Shashi Kapoor, the heartthrob of the 1970s dies at 79; here are some of his rare images
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He was presented with the prestigious Dadasaheb Phalke award in 2014. (Express Photo)Shashi Kapoor made his debut as a leading man in the 1961 film Dharmputra and went on to appear in 116 Hindi films. IN PIC: Shashi Kapoor, Alankar and Mohan Agashe in 'Satyajit Ray presents-II'. (Express Photo)Shashi Kapoor has been associated with several blockbuster films and some critically acclaimed ones as well. (Express Photo)Shashi formed onscreen pairs with Raakhee, Sharmila Tagore and Zeenat Aman from the late sixties to the mid eighties. (Express Photo)He was also known internationally for starring in British and American films, notably Merchant Ivory productions run by Ismail Merchant and James Ivory. (Express Photo)From the 1970s to early 1980s, Kapoor starred alongside Pran in nine films. IN PIC: Tamil Film Director and Producer M M A Chinappa Thevar with Shashi Kapoor. (Express | Photo)Shashi Kapoor was a heartthrob back in the '70s. His presence will be immensely missed. (EPS | K Vaidiyanathan)
