ROCKING revolutionary Shammi Kapoor introduced the kind of swagger into Bollywood that enabled the Hindi film hero to connect with a more globalised audience.
From his cool style and good looks to high energy performances, he became a magnificent movie icon and delivered marvellous musicals filled with magical moments. Then later in his career, he became a respected character actor and added weight to high-profile films. Born on October 21, 1931, he passed away aged 79 on August 14, 2011.
The classic 1934 Hollywood movie It Happened One Night pioneered the concept of two unconnected individuals being thrown into a trip together and eventually falling deeply in love. That romantic road movie has been remade multiple times in Hindi cinema, including Chori Chori (1956) and Dil Hai Ke Manta Nahin (1991). Other great films where love blossoms while travelling, include Basant (1960), Suhana Safar (1970), Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge (1995), Pyaar To Hona Hi Tha (1998) and Jab We Met (2007).
