Known as the “Elvis Presley of India,” this star redefined romance and energy in Hindi cinema with his charm, music, and unforgettable dance moves.
Shammi Kapoor, son of renowned Bollywood director and actor Prithviraj Kapoor, was a star whose screen presence mesmerized audiences. Known as “Elvis Presley” in Hindi cinema, Shammi Kapoor’s 94th birth anniversary is celebrated today, October 21, 2025. He won millions of hearts with his unparalleled acting and unique dance moves in films like Tumsa Nahin Dekha, Dil Deke Dekho, Junglee, Kashmir Ki Kali, Teesri Manzil, and Andaz. Shammi left his studies, began his career as a junior artist, and later married an actress who had worked in his brother Raj Kapoor’s film Bawre Nain and was a year younger than him.
Leaving Studies and Starting His J