Shashi Kapoor gets name 'TAXI' from brother Raj Kapoor; Here's Why | FilmiBeat Bollywood lost one of its prized possession today! Veteran actor Shashi Kapoor breathed his last at the age of 79 at a Mumbai hospital after being ill for sometime. Apart from being a brilliant actor, he was also known for speaking his mind and made sure that he was at his candid best in conversations. We bring you an old interview of his dating back to 1995 where he spoke to journalist Priya Warrier and sprung some 'surprises'... Shashi Kapoor Never Wanted To Become An Actor "I ‘m a very lazy actor. My coming into films was kind of thrust upon me, not something I had wanted to do. Being thrust upon me, I did my duty and I worked." He Never Used To Work On Sundays & Holidays "I was on time, very disciplined but did not work Sundays, took six weeks off from work to be with my family. I did upset a lot of producers and directors, including my brother, Mr. Raj Kapoor, … [Read more...] about NOSTALGIA! Shashi Kapoor’s Mother Used To Call Him ‘Fluky’ For This SHOCKING Reason