New Delhi, Dec 7 (UNI) In what could be seen as a reflection of his popularity across the border, tributes were paid to veteran actor Shashi Kapoor at a memorial held in Peshawar.

The memorial, held outside Shashi Kapoor's father Prithviraj Kapoor’s house where his elder brother Raj Kapoor was born, saw celebrities from all walks of life and Fans across the border pay a heartful tribute to him.

Speaking on the occasion, celebrities from all walks of life described him as 'charming gentleman' who shall be remembered by generations to come.

Fans across the border also gathered outside his ancestral house in Pakistan, labelling him as "pride of Peshawar"

Huge posters of the legendary actor were put up on the occaison.

Shashi Kapoor's father Prithviraj Kapoor hails from Peshawar, which is now a part of Pakistan. Kapoors lived at a haveli there before he moved to Mumbai and gave to the industry four generations of talented actors.

UNI AR ADG 1932