Shammi Kapoor Death Anniversary: 5 Foot-Tapping Songs of The 'Elvis Presley' of Bollywood That Will Make You Groove
Today is Shammi Kapoor's 8th Death Anniversary and we are going to remember the finest charmer in Bollywood with his evergreen classic songs that were graced by the greatest singer in the Indian cinema industry Mohammad Rafi. The Mohammad Rafi and Shammi Kapoor dua have embraced Bollywood with some evergreen songs to remember for a lifetime.
Actor Shammi Kapoor who has given us classics like China Town, Junglee and Kashmir ki Kali, was one of the greatest Bollywood stars of all time. He was born to the legendary Prithviraj Kapoor, he was the second of his three sons. Actors Shashi Kapoor and Raj Kapoor were his brothers. On August 14, 2011, the actor breathed his last at the age of 79. He made his Bollywood debut with 1953 film Jeevan Jyoti and gave several hits including Professor, Tumsa Nahin Dekha and Sachaai, among others. He was fondly known as the "Elvis Presley of India" for his vivacious dance moves. Today is Shammi Kapoor's 8th death anniversary and we are going to remember the actor with five of his best evergreen songs sung by another stalwart from playback singing -- Mohammad Rafi. Shammi Kapoor 8th Death Anniversary: Rishi Kapoor Remembers His Uncle, Shares a Perfect Tweet on the Legend!
Govinda Aala Re - Bluff Master
Living in the 21st century, we still tune to Shammi Kapoor's classic hit song "Govinda Aala Re" from Bluff Master, which is often played on the occasion of Janmashtami festival in loudspeakers from the mandals. Sung by Mohammed Rafi and featured on Shami Kapoor, the song represents the joy of Janmasthami festivities. Shammi Kapoor Birthday Special: Badan Pe Sitare to Ehsaan Tera Hoga Mujhpar, Songs Of India’s Very Own ‘Elvis Presley’ That Ruled Our Hearts.
Yeh Chand Sa Roshan Chehra - Kashmir Ki Kali
Shakti Samanta's 1964 classic hit Kashmir Ki Kali marked Sharmila Tagore's Bollywood debut, in which she starred opposite Shammi Kapoor. The film featured many soul-soothing songs including "Diwana Hua Badal" and "Isharon Isharon Men Dil Lenewale" but we pick "Yeh Chand Sa Roshan Chehra" for this playlist. The song is much loved even today for all the right reasons.
Baar Baar Dekho - China Town
Another one of Shammi Kapoor's classic songs is from Shakti Samanta's 1962 classic hit China Town. Our pick is the lively "Baar Baar Dekho," which had the late actor shaking legs with Shakila like a rock-star. Pure Gold!
Aaj Kal Tere Mere Pyar Ke Charche - Brahmachari
Bhappi Sonie's 1968 film Brahmachari had Shammi Kapoor paired opposite Mumtaz and their chemistry is out of this world! How can we forget the classic romantic number "Aaj Kal Tere Mere Pyar Ke Charche"?
Badan Pe Sitare Lapete Huye - Prince
Lekh Tandon's 1969 film Prince featured Shammi Kapoor alongside Vyjayanthimala Bali. The film gave the world one of the most happening song of the era, "Badan Pe Sitare Lapete Huye." We saw Shammi Kapoor pull an Elvis Presley with a body language, dancing skills and crazy expressions similar to the King of Rock and Roll's. Mohammad Rafi's magical voice matched with Shammi Kapoor's flawless lip-syncing. It's one of the most loved Shammi Kapoor songs from those times.
Shammi Kapoor’s real name was Shamsher Raj Kapoor. The second son of Prithviraj Kapoor, he was born on 21st October 1931. He joined his father’s Prithvi Theatres as a junior artiste in 1948 at a salary of Rs 50 per month and stayed there till 1952 with the last payout of Rs 300. We will miss such a legendary star who gave Indian cinema a reason to smile.
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