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In April 1948 Jabalpur-based, Bengali-speaking Indira and Tarun Kumar Bhaduri were blessed with a child they named Jaya, and enrolled in the St. Joseph's Convent School in Bhopal.
Her acting career started when she was 15 in a Bengali film Mahanagar. She became an actress in her own right in Bollywood after the release of Guddi. She went on to star in many Hindi language films, including blockbusters like Jawani Diwani, Uphaar, Anamika, Abhimaan, Sholay, Bawarchi, Chupke Chupke Zanjeer just to name a few. Her acting spanned from 1963 to 1981. She also wrote the script of Shahenshah.
She married Amitabh Srivastav alias Bachchan, and subsequently gave birth to Shweta and Abhishek. Amitabh is the son of Sikh-Hindu parents, namely Teji and Harivansh Rai Srivastav alias Bachchan.
Jaya quit acting after 1981. Then her married life faced considerable upheavals especially with the much-publicized affair of her husband with Bollywood actress, Rekha. Then their lives were disrupted when Amitabh was seriously injured by a blow from actor, Puneet Issar, while filming 'Coolie', which almost took his life.
The family suffered another setback in 2005 when her asthmatic husband was admitted in Lilavati Hospital after complains of severe pains in his abdomen.
Her husband did recover, and both husband, wife, Abhishek, and his new bride, continue to dominate Bollywood with their screen presence. Jaya has also received a number of awards recognizing her talents in Bollywood.brilliant to awesome
1.Zanjeer
2.Abhimaan
3.Sholay
4.Silsila
5.Kal Ho Naa Ho
6.Paa
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1.Naya Din Nai Raat
2.Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham...
3.Laaga Chunari Mein Daag: Journey of a Woman
bad to worse- Bindu was born on April 17th in the Gujerati-speaking Desai family, consisting of her film producer dad, Nanubhai, and stage actress mom, Jyotsna.
Due to her Bollywood connections she was able to find a niche in movies as early as 1962 with 'Anpadh' in which she plays the 'well educated' daughter of an 'illiterate' Mala Sinha. But the real meaty and negative role came her way with 'Do Raaste' in which she plays the wife of Prem Chopra, and the movie that type-cast her in as a vamp was 'Kati Patang' with 'Meraaa Naam has Shabnam, Pyar Se Log Mujhey Shaboo Kahete Hain...' in which she belittles and then blackmails Asha Parekh - a song that is still popular and has also been remixed.
Quite unlike her screen characters, Bindu's life was not an easy one, especially at the age of 13 when her dad passed away, leaving the onus on her to fend for the rest of the Desai family.
She got married to Champaklal Zaveri, who supported her talents and encouraged her to continue to act in movies.
She has acted in over 160 movies in a career that spanned from 1962 through on to the 2004 hit 'Main Hoon Na'.
Bindu is now a Bollywood legend, a vamp, a character actress, a stern mother-in-law, a dancer, a singer, a seductress but above all - an excellent actress.brilliant to awesome
1.Zanjeer
2.Abhimaan
3.Saajan Ka Ghar
4.Haseena Maan Jaayegi
5.Main Hoon Na
6.Om Shanti Om
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1.Laawaris
2.Biwi Ho To Aisi
3.Shola Aur Shabnam
4.Aankhen
5.Roop Ki Rani Choron Ka Raja
6.Rang
7.Hum Aapke Hain Koun...!
8.Sooryavansham
9.Mere Yaar Ki Shaadi Hai
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1.Judwaa - Actress
- Music Department
Mumtaz was born on July 31, 1947 to Abdul Sameed Askari and Sardar Begum Habib Agha aka Naaz, both of Iranian origin but settled in Bombay, India. Mumtaz first appeared in as child artist in Sanskar (1952),Yasmin (1955),Lajwanti (1958),Sone Ki Chidiya (1958),Stree(1961).Her mother, Naaz, was also an actress in films. When her family faced financial crisis, Mumtaz agreed to act in films as a junior artist and started appearing in group-scenes, at a very young age. She appeared in front of camera in V. Shantaram's Stree and Sehra but she went almost unnoticed.Mumtaz, as an adult her first role was that of the role of sister of the hero in O. P. Ralhan's Gehra Daag. Mumtaz then got the lead role in Pathan being made by Ataullah Khan, Madhubala's father, but the film remained incomplete. In early 1960's there was a union of the artistes playing extras in films in Bombay and every junior artist had to shell a part of their income to this union. From 1958-1964 she was only an extra in Hindi films in films like Vallah Kya Baat Hai.Too young to be cast as leading lady, she started with bit roles only, but was not missed, and gradually graduated to lead roles in low budget B grade movies with Dara Sing as hero.With Dara Sing she had 10 hit films of the 16 they did together from 1964-68. Mumtaz got the roles of supporting actress in A grade hit films like Sehra, Kaajal, Khandaan, Sawan Ki Ghata, Anpad, Hamraaz ,Pyar Kiye Jaa,Pati Patni, Mere Sanam, Suraj, Pathhar Ke Sanam, Ram Aur Shyam and Brahmachari. Then she was signed opposite Rajesh Khanna in Do Raaste in 1969. After release of Aradhana, Rajesh Khanna had become the superstar and his next 2 releases were Do Raate and Bandhan both with Mumtaz as his heroine. After release of these 2 films, Mumtaz became the highest paid Hindi actress from 1970-1976. She was extremely versatile, beautiful, charming, and stole everybody's heart by her captivating looks and inspired performances in each of her film. She quickly out-shadowed and dethroned the established queens in a very short time because of her histrionics. Mumtaz was sensitive, quick to understand and translate every nuance hinted at, onto the screen. Even in her brief roles against established actresses, she was the one who got noticed more and lingered in viewers memories for longer periods. She acted in more than 100 films during a short career span of 14 years, and there is not even a single film in which her performance could not be termed as excellent. In her very first film with significant banner and role, Khilona (1970), she won the most coveted Filmfare award in 1970. She has also been awarded the Lifetime Achievement Award by Filmfare in 1997. She was in the Marilyn Monroe mold; every man's fantasy woman. She outshone everybody because of the simple reason that she was so versatile that every role appeared as if it was written with just Mumtaz in mind. Whether the role was negative or positive, serious or light, she proved her worth. Whether the role was for an urbanite or rustