Osian's Auction Catalogue ABC Series III | March 2007

ABC Series III 159 ‘To such an extent did he internalize the trauma of his on- screen personas that it began to tell on his real life. This led him to consult drama coaches and psychiatrists in England, who suggested a change of on-screen image. The result was a new kind of role, in zany swashbucklers like Aan, Azaad and Kohinoor. The last two fetched him Filmfare Awards for Best Actor, and proved that he was equally at home in fun roles.’ Shantanu Ray Chaudhuri. Icons From Bollywood. Penguin Books India 2005; p.11. 190 Dilip Kumar A set of 2 posters: Azaad.55 and Yahudi.58 (Re-release Issues) 37.4 x 27.6 in (95.0 x 70.0 cm) 27.6 x 18.5 in (70.0 x 47.0 cm) INR 25,000 – 30,000 USD 550 – 700 (Set of 2) ‘Ironically, one of the chief harbingers of the change was none other than Raj Kapoor’s younger brother, Shammi. Young and handsome, Shammi had started his career in lms during the 1950s but each of his lms had opped. Worried that time was running out and eager to get quick results, he is said to have undergone a deliberate change of image and style…..And the public loved him.’ Ed. by Lalit Mohan Joshi. ‘All Time Greats’ by Dolly Thakore in Bollywood. Dakini Books Ltd. 2001; p.226. 191 Shammi Kapoor A set of 2 posters: Chinatown.62 (Re-release Issue) and Andaz.71 Each 37.4 x 27.6 in (95.0 x 70.0 cm) INR 25,000 – 30,000 USD 550 – 700 (Set of 2)