Shammi Kapoor
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Shammi Kapoor (Shamsher Raj Kapoor; 21 October 1931– 14 August 2011) was an Indian film actor and director. He was a prominent lead actor in Hindi cinema from the late 1950s until the early 1970s. Shammi Kapoor is hailed as one of the most entertaining lead actors that Hindi cinema has ever produced. He was one of the leading stars of Hindi cinema during the late 1950s, the 1960s and early '70s. He made his Bollywood debut in 1953 with the film Jeevan Jyoti, and went on to deliver hits like Tumsa Nahin Dekha, Dil Deke Dekho, Junglee, Dil Tera Diwana, Professor, China Town, Rajkumar, Kashmir Ki Kali, Janwar, Teesri Manzil, An Evening in Paris, Bramhachari, Andaz and Vidhaata. He received the Filmfare Best Actor Award in 1968 for his performance in Brahmachari and Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor for Vidhaata in 1982.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Shammi Kapoor reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 50 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Drama
The majority of Shammi Kapoor's filmography leans towards the Drama genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.
The "Box Office" Signature
With a 52% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Shammi Kapoor remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Bade Ghar Ki Beti, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Shammi Kapoor Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Shammi Kapoor's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Shammi Kapoor.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Rockstar | Ustad Jameel Khan | Hit | Similar → |
| 2002 | Waah! Tera Kya Kehna | Kishan Oberoi | Average | Similar → |
| 1998 | Kareeb | Thakur Ranbir Singh | Average | Similar → |
| 1997 | ...Aur Pyar Ho Gaya | - | Average | Similar → |
| 1995 | Rock Dancer | Dance Master | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1993 | Gardish | Prithviraj Bhalla | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1992 | Heer Ranjha | Chochak Chaudhary | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1992 | Chamatkar | Mr. Kaul | Hit | Similar → |
| 1992 | Tahalka | Brigadier Kapoor | Hit | Similar → |
| 1991 | Lakshmanrekha | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1991 | Mast Kalandar | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1989 | Batwara | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1989 | Daata | DIG Sher Ali Khan | Hit | Similar → |
| 1989 | Bade Ghar Ki Beti | Thakur Din Dayal | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1987 | Ijaazat | - | Average | Similar → |
| 1986 | Karamdaata | Rai Bahadur | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1985 | Baadal | Thakur Shamsher Singh | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1983 | Hero | Retd. IGP Shrikanth Mathur | Hit | Similar → |
| 1983 | Betaab | Sardar Dinesh Singh Girji | Hit | Similar → |
| 1982 | Vidhaata | Gurbaksh | Hit | Similar → |
| 1982 | Prem Rog | Bade Raja Thakur | Hit | Similar → |
| 1982 | Yeh Vaada Raha | Dr. Mehra | Average | Similar → |
| 1981 | Naseeb | Self | Hit | Similar → |
| 1981 | Professor Pyarelal | Mr. Rai | Average | Similar → |
| 1981 | Professor Pyarelal | Kishanchand / King | Average | Similar → |
| 1978 | Shalimar | Dr. Bukhari | Average | Similar → |
| 1977 | Parvarish | DSP Shamsher Singh | Hit | Similar → |
| 1975 | Salaakhen | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 1971 | Preetam | Preetam | Average | Similar → |
| 1971 | Andaz | Ravi | Average | Similar → |
| 1971 | Jaane Anjaane | Ram Prasad 'Ramu' | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1970 | Pagla Kahin Ka | - | Average | Similar → |
| 1968 | Brahmachari | Brahmachari | Average | Similar → |
| 1966 | Teesri Manzil | Anil Kumar / Rocky | Average | Similar → |
| 1965 | Janwar | Sunder Srivastava / Sundaram Munderam / Sheikh Kalimullah | Average | Similar → |
| 1964 | Rajkumar | Prince Bhanu Pratap / Bhagat Ram | Average | Similar → |
| 1963 | Bluff Master | Ashok Azad | Average | Similar → |
| 1962 | Professor | Professor Pritam Khanna | Average | Similar → |
| 1962 | Dil Tera Diwana | - | Average | Similar → |
| 1960 | Singapore | Shyam | Average | Similar → |
| 1959 | Char Dil Char Rahen | Johnny Braganza | Average | Similar → |
| 1959 | Dil Deke Dekho | - | Average | Similar → |
| 1958 | Mujrim | Shankar | Average | Similar → |
| 1957 | Tumsa Nahin Dekha | Shankar | Average | Similar → |
| 1956 | Mem Sahib | Manohar | Hit | Similar → |
| 1956 | Rangeen Raaten | Moti Singh | Average | Similar → |
| 1954 | Mehbooba | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1954 | Shama Parwana | Gul Mirza | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1953 | Laila Majnu | Majnu | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1953 | Jeewan Jyoti | Shyam Sunder 'Shammi' | Super Hit | Similar → |
Shammi Kapoor - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Shammi Kapoor?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Shammi Kapoor is "Bade Ghar Ki Beti" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Shammi Kapoor acted in?
Shammi Kapoor has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Shammi Kapoor?
Other notable films include "Karamdaata", "Baadal", and "Heer Ranjha".