Born This Month: Indian Stars With March Birthdays
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Alia Bhatt (born 15 March 1993) is an India actress. The recipient of several accolades, including one National Award, six Filmfare Awards and three IIFA Awards. Bhatt is one of the highest-paid actresses in India. She has appeared in Forbes India's Celebrity 100 list since 2014 and was featured by Forbes Asia in their 30 Under 30 list of 2017.- Actor
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Aamir Khan was born on March 14, 1965 in Mumbai. He is one of the most successful Indian Bollywood actors who is also known as "Mr. Perfectionist of Bollywood". With his recent successes in both the Indian and Chinese film markets, he has shouldered his way into becoming one of the world's biggest superstars. Undergoing rapid transformations in his body structure to better embody the variegated characters in his energetic films, Aamir has garnered praise from all parts of the globe. His most visible transformations can be seen in such movies as Lagaan (2001), Fanaa (2006), Taare Zameen Par (2007), Ghajini (2008), 3 idiots (2009), Talaash (2012), Dhoom 3 (2013), PK (2014), Dangal (2016) and Secret Superstar (2017). His recent successes with movies like Dangal, PK , Talaash and TV serial Satyamev Jayate have attracted attention from more serious moviegoing crowds. However, he is perhaps better known for his fabulous comedic roles, as exemplified by his iconic performances in cult comedies such as Andaz Apna Apna, Passion, and Dil Chahta Hai, to name a few. Aamir is also no slouch at TV commercial work.
2001's Lagaan released in China nationwide, beginning what would be a series of Aamir Khan films that would firmly plant Indian filmmaking into the minds of Chinese audiences. 3 Idiots became a cult hit in China farther along in the 2000's, followed by Like Stars on Earth and Ghajini, both of which went on to gain huge followings. Aamir Khan's streak of Chinese box office hits continued into and throughout the 2010's with the rapid-fire release of Dhoom 3 (2013), PK (2014), Dangal (2016) and Secret Superstar (2017).
Aamir was first introduced as a child artist in the 1970's hit Procession of Memories (1973) - he was the youngest child in the trio.
His performance in Earth (1998) as the Ice-Candy man has received rave reviews from Indian and international critics. Using classic "method acting" and an adopted technique inspired by his seniors Sanjeev Kumar, Rajesh Khanna, Dev Anand and Shammi Kapoor, Aamir acts in all genres of Indian films - comedy, action, drama and romance. He is regarded as a complete Indian actor of the post 1990 generation of actors for his diverse choice of roles and films. In 2007 he turned director with the film Like Stars on Earth (2007), which not only brought him immense critical acclaim but was also a huge box office success. Many of his films are considered as cult classics like Lagaan: Once Upon a Time in India (2001), Dil Chahta Hai (2001), Rang De Basanti (2006), Jo Jeeta Wohi Sikandar (1992) and Andaz Apna Apna (1994). He divorced his first wife Reena Dutta on December 09, 2001 and married Kiran Rao in December 28, 2005 and divorced her on July 03, 2021.
In 2008 his first all out commercial action film Ghajini (2008) went on to become the highest grossing film of its time in Indian Cinema and 4th highest inflation adjusted, grossing a total of Rs.226 on the worldwide box office and the first film to cross 100 crores on the domestic Indian box office, making a total of Rs.115 crores. This record didn't last long, though, since his next release 3 Idiots (2009) went on to shatter not only the highest grosser record but many more. It not only made the highest opening first day, first weekend and first week records but subsequently continued to shatter many records on the following weekends and weeks, making many circuits on the way. It made a total of Rs.202 crores domestically and Rs.400 crores on the worldwide box office, becoming the highest overseas grosser to date, a staggering feat given that no other film had even come close to making Rs.100 crores on the domestic box office until then, except for his own Ghajini (2008) the previous year.
Aamir is said to be the actor who first started the trend of actors working in one film at a time, when the others worked in four or five at the same time. He is also known to shun popular film trade magazine awards like Filmfare, Star Screen, etc. as he doesn't have trust in their credibility and transparency. Recently he was awarded the third highest civilian honor Padama Bhushan by the government of India.
Aamir's expansive range of characterizations remains unparalleled amongst his contemporaries. Because of this diversity and his formidable ability to portray different characters believably on screen, he is today regarded not only as one of the biggest stars in Bollywood but also as one of the finest actors in all of Indian Cinema.- Janhvi Kapoor comes from an eminent family of actors and filmmakers who have been famous faces in this industry for a long time.
Kapoor's father is an actor and a producer. Her mother was a renowned actress who acted in Hindi, Tamil, Telegu, Kannada, and Malayalam movies.
Actor Arjun Kapoor is her half-sibling, while actor Sonam Kapoor is her cousin. Actors Anil Kapoor and Sanjay Kapoor are her uncles.
Kapoor completed her schooling at Ecole Mondiale World School in Mumbai. Her mother was not keen on Kapoor joining the film industry and wanted her to become a doctor instead. But Kapoor insisted on following her mother's footsteps.
She went on to complete an acting course at the Lee Strasberg Theatre and Film Institute in California. After returning to India, Kapoor made her acting debut with Dhadak (2018), with Ishaan Khattar playing the male lead and directed by Shashank Khaitan under the Dharma Productions banner. The film grossed over Rs.100 crores worldwide within two weeks of its release.
Kapoor's performance in the movie won her the Zee Cine Award for Best Female Debut in 2019.
Her next screen appearance was in Ghost Stories (2020), a horror anthology film. It comprised four short films, each directed by a different director. Kapoor played the role of a young nurse in the short story directed by Zoya Akhtar. Ghost Stories was released on Netflix.
Kapoor played the title role in her next movie Gunjan Saxena: The Kargil Girl (2020), a biopic on aviator Gunjan Saxena. To live up to the demands of the biopic, she underwent physical training and prepared herself to imitate the body language of an air force officer. The film got an OTT release and premiered on Netflix, and it received mixed reviews from critics.
In Roohi (2021), she essayed a double role for the first time in her career. It was a comedy horror film where she acted opposite Rajkummar Rao. The film received a theatrical release after much delay due to the second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic.
The following year, Kapoor appeared in two films. In Good Luck Jerry (2022), directed by debutant Siddharth Sen, she again played the titular lead role, and it was a black comedy crime film that premiered on Disney+ Hotstar.
Good Luck Jerry was the Hindi adaptation of the Tamil movie Kolamavu Kokila (2018).
Her other film Mili (2022), was a survival thriller. In the film, her character Mili gets locked in a freezer, and she does everything possible to fight against the freezing cold and keep herself alive. It was a remake of the Malayalam movie Helen (2019).
Mili was produced by her father and Zee Studios and directed by Mathukutty Xavier, who had directed the original Malayalam version of the movie. While the film received mixed reviews from the critics, they praised Kapoor's performance in the titular role.
Apart from films, Kapoor appeared in a music video in 2020 for the promotional song of Angrezi Medium (2020).
Kapoor is the brand ambassador of Nykaa Fashion. - Actor
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Konidela Ram Charan is an Indian actor, producer and entrepreneur who primarily works in Telugu cinema. He is one of the highest-paid actors in Indian cinema and has featured in Forbes India's Celebrity 100 list since 2013. Ram Charan is the recipient of several National & International awards. Ram Charan was born in a Telugu family to influential Indian Telugu film actor Chiranjeevi and his wife Surekha. Ram Charan's family hails from Andhra Pradesh. Ram is an equestrian has learnt horse-riding in his childhood. In September 2011, he started his own polo team Ram Charan Hyderabad Polo Riding Club.
Ram Charan made his acting debut with the action film Chirutha (2007), a box office hit, winning the Filmfare Award for Best Male Debut - South. He rose to prominence starring in S.S.Rajamouli's fantasy action film Magadheera (2009), the highest-grossing Telugu film of all time at the time of its release. Charan achieved further commercial success with the blockbusters Rangasthalam (2018),Telugu, and RRR (2022), which currently ranks as the third-highest-grossing Indian film of all time and his highest grosser. Charan emerged as a Pan-Indian star with RRR and earned international recognition, including a nomination at the Critics' Choice Super Awards for Best Actor.
