The Life and Times of the Charming Shashi Kapoor: In Pictures

During his annual Christmas lunches with the Kapoor Khandaan, which he graciously hosted. Goes to imply, what a complete family man was he.

Truly a ladies man. -From left to right, Nafisa Ali Sodhi, Waheeda Rehman, Nanda, Zeenat Aman, Shabana Azmi, Rekha, Neetu Kapoor and Supriya Pathak.

The respected film personality was bestowed with the Dadasaheb Phalke Award at the Prithvi Theatre in Mumbai, which he had founded.

In a still from his production, New Delhi Times, for which he was awarded the National Film honours in the Best Actor category.

A still from one of his most acclaimed productions, 36 Chowringhee Lane, which featured his wife Jennifer, Dhritiman Chatterjee and Debasree Roy. The film was also the debut of Aparna Sen as a director. The film went on to win three National Film Awards including Best Director and Best Film.

With Naseeruddin Shah in a still from Shyam Benegals Junoon which he produced. The film won three National Film Awards and six Filmfare Awards.

With wife Jennifer and Konkona Sen Sharmas mother Aparna Sen in a still from Bombay Talkie, one of Shashijis many cross-over films that he starred in for Merchant Ivory Productions banner. Shashiji later went on to produce Sens debut film, 36 Chowringhee Lane.

The original Kapoor and Sons. With father Prithviraj Kapoor and brothers Raj and Shammi.

With wife Jennifer Kendal and his eldest child Kunal. Film experts swear by the love that Shashiji had for his wife. Her death to cancer in 1984 moved him to an extent that he bid farewell to the archlights.

With his co-star of many films Amitabh Bachchan. Together the duo starred in as many as 16 films. Most of them went on to become iconic blockbusters. They include, Deewaar, Kabhi Kabhie, Trishul, Suhaag, Kaala Patthar, Shaan, Silsila and Namak Halaal to name a few.

In a still from his debut film Dharmputra as an adult star.

With his elder brother, the showman Raj Kapoor.

When he played the younger version of Raj Kapoor in Awaara.

In his very first film Aag as a child artiste.

Indian cinema will be forever indebted to the life and work of Shashi Kapoor ji. An accomplished film personality, his work touched the lives of many, from his contemporaries, the film industry and the audience, at large. His contribution to cinema as an actor, producer and entrepreneur is unparalled. His was a life well-lived. We take you through his magical journey with these pictures.