8 films that made Shammi Kapoor great

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Who was Shammi Kapoor?

Shammi Kapoor was the son of Prithviraj Kapoor, and the brother of Raj Kapoor and Shashi Kapoor. He was famous for his beautiful eyes and charming looks. He was often compared to Elvis Presley, the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll.

Shammi Kapoor, the romantic hero

Kapoor is regarded as one of the most romantic actors in Hindi cinema due to his stylish way of talking, his ‘playboy' personality, his ability to impress the ladies, and most importantly, his unique dance moves, which are evergreen.

Junglee (1960)

Shekhar, who is from a royal family, falls for a beautiful, yet common lady. The duo fights against all societal norms to be together, despite their vastly different upbringings and financial status.

Kashmir Ki Kali (1964)

Rajiv flees to Kashmir to avoid an arranged marriage, forced by his father. He finds a local girl charming and falls for her. Soon their blossoming romance is disrupted by a shocking revelation.

An Evening in Paris (1967)

Deepa travels to Paris in search of love and meets the charming Shyam. However, as Shekhar has to marry Deepa to clear his debts, he replaces Deepa with her lookalike.

Dil Tera Diwana (1962)

Mohan’s father sends him to a strict Army captain's house to learn discipline. But Mohan rebels and convinces his friend to swap identities with him, leading to a comical twist.

Pyaar Kiya To Darna Kya (1963)

Rajesh and Savita’s relationship gets shattered by a miscommunication, fuelled by Rajesh’s friend Jivan. When Rajesh discovers the truth, he sets out to make amends with Savita.

Tumse Achha Kaun Hai (1969)

Ashok, haunted by a childhood prank that left his sister blind, seeks redemption by accepting the task of taming three spoiled heiresses to earn the fortune that can restore his sister's vision.

Rajkumar (1964)

A maharaja is elated after his son Bhanu Pratap returns from abroad but he is disappointed when he realises that his son is not capable of becoming a king. Hence, Pratap comes up with a sinister plot.