On December 2017, Bollywood lost a legend in Shashi Kapoor. The actor, producer and director had passed away after a prolonged illness that has confined him to a wheelchair. While the industry mourned the passing away of the legend, Shashi Kapoor has left a treasure-cove of cinematic memories for us to remember him by. The son of actor Prithviraj Kapoor and the younger brother of Raj Kapoor, Shashi Kapoor had been born as Balbir Raj Kapoor. He had made his acting debut as a child artiste in 1948 with Aag, and later as the leading man in the 1961 film Dharmputra. Shashi Kapoor Remembered at Indian Film Festival of Melbourne aka IFFM, Simi Garewal Pays Tribute!

Shashi Kapoor was known for his romantic roles in movies like Jab Jab Phool Khile, Satyam Shivam Sundaram, Aa Gale Lag Jaa et al. He was also popular for being paired up with Amitabh Bachchan in several big blockbusters like Trishul, Namak Halaal, Kabhi Kabhie, Silsila,  Suhaag etc.

However, it is with offbeat roles in films like Siddhartha and several Merchant-Ivory productions, that Shashi Kapoor created a legacy for himself. He also won the National Award for the Best Actor for his performance in New Delhi Times. He had also directed the big-budget fantasy film, Ajooba in 1991, that failed to work at the box office though. Rishi Kapoor Thanks Oscars For Remembering Shashi Kapoor and Sridevi.

Shashi Kapoor had lent himself to several wonderful, evergreen songs. On the occasion of his 81st birth anniversary, let's look at some of the awesome songs that he had been a part of.

Raat Baki Baat Baki Hona Hai Jo

Movie: Namak Halaal

The songs featuring disco elements was composed by Bappi Lahiri, and was sung by Asha Bhosle, Bappi Lahiri and Shashi Kapoor himself.

Tera Mujhse Hai Pehle Ka Naata Koi

Movie: Aa Gale Lag Jaa

The song that lent itself to the title of an Aamir Khan production was composed by RD Burman and was sung by Kishore Kumar.

Pardesiyon Se Na Ankhiyan Milana

Movie: Jab Jab Phool Khile

This beautiful song was composed by Kalyanji Anandji and sung by the great Mohammed Rafi.

Likhe Jo Khat Tujhe Woh Teri Yaad Mein

Movie: Kanyadaan

"Likhe Jo Khat Tujhe" was composed by Shankar-Jaikishan and sung by Mohammed Rafi.

Keh Du Tumhe

Movie: Deewar

Shashi Kapoor romanced Neetu Singh, the future wife of his nephew, Rishi Kapoor, in this RD Burman-composed song that was sung by Kishore Kumar and Asha Bhosle.

Wada Karo Nahin Chodoge Tum Mera Saath

Movie: Aa Gale Lag Jaa

This song was composed by RD Burman and was sung by Kishore Kumar and Lata Mangeshkar.

Mohabbat Bade Kaam Ki Cheez Hai

Movie: Trishul

This lovely song from Trishul, directed by Yash Chopra, was composed by Khayyam and brought three legendary singers together in Lata Mangeshkar, Kishore Kumar and KJ Yesudas.

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