Bollywood actor Jackie Shroff honored Indian cinema icons Rajendra Kumar and Geeta Dutt in a heartfelt gesture. Remembering Rajendra Kumar on his birth anniversary, Jackie shared a black-and-white portrait of the legendary actor on social media. Alongside the image, he wrote, “Remembering Rajendra Kumar ji on his birth anniversary,” expressing his respect.
In a separate post, Jackie commemorated the late playback singer Geeta Dutt. He posted a vintage photo of Geeta Dutt, adding, “Geeta Dutt Ji,” with details of her birth and death dates, “23 Nov 1930 – 20 July 1972.” Geeta Dutt, known for her soulful singing, left a lasting impact on Indian cinema with timeless classics like ‘Waqt Ne Kiya Kya Haseen Sitam’ and ‘Babuji Dheere Chalna.’
Rajendra Kumar, fondly called the ‘Jubilee Kumar’ of Hindi cinema, was a prominent star in the 1960s, delivering several blockbuster films. On July 12, 1999, he passed away at the age of 69. Geeta Dutt, who was married to filmmaker Guru Dutt, passed away on July 20, 1972, at the age of 41, leaving behind a legacy of melodious songs and emotional depth.
