Tributes poured in for veteran actor Shashi Kapoor, who passed away on Monday evening in Mumbai's Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital. Prominent politicians and film industry personalities paid homage to the actor.
Here are some of them:
"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," tweeted President Ram Nath Kovind.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi tweets, "His brilliant acting will be remembered for generations to come. Saddened by his demise. Condolences to his family and admirers.
Director Shyam Bengal described him as "god's good man and a beautiful human being, reported PTI. "He was god's good man and a beautiful human being beyond anything else, Benegal, who worked with the late actor in Kalyug and Junoon, told PTI.
"I just received the news that Shashi Kapoor ji has passed away. I am really saddened. He was a good human being. My heartfelt condolences, tweeted singer Lata Mangeshkar.
Actor Aamir Khan paid his respects to the actor, saying he was not just a "great star and a passionate filmmaker, but also a "wonderful human being", reported PTI.
"His work has always given Indian audiences great joy. His contribution to Indian theatre was huge, Prithvi theatre is the favourite venue of both performers and audiences alike. His passing a sad day for all of us. My condolences to Sanjana, Kunal, Karan and everyone in the family. May his soul rest in piece, Aamir wrote on Twitter.
"Saddened by the passing away of veteran actor, Shashi Kapoor. He will always be remembered for the memorable roles he played in a number of films. May his soul rest in peace," tweeted Vice President Venkaiah Naidu.
Noted film critic Aseem Chhabra, who penned the authorised biography on Shashi, Shashi Kapoor: The Householder, the Star, tweeted, "I am heartbroken! It was expected but the loss of #ShashiKapoor has left me feeling very low, very empty.
Home Minister Rajnath Singh said he was saddened to learn about Mr. Kapoor's demise. "With his impressive talent and inimitable mannerism, actor Shashi Kapoor charmed a generation of Indians. He was a fine actor and a wonderful human being. Saddened to learn of his demise. May his soul rest in peace," he tweeted.
I&B Minister Smriti Irani: ''Saddened by the demise of legendary actor Shashi Kapoor ji. His contribution to Indian Cinema is monumental. Shashi ji's passing away marks the end of an era. My deepest condolences to his loved ones, colleagues and fans. May his soul rest in peace. Om Shanti!''
Congress president Sonia Gandhi extended her condolences through the party's official twitter handle. "The brilliant Shashi Kapoor hugely contributed to paving the way for alternative pathbreaking cinema, nationally & internationally. My sympathies and prayers are with his family, friends & fans: Smt. Sonia Gandhi," the tweeted Congress handle.
Actor Shekhar Suman: "Saddest day of my life... Shashi Kapoorji passed away. The man to whom I owe my entire career. I am grateful to him for all my professional achievements, for giving me my first and the biggest break as a lead in Utsav' opposite Rekha. Will miss you every moment of my life. Shashi Kapoor was the most handsome man the film industry has ever seen. A ladies' man, a gentleman, a great actor and a passionate producer. I grew up imitating him and trying to look like him. I can't bear the thought that he is no more. I'm heartbroken.
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee: "Saddened at his passing away. Shashi Kapoor a legend and actor will be remembered for generations for his great work in cinema.
Maharashtra Governor C. Vidyasagar Rao and Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis expressed grief.
"Shashi Kapoor maintained his commitment with theatre through Prithvi Theatre, Rao said.
"Sad to hear about noted actor, producer #ShashiKapoor ji's demise. His contribution in Hindi film industry will be remembered forever. My deepest condolences to his family, friends and millions of fans, Fadnavis tweeted.
Madhu Jain, author of The Kapoors: The First Family of Indian Cinema
I met him a long time ago when I was covering movies. He was also a friend, and of course somebody one covers as a journalist. Shashi Kapoor was actually more passionate about theatre, unlike his brothers. Theatre was his first love. He was very different and part of the difference was because of his wife Jennifer. He was very much Kapoor with khaan peena and the Kapoor looks but he also had the other side because of his wife. He also had an interest in other kinds of films, because people forget that he had also produced films.
He used to live in the other side of town, Malabar Hill side, so he had friends in South Bombay. He wasn't that Juhu person. He had a different kind of life, where he went swimming in Breach Candy and did theatre, so he was different from the other brothers. He was also quite a big star in the late 60s and 70s, because of his looks as well.
He would be most remembered for The Householder (1963) and Shakespeare Wallah (1965). Those are his international films. As well as Sammy and Rosie Get Laid (1987), which was praised a lot by the Western critics. He would also be remebered for all the films in the 60s and 70s where he played the romantic hero with Sharmila Tagore, or movies like Sharmeelee (1971) or Jab Jab Phool Khile (1965). He will be remembered as the beautiful, sensative actor we all fell in love with. I don't think he was given good roles in Hindi cinema because he happened to be too good looking. I think he missed out there
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