Born as Balbir
Raj Prithviraj Kapoor, he became popular among the masses as Shashi Kapoor.
Battling an ailing health the veteran actor today celebrates his 79th birthday.
A few of his friends from the film industry took to social media to wish him.
His nephew, Rishi
Kapoor, who has worked with him in several films took to Twitter to say,
"Shashi Kapoor. Many Happy Returns of the Day uncle! God Bless!
(sic)."
Shashi Kapoor. Many Happy Returns of the Day uncle! God Bless! pic.twitter.com/crLUBR3v5H
— Rishi Kapoor (@chintskap) March 17, 2017
Rishi and Shashi
have worked together in films like Kabhi Kabhi, Apna Khoon, Duniya Meri Jeb
Mein, Doosara Aadmi and Apna Ghar.
One of Shashi
Kapoor's good friends Amitabh Bachchan was among the first ones to wish him on
social media. He said, "Happy birthday Shashi ji .. and to some of the
most exciting and adventurous times spent together .. on set .. off set .. !!
(sic)."
T 2467 - Happy birthday Shashi ji .. and to some of the most exciting and adventurous times spent together .. on set .. off set .. !! pic.twitter.com/iMVksUwYCk
— Amitabh Bachchan (@SrBachchan) March 17, 2017
Amitabh and
Shashi have worked together in almost 16 films including super hits like
Deewaar, Trishul, Suhaag, Kabhi Kabhi, Kaala Patthar, Silsila, Do Aur Do Paanch,
Shaan and Roti Kapda Aur Makaan.
A few other celebrities also wished Shashi Kapoor on his 79th birthday. Check it out:
Happy birthday to the most beautiful man! #ShashiKapoor https://t.co/7pd4nIGMcF
— Dia Mirza (@deespeak) March 18, 2017
Happy Birthday Bollywood Legend #ShashiKapoor. Wish You Happiness And Good Health. pic.twitter.com/61ePjQkJqQ
— Sir Ravindra Jadeja (@SirJadeja) March 18, 2017
Wishing 1 of the most handsome brilliant & Vibrant actor #ShashiKapoor ji A very Happy Birthday. Loads of love,happiness & good health to U. pic.twitter.com/zzfHJvXkGp
— Ashoke Pandit (@ashokepandit) March 18, 2017
SpotboyE.com wishes the legendary star a 'Very Happy 79th Birthday'.
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