Son of Prithviraj Kapoor and younger brother of Raj and Shashi Kapoor.
His first wife was Geeta Bali who tragically died of small pox.
He has two children off his first marriage - Aditya Raj and Kanchan.
In 1969, he married his second wife Neila Devi.
On his 75th birthday on October 20, 2006, Shammi told interviewers that he undergoes dialysis three times a week but that he is not depressed and is grateful to God for giving him so much .
Shammi Kapoor is a well-known computer buff and is the founder and chairman of the Internet Users' Community of India (IUCI). He has been instrumental in setting up internet organizations like the Ethical Hackers' Association.
Shamsheraaj Kapoor is his real name. Shammi Kapoor is his pet name.
Shammi joined his father on the stage in his theatrical company "Prithvi Theatres" as a junior artist in 1948 on a salary of Rs.50/ per month. He stayed with the theatre till 1952, his last paycheck being Rs.300/.
