With destiny knocking in favor of Shammi Kapoor, he soon got married to the daughter of former royal family belonging to Gujarat, Neela Devi Gohil. Their marriage stood rockstrong till his death.
Being a true Punjabi, he admitted to be an ultimate foodie all his life. He was always seen gorging on Chholey Puri, which he admitted was his favourite dish amongst all.
He was one of the most plump lead heroes of his time. Despite his constant weight gain, the list of his female fans continued to rise.