3. Shashi Kapoor, Silsila
Previously, a short appearance warranted a short life on screen. Take Yash Chopra's still-talked about Silsila for instance.
After romancing the demure Jaya Bachchan in his inimitable, boisterous style and indulging in some high-strung camaraderie with best buddy Amitabh Bachchan, which means bathing under the same shower; Shashi Kapoor -- an air-force pilot, dies in a tragic crash.
As much we miss the charismatic actor and his amorous overtures, his exit brings about the adulterous twist in the plot.
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