“Shammiji is said to be India's answer to Elvis Presley, but I say that Elvis Presley is America's answer to Shammi Kapoor. The mark of a good actor is the belief with which he gives a shot and Shammiji gave his each shot with a strong belief and that makes him a great actor of all times.”

—  Aamir Khan

Expressing his admiration for Shammi Kapoor http://www.planetbollywood.com/displayArticle.php?id=n061508120937

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Indian film actor, director, and producer of Hindi Cinema 1965

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