When Shashi Kapoor Revealed The Real Reason For Not Remarrying After Wife, Jennifer Kendal’s Death

Shashi Kapoor was one of the most versatile actors in Indian cinema, who could easily woo anyone with his dashing personality. He was well known for his enchanting looks and exceptional acting skills. Shashi acted in more than 174 films in his glorious career spanning over six decades. He made his debut as an actor in the 1961 film, Dharmputra, following which he featured in numerous films like Sharmeelee, Jab Jab Phool Khile, Dil Ne Pukara, Haseena Maan Jayegi, Kanyadaan, Pyar Ka Mausam, and Bombay Talkie among others.

Shashi Kapoor’s marriage with Jennifer Kendal

Shashi Kapoor got married to English actress, Jennifer Kendal in 1958 at the age of 20, when she was only 25 years old. Shashi reportedly met Jennifer in Calcutta while working for a theatre group and wanted to marry her when he was 18, but his father, Prithviraj Kapoor, thought his son was too young to marry. Two years later, the duo got married and were blessed with three kids, Kunal, Karan and Sanjana.

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