In 2016, Charan launched his own production house Konidela Production Company. Beyond his film career, he owns the polo team Hyderabad Polo and Riding Club and was a co-owner of the Airline service TruJet.
Ram Charan takes part in the 41-days-long Ayyappa Deeksha (Vratham), which is done on a yearly basis in Sabarimala. He started this practice in 2008. Charan stated that "this spiritual living is like a detox holiday for him to de-stress, take healthy and simple food and maintaining inner peace from his chaotic shooting schedules and uncertain mundane things" and said that his father Chiranjeevi had inspired him in following the Deeksha.- Actor
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Anupam Kher is a renowned Indian actor who has worked extensively in the Indian film industry, as well as in international films and television shows. He is known for his versatile acting skills and has portrayed a wide range of characters throughout his career.
Kher studied at Simla in D.A.V. School and graduated with a degree in Economics from Simla's Himachal Pradesh University. He studied at the Government College, Sanjauli. He left the university mid-way and instead studied the Indian theatre in Chandigarh at Panjab University.
Kher was a part of several plays at Himachal Pradesh University. He took drama classes in Lucknow at Raj Bisaria's Bharatendu Natya Akadem for a small role in Sheeshay Ka Ghar (1984), his debut film.
In 1984, he landed his first role in Bollywood with the film Saaransh (1984). He played the role of a 65-year-old teacher in this film. He went on to work in projects like Tezaab (1988) and Vijay (1988), for which he was awarded the Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor.
Kher received public recognition for his performances in movies like Ram Lakhan (1989) and his first Filmfare Award under the Best Performer in a Comic Role category. He also won a Filmfare Critics Award and a National Film Award - Special Mention for his role in Daddy (1989).
In 1990, Kher starred in Dil (1990) and received another Filmfare Best Supporting Actor nomination. He was critically acclaimed for his performance in Lamhe (1991). He won a Filmfare Award as the Best Comedian for his role in the movie.
Kher later appeared in Beta (1992) alongside Madhuri Dixit and Anil Kapoor. In the same year, his role in Khel (1992) earned him another Filmfare Award as the Best Comedian.
Kher went on to star in massive hits like Darr (1993), which got him a Filmfare award as the Best Comedian. In 1994, he appeared in another blockbuster, Laadla (1994).
One of Kher's most successful movies Hum Aapke Hain Koun..! (1994), earned him another nomination as the Best Supporting Actor at Filmfare and was the second movie for which he won the National Film Award, this time under the category Best Popular Film.
Kher's performance in Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge (1995) got him his fifth Filmfare Best Comedian Award and was highly applauded and loved by the audience.
After a gap of almost three years, he made his comeback in yet another blockbuster Kuch Kuch Hota Hai (1998), for which he received the Best Comedian nomination at Filmfare.
Kher also tried his skills in directing with Om Jai Jagadish (2002) and was also the producer. In 2007, Kher collaborated with Satish Kaushik and started Karol Bagh Productions, a film production company. They produced their first movie Teree Sang: A Kidult Love Story (2009), in 2009.
He hosted TV shows like Say Na Something to Anupam Uncle (2000) and The Anupam Kher Show (2014).
Kher has also appeared in international films like Bend It Like Beckham (2002) and Bride & Prejudice (2004).
Kher received the Best Actor Award at the Karachi International Film Festival for his performance in I Did Not Kill Gandhi (2005), which was also produced by him.
His other foreign films were The Mistress of Spices (2005), Lust, Lust, Caution (2007), the TV show ER (1994), Oscar-winning Silver Linings Playbook (2012), and Hotel Mumbai (2018).
He also received a nomination for BAFTA for his supporting role in the British sitcom The Boy with the Topknot (2017).
In 2019, Kher took the role of Manmohan Singh, India's former Indian Prime minister in The Accidental Prime Minister (2019). In 2022, he appeared in the controversial film The Kashmir Files (2022), which was a blockbuster.
Kher was awarded the best actor for his role in a short film titled Happy Birthday (2021) at the New York City International Film Festival. He is a recipient of two National Film Awards, eight Filmfare Awards, two International Indian Film Academy Awards, two Screen Awards India, and five other state/viewer awards.
His handprint was preserved for posterity at Bandra Bandstand in Mumbai as he was honoured by 'Walk of the Stars'. The US state of Texas presented him with the "Honoured Guest" award for his contribution to cinema and art.
He has also been honoured with Civilian Awards like the Padma Shri in 2004 and the Padma Bhushan in 2016 by the Indian Government for his contribution to Indian cinema and arts.
Anupam Kher tied the knot with Kirron Kher, a fellow Indian actress, in 1985. Kher became a stepfather to Kirron's son, actor Sikandar Kher. He was appointed as the goodwill ambassador of the Pratham Education Foundation in 2010, which works to improve the education of children in India. In 2021, Kher received an honorary doctorate degree in Philosophy of Hindu Studies from the Hindu University of America.- Actress
Rani Mukerji is an Indian actress who works in Hindi films. Noted for her versatility, she is the recipient of multiple accolades, including seven Filmfare Awards. Mukerji has featured in listings of the highest-paid actresses of the 2000s.
Mukerji make her debut in her father directorial Bengali film Biyer Pool (1996). Her first Hindi film was the drama film Raja Ki Aayegi Bharat (1997). Mukerji first commercial success film was Ghulam (1998) which paired her with actor Aamir Khan, and followed by the worldwide blockbuster Kuch Kuch Hota Hai (1998) make her first collaboration with Shah Rukh Khan.
Mukerjis is known for her versatility. Her performances often sited as the most iconic and remarkable role in Hindi cinema. She established her career in the early 2000s with successful films including Saathiya (2002), Chalte Chalte (2003), Hum Tum (2004), Veer Zaara (2004), Bunty Aur Babli (2005), and Black (2005) later to be her best performance of her life time career.
Following the birth of her child, Mukerji took a four-year hiatus to focus on her daughter and was persuaded by her husband, Aditya Chopra, to return to acting. Mukerji makes her comeback with the all-time blockbuster film Hichki in 2018, which emerged as her highest-grossing release film of all time. She is continued her acting career with successful thriller Mardaani 2 (2019) and the drama Mrs. Chatterjee vs Norway (2023).- Actor
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Jai Hemant Shroff, known professionally as Tiger Shroff, is an Indian actor and martial artist. He began learning Wushu and Taekwondo at the age of four, taking inspiration from Bruce Lee.
Shroff studied at the American School of Bombay before pursuing his higher education. However, while pursuing for his higher education, he left Amity University to make his Bollywood Debut in Heropanti (2014), directed by Sabbir Khan and produced by Sajid Nadiadwala. Kriti Sanon also debuted in Bollywood alongside Shroff in this romantic action film.
In 2019, he founded Matrix Fight Night (MFN), which has become India's largest mixed martial arts (MMA) event, with ten live performances scheduled in India and the UAE by February 2023.
Tiger Shroff made a remarkable debut in Bollywood with the movie Heropanti (2014), in which he played the character of Bablu. The film not only earned him critical acclaim but also grossed over Rs 77.9 crore worldwide, establishing a strong base for his career. Shroff's outstanding performance in the movie also won him multiple awards, such as "Best Debut Male" at the Filmfare Awards, "Most Promising Newcomer-Male" at the Screen Awards, and "Star Debut of the Year" at the International Indian Film Academy Awards.
Shroff's film Baaghi (2016) was another box-office hit once again directed by Sabbir Khan and produced by Sajid Nadiadwala. The action blockbuster grossed Rs 127.05 crore worldwide, making it one of Shroff's highest-grossing movies.
