A look at Legendary Hero of Bollywood and his iconic films.

Shashi Kapoor was an Indian film actor, producer and a member of the Kapoor family, a film dynasty in India’s Bollywood cinema. Kapoor was admitted at the Kokilaben Hospital, Versova, Mumbai, on December 4, 2017, for a chest infection, where he reportedly died due to liver cirrhosis at the age of 79 at 5.20 pm. The veteran actor might have bid a farewell to the world, but his memories will stay with us through his wonderful movies.
In 2011, he received the Padma Bhushan for his contribution to the Indian cinema. In 2014, he also received the Dadasaheb Phalke Award. He is survived by three children – Kunal Kapoor, Karan Kapoor, and Sanjana Kapoor.
Here is a list of 15 films which are a reference point for aspiring filmmakers.
1. Jab Jab Phool Khile –

romantic drama was a blockbuster and was even ranked at the second spot of top ten highest grossing films at the Indian box office in that year.
2. Deewar-

This film was much more than its iconic dialogue “Mere Paas maa hai”.This film has several remakes in south Indian languages.
3. Junoon-

It won the National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Hindi. The 1978 film is based on Ruskin Bond’s story ‘A Flight of Pigeons’.
4. Kalyug-

It was called the modern-day version of Mahabharat showing a conflict between rival business houses.
5. Chor Machaye Shor-

The superhit of 1974, this film had the popular song “Le Jayenge Le Jayenge” which inspired the name of another blockbuster – Dilwale Dulhaniya Le Jayenge.
6. Satyam Shivam Sundaram-

A social drama depicting the difference in religious beliefs and clash between physical and spiritual love.
7. Trishul-

This 1978 drama was written by Salim-Javed and helmed by Yash Chopra.
8. Suhaag-

The Shashi Kapoor, Amitabh Bachchan, Rekha and Parveen Babi starter was a box office success of 1979.
9. Shaan-

It was an action thriller which released in 1980
10. Dharmputra-

It was based on a novel by Acharya Chatursen. In the backdrop of Partition, the film highlighted issues of religious bigotry and communalism.
11. Aa Gale Lag Jaa-

The 1973 romantic drama also starred Sharmila Tagore. The film is remembered for its deadly combo of R.D. Burman and lyricist Sahir Ludhianvi. Its songs include “Vaada Karo” and Tera Mujhse Hain Pehle Ka Nata Koi”.
12. Kabhi Kabhie-

This one remains etched in the memory of the amazing ensemble cast of Shashi Kapoor, Amitabh Bachchan, Raakhee, Waheeda Rehman, Rishi Kapoor and Neetu Singh. The film is predominantly remembered for its blockbuster music.
13. Vijeta-

The 1982 film also starred his son Kunal Kapoor, Amrish Puri, Rekha and Supriya Pathak Shah. It is the story about a confused teenager Angad who is also caught in the marital problems of his parents, and how he chooses to become a fighter pilot with the Indian Air Force.
14. Namak Halaal-

This 1982 film is the story about Arjun who works at a hotel and learns about a plot being hatched to kill his master and owner of the hotel. He tries to save him at any cost.
15. Silsila-

This 1981 film directed by Yash Chopra and starring Amitabh Bachchan, Jaya Bachchan, Rekha and Sanjeev Kumar had Shashi Kapoor in a special appearance, but a prominent one.