Shammi Kapoor married Neela Devi in 1969
When it comes to Bollywood film houses, the first mention of the Kapoor family comes. This family has given many artists to Hindi cinema. From Raj Kapoor, Rishi Kapoor, Karisma Kapoor to Ranbir Kapoor, stars are part of this film house. Shammi Kapoor also used to rule Bollywood like his brothers Shashi Kapoor and Raj Kapoor at one time. Shammi Kapoor first married famous actress Geeta Bali. However, after a few years of marriage, Gita Bali suddenly died due to illness. Shammi Kapoor was badly broken due to his sudden departure. Shammi Kapoor was deeply shocked by his girlfriend and wife’s departure. His children Aditya and Kanchan were also troubled by their mother’s departure.
Neela Devi did not become mother’s mother
A few years later, Shammi Kapoor got married to Neela Devi at the behest of her family, but both of them never had any children. One reason for this was and that was a tough decision of Neela Devi. Neela Devi made a huge sacrifice for Shammi Kapoor and her children Aditya and Kanchan. She decided for the raising of Shammi Kapoor’s children that she would never become a mother and maintained her decision.
Shammi Kapoor’s son praised Neela Devi
Shammi Kapoor’s son Aditya spoke about his step mother Neela Devi in an interview. She said during this time that Neela Devi came into her life and fulfilled the shortage of a mother and also supported father Shammi Kapoor at every turn of life as a wife. She described Neela Devi as a mother who loved her children very much. Neela Devi raised Shammi Kapoor’s children after her decision not to become a mother and fulfilled the lack of mother in her life.
Shammi Kapoor’s children had taken a tough decision
Aditya had said in his interview- ‘She had decided that she would never become a mother. Because they felt that if they had children, their love would be divided. He was completely broken after the mother’s death. So I and the family asked him to marry a woman of his choice. Because, they also need mother and Kanchan too. After marriage, he (Neela Devi) decided to never become a mother. She was a very good mother, she raised us with her heart. But, still the lack of my mother (Geeta Bali) always kept up.
Shammi Kapoor married Neela Devi in 1969
Let me tell you, Shammi Kapoor married Geeta Bali in 1955. However, he died in 1965 after being ill for a long time. Both of them had two children Aditya and Kanchan. After the death of Geeta Bali, Neela Devi Gohil came in Shammi Kapoor’s life. Both of them got married in 1969. Neela Devi belonged to the Royal Family of Gujarat. His family ruled Bhavnagar in Gujarat for a long time.
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