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Bollywood stars pay their last tributes to Shammi Kapoor who passed away on 14th AugustVeteran actor and leading star of the 1960s, Shammi Kapoor breathed his last at the Breach Candy Hospital here on Sunday morning. The 79-year-old movie icon was suffering from chronic renal failure.
Alone among the Bollywood stars of his era, Shammi Kapoor had an appeal that was so modern and contemporary that subsequent generations of movie goers could easily relate to him. “As you all know, he was unwell for the past few days. He used to tell us that we should keep laughing and singing. He was a very happy and lively person. He passed away due to kidney failure. He went away smiling, he didn't suffer much pain,” Mr. Kapoor's son, Aditya Raj Kapoor told the media. “Please pray that his soul rests in peace. You all are his fans, even am I his fan. I will miss him, and I know so will you all. I just hope to see him more and more on the television,” he saidHe is survived by his wife Neeladevi, son Aditya Raj Kapoor and daughter Kachan Desai. Mr. Kapoor's funeral will take place on Monday.