The same year, alongside Jacqueline Fernandez, Shroff starred in Remo D'Souza's superhero comedy-action film, A Flying Jatt (2016). Shroff won the Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards for Favourite Dancing Star and the BIG Star Entertainment Awards for Most Entertaining Dancer for his role in the film.
Shroff was cast in Sabbir Khan's musical melodrama Munna Michael (2017), where he portrays a homeless youngster who looks up to Michael Jackson and aspires to perform like him. Nidhhi Agerwal, who portrays Shroff's on-screen girlfriend, makes her debut in the film.
Aside from Baaghi 2 (2018), Shroff starred in Punit Malhotra's romantic comedy Student of the Year 2 (2019), produced by Dharma Productions. The film was a sequel to Karan Johar's Student of the Year (2012). Shroff acts opposite Ananya Panday and Tara Sutaria where he plays a university student who competes in the school's annual tournament. The film grossed Rs 98.16 crores worldwide.
In 2019, Shroff acted opposite Hrithik Roshan in War (2019), directed by Siddharth Anand. The action film was Shroff's highest-grossing movie at its release and remained one of his most successful blockbusters. The movie was a commercial success, earning Rs 475.5 crores worldwide. War (2019) made over Rs 53.35 crores on its first day in India, ranking it the fourth highest-grossing movie on its opening day.
War (2019) is the third instalment in the YRF Spy Universe, which depict crossovers from other movies in the shared universe, including Ek Tha Tiger (2012), Pathaan (2023), and other RAW agent-centred spy action dramas.
Baaghi 3 (2020) reunited Shroff and Shraddha Kapoor on the big screen. The action thriller film was a hit at the box office, earning Rs 137.05 crores worldwide.
After a two-year break, Shroff acted in Heropanti 2 (2022), directed by Ahmed Khan, and starred opposite Tara Sutaria.
Shroff also serves as a brand ambassador for major brands such as Pepsi, ASICS India, Casio India, 8 PM Premium Black, Macho, Garnier, Forca, and Great White Electronic.
His projects also includes Ganapath (2023) with Kriti Sanon and the action-packed Rambo (2023).- Actress
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Shraddha Kapoor is an Indian film actress. Prior to making her cinematic debut, she took up theatre studies at Boston University, but dropped out after her first year to begin her acting career. She made her screen debut in the 2010 drama fictional Teen Patti for which she earned a nomination for the Filmfare Best Female Debut. The following year, she received appreciation and the Stardust Searchlight Best Actress Award for her role in the teen drama Luv Ka The End. She rose to prominence for her portrayal as Arohi Keshav Shirke in the 2013 romantic musical Aashiqui 2, which emerged as her first commercial success venture in which she gained positive acclaims and numerous nominations including the Filmfare Award for Best Actress.- Writer
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Lokesh Kanagaraj is an Indian film director who works primarily in the Tamil film industry who started his film career with the 2016 anthology film called Aviyal.He was born in Kinathukadavu, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India. He majored in fashion technology before pursuing his MBA. He was an ex bank employee. He pursued his passion which is towards film making by participating in a corporate short film competition. The judge of the competition was director Karthick Subbaraj. He then encouraged Lokesh to continue making films.- Actor
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Vijay Varma began his acting journey as a theatre artist, who went on to work in both Hindi and Telegu films. He was nominated for a Filmfare award for his exceptional performance in Gully Boy (2019), a coming of age story about an aspiring street rapper from the Dharavi slums of Mumbai, directed by Zoya Akhtar. It was India's official entry at the Academy Awards, 2020.
Vijay was born in a Marwari family in Hyderabad, the youngest of three siblings. After finishing his postgraduate course in Hyderabad, he shifted base to Mumbai to become an actor against his family's wishes. He secretly did theatre and secured a seat at the Film and Television Institute of India (FTII) and for which he ran away to Pune. His friend paid the fees for the two year acting course and also helped with his monthly allowance.
Vijay's first acting job was a short film titled 'Shor', which was highly acclaimed at festivals and won the Best Short Film at the MIAAC festival, New York. He then went onto play the role of a young revolutionary in the critically acclaimed period drama 'Chittagong' (was shot in 2010, released in 2012), which won two National awards. He played the leading role in Monsoon Shootout (2013). The film was an official selection at Cannes Film Festival 2013, (however the film found theatrical release only in 2017). He captured the critics' and audience attention for his portrayal of a violent and abusive boy in the sleeper hit Pink (2016). Though it was Gully Boy (2019) that brought Vijay into the limelight! With a breakout performance of a cunning yet empathetic street hustler, he made it to the list of '100 best acting performances of the decade' by Film Companion. Soon after that he was seen playing a part of a narrator in Super 30 (2019). In 2020, Vijay saw more commercial success with Baaghi 3 (2020). He was also part of the Hindi-language anthology horror film Ghost Stories (2020), where he was paired opposite Janhvi Kapoor, the film was directed by Zoya Akhtar and was aired on Netflix. Vijay gave a tour de force performance of a psychopathic narcotics kingpin in the widely watched Netflix series She (2020). Vijay's portrayal of 'Sasya', impressed the audience and critics. He was recently seen in Tigmanshu Dhulia's Yaara (2020).
Vijay's upcoming projects include Mira Nair's A Suitable Boy (2020) (based on the novel by Vikram Seth) for the BBC, and Anand Gandhi's mini-series, a sci-fi mockumentary 'OK Computer'.
Vijay is an avid video gamer and lives on the mantra, 'watch one film every day'.- Actress
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Kangana was born on 23 March 1987 in Bhambla, near Manali, which is in the Mandi district of Himachal Pradesh. Her dad Amardeep is a businessman and her mom Asha is a schoolteacher. She has two sisters and a younger brother. Her grandfather was an IAS Office. She spent her childhood in Dehra Dunand studied in DAV's High School, where she participated in many debates and elocutions and also played basketball.
After completing her schooling, she attended Science College in Simla. She was enrolled in the Elite School of Modeling and also tried theater acting in Delhi and was a member of the Smita Theater Group under Arvind Gaur. She is also a trained Kathak dancer.
She decided to relocate to Bombay and lived in a flat in Yari Road, Versova. In September 2005 she was spotted drinking coffee in a cafe by filmmaker Anurag Basu, who approached her and eventually signed her for a lead role in Gangster (2006).
Since then, Kangana Ranaut has won 4 National Awards for her performance in _Fashion (2008)_qv, _Queen (2014)_qv, and _Tanu Weds Manu Returns (2015)_qv. Manikarnika(2019) Panga (2019).- Actress
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"You have outdone Smita Patil," said Shekhar Kapur, when he saw Chitrangda Singh's performance in her debut movie Hazaaron Khwaishein Aisi (2003). And he is not the only one. Time and again Chitrangda has been compared to the legendary Smita Patil.
Chitrangda began her career as a model prior to making the transition to the silver screen. Chitrangda also acted in the 2005 film Kal: Yesterday and Tomorrow (2005). She took a break from acting from 2005 to 2008 after her marriage to Indian golfer Jyoti Randhawa. She made her film acting comeback with the leading role opposite Sanjay Suri in the film Sorry Bhai! (2008) Her recent release was Sudhir Mishra's Yeh Saali Zindagi (2011).
Chitrangda is the face of popular brands like Aliva, Parachute Advansed and Garnier Age Lift. Chitrangda Singh is back and here to stay!- Writer
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Indian filmmaker Rohit Shetty is well-known for his high-octane films with breath-takin action scenes and exciting storylines. Rohit is the son of Ratna, a young Hindi cinema artist, and late Hindi film stunt coordinator M.B. Shetty. He was raised alongside his four siblings, Kiran Shetty, Chaya Shetty, Uday Shetty as well as Hriday Shetty.
When he was 17, he began his career in film as an assistant director on Kuku Kohli's Phool Aur Kaante (1991). He went on to assist him for several years after that and assisted him in films like Haqeeqat (1995) and Zulmi (1999).
