari baari…" First Published: May 23, 2025, 19:36 IST
Indian Express
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
Mumtaz breaks down as she remembers Shammi Kapoor's last days: ‘He said he doesn't have long to live and…'
Mumtaz, who was once considered as the B-Grade heroine, went on to became the most wanted star when she starred alongside Dilip Kumar in his film Ram Aur Shyam (1967). As her stardom grew, the same heroes who once rejected to work with her, started to find her pretty, expressing their desire to work with her. This also sparked several rumours of the actress' romantic relationships with her co-stars. The most famous of them all is her relationship with actor Shammi Kapoor. In a recent interview with Radio Nasha, the veteran star has opened up about all her life secrets, rumours and relationships. In a promo shared, the actress can be seen talking about her bonding with actor Dev Anand, the time when Jeetendra refused to work with her as well as her love affair with Shammi Kapoor. The actress can be heard saying, 'Jeetu I am sorry, but this is what you said, 'Jeetu said, ap Mumtaz ko kyu le rahe ho?' The sentence was then followed by 'Nobody wanted to work with me. Mumtaz spoke about her Tere Mere Sapne (1971) co-star Dev Anand. The actress said, 'All my heroes used to love me.' She recalled, 'Dev Anand used to call me Mumzi… often there used to be reports of my romantic link ups with my co-stars because they all loved me.' A segment of the trailer also showed her opening up about her relationship with Shammi Kapoor. In the video, the actress could be heard saying, 'Shammi Kapoor was so good looking that no girl could resist crushing over him. Wasn't he the most good looking man?' When the interviewer asked, 'Apko pyaar kaise hua? (How did you fall in love?)' The actress humorously replied, 'Aapne bhi toh pyaar kiya hoga, apko kaise hua? (You too must have fallen in love… how did you do?)' When he said, 'I proposed,' Mumtaz immediately replied, 'He also proposed to me.' In the promo, she also recalled her last meeting with Shammi Kapoor. She cried as she said, 'When I saw him sitting on a chair, and he was still drinking… from far away, I asked him, 'Why are you drinking when you are not well?' And that is the time I came to know that he said he won't live for long. Then I said, 'You can drink, enjoy yourself.' After knowing the reality, I couldn't tell him 'You can't do this or that'. He wanted to be happy. I just told him, 'Please take care of yourself'. I sat with him for sometime and I came back home. I couldn't see him dying.' ALSO READ | Archana Puran Singh's son gets upset as fan ignores him but recognises their cook: 'They walked past me' Remembering her love for Shammi Kapoor, Mumtaz shared a shayari: 'Hum bhi toh dekhe zamane ki yaari bichhade sabhi baari baari…' Shammi Kapoor proposed to Mumtaz when she was 17. 'He wanted me to give up my career when I was just 17. I don't think anyone can give me the same amount of love that he showered on me. I never forgot him. Even today when his name is mentioned, tears well up in my eyes. It was not a love affair, it was much more. We loved each other deeply', Mumtaz told
The Wire
02-05-2025
- Politics
- The Wire
Lalita Ramdas Praises Himanshi Narwal For Speaking Against Targeting of Muslims and Kashmiris
New Delhi: Lalita Ramdas has praised Himanshi Narwal, whose husband Lt Vinay Narwal, a naval officer, was killed in the recent Pahalgam terror attack for demonstrating strength and conviction by speaking out against hate and targeting of Muslims and Kashmiris. Ramdas is the daughter of Admiral Ram Dass Katari, the first Indian Chief of Naval Staff. Her husband was former navy chief, Admiral Ramdas. 'This is a personal tribute from possibly one of the oldest Navy daughters/wives alive today ….to the newest and youngest among the special fraternity of Naval Wives. I am so proud of you as I watch the clip of your words to the press, over and over again,' Ramdas has said in a letter written to Narwal, reported . 'Your extraordinary strength, composure and conviction when you speak out against hate and targeting of Muslims and Kashmiris after the horrific killing of so many innocent men in Pahalgam on the 22nd is truly remarkable! And so badly needed in our times,' Ramdas added in her letter. On Thursday (May 1), Narwal had said that while she sought justice for her husband who was killed in the terror attack, Kashmiris and Muslims should not be targeted. 'We dont want people to go after Muslims and Kashmiris. We want peace and only peace. Of course, we want justice. The people who have wronged him should be punished,' she had said. The couple were on their honeymoon in Pahalgam when Lt Vinay Narwal was shot dead by terrorists. 'We only want peace', you said, and of course rightly, 'we want justice too'. You are the perfect Fauji wife Himanshi, true to the spirit of the service, the constitution and to our secular values. You are clearly a woman who knows her mind, and there could not have been a more courageous partner of a Navy man like Vinay. You have echoed the thoughts and feelings of every thinking citizen of this country.. And we should all take your message of love and compassion far and wide,' said Ramdas in her letter.
