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Shashi Kapoor's hand impression tile to be unveiled

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Press Trust of India Mumbai
Legendary actor Shashi Kapoor's hand impression tile will be unveiled here by son Kunal Kapoor for 'Walk of the Stars'.

The 75-year-old actor, who has given superhits like 'Deewar', 'Kabhie Kabhie', 'Namak Halaal', 'Kaala Patthar' amongst others, is being honoured for his contribution to the Indian film industry.

The hand print tile will be unveiled on Saturday at Prithvi Theatre for UTV Stars 'Walk of the Stars'. The tile will later be installed at Walk of the Stars promenade at Bandstand, Bandra.

"We are extremely humbled and touched with this gesture. This hand print will symbolize his contribution to the Indian film industry. And it's an honour for me to be able to launch my father's tile in his presence. He's been one of the most popular star of his time and will be remembered that way," said son Kunal.
 

The celebrated superstar's hand print will join the tiles of rest of the Kapoor clan at the Walk of the Stars. Tiles bearing the respective hand prints of Prithiviraj Kapoor, Raj Kapoor, Rishi Kapoor, Neetu Kapoor, Karishma Kapoor and Kareena Kapoor's, are already installed along with brass statues on a bench of the legendary Raj Kapoor and Shammi Kapoor.

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First Published: Nov 08 2013 | 6:38 PM IST

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