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Everybody knows Elvis Presley. However not everybody knows that Shammi Kapoor the Indian actor from the 1950’s and 60’s had a hard time being accepted in the indian film industry and gave 17 flop films before getting a make over. He got a new hair cut and went rock and roll. After this there was no looking back for him.
It is interesting that the advent of Rock and Roll with the Elvis style and Shammi Kapoor's style came around the same time to both continents. Although Elvis was a performer first and actor second and Shammi Kapoor was an actor only. Shammi Kapoor had Mohammed Rafi's voice as playback in most of his movies. Rock and Roll was then introduced to Indian audiences. As well, many songs had tunes lifted from Western Pop Songs. They showed up unsuspectingly with changed lyrics in Hindi movies.
What does this have to do with being a better person, you ask?
Authenticity, authenticity, authenticity is what makes a better person. Be yourself. No one could do Shammi the way he did and don't even try. He always will be Shammi Kapoor. This guys movies can beat the worst depression. Guaranteed!
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