बर्थ एनिवर्सरी- शम्मी कपूर: राज कपूर की प्रेमिका से किस मांगी, मधुबाला ने पतला कहा तो शराब पी, मुमताज से आखिरी मुलाकात में कहा- मरने वाला हूं

Brother publicly asked for a kiss from Raj Kapoor’s girlfriend

During his teenage days, Shammi Kapoor used to visit the sets of his father and elder brother Raj Kapoor’s films. One day he reached the set of the film Barsaat. Raj Kapoor and Nargis grew close on the sets of this film. Shammi Kapoor was around 15-16 years old then. When he went to meet Nargis in her make-up room, she was sitting there sad.

When Shammi Kapoor asked the reason, he got the answer- ‘I want to be made a heroine in Raj Saheb’s next film Awara.’

Shammi quickly said- ‘I will go and talk to brother.’

Nargis interrupted and said- ‘No, the problem is not with Raj Saheb. They also want the same, but my family does not want me to work with Raj Saheb.

Actually, the discussion about the closeness of Nargis and Raj Kapoor was spreading, but Nargis’s family had objections to it. Raj Kapoor was already married to Krishna Kapoor and had children.

Raj Kapoor and Nargis had done many hit films together like Aag, Andaz, Barsaat.

Shammi Kapoor again asked- ‘What objection does your family have?’

Got the answer- ‘Mehboob Sahab (director, who made Andaaz with Raj Kapoor-Nargis) considers me a daughter, he also clearly said that I should not stray. You pray that I become a heroine in the film.

This time Shammi Kapoor said in a mischievous manner- ‘And what do I get?’

Nargis said laughingly- ‘If I become a heroine, I will give you a sweet kiss.’

It took several months to make the film Barsaat. And with time this promise faded from the minds of both Nargis and Shammi Kapoor. In 1949, the film Barsaat was released and then after several months the film Awara started. It was to be directed by Mehboob Khan, who did not want to cast Nargis. Also he wanted its heroes to be Ashok Kumar and Dilip Kumar. Raj Kapoor refused to listen to him and decided to become a hero himself and direct the film. When Raj Kapoor became the producer-director, Nargis was made the heroine in Awara.

Poster of the film Awara.

The shooting of the film started in RK Studio. Shammi Kapoor reached the set one day. Suddenly he remembered the promise made to Nargis 4 years ago.

During the shooting break, Shammi Kapoor openly reminded Nargis of his promise and said- ‘You remember what you promised me? You had said that if you become the heroine of Awara, you will give me a kiss.

Nargis laughed shyly and hid behind the camera. He had made the promise to Shammi Kapoor, who looked like a 16-year-old child, but now he was a young man.

Everyone was laughing, then Shammi Kapoor again said- ‘He had promised, he has to keep it.’

Raj Kapoor was standing nearby, he said- ‘It is a fact.’

Nargis blushed at this and said- ‘Things were different then, he was a child then.’

Shammi Kapoor said on this- ‘Something has to give.’

Nargis asked again- ‘Okay, tell me what do you want?’

Got the answer- ‘I want a gramophone.’

Having a gramophone was a big thing then. There were only a few shops in the country and only a few rich people owned it.

Nargis immediately called the driver and herself went along and got Shammi Kapoor a gramophone and many recordings. Since then Shammi Kapoor became interested in western music. This story was told to Dainik Bhaskar by Rumi Jaffrey, who was close to Shammi Kapoor.

Shammi Kapoor’s picture with Nargis.

Story-3

When I didn’t feel like going to college, I came home and told Prithviraj Kapoor – I will not go from tomorrow.

After finishing school, Shammi Kapoor was admitted to Ramnarayan College, but by then Shammi Kapoor had started taking interest in theatre. After a few weeks, one day Shammi Kapoor returned home from college and said to his father- ‘I left college, I won’t go from tomorrow.’

Prithviraj Kapoor said as soon as he heard- ‘No problem son, come to college from tomorrow.’

In 1948, Shammi Kapoor devoted his entire attention to theatre. He used to get Rs 50 per month. He also started working as a junior artist in theater films. He remained associated with theater for 4 years and his salary reached Rs 300 per month.

He stepped into films with the 1953 film Jeevan Jyoti. Elder brother Raj Kapoor had become a star by then. Everyone recognized Shammi Kapoor as Raj Kapoor’s brother and Prithviraj Kapoor’s son.

The first film did not get much recognition, after which Shammi Kapoor appeared in the film Laila Majnu (1953) with childhood friend Nutan. While working together, both of them started liking each other, but Nutan’s mother sent her to Switzerland for studies, due to which their relationship broke.

Shammi Kapoor’s picture taken with Nutan.

Story- 4

Madhubala said thin, then started drinking alcohol

The second film of Shammi Kapoor’s career was Rail Ka Dibba, in which he worked with Madhubala. At that time Madhubala was considered a star and Shammi Kapoor was new to films. One day while shooting, Madhubala saw Shammi Kapoor’s slim body and said – ‘You are so thin that I don’t look like your heroine, I look like something else. Gain some weight.’

Shammi Kapoor’s picture with Madhubala from the film Rail Ka Dibba.

While talking to BBC, Shammi Kapoor told that he was hurt after hearing these words of Madhubala. And to gain weight quickly, he started drinking beer. This trick worked and Shammi Kapoor’s weight suddenly started increasing.

