Shashi Kapoor’s films are still a gift for entertainment lovers. He debuted in the lead role in Yash Chopra’s Dharmputra (1961). The late veteran actor did many superhit films like Shaan, Satyam Shivam Sundaram, Silsila, Waqt, Do Aur Do Paanch, Deewar.
Shashi Kapoor breathed his last on December 4, 2017, at the age of 79, leaving behind an impressive film legacy. Celebrating his filmography, let’s take a look at some of Shashi Kapoor’s best movies of all time.
10 best films of Shashi Kapoor in which he proved his acting talent
1. Pride
- Mould: Amitabh Bachchan, Shashi Kapoor, Parvin Bobby, Rakhee Gulzar, Shatrughan Sinha
- Director: Ramesh Sippy
- IMDB Rating: 7/10
- Movie Genre: Action, Thriller
- release year: 1980
- Where to watch: Amazon Prime Video
Shaan is one of Shashi Kapoor’s finest films. In the film, we see a hardworking police officer Shiv Kumar living with his wife, his son and two wayward brothers. When he is killed, Ravi and Vijay give up their journey to find their brother’s killer, so as to avenge his death. The film’s songs, dialogues and characterizations still mesmerize entertainment lovers.
2. The wall
- Mould: Amitabh Bachchan, Shashi Kapoor, Neetu Singh, Parvin Bobby, Nirupa Roy, Manmohan Krishna, Madan Puri, Iftikhar, Satyendra Kapoor
- Director: yash chopra
- IMDB Rating: 8/10
- Movie Genre: Action, Crime, Drama
- release year: 1975
- Where to watch: Amazon Prime Video
In Deewar, Vijay turns to the world of crime while his younger brother Ravi takes the path of an honest police officer as they are haunted by their past. Fate ties their fates together as Ravi is assigned the task of catching Vijay, leading to a dramatic conflict between the two.
3. Series
- Mould: Amitabh Bachchan, Jaya Bachchan, Rekha, Shashi Kapoor, Sanjeev Kumar, Sushma Seth, Raj Bharti, Jagdish Raj, Manek, Vikas
- Director: yash chopra
- IMDB Rating: 7.2/10
- Movie Genre: Drama, Romance, Family
- release year: 1981
- Where to watch: Amazon Prime Video
Silsila is one of the best movies of all time starring Amitabh Bachchan and Shashi Kapoor. Co-starring Rekha and Jaya Bachchan, this romantic drama sees Amit sacrificing his love and marrying his late brother’s pregnant fiancée. However, when fate brings him face to face with his ex-girlfriend, he decides to give in to his desires.
4. Sometimes
- Mould: Amitabh Bachchan, Shashi Kapoor, Rakhee Gulzar, Rishi Kapoor, Neetu Singh
- Director: yash chopra
- IMDB Rating: 7.1/10
- Movie Genre: Romance, Family
- release year: 1976
- Where to watch: Amazon Prime Video
In Kabhie Kabhie, we see Amit and Pooja loving each other. However, their parents are against their love affair. So, they decide to get married as per their parents’ wish. But things change when they meet again after many years. Kabhie Kabhie is one of the most famous movies with an entertaining story.
5. Roti Kapda and Makaan
- Mould: Manoj Kumar, Amitabh Bachchan, Shashi Kapoor, Zeenat Aman, Mousami Chatterjee, Prem Nath
- Director: Manoj Kumar
- IMDB Rating: 6.8/10
- Movie Genre: Action, Romance
- release year: 1974
- Where to watch: Amazon Prime Video
In Roti Kapda Aur Makaan we see Bharat being given the responsibility of taking care of his family after his father retires. Bharat is a graduate but is unable to find a job. It is the story of Bharat trying to keep his family together.
6. Trishul
- Mould: Amitabh Bachchan, Sanjeev Kumar, Shashi Kapoor, Rakhi Gulzar, Hema Malini, Poonam Dhillon
- Director: yash chopra
- IMDB Rating: 7.6/10
- Movie Genre: Action, Thriller
- release year: 1978
- Where to watch: zee5
In Trishul, when Raj’s mother refuses to allow her son to marry Shanti, he gives in to her wishes and leaves her despite her pregnancy. After many years, Shanti’s son Vijay returns to his father’s family to avenge his mother.
7. Black Stone
- Mould: Amitabh Bachchan, Shashi Kapoor, Neetu Singh, Rakhi Gulzar, Shatrughan Sinha, Parvin Bobby
- Director: yash chopra
- IMDB Rating: 7.6/10
- Movie Genre: Action, Thriller
- release year: 1979
- Where to watch: Amazon Prime Video
Kaala Patthar is the story of a man who abandons his ship with 300 passengers. Captain Vijay Pal Singh begins working in a remote coal mine where he has inadequate equipment, medical supplies and no proper facilities. When a disaster threatens the miners and their families, with 400 lives at risk in a mining tunnel, will Vijay rise to the challenge or abandon them?
8. Suhaag
- Mould: Amitabh Bachchan, Shashi Kapoor, Rekha, Parveen Bobby, Kader Khan, Amjad Khan
- Director: Manmohan Desai
- IMDB Rating: 6.5/10
- Movie Genre: Action, Romance
- release year: 1979
- Where to watch: Amazon Prime Video
Suhaag features two brothers separated at birth. One is raised by his mother, who was abandoned by her husband, and the other is kidnapped and sold to liquor smugglers. They reunite as adults to fight their father’s enemy.
9. Two and two make five
- Mould: Amitabh Bachchan, Shashi Kapoor, Hema Malini, Parvin Bobby, Kader Khan
- Director: Rakesh Kumar
- IMDB Rating: 6.8/10
- Movie Genre: Comedy, Action
- release year: 1980
- Where to watch: zee5
In Do Aur Do Paanch, rival thieves Sunil and Vijay have an obsession with the same target, which lands them in trouble. However, they face a bigger challenge when they try to hold the same child hostage for ransom.
10. Satyam Shivam Sundaram
- Mould: Zeenat Aman, Shashi Kapoor, Padmini Kohlapure, Tun Tun, Kanhaiyalal
- Director: Raj Kapoor
- IMDB Rating: 7/10
- Style: Romance, Music
- Release date: March 22, 1978
- Where to watch: Zee5, Youtube
Satyam Shivam Sundaram movie stars Rajeev (played by Shashi Kapoor) an engineer who is in love with Roopa, who has a beautiful voice and a scar on her left cheek. However, the story takes a dramatic turn when he discovers that his wife and mistress are one and the same, even though they are married.
As soon as you get the list of Shashi Kapoor’s best movies, start watching the movies continuously to relive the golden days of the legendary and iconic late Indian actor.