Saira Banu Remembers Shammi Kapoor on His 92nd Birth Anniversary, Pens 'His Zest for Life Was Inspiring'
Meanwhile, Saira Banu and Shammi Kapoor first collaborated on Junglee. Later, they worked together in the 1963 film Bluffmaster which was directed by Manmohan Desai.
Veteran Bollywood star Saira Banu on Saturday (October 21) remembered actor Shammi Kapoor on his 92nd birth anniversary. Taking to Instagram, Saira shared a post on her stories and wrote, "Remembering the dashing Shammi Kapoor on his Birth Anniversary!" Beginning with how they met, she wrote, "Our journey commenced with Junglee back in 1961, and the memories of that time hold a special place in my heart. The Kapoor family has always been close to Dilip Sahib and me." Saira Banu Shares Captivating Glimpse of Dilip Kumar's Most Enthralling Performance (View Pics).
She also wrote about the kind of person Shammi Kapoor was off-screen and wrote "Shammi Kapoor's vivacity and vibrancy had the unique ability to infuse life into any gathering. His zest for life was inspiring enough to brighten up the lives and those fortunate enough to know him." Promising to share more stories about her camaraderie with the yesteryear actor, she concluded, "His craft, artistry, and legacy will be etched in all our hearts forever. In the coming days, I will be sharing heartening anecdotes about Shammiji in a segment dedicated to JUNGLEE." Mughal-E-Azam Turns 63: Saira Banu Hails Dilip Kumar's Performance, Explains Why the Film Is Timeless Classic (View Post).
Saira Banu Remembers Shammi Kapoor:
Born as Shamsher Raj Kapoor, marked his Bollywood debut with the 1953 film Jeevan Jyoti and was later on seen in several hit films like Junglee, Kashmir Ki Kali, Brahmachari, An Evening in Paris, Teesri Manzil and many more. Throughout his career, he ruled the hearts of the fans with his electrifying dance moves, charming looks and enjoyed a massive fan following.