Kapoor, a three-time National Award winner, was honoured with the Padma Bhushan in 2011 and the Dadasaheb Phalke award in 2015.
Shashi Kapoor, who ruled the silver screen for decades, is also known as a crossover star, for his work in Hollywood films like The Householder and Shakespeare-Wallah.
India's first international star, Shashi Kapoor made an indelible mark on Hollywood too.
Here are his notable works in the West:
1. The Householder (1963)
2. Shakespeare-Wallah (1965)
3. A Matter of Innocence (1967)
4. Bombay Talkie (1970)
5. Siddhartha (1972)
6. Heat and Dust (1982)
7. Sammy and Rosie Get Laid (1987)
8. The Deceivers (1988)
9. In Custody (1993)
10. Jinnah - as narrator (1998)
11. Side Streets (1998)
12. Gulliver's Travels (1996)
RIP #ShashiKapoor! The #MostCharming man of Hindi Cinema, just passed away. Few places can never be filled by anyone, we shall always miss the charm, smile and greatness of this beloved legend.
#ShashiKapoor passes away aged 79 in Mumbai, brings to end an iconic era in #Bollywood
Bollywood legend #ShashiKapoor of the twinkling smile and amazing "Mere paas maa hai" line is no more
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