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News18
13-08-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
Did You Know Shammi Kapoor Was One Of The First Internet Users In India?
Shammi Kapoor was the founder and chairman of the Internet Users Community of India (IUCI). Shammi Kapoor, regarded as one of the finest and most celebrated actors in Indian cinema, passed away on August 14, 2011. While he is widely remembered for his magnetic screen presence, remarkable acting, and energetic dance moves, few know that he was also a passionate tech enthusiast. The second of three sons of Prithviraj Kapoor, he was among the first Internet users in India. The late actor was using the Internet even before it officially arrived in India in the 1990s. According to a report by MensXP, Shammi Kapoor had obtained a connection through Steve Jobs' Apple Inc. In his 50s at the time, the legendary actor began exploring the World Wide Web. In an interview, the Tumsa Nahi Dekha star shared, 'I discovered the Internet before you got Internet in India. You got it in 1995… VSNL. I took it up as a hobby. I am on Apple, and they gave us a website called eWorld." He added, 'The British telecom gave us a line through VSNL, even though VSNL was not available at that time (1994). That was an eye-opener…something completely new. And by the time the Internet came to India, we were already the first marchers. Already sab kuch dekh liya tha (I had already seen everything)." In the 1990s, Shammi Kapoor purchased an Apple Macintosh Classic desktop and applied for an international dial-up connection. One of his earliest Internet projects was a website dedicated to the Kapoor family tree, one of Bollywood's largest and most prominent film dynasties. With the URL The Kapoor Family Website by Shammi Kapoor is still accessible today, retaining its original design created by the actor himself. It has not been redesigned or updated with the latest family information, but it continues to feature rare photographs of the Junglee star from film sets, along with details about the Kapoor family, starting from his father, Prithviraj Kapoor, to his nephew, Rishi Kapoor. Shammi Kapoor Helped Establish Many Internet-Related Organisations Moreover, he did not just create a website for his family tree, but also was the founder and chairman of the Internet Users Community of India (IUCI). The late actor also played a significant role in establishing organisations like the Ethical Hackers Association of India. After retiring from films, Shammi Kapoor focused on computers and the Internet, telling people that they are yet to understand the potential of such advanced technology that would connect people from every nook and corner of the world. Throughout his life, the actor was a Mac person and had little knowledge of Microsoft computers. He had all the necessary gadgets and was also active on Facebook, Twitter and worked on his website. view comments First Published: August 13, 2025, 08:17 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
India.com
07-07-2025
- Entertainment
- India.com
This actress worked in only 3 films, fell in love with actor who was her father's age, was later found dead in her apartment, her name was...
There are many talented actresses in the Bollywood industry whose careers were short-lived. While some of them left the industry, others met a tragic fate. From Madhubala, Nimmi to Meena Kumari, Divya Bharti and more, many of these actresses left the world at a young age. Today, we will talk about an actress who starred in only 3 movies, out of which 1 was a superhit. She romanced an actor who was her father's age. However, this actress passed away at a very young age and her death still remains a mystery. If you are wondering who we are talking about, it is none other than Jiah Khan. Born on February 20, 1988, Jiah Khan, whose real name was Nafisa Rizvi Khan, was an Indian actress of British-American origin. Jiah was born in New York and raised in London. Jiah's childhood was a tough phase when her father abandoned her, and Jiah's mother Rabia Amin was an actress of the 80s. Watching her mother in the field, Jiah also developed interest in dance forms like Kathak, Salsa, Ballet, and Belly Dance. To pursue her dream, Jiah studied in London and learned acting along with English literature. After this, she went to New York, where she started an acting course at the Lee Strasberg Theater Institute. But she left her studies after getting film offers. When Jiah Khan Romanced Amitabh Bachchan First, she was cast in the film 'Tumsa Nahi Dekha', but she left the role after considering it mature. In 1998, she did a small role in the film 'Dil Se'. However, she got real recognition in 2007 with the film 'Nishabd', in which she worked with Amitabh Bachchan. After Nishabd, Jiah featured in Aamir Khan's superhit film Ghajini. Though the actress had a brief role, her character was admired by the audience. The last film of Jiah Khan was Housefull (2010), where she played a comedic role. How Did Jiah Khan Die? Jiah Khan died on June 3, 2013. Her body was found in her flat in Mumbai, which was considered a suicide. She was only 25 years old at that time. A suicide note was also found with her, in which she mentioned her relationship with Sooraj Pancholi, abortion, and career-related problems. What Happened with Sooraj Pancholi? Sooraj was accused of abetting her suicide, but he was acquitted in 2023. Her mother called it a murder that could never be solved. Jiah's total net worth was said to be between 50 lakhs and 2 crores.
India.com
30-05-2025
- Entertainment
- India.com
Meet superstar, who used to smoke 100 cigarettes a day, fond of alcohol, was labelled ‘playboy', related to Raj Kapoor; his name is…
In our film industry, there have been many actors and actresses who rose to fame and saw a gigantic success in their career. But, there have also been many stars who may have looked different on-screen, but in their personal lives, the scenario has been completely different for them. Here, we are talking about one of the biggest Bollywood superstars who was different on reel format, but in real life, he went on a different path. The Elvis Presley Of India You might have guessed so far about the actor we are talking about, if not, we'd like to give you a hint. Before debuting as a lead star, he worked as a junior artist for his father's prominent theatre for many years. Still no, alright, let's remove the curtains for you all. The superstar whom we are talking about is none other than Shammi Kapoor, who is considered one of the biggest stars of Indian Cinema. The actor was the brother of veteran film actor-director Raj Kapoor, who initially helped him to land in the glamours world. Although after featuring in his first film, Shammi starred in huge number of flops that ended in 1957 as he had his breakthrough with Tumsa Nahi Dekha. After the success , he earned the image of stylish playboy and a talented dancer in the industry. He was also called the Elvis Presley of India, because of his dancing skills, which were similar to American rockstar and actor Elvis Aaron Presley. The Biggest Tragedy Of Shammi Kapoor's Life Many of you may know that Shammi Kapoor married the love of his life, Geeta Bali, whom he met on the sets of Miss Coca Cola and instantly fell in love during the filming of Rangeen Raatein . But, in 1965, after suffering from smallpox, Geeta took her last breath, which left the actor shattered. But fate had other plans for him as the actor met, Neila Devi, in 1969 who hailed from a royal family of Bhavnagar, Gujarat. The Shocking Truth About Shammi Kapoor Years later, during a conversation with ETimes, Neila Devi made some shocking revelations about Shammi Kapoor's condition. She said he lacked self-control when it came to smoking cigarettes and consuming alcohol. It was reported that he smoked about 100 cigarettes per day. His health suffered immensely as a result, and his lungs were severely damaged. Shammi's health began to deteriorate in 2003. On August 2014, the actor bid farewell to this world after suffering from kidney failure. His last appearance was in Imtiaz Ali's blockbuster Rockstar , starring his grandson Ranbir Kapoor, with actress Nargis Fakhri in lead roles.
