The Inimitable Shashi Kapoor Passes Away at 79

Shashi Kapoor was hospitalised at Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital.

Shashi Kapoor breathed his last in Mumbai on 4 December. The veteran actor was 79. He had been hospitalised at the Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital in Mumbai. According to reports he was administered several rounds of dialysis while at the hospital.

"Yes, he has passed away. He had a kidney problem and was on dialysis for several years," his nephew Randhir Kapoor, the son of the late Raj Kapoor, told PTI.

Randhir Kapoor said the funeral would be held tomorrow morning.

"Shashi Kapoor expired at 5.20pm on December 4 at Kokilaben Hospital in Mumbai," Dr Ram Narain from the hospital told PTI.

Shashi Kapoor is survived by his sons Karan and Kunal, and daughter Sanjna. Kapoor got married to English actor Jennifer Kendal in 1958, who unfortunately died of cancer in 1984.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi tweeted his condolences to the Kapoor family:

Shashi Kapoor's versatility could be seen in his movies as well as in theatre, which he promoted with great passion. His brilliant acting will be remembered for generations to come. Saddened by his demise. Condolences to his family and admirers.

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) December 4, 2017

Sorry to hear of the demise of Shashi Kapoor, well-known actor, with a repertoire of Indian and international films. His support for meaningful cinema as a producer and pivotal role in the theatre movement in India too are cherished. Condolences to his family #PresidentKovind

— President of India (@rashtrapatibhvn) December 4, 2017

Actor Aamir Khan remembered Shashi Kapoor as a great actor and passionate filmmaker in his tweet.

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— Aamir Khan (@aamir_khan) December 4, 2017

Other prominent personalities also tweeted tributes:

A great actor, a charming & happy soul, an inspiring humanitarian. We will miss you Shashi ji. RIP #ShashiKapoor

— SRIDEVI BONEY KAPOOR (@SrideviBKapoor) December 4, 2017

The passing away of #ShashiKapoor is the passing away of an era of Hindi Cinema. It is a tragic loss not just for his family members but for me personally. He was my #VikasPande in #NewDelhiTimes and the film was made possible largely through his commitment and generosity. RIP pic.twitter.com/G6txaFUHEa

— ramesh sharma (@rameshfilms) December 4, 2017

As the skies burst and it begins to rain in this part of Mumbai. My heart is filled with deep gratitude. Thank you Sir ! You touched our lives only the way you could have . 🙏🙏🙏 pic.twitter.com/IzRvKDOXM9

— Mahesh Bhatt (@MaheshNBhatt) December 4, 2017

We will miss you ... pic.twitter.com/ZMGoFk0DCM

— Azmi Shabana (@AzmiShabana) December 4, 2017

One of my favourites passed away today. A handsome charming gentleman who entertained us for 40+ years. His endearing smile will be embedded in my memories.
RIP #ShashiKapoor pic.twitter.com/wXM0YSoQ45

— Jaaved Jaaferi (@jaavedjaaferi) December 4, 2017

I feel a part of me is gone. A great actor, smart, cosmopolitan, impossibly handsome & w/a name that was often confused w/mine. (My office got two calls from journalists today about my reportedly serious ill-health!) I will miss #ShashiKapoor. Condolences2his family&all his fans pic.twitter.com/fSz3jafPZJ

— Shashi Tharoor (@ShashiTharoor) December 4, 2017

Sad to hear about the demise of Veteran Actor #ShashiKapoor. My Heartfelt Condolences Prayers with the Kapoor Family.

— Supriya Sule (@supriya_sule) December 4, 2017

Famed for the Bollywood dialogue, ‘Mere Paas Maa Hai...’ from his film, Deewar, Shashi Kapoor was the youngest son of the first thespian of Indian cinema, Prithviraj Kapoor. Honoured with the Padma Bhushan in 2011 and the Dadasaheb Phalke award in 2014, Shashi Kapoor has films like Jab Jab Phool Khile and Namak Halaal to his credit. He boasted a parallel career in international films like The Householder, Shakespeare Wallah, Pretty Polly, Heat and Dust and more.

(This is a developing story and will be updated)

(With inputs from PTI)

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