When Geeta Bali married Shammi Kapoor in 1955 she was the bigger star of the two; his own superstardom came only afterwards, and her early death left him devastated.
At the time of their 1955 marriage, Geeta Bali was an established and popular actress while Shammi Kapoor was still finding his footing; his run of blockbuster stardom largely followed. Their union was regarded as a genuine love marriage and a happy home.
Geeta Bali's death a decade later was a shattering blow to Shammi Kapoor, who spoke of it for the rest of his life, and left their two young children without their mother.
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