Shammi Kapoor's Birthday: The 'Junglee' actor's best films to watch

Shammi Kapoor is regarded as one of India’s most loved actors. Born to Prithviraj Kapoor and Ramsarni Kapoor, Shammi’s career spanned over five decades, with several successful films under his belt. His acting prodigy left the audience tongue-tied with his performances in Brahmachari, Andaz, and Junglee, setting the bars high for the actors to come. As the country remembers the actor on his 88th birthday, here are some movies of Shammi Kapoor which were widely accepted by the audience and critics.

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Dil Deke Dekho

Starring Shammi Kapoor, Asha Parekh in the leading roles, Dil Deke Dekho is noted as one of the best works of Shammi Kapoor. The movie is hailed as one of its kind, as Shammi Kapoor was seen in several avatars in the musical flick. The story of the movie revolves around the life of Raja and Neeta, who fall in love, and their struggles. Directed by Nasir Hussain, the movie also stars the ace actor, Sulochana Latkar in a prominent role.

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Professor

Directed by Lekh Tandon, Professor stars Shammi Kapoor and Kalpana in the leading roles. The comedy drama features Shammi Kapoor in a different avatar, as he is seen in the disguise of a professor. Professor tickles the funny bone of the audience, chronicling the story of a strict warden who does not allow the women of the hostel to fraternise with males. The blockbuster movie was reportedly turned down by the Hindi cinema veterans, Dev Anand and Raj Kapoor.

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Teesri Manzil

Teesri Manzil is considered as one of the best works of Shammi Kapoor, as the late actor was seen for the first time in a suspense thriller. Starring Asha Parekh and Shammi Kapoor in the leading roles, the story of Teesri Manzil revolves around the life of Anil Kumar and Sunita and how the pair unfold the mystery of a suspicious death. Directed by Vijay Anand, Kapoor was lauded for his performance in the movie. 

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