Actors Shashi Kapoor, Felicity Kendall, Madhur Jaffrey and Sumitra Chatterjee appeared together in an old photo at the Berlin International Film Festival. Actor Soni Razdun took to Twitter on Sunday to respond to a post shared by a fan account. In the photo, the actors walked the red carpet at the 1965 film festival. (Also read | When Shashi Kapoor reveals his mother ‘tried all he could to eliminate’ him)
At the event, Shashi wore a brown kurta, white pajamas and black shoes. Sumitra Chatterjee chose a white jacket, black pants, and matching shoes. Felicity wore a purple outfit and gloves while Madhur wore a green saree and matching blouse. Felicity was Shashi’s sister-in-law.
The photo was shared with the caption, “That was red carpet elegance at its best. Shashi Kapoor, Felicity Kendall, Madhur Jaffrey, walking the #red carpet at the Berlin International Film Festival in 1965. Sumitra Chatterjee wins Best Director for Ray’s ‘Charulata’, Madhur Jaffrey and James Ivory win Best Actress for Shakespeare Waller. Soni commented on the photo, “Wow, look!”
Fans reacted to the post by saying, “They all looked very aristocratic Indians.” Another wrote, “Two Feldas in one frame, and two of the best in iconic roles.” “All members of the RK clan are handsome, possess immense grace and look very dignified. Shashi had a special charm of his own,” the comment reads.
“Now this is what I call ‘The Classy,'” said one Twitter user. “Nice photo!” commented another fan. “Smitrada loot…” said one. Another fan said, “Absolute grace and dignity. A stark contrast to today’s actors.”
Shashi began his career as a child actor in Urg (1948) directed by his brother Raj Kapoor. He played his first role as an adult in the Yash Chopra-directed political drama Dhamputra (1961). He went on to produce many more, including Jab Jab Phool Khile (1965), Sharmeelee (1971), Deewar (1975), Kabhie Kabhie (1976) and Trishul (1978). I appeared in the movie of
Sumitra made her debut with Apur Sansar (1959). He also worked in Abidjan (1962), Charulata (1964), Kaprush (1965), Alanya Din Raatri (1969), Ashani Sanket (1973), Sonar Kela (1974), Joy Baba Fernato (1978) , Hirak Rajal Deshe (1980). , Ghare Baire (1984), Shakha Proshakha (1990), Ganashatru (Enemy of the People, 1989).