Following that, he went on to work with Ajay Devgn in the romantic comedy Pyaar To Hona Hi Tha (1998), the military movie Hindustan Ki Kasam (1999), and the comic film Raju Chacha (2000) in order to hone his craft.
At the age of 30, Shetty directed his first movie, Zameen (2003)- the Ajay Devgn-starring action thriller was a financial success in Bollywood. His subsequent motion picture, Golmaal: Fun Unlimited (2006), was an immediate success with audiences- it garnered him a cult of devoted fans. One of the film's leading actors, Tusshar Kapoor, won his first IIFA Award for his performance as the mute child Lucky Gill.
In 2008, he directed the comedy-drama Sunday (2008), which featured renowned stars like [;ink=nm1779702] and Ajay Devgn. Golmaal Returns (2008)' is the sequel of Golmaal: Fun Unlimited (2006), which was released in the same year, 2008. Shreyas Talpade and Kareena Kapoor were added to the cast for the movie's second part- it received both laudatory and scathing reviews but did rather well at the box office, grossing over Rs 720 million worldwide in its first week.
2010 saw the filming of both Golmaal 3 and the critically acclaimed action-film Singham (2011), in which Ajay Devgn starred as a police officer fighting injustice. There was universal acclaim for Singham (2011), a film that pays homage to action movies of the 1970s, and it was a huge financial success. Prakash Raj's portrayal of the villain Jaikant Shikre stood out, and the IIFA awarded him Best Performance in a Negative Performance. After the movie came out, it was praised for its great action scenes and acting.
Up next for Shetty was the comedy-drama Bol Bachchan (2012), which starred Abhishek Bachchan and Ajay Devgn- the film was warmly received in India, and it fared well at the box office. He then went on to helm the film Chennai Express (2013), starring Shah Rukh Khan and Deepika Padukone, the following year. At its release, the film had become the highest-grossing Bollywood film in India and the third-highest-grossing Bollywood film worldwide.
Shetty started his own production company, Rohit Shetty Productions, around 2014. Their filmography included the sequel Singham Returns (2014) and the blockbuster Dilwale (2015), the latter marked the much-anticipated reunion of Shah Rukh Khan and Kajol.
Other renowned films that Shetty directed include the supernatural comedy Golmaal Again (2017) and the action comedy Simmba (2018)- Ranveer Singh, and Sara Ali Khan played the male and female leads in the second movie, respectively. Two more films followed this blockbuster, Sooryavanshi (2021) and Cirkus (2022). From 2009 to 2010, Shetty was a panelist on the TV show Comedy Circus (2018). He also hosted several seasons of the Indian version of Fear Factor (2017).- Actor
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Abhay is an actor who has never shied away from speaking his mind; a producer who doesn't believe in the 'formula', a film curator with a keen eye for detail and good stories, a painter who's not scared to experiment with colours and a philanthropist who wishes to leverage his position to bring a positive change in society. Well, that's in short Abhay Deol, if only the versatile actor could fit in boxes.
Despite coming from the most-filmy family of Bollywood- the Deols, Abhay is a man of few words who lets his work and films do the talking bit. You may call him non-conformist but Abhay's panache of portraying complex characters is matched by very few in the cinema world as evident from his filmography that includes films like Dev D, Raanjhana, Manorama six feet under, Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara, Shanghai and Oye Lucky Lucky Oye.
Whether it was acquainting Sunny Deol to Imtiaz Ali for his debut Socha Na Tha, raising funds for Manorama Six Feet Under or giving Anurag Kashyap the idea to give Devdas a contemporary twist in Dev.D, Abhay always went beyond the traditional responsibilities of an actor even in the early days of his career.
Despite his success with films that have been termed "art-house" and "off beat", Abhay - right from his first shot has continually balanced and found success both with artistic/indie cinema as well as hugely successful Bollywood blockbusters.
He has consistently taken chances with debutante directors from the start of his career. Be it Imtiaz Ali, Reema Kakdi or Navdeep Singh, just to name a few. He's also carried the freedom, and his penchant for going against the grain, into his work as a producer - backing newcomers and new storylines. With a huge fan-following across the globe, Abhay has always stood for the cause of parallel cinema, which is one of the reasons he became a film curator. He also ventured into the digital medium with Chopsticks and Line of Descent, apart from stepping into Tamil cinema with Hero and Idhu Vedhalam Sollum Kadhai. With a strong social media presence, Abhay is known to take a stand divergent to the rest of tinsel town's herd opinions, which is what makes him 'thinking women sex symbol.'- Actress
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Pallavi Sharda is an international film & theatre actress and classical Indian dancer. In 2022 she starred in Netflix rom com 'Wedding Season', directed by Tom Dey.
Pallavi's Hollywood credits include 'Tom & Jerry', Oscar nominated film 'Lion' and in the UK, Pallavi has essayed leading roles in Gurinder Chadha's period drama 'Beecham House' and Netflix series 'The One'. In Australia, Pallavi was the lead actress in the lock-down comedy 'Retrograde' which garnered Most Outstanding Comedy at the 2021 Equity Awards. Her other Australian credits include 'The Twelve' (Sam Neill) and 'Les Norton' (Rebel Wilson & David Wenham). Pallavi has been awarded the 'Rising Star' award by the Casting Guild of Australia. Her Bollywood credits include 'Begum Jaan', 'Hawaizaada' and 'Besharam'.
Trained in the classical dance form of Bharatha Natyam, movement is a large part of Pallavi's performing arts repertoire, particularly her free form fusion dance style which she showcases in her live performances. Pallavi is the first Australian to break into Bollywood and has been a pioneer in the realm of multicultural representation on Australian screens, becoming the first Indian origin actress to lead projects in both Australian television and film.- Actor
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Emraan Hashmi (born 24 March 1979) is an Indian film actor who appears in Hindi language films. Through his successful career, Hashmi has received three Filmfare Award nominations and has established himself as one of the most popular and highest-paid actor of Hindi cinema.
Hashmi was born and raised in Mumbai. After graduating from the University of Mumbai, he worked as an assistant director for the 2002 horror film Raaz (2002) before pursuing a career in acting. The following year, he made his acting debut with a leading role in the crime thriller Footpath (2003), a moderate box-office success. By 2004, Hashmi had established him as one of the leading actor of Hindi cinema with roles in the successful like Zeher (2005), Aashiq Banaya Aapne (2005), Aksar (2006) and Gangster (2006), His other critically and commercially successful films. However, he followed these by starring in a series of films that under-performed at the box office, although his performance in the romantic drama Awarapan (2007) was praised.
The year 2008 marked a turning point for Hashmi when he played conman in the crime drama Jannat: In Search of Heaven... (2008). He subsequently received wide critical recognition for portraying unconventional characters in several commercially successful films, including the horror thriller Raaz: The Mystery Continues (2009), the biographical drama The Dirty Picture (2011), the psychological thriller Murder 2 (2011), the romantic comedy Dil Toh Baccha Hai Ji (2011), the crime thriller Jannat 2 (2012), the horror thriller Raaz 3 (2012) , and the supernatural thriller Ek Thi Daayan (2013). Hashmi's acclaimed performances in the action thriller Once Upon a Time in Mumbaai (2010) and the political thriller Shanghai (2012) garnered him two Best Supporting Actor nominations at the Filmfare Awards. He also received praise for his role in the 2015 drama Hamari Adhuri Kahani (2015).
Hashmi is a part of the Bhatt family, which includes members that have had careers in the Bollywood industry as producers, actors, film directors, and writers. The Bhatt family began working in the film industry in the 1930s and continues into the 2020s. Hashmi joined the Bhatt family when his grandmother Purnima's sister Shirin Banu became the partner of Nanabhai Bhatt, the patriarch of the Bhatt family. Shirin Banu was the mother of director Mahesh Bhatt and producer Mukesh Bhatt, making both of them Hashmi's uncles. Shirin Banu was also the grandmother of actresses Pooja Bhatt and her step sister Alia Bhatt, making both of them Hashmi's cousins.
