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PM Narendra Modi, President Ram Nath Kovind condole demise of Shashi Kapoor

After suffering from illness for sometime now, Shashi Kapoor on Monday passed away at 79 years.

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday expressed condolences at the demise of Bollywood legend Shashi Kapoor and said the actor's versatility and his brilliant acting will be remembered for many generations to come.

"Shashi Kapoor's versatility could be seen in his movies as well as in theatre, which he promoted with great passion. His brilliant acting will be remembered for generations to come. Saddened by his demise. Condolences to his family and admirers," PM Modi wrote on Twitter.

President Ram Nath Kovind also took to Twitter to cherish the veteran actor's role in "support for meaningful cinema as a producer and pivotal role in the theatre movement in India".

"Sorry to hear of the demise of Shashi Kapoor, well-known actor, with a repertoire of Indian and international films. His support for meaningful cinema as a producer and pivotal role in the theatre movement in India too are cherished. Condolences to his family," tweeted President Kovind.

Congress President Sonia Gandhi, who has been away from the public for quite sometime now due to health concerns, also came forward to express her condolences.

"The brilliant #ShashiKapoor hugely contributed to paving the way for alternative pathbreaking cinema, nationally & internationally. My sympathies and prayers are with his family, friends & fans: Smt. Sonia Gandhi," tweeted Congress from their official Twitter handle.


After suffering from illness for sometime now, Shashi Kapoor on Monday passed away at 79 years. The multi talented actor appeared in Hindi as well as English-language films. He has also worked as a film director and assistant director in Bollywood.  Shashi Kapoor has been awarded with Padma Bhushan in 2011 and the 2014 Dadasaheb Phalke Award. 

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