Story-5

At the age of 23, he fell in love with Geeta Bali, one year older than him, reached the temple late at night to get married.

Shammi Kapoor was shooting for the film Rangi Raatein in Ranikhet. Geeta Bali, who was the co-star of her father Prithviraj Kapoor and brother Raj Kapoor, also made a cameo in the film. When Shammi Kapoor shot with Geeta Bali, they fell in love while together. He repeatedly proposed to Geeta, but the older Geeta refused every time. Then Shammi Kapoor was only 23 years old.

On 23 August 1955, Shammi again proposed, this time Geeta turned back and said – ‘Okay, let’s get married, but the marriage will take place today only. If not now then when.’

Shammi Kapoor was on cloud nine. He immediately went to his friend Johnny Walker, who had eloped and married actress Shakeela some time ago. When I asked Johnny about the method, I got the answer – ‘I am a Muslim, I went to the mosque, got married, you will have to go to the temple.’

When Shammi Kapoor reached Banganga temple in Malabar Hills with Geeta, the doors were closed. Pandit ji said- ‘Come tomorrow morning.’

Shammi reached the house in Matunga with Geeta and spent the night awake in anxiety.

As soon as 4 o’clock on 24 August 1955, Shammi reached the same temple with Geeta. The gates of the temple opened and Pandit ji started the marriage of both of them. When Pandit ji said that the bride and groom should fill vermilion in their forehead, both of them started looking at each other. He arrived without preparation and did not take vermilion. In such a situation, Geeta took out red lipstick from her purse, due to which Shammi fulfilled her demand. Shammi was scared whether the family would accept this hasty marriage or not, but Prithviraj Kapoor welcomed both of them without any resentment.

After marriage, Shammi Kapoor achieved stardom with films like Tumsa Nahi Dekha (1957), Dil Deke Dekho (1959) and Junglee (1961). The song Yahoo…Chaye Koi Mujhe Junglee Kare from Junglee was a big hit.

Geeta Bali and Shammi Kapoor had two children from their marriage, but Geeta Bali died of smallpox in 1965. She was only 34 years old.

Picture of Geeta Bali and Shammi Kapoor taken at the birth of their second child.

Story- 6

Mumtaz rejected the proposal, said in the last meeting – I have only a few days left

Shammi Kapoor became a top actor with films like Teesri Manzil, Kashmir Ki Kali. Then came 1968’s Brahmachari. 18 year old Mumtaz was cast with him in this film. Whose songs Aaj Kal Tere Mere Pyar Ke Charche…, Dil Ke Jharoke Mein…, Chakke Pe Chakka, Chakke Pe Gaadi were quite hits.

While working together, Shammi Kapoor and Mumtaz started liking each other. Shammi Kapoor also proposed marriage to her, but also put a condition that after joining the Kapoor family, she would have to stop working in films. Mumtaz had appeared in new films and the responsibility of the family was also on her. In such a situation, Mumtaz rejected his proposal.

A few years later, on 27 January 1969, Shammi Kapoor married his childhood friend and Princess Neela Devi of the Gohil Kingdom of Bhavnagar State. Neela was 10 years younger than him. He did not have any children from this marriage.

Shammi Kapoor’s picture with Neela Devi.

Years passed and Mumtaz got married and went abroad. Years later, when she returned to India, one evening in 2010 she got a call from Neela Devi. He said that Shammi Kapoor wants Mumtaz to come to his birthday party.

Got the answer- ‘I will definitely come.’

As soon as she reached the party, she saw Shammi Kapoor drinking alcohol. Everyone associated with the film industry was aware that Shammi Kapoor’s health had deteriorated for several months.

Mumtaz approached and said- ‘If you are not well then why are you drinking alcohol?’

Shammi Kapoor replied- ‘I’m not going to live much longer.’

That very day, Mumtaz came to know that Shammi Kapoor was a guest only for a few months. She became emotional and said- ‘You can drink. Enjoy yourself. ‘

After some time Mumtaz left from there. While leaving I just said- ‘Take care.’

Shammi Kapoor died a few months later on 14 August 2011.

Also read these things related to Shammi Kapoor-

• Shammi Kapoor worked in more than 100 films in his career spanning 58 years from 1953 to 2011.
• Debuted with the film Jeevan Jyoti in 1953, got his first major success with Tumsa Nahi Dekha in 1957.
• From Junglee to superstar in 1961, the song ‘Yahoo…Chahe Koi Mujhe Junglee Kahe’ became his identity.
• He became most famous for his energetic dance, romantic style and style. He is called the Elvis Presley of India.
• He was one of the most popular romantic heroes of Hindi cinema in the 1960s. Junglee, Professor, Kashmir Ki Kali, Jaanwar, Teesri Manzil, Brahmachari and An Evening in Paris were his major hits.
• In 1969, he received his first Filmfare Award for Best Actor for Brahmachari. Won the Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor for Vidhaata in 1983. Awarded the Filmfare Lifetime Achievement Award in 1995.
• Apart from acting, he also directed films like Manoranjan (1974) and Bandalbaaz (1976).
• Rockstar, released in 2011, was his last film. In this his nephew Ranbir Kapoor was the lead hero.
• Shammi Kapoor was among the early supporters of the Internet in India and became the founder-president of the Internet Users Community of India.

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