Bollywood pays tribute to legendary Shammi Kapoor

  • IndiaGlitz, [Tuesday,August 16 2011]

Bollywood zest quotient the legendary Shammi Kapoor is no more. The funeral took place yesterday around 11 a.m. With Shammi Kapoor the Bollywood free flowing 'Yahoo' era has ended. Messages started pouring in as the news spread.

Bollywood icon Amitabh Bachchan was the first to comment he twitted: Shammi ji... An entire life full of optimism and happy spirit, caring loving to all... Now suddenly silent.

Her co-star Saira Banu was quoted saying It is a terrible shock. Shammi Kapoor was a wonderful human being. He is eternal.

Priyanka Chopra: Sometimes no amount of kind words can compensate for a loss! bhole baba ki jai shammi maharajji.. he was our guruji..im at a loss...

Deepika Padukone: He was an inspiration not just for his style and the films he did, but also his attitude towards life...we will miss you Shammi uncle...#RIP

Karan Johar: One of finest and strongest men I knew...we will truly miss you shammi uncle...RIP....

Riteish Deshmukh: RIP SHAMMI KAPOOR- the most stylish actor ever- we love you n we will miss you.

Vishal Dadlani: Mr. Shammi Kapoor, RIP. You danced like nobody was watching.

Raveena Tandon: Oh my god! Just read that shammi uncle no more! The answer to the mills n boon hero!Shammi Kapoor,have adored him since I was a child

Dia Mirza: The happiest, caring, kind and considerate man....You leave with us memories that are precious...@shamsheraj RIP Shammi Kapoor love u forever

Neha Dhupia: RIP Shammi kapoor ji .... Ur magic will always be remembered !

Sonam Kapoor: Rip #shammikapoor was taking about you with dad while watching all your songs on tv just the other day. After elvis and johnny cash only u had that panache while dancing. You owned it.

Farhan Akhtar: Mr. Shammi Kapoor. Never before - Never again. Thank you for the wonderful cinematic memories and life lessons. RIP.

Anubhav Sinha: The worst news since I came to Bombay. Directing the genius for a year will remain the most precious moments of my career. Rest in Peace sir.

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