Shammi Kapoor’s Birth Anniversary: The Story of When Geeta Bali Asked Him to Use Lipstick Instead of Sindoor at Their Wedding
Remembering Shammi Kapoor, one of Bollywood’s most iconic stars, on his birth anniversary. He was not only a talented performer but also a beloved public figure. Shammi Kapoor debuted in Jeevan Jyoti in 1953 and ruled Bollywood from the late 1950s to the early 1970s. As we celebrate his 93rd birth anniversary on October 21, let’s revisit the time his first wife Geeta Bali playfully asked him to apply “lipstick in her maang”.
Shammi Kapoor’s romance with Geeta Bali was as enchanting as his on-screen presence. They met during the filming of Miss Coca Cola (1955) directed by Hari Ahluvalia.
Despite Geeta initially rejecting his proposals, Shammi finally won her over on August 23, 1955 at the Juhu Hotel in Bombay. They tied the knot at the Banganga Temple with the help of friends like Johnny Walker and Hari Valia.
Geeta’s playful gesture of asking Shammi to apply lipstick on her maang symbolized their unity in marriage. Their love story remains a timeless tale of romance in Bollywood.
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