In addition to being a part of the Bhatt family, Hashmi is also a part of the Varma family, which includes members that have had careers in the Bollywood industry as producers, distributors, actors, film directors, writers and film editors. The Varma family began working in the film industry in the late 1940s and continues into the 2020s. Hashmi joined the Varma Family when his grandmother Purnima married Bhagwan Das Varma, a founder of Varma Films and a patriarch of the Varma family.- Actor
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Prakash Raj is an established actor, producer, director, and television presenter in the Indian film industry. He is known for his works in South Indian and Hindi films.
Starting in the early 90s, he went on to appear in about 400 films. He has received several awards and accolades in his career, spanning more than three decades.
Raj was born in Bengaluru, Karnataka, India, to Manjunath Rai and Swarnalatha Raj. Actor Prasad Raj is his brother. His original name is Prakash Rai. He started using the surname Raj instead of Rai on the advice of director K. Balachander.
Raj studied at St. Joseph's Indian High School and St. Joseph's College of Commerce in Bengaluru. His first brush with acting was in a play he did in seventh grade. Later, when he was in college, he began acting in theatre but didn't think much about it.
His love for stage shows developed after he started going to Kalakshetra in Bengaluru and participating in theatre rehearsals. He used to perform in back-to-back stage shows for a meagre monthly payment of Rs. 300. After performing in 2,000 street theatre shows, he felt the urge to explore bigger opportunities in this field.
His journey into the acting world started with television. He also worked in the film industry as an assistant director and editor, then got the opportunity to act in films.
Raj started his acting career on television with serials like Guddada Bhootha (Kannada and Tulu) and Bisilu Kudure (Kannada) that were aired on Doordarshan. Later, he started acting in Kannada movies in supporting roles.
His performance in Harakeya Kuri (1992) caught the attention of the movie's lead actress Geetha. She introduced Raj to director K. Balachander, who gave him the scope to play a major role in his Tamil film Duet (1994).
After appearing in a few more Tamil and Kannada movies, he made his debut in Telugu cinema in 1995 with Sankalpam (1995). The same year, he appeared in Mani Ratnam's Tamil romantic drama Bombay (1995). It featured among the top 20 Indian movies in the rankings of the British Film Institute.
Raj ventured into Malayalam cinema in 1996 with The Prince (1996), helmed by Suresh Krishna. He played an antagonist in K. Balachander's Kalki (1996), for which he won the Tamil Nadu State Film Award 1996 for Best Villain.
After acting in a few more movies, such as Priyam (1996), Pavitra Bandham (1996), Alexander (1996), Suswagatham (1997), and Hitler (1997), he appeared in Mani Ratnam's political drama Iruvar (1997). The film revolves around the relationship between two politicians. Raj received the National Film Award 1997 for Best Supporting Actor for his performance.
He then appeared in a prominent role in T.S. Nagabharana's film Nagamandala (1997), which was among the selected movies for the International Film Festival of India in 1997 under the Indian Panorama.
He continued to appear in several other movies before playing a pivotal role in Anthahpuram (1998). The film revolves around a feudal society. Raj won the National Film Award 1998 for Best Actor (Special Jury) for his performance.
In Vaanavil (2000), Raj played the role of an antagonist, which earned him the Tamil Nadu State Film Award 2000 for Best Villain.
He essayed the role of Kaala Bhairavan in the Indian fantasy drama Little John (2001). He was seen in a supporting role in the war film Kannathil Muthamittal (2002). He won the ITFA Best Supporting Actor Award in 2003 for portraying the character of Dr Herold Vikramesinghe in the film.
In 2004, he acted in Rajkumar Santoshi's Hindi thriller action movie Khakee (2004), starring Amitabh Bachchan, Ajay Devgn, Akshay Kumar, Atul Kulkarni, and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan. The film revolved around an Indian police team and its assignment involving an accused terrorist. Raj played the role of a corrupt ACP in the movie.
He essayed the character of DCP Prabhakar in Anniyan (2005), a psychological thriller helmed by S. Shankar. The story revolved around a disillusioned common man and his multiple personality disorder. He received the Tamil Nadu State Film Award 2005 for Best Villain for his performance in this movie.
Raj was then seen in the role of a silk weaver in Priyadarshan's period drama film Kanchivaram (2008), starring opposite Shreya Reddy. The film highlighted the miserable condition of silk weavers as they struggled through life in Kanchipuram. It was screened at the 33rd Toronto International Film Festival held in 2008. He won the National Film Award 2007 for Best Actor and the Filmfare Award 2009 for Best Actor in Tamil for his acting in the movie.
He appeared in the role of a villain in several Bollywood films as well, including Wanted (2009), Singham (2011), Dabangg 2 (2012), and Mumbai Mirror (2013).
In Singham, he played the role of a powerful politician cum criminal who creates problems for the protagonist police officer. He won the Zee Cine Award 2012 for Best Actor in a Negative Role for this movie.
In 2015, he starred with Kamal Hassan in the pacy action thriller Thoongaa Vanam (2015). He then appeared in T.J. Gnanavel's legal drama Jai Bhim (2021). He went on to feature in films like Sita Ramam (2022) and Ponniyin Selvan: Part I (2022).
Raj was previously married to actress Lalitha Kumari. The couple legally separated in 2009. They have two daughters, Pooja and Meghna. They also had a son named Sidhu, who passed away in 2004. Raj married Pony Prakash Raj Verma, a choreographer, in 2010. Their son Vedhanth was born in 2015.- Nikitin Dheer was born on 17 March 1980 in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India. He is an actor, known for Jodhaa Akbar (2008), Chennai Express (2013) and Housefull 3 (2016). He has been married to Kratika Sengar since 3 September 2014.
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Fardeen Khan, born in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India, is an Indian film actor who has been a part of Bollywood since the late 1990s. He hails from a prominent film family, being the son of veteran actor Feroz Khan and the nephew of legendary actor Sanjay Khan.
Fardeen Khan made his acting debut in Bollywood with the film "Prem Aggan" in 1998, directed by his father Feroz Khan. The movie received mixed reviews, but Fardeen's debut performance caught the industry's attention. However, it was his second film, "Jungle" (2000), directed by Ram Gopal Varma, that earned him recognition and appreciation for his acting skills.
Following the success of "Jungle," Fardeen Khan appeared in a series of films throughout the early 2000s, such as "Love Ke Liye Kuch Bhi Karega" (2001), "Om Jai Jagadish" (2002), and "Bhoot" (2003). He showcased his versatility by taking on roles in various genres, including comedy, drama, and thriller.
One of his most successful films was "No Entry" (2005), a comedy directed by Anees Bazmee, where he shared the screen with Salman Khan and Anil Kapoor. The film was a commercial hit and contributed to Fardeen's popularity.
While Fardeen Khan enjoyed success in his early career, his later years saw a decline in film offers. He took a hiatus from acting and was occasionally seen in supporting roles. In recent years, there have been occasional rumors and reports suggesting his possible comeback to Bollywood, but as of my last knowledge update in January 2022, no major projects had been announced.
In addition to his film career, Fardeen Khan has also been in the media spotlight for his personal life. He is married to Natasha Madhvani, and the couple has two children.- Actress
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Born in Kanpur, India, Poonam Pandey is an Indian model and Bollywood actress. She started her Bollywood career with Nasha (2013), directed by Amit Saxena. Pandey was among the top 9 contestants in Gladrags Manhunt and Megamodel Contest.
In 2015, Pandey starred in the Telugu film Malini & Co. (2015), directed and written by Veeru. K.. In 2018, she was seen in the Hindi film The Journey of Karma (2018) as Karma D'Souza.
Apart from movies, Pandey has also starred in tv shows. She was among the top 11 contestants in Dance of the lizards (2011). In 2022, she was a part of Lock Upp: Badass Jail, Lock Upp (2022), an Indian reality TV show hosted by Kangana Ranaut.- Suvinder Vicky was born on 4 March 1973 in Sirsa, Haryana, India. He is an actor, known for Kohrra (2023), Milestone (2020) and Udta Punjab (2016). He is married to Gursharan Kaur Maan.
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Farida Jalal was discovered by Filmfare's United Producers' Talent Hunt in the 1960s. She starred in her first movie as a teenager, in the Rajshri Productions' "TAQDEER' in 1967. Thereafter she has starred in more than 200 movies as a character actress mainly, but also as lead actor in some. She is known as Bollywood's all time Favourite Mother.
She took a break for several years in the early 80s, and made a comeback and starred in roles of an elder sister, mother, grandmother, elderly neighbor, & widow.
She is best remembered for her role as Rajesh Khanna's betrothed in the 1969 hit Aradhana and for her song 'Bhagon Mein Bahar Hai, Kaliyon Pe Nikhar Hai...'. She also played the betrothed of Rishi Kapoor in another hit Bobby in 1973.
To date, She has won Five Filmfare awards for her performances in Paras, Majboor, Henna, Mammo, and Dilwale Dulhaniya Le Jayenge.
Farida got married to Tabrez Barmavar, and shortly thereafter gave birth to a son, Yaseen Barmavar. Tragedy visited her when Tabrez passed away in 2003.
She is one of very few actresses that has had an important role in every major Bollywood hit.- Actress
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Tanishaa Mukerji was born on 3 March 1978 in Bombay, Maharashtra, India. She is an actress and producer, known for Sssshhh... (2003), Unnale Unnale (2007) and LIFE IS SHORT (A Motivational Story) (2021).- Born in Jamshedpur, Jharkhand, Tanushree comes from a conservative Hindu Bengali family, and had her personality groomed according to strict social norms, resulting in her being shy and very introverted. Her father Tapan was an employee of the Life Insurance Corporation of India. Her mother is a housewife.
Tanushree finished junior school in her hometown and completed high school studies in Pune. She dropped out of college to pursue a career in modeling which was a long-cherished dream. She first started modeling for ramp shows, local ad campaigns, print shoots etc., and worked part time as a sales junior executive at an event management company while she built her resume and portfolio as an amateur model and actor.
Tanushree took part in several local beauty beauty pageants in Pune in 2003. She also appeared in music videos, stage shows, a Bengali show on local TV, Bangladeshi ad campaigns and several print and commercial assignments and finally went on to take part in and win the title at the Miss India pageant in 2004 which was a turning point in her career. In June 2004 she represented India amongst 133 countries at the Miss Universe pageant in Quito, Equador in South America. She placed amongst the top ten participants at the finals.
During her growing-up years Tanushree was exposed to Indian classical music and dance and had been trained in painting and fine arts at the Rabindranath Tagore Society for Arts for a few years. From a very early age Tanushree had an inclination towards the performing arts. The title of Miss India opened doors for her and she started receiving offers from Bollywood as a lead actor. She also bagged several prestigious modeling assignments thereafter with top Indian designers and national brands.
Her career as an actress started with the films 'Chocolate' and 'Ashique Banaya Apne' in 2005. 'Ashique Banaya Apne' went on to become a box office success and the music of the film broke all existing records in Indian cinema till date, whereas the film'Chocolate'received a lukewarm response and failed to create an impact at the box office. Still, the double impact of these films proved to be a perfect launch pad for Tanushree into Bollywood. She worked in several other feature films after that - romance, comedy, horror, thriller and action were the different genres that she covered in a short career span of five years from 2005-2010.
Tanushree has very often made headlines for her red carpet appearances, personal life and the controversies very common in Bollywood. Putting up a brave front and maintaining a dignified silence, she has let her talent and work talk for her and eventually proven her detractors wrong by garnering rave reviews for her performances in latter films like Rokk, Apartment, and Rama the Saviour.
Tanushree culminated her career with the film 'Rama the Saviour' that released in November 2010 and went on a self-imposed sabbatical for two and a half years.During this time she traveled extensively and pursued different and varied personal interests like spirituality, yoga and eastern mysticism as well as adventure sports. She rediscovered and reinvented herself through this whole process.She was back in the limelight in the spring of 2013 with stunning appearances at several high profile media and red carpet events. - Actor
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Roshan Mathew is a theatre and film actor working primarily in the Malayalam film industry. He also has some Tamil, Telugu, and Hindi movies to his credit.
Mathew grew up in Kerala in an educated Syro-Malabar Catholic family. He did his schooling in Kottayam; later, he pursued a degree in B.Sc. Physics at Madras Christian College, Chennai. While studying in college, he developed an interest in acting. In this period, he performed in several professional theatricals. He went on to create a theatre group Theatre No. 59, along with his friends when he was in college.
After that, Mathew moved on to the big screen. In 2015 he made a breakthrough and had his screen debut in the web series Tanlines (2015). Not much later, he signed his first film Puthiya Niyamam (2016). But his role in the movie, Aanandam (2016), grabbed eyeballs and gained him recognition.
He went on to appear in several successful movies as a lead actor. Some of his prominent works include - Viswasapoorvam Mansoor (2017), Orayiram Kinakkalal (2018), The Elder One (2019), and Kuruthi (2021). Netflix's Choked (2020) was his first Bollywood movie. He was also cast in Darlings (2022) in 2022, along with renowned actors like Alia Bhatt and Shefali Shah. Apart from acting, Mathew has also directed a play in Kochi called, A Very Normal Family.
Mathew has essayed several characters over the span of his career. He has bagged the CPC Cine Award and the SIIMA Awards for his performances in The Elder One (2019) and SIIMA Award for Koode (2018). Apart from this, he has been nominated for his work in movies such as Thottappan (2019), Choked (2020), Kappela (2020) and C U Soon (2020).- Actor
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Shukla's family left Gorakhpur for Delhi when he was two years old. After completing his schooling, he graduated from Khalsa College, Delhi. His professional career began in 1984 with his entry into theater.
Shukla began serious theater in 1986 with roles in plays like A View From The Bridge (Arthur Miller), Look Back In Anger (John Osborne), Ghashiram Kotwal (Vijay Tendulkar) and Hayvadan. In 1991, he joined the NSD Repertoire Company - the professional wing of the National School of Drama - as an actor. The next year, he got his first break when Shekhar Kapur, impressed with his work, created a role for him in Bandit Queen. Shukla also took the role of Vijay Anand's sidekick Gopi in the 1994 Doordarshan crime drama Tehkikat. The series was directed by Karan Razdan, but Shekhar Kapur directed the first episode.
Shukla's biggest break came when he co-wrote the script for Ram Gopal Varma's 1998 cult classic Satya and essayed the role of gangster Kallu Mama in the film. He won the Star Screen Award for Best Screenplay alongside Anurag Kashyap.
In 2003, he wrote the screenplay for Calcutta Mail. He received his first award for this film, the Zee Cine Award for Best Screenplay. In 2008, he acted in his first international film, the Golden Globe and Academy Award winning Slumdog Millionaire, as the character Constable Srinivas.- Shantanu Maheshwari is an Indian actor, dancer, choreographer and host. He debuted in the show Dil Dosti Dance (2011) on Channel V in his breakout performance as the protagonist Swayam Shekhawat. He is also the winner of Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi (2008) season 8 (2017). Maheshwari is a part of the Desi Hoppers dance crew who emerged as winners in the World of Dance 2015 Championship in Los Angeles. Along with his crew Desi Hoppers, he has given several special performances on America's Got Talent (2006) (season 11) in 2016 and World of Dance (2017) (2017) amongst others.
He is also the 2nd runner up of Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa (2006) (2016-17) and finalist on Nach Baliye (2005) season 9 (2019). - Neelam Kothari Soni, better known as Neelam, is an actress who has also ventured into jewellery design.
Kothari was born and raised in a business-class family in Hong Kong. She studied at the Island School and soon shifted to Thailand with her family.
She visited Mumbai for a holiday, where she was approached by Ramesh Behl, the director of the movie Jawaani (1984).
Kothari was frequently cast opposite Govinda, and she worked in 14 movies with him, some of which are Ilzaam (1986), Sindoor (1987), Khudgarz (1987), Do Qaidi (1989), Billoo Baadshah (1989) and Taaqatwar (1989).
Another star she consistently worked with was Chunky Pandey, with whom she did films like Aag Hi Aag (1987), Zakham (1989), and more.
She also worked in two Bengali films in 1990, Mandira (1990) and Badnam (1990). The same year, she appeared as Reshma in the Marathi movie UPKAR DUDHACHE (1991).
She also played the role of Amitabh Bachchan's sister in the award-winning movie Agneepath (1990) that year.
She played a small but impactful role as a DJ in Kuch Kuch Hota Hai (1998), which starred superstars like Shah Rukh Khan, Kajol and Rani Mukerji.
She also appeared in the family drama movie Hum Saath-Saath Hain (1999) as Salman Khan's sister. She was nominated for her role as the Best Supporting Actress at Zee Cine Awards in 2000.
She appeared in a web series on Netflix, Fabulous Lives of Bollywood Wives (2020), which started in 2020, along with other star wives like Seema Khan, Maheep Kapoor, and link=nm12060839].
Kothari won three awards in 2019. First, she was given the Blackswan Award in 2019 for Women's Empowerment. Then, she was recognised as the Most Promising Jeweller of the year and given the Iconic Achievers Award. Finally, she won the Global Spa Fit and Fab Jeweller Award. - Actress
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Ratna Pathak Shah, born in Mumbai, India, is a highly esteemed Indian actress known for her versatile performances in Indian cinema, television, and theater. With a career spanning several decades, Ratna Pathak Shah has become a respected figure for her nuanced portrayals of characters, blending humor, depth, and authenticity.
Ratna Pathak Shah comes from a family with a rich theatrical and cinematic legacy. She is the daughter of veteran actress Dina Pathak and the sister of acclaimed actress Supriya Pathak.
Ratna Pathak Shah made her acting debut in the critically acclaimed film "Mandi" (1983), directed by Shyam Benegal. Her early performances showcased her ability to embody a range of characters with ease. However, it was her portrayal of the strong-willed and independent Maya Sarabhai in the popular television series "Sarabhai vs Sarabhai" (2004-2006) that brought her widespread recognition and made her a household name.
In addition to her successful television career, Ratna Pathak Shah has been an integral part of Indian theater. Her association with the theater group Motley, founded by Naseeruddin Shah, has led to numerous acclaimed productions, further establishing her as a theater artist of great merit.
Ratna Pathak Shah has been part of several noteworthy films, including "Jaane Tu... Ya Jaane Na" (2008), "Khoobsurat" (2014), and "Lipstick Under My Burkha" (2016). Her performances have often been praised for their authenticity, whether in comedic roles or more serious and dramatic characters.
Awards and accolades have followed Ratna Pathak Shah throughout her career. Her contributions to Indian cinema and the performing arts have been recognized with honors such as the National Film Award for Best Supporting Actress for her role in "Mandi" (1983).
Known for her intellectual approach to characters and her commitment to quality storytelling, Ratna Pathak Shah remains an influential and revered figure in the Indian entertainment industry. she continues to contribute to the world of acting with her diverse and compelling roles.- Parth Samthaan is an Indian model and television actor, who is best known for his role as Manik Malhotra in popular youth show Kaisi Yeh Yaariyan (2014) and Anurag Basu in Kasautii Zindagii Kay (2018). He has also appeared in Channel V's Best Friends Forever? and episodic series like Life OK's Savdhaan India, MTV India's crime series MTV Webbed (2013), UTV Bindass's Yeh Hai Aashiqui (2013), and Zing's Pyaar Tune Kya Kiya (2014).
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Eisha Chopra was born on 16 March 1993 in Delhi, India. She is an actress and writer, known for P.O.W. Bandi Yuddh Ke (2016), Out of Love (2019) and Neerja (2016).- Actor
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Makrand Deshpande was born in Dahanu, Maharashtra, India. He is known for his work on Hanan (2004), Company (2002), Danav (2003), Swades (2004), Sarfarosh (1999), Satya (1998), Darna Zaroori Hai (2006), Chameli (2003), Market (2003), and Jungle (2000). His contribution to the theatre industry includes over 50 short plays and 40 full-length plays, including Sir Sir Sirla, Joke, Maa In Transit, Krishna Kidding and Shakepearcha Mhatara.- Director
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Anil Sharma has been one of the most prolific, renowned and passionate film makers on Indian soil. He started his debut at the very young age of 21 years as a director with an outstanding film, "Shraddhanjali". His first film brought him tremendous recognition and acclaim as the movie proved to be a huge success at the box office. After that, he made a number of magnificent films and carved an indelible niche for himself as a successful film maker in Indian Film Industry. The movie, Gadar ek prem katha, turned out to be a milestone in his career as it created history at the box office and is rated among the most successful movies of Indian cinema.- Writer
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Karthik Subbaraj is an Indian film director. He started his career working as a software engineer in Bangalore working for Infosys. During this period he got interested in film making. He learnt the basics of film making, during a one-day workshop run by Sanjay Nambiar. He made a short film "Kaatchipizhai" in Madurai, which was selected for "Naalaya Iyakunar"- Writer
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Abhishek, a renowned Indian filmmaker who co-wrote and directed the critically acclaimed dacoit action film, Sonchiriya, an RSVP production. He began his career as an associate director and co-writer to Vishal Bhardwaj for his debut Makdee (2002) & went on to assist him in his subsequent films, and most notably co-wrote Vishal's trendsetting Omkara (2006) and Kaminey (2009). Abhishek's directorial debut, the dark comedy Ishqiya (2010) and its sequel Dedh Ishqiya (2014), both starring Naseeruddin Shah received rave reviews. His following film, Udta Punjab (2016), highlighted the heroin epidemic in Punjab and was released to critical acclaim. He made his debut as a producer with Konkona Sen Sharma's A Death in the Gunj (2016), which premiered at MAMI Mumbai Film Festival.- Director
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Mari Selvaraj was born on 7 March 1984 in Tamil Nadu, India. He is a director and writer, known for Pariyerum Perumal (2018), Karnan (2021) and Maamannan (2023). He is married to Divya Mari Selvaraj.- Actress
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Varalaxmi Sarathkumar is an actress and director in the Indian film industry. She has also worked in Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam, and Kannada films.
Sarathkumar spent the early years of her life in Chennai.
She was a student at St. Michael's Academy in the city. She enrolled at Hindustan Arts and Science College in Chennai, from where she completed her graduation in Microbiology. Her further studies took her to the University of Edinburgh in Scotland to pursue her Master's in Business Management.
After completing her academic pursuits, Sarathkumar joined Anupam Kher's acting institute in Mumbai, called Actor Prepares, to prepare herself for a career in the film industry.
Sarathkumar debuted with Podaa Podi (2012), a romantic comedy directed by Vignesh Shivan and starring Silambarasan Rajendar as the male lead. She essayed the character of a dancer based in London. Sarathkumar bagged the Vijay Award 2012 for Best Debut Actress and the Edison Award (India) 2012 for Best Debut Actress for her performance in the film.
She next acted in Madha Gaja Raja, a drama film directed by Sundar C.. But the film didn't get a release due to financial issues.
Her second big screen venture was Maanikya (2014), which had Sudeep as her co-star and director. It was an action drama that enjoyed a good run at the theatres and marked her debut in Kannada cinema.
In 2016, she appeared in Bala's musical drama Tharai Thappattai (2016). She won the South Indian International Movie Awards (SIIMA) 2016 for Best Actress (Critics) for her performance.
