Shammi Kapoor: Which current actors would play his roles today

Shammi Kapoor's real name was Shamsher Raj Kapoor. Shammi made her debut in the industry in 1953 with Jeevan Jyoti. Throughout his career, the actor delivered fine performances in films Tumsa Nahi Dekha, Dil Deke Dekho, Professor and Kashmir Ki Kali. Though the late actor's persona and charm cannot be imitated perfectly, some modern era actors can evidently replicate Shammi Kapoor's iconic roles. 

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Kashmir Ki Kali - Ranbir Kapoor

The 1964 film featured iconic song Yeh Chand Sa Roshan Chehra, Ranbir Kapoor paid homage to the song in his 2011 film Rockstar. Ranbir replicated the song on screen paying respect to the late actor. Being from the Kapoor family himself, Ranbir looks like a perfect fit to essay the character of Rajiv Lal in a remake. 

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Junglee - Ranveer Singh

Ranveer Singh is evidently known for his charming persona. The actor has essayed the roles of over-the-top characters in his films which makes him a good choice to play this character. Shammi Kapoor's famous song Chahe Koi Mujhe Junglee Kahe featured in this film. 

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Teesri Manzil - Vicky Kaushal

Vicky Kaushal has portrayed a range of characters in films ever since his debut. Teesri Manzil is a musical crime thriller film which is an interesting genre to base a film on. The film also featured a great soundtrack which is still fresh in people's minds. 

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Brahmachari - Varun Dhawan

Brahmachari is a film revolving around a man taking care of orphan children. The role of a happy-go-lucky character will be a good fit for Varun Dhawan. The film was heavily praised back in 1966 by the audience members and critics alike. 

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China Town - Ayushmann Khurrana

Ayushmann Khurrana is known to take up unconventional roles. The film China Town was a crime thriller which featured Shammi Kapoor in a double role. Though the film failed to create magic at the box office, it has evidently aged well. Ayushmann Khurrana can pull off a role like this as he has played versatile roles in the past.