Shashi Kapoor is one of the most respected actors to have graced Hindi cinema. Known for his effortless charm and strong roles, he has a huge fan base and has established himself as a leading figure in Hindi cinema for his generation. But is he the most handsome Bollywood actor of all time? A new post on Reddit sparked some thoughts on the question, and while many users seemed to agree, some added that another actor could take the spot instead of him. Ta. (Also read: Shashi Kapoor’s birth anniversary: When romantic and realist coexisted in seamless harmony)
About Shashi Kapoor’s charm and beauty
A Redditor posted the following question: “Would you like to know who, in your opinion, is the most handsome Bollywood actor of all time? (Aside from Hrithik). To me, Shashi Kapoor looked like a Disney prince.” To this, a user wrote: “Classy demeanor. Shashi Kapoor’s presence was always charming!” said another. “For me, that is Shashi Kapoor Ji. Now and forever. His aura gave a different impression.”
The comment read, “Shashi Kapoor was so dreamy…I think all the actresses who worked with him were crazy about him, but the only one he loved was Jennifer Kendall.That’s what made him so special. It made it even more appealing…”
Further user reactions
Many users gave their own choices as to whether other actors could be the most handsome in Bollywood. Several users pointed out that a younger version of Akshay Kumar, Arjun Rampal and John Abraham could definitely guarantee the same position.
The comments read, “Shashi Kapoor, Akshay Kumar, Vinod Khanna in his prime, Rahul and Akshay Khanna, John Abraham, Arjun Rampal, Mukul Dev, Keith Sequeira, Jugal Hansraj, ARK, Sid Malhotra, jimmy shaghi Ram Kapoor in his prime, Dino Morea, Aasim Gulati, Jas Arora, Randeep Hooda, Akshay Oberoi, Hrithik, Rajneesh Duggal, Milind Soman, Vivaan Bhatena, Abhay… Deol, Ankur Rashi. And for many of them, it’s not just their looks, but also their confidence and personality. ” One user said, “Young Akshaye Khanna is underrated.”
Shashi Kapoor was the youngest brother of Raj Kapoor and Shammi Kapoor. He started making romantic films. Soon, he diversified into family dramas like Waqt and Trishul, multi-starrs (Deewar, Suhag, Kaala Patthar) and comedies (Namak Halaal, Chori Mera Kaam, Chor Machaye Shor). He passed away on December 4, 2017 at the age of 79 in a hospital in Mumbai due to cirrhosis of the liver.