Sarathkumar was next seen in Nithin Renji Panicker's action thriller Kasaba (2016), where she shared screen space with Mammootty. This movie was her debut in Malayalam cinema.
Sarathkumar played a small but impressive role opposite Vijay Sethupathi in Vikram Vedha (2017), an action thriller that Gayatri and Pushkar directed. The audience appreciated the film, and it became a huge hit at the box office. Sarathkumar won the Edison Award (India) for Best Character Role - Female in 2017 for her performance.
After appearing as a protagonist in a few more films, Sarathkumar took up the challenge of playing an antagonist in Sandakozhi 2 (2018), co-starring Vishal and directed by N. Linguswamy.
She continued playing an antagonist on screen in Sarkar (2018). This political action movie was directed by A.R. Murugadoss and starred Joseph Vijay and Keerthy Suresh.
For her performance in Sandakozhi 2 (2018) and Sarkar (2018), she won several awards, including the Ananda Vikatan Cinema Awards 2018 for Best Villain - Female and the South Indian International Movie Awards (SIIMA) for Best Actor in a Negative Role in 2019.
In 2019, Sarathkumar ventured into Telugu cinema with the action-comedy film Tenali Ramakrishna BA. BL (2019) Tenali Ramakrishna BA.BL (2019). She went on to essay the role of a cop in Danny (2020) Danny (2020), a murder mystery directed by Santhanamoorthy Santhanamoorthy.
Over the years, Sarathkumar has etched out her career graph with an impressive repertoire of movies, including Masterpiece (2017) Masterpiece (2017), Maari 2 (2018) Maari 2 (2018), Krack (2021) Krack (2021), Naandhi (2021) Naandhi (2021), Ranam (2021) Ranam (2021), and Michael (2023) Michael (2023).
She has also appeared in a few TV shows, such as High Priestess (2019) High Priestess (2019) and Addham (2020) Addham (2020), among others.- Actor
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Siddhant Karnick was born on 15 March 1983 in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India. He is an actor and producer, known for Animal (2023), Adipurush (2023) and Project 11 (2011). He was previously married to Megha Gupta.- Gayatri was born in the Marathi-speaking Joshi family on March 20, 1977 In Nagpur, Maharashtra, India.
She studied in Mount Carmel High School in Nagpur, and when the family re-located to Bombay, and she was enrolled in the J.B. Vachha High School in Dadar. After completing her schooling she went on to study in Sydenham College. While still enrolled there, she modeled for brands such as Godrej, LG, Ponds, Bombay Dyeing, Sunsilk, Philips, as well as with Shahrukh Khan in the Hyundai ad.. She then went on to obtain a degree in Commerce from the same college.
She was chosen as one of the five finalists of the 1999 Femina Miss India Contest, and represented India at the Miss International beauty pageant in Japan during the same year.
After this success she returned to modeling and appeared in Seasons Catalogue and Calendar during the year 2001.
She also appeared in two music videos: Hansraj Hans' 'Jhanjaria', and Jagjit Singh's 'Sagar Ki Kashti'.
She made her debut on the silver screen opposite Shahrukh Khan in the 2004 movie 'Swades'.
On June 23, 2005, she was officially engaged to Vikas Oberoi, the Managing Director of Oberoi Constructions in Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.A.. The couple were married at the Grand Hyatt Hotel on August 27, 2005. Twinkle Khanna, Isha Koppikar, Abbas-Mastan, Rakesh Roshan, Bhushan Kumar, Inder Kumar were amongst the guests at this wedding. She gave birth to a baby boy on September 1, 2006. - Actress
Madhoo was born in the Malini household on March 26th. Her dad's name is Raghunath, who is the brother of Bollywood actress Hema Malini. Her mom's name is Renuka. She was taught Bharat Natyam by her mom. Madhoo lost her mom to Cancer when she was just 13 years old.
Treating her aunt as her role model, Madhoo wanted to be an actress. After being offered a small role, she enrolled in Roshan Taneja's School of Acting for 2 months. Subsequently she learned that she had been dropped quite unceremoniously.
This blow empowered her to take up jogging and swimming to lose weight; got braces for her teeth; had a hair cut; got a complete make-over, including clearing up her skin; perfected her Hindi. And then viola - a new, improved, and sexy Madhoo emerged.
An Aries, Madhoo's acting career started with Ottayal Pattalam in Malyalam. She was first introduced to Bollywood in Phool Aur Kaante. Her role in 1992 Tamil movie Roja made her famous overnight, leading to the film being dubbed in multiple languages. Her other popular releases included Diljale, Yeshwant, and Pehchaan.
Her career as an actress spanned from 1990 through on to 2002. She acted in a total of approximately 30 movies in Hindi, Tamil, Malyalam, Kannada, & Telegu.
She was signed by Kallol Sen to act in his "Love Sex Etc", but subsequently changed her mind. She has appeared in 'Mann Main Hai Vishwas' on Sony Television.
She married Anand Shah, who comes from a rich industrialist family, relocated to the U.S. where she gave birth to two daughters, Amela and Kela. Ameya has already indicated that she wants in act in movies.- Actress
Throughout her illustrious career, Mannara Chopra has dazzled audiences and critics with her performances in movies, commercial ads and on stage and in events. She is a acclaimed stage performer , Odissi trained dancer, Belly Dancer and popular Hip-Hop Dancer. Having received nominations for many awards and winning Santosham Film Awards and Lions Gold Awards made popular in Indian Film Industry.
Her real name is Barbie Handa who later changed her name on cousin Priyanka's advice. Mannara was born on March 29 in Ambala Cantonment, Haryana. Her nationality is Indian. Mannara Chopra's nickname is Barbie which was suggested by one of his male cousins after her popular pink Barbie Doll. She was born to Kamini Chopra Handa her mother who is a Jewellery designer and her father Is a lawyer at Delhi High Court. She has a younger sister Mitali. She is born in a family of stars including her cousin sisters Priyanka Chopra,Parineeti Chopra.
Mannara Chopra is a member of 'Chopra Family Of Bollywood'. Her mother, Priyanka Chopra's father and Parineeti Chopra's father are siblings.
She completed her schooling at Summer Fields School, New Delhi. She pursued her bachelors degree along with her fashion college in Delhi .She has been active in this industry since (2014). Throughout her career she has been featured in a number of movies and TV commercials.
After completing her education in Delhi, Mannara moved to Mumbai, where she started her career in Modelling and moved into Advertising. She made 40 commercials, Suzuki with Salman Khan, Dulux paints with Farhan Akhtar, Parle Marie with director Imtaz Ali, she was the original face of Ganna commercial, Myntra,three of them alongside her cousin Priyanka Chopra, including one for Dabur Amla Hair Oil, which she said won her "Instant Recognition" and landed her an offer in Hindi and Telugu films. She had also appeared in Amit Trivedi's song '"Bas Bajna Chahiye", the theme song for Gaana. Before making her film debut.
She is best known for her lead role in Telugu film Rouge 2017 directed by Ace director Puri Jagannadh and Anubhav Sinha's Zid (2014), Prema Geema Jantha Nai (2014), Jakkanna (2016),Thikka, Sita (2019). She is seen as a showstopper in leading Fashion Weeks and events as well, last seen at Lakme fashion Week (2018).- Neil is a television, stage, and film actor known for his versatile acting skills across all formats. Neil received tremendous praise for his roles in Shaitan and No One Killed Jessica. He has also acted in the Indian adaptation of the international hit series 24, alongside Anil Kapoor and Shabana Azmi. He played the lead role in NH10 opposite Anushka Sharma, which won praise from both audiences and critics. Most recently he starred in Kaalakaandi with Saif Ali Khan and Lust Stories with Bhoomi Pednekar, and was also a part of an Amazon series - 4 More Shots Please directed by Anu Menon. He is presently shooting for a film for Drishyam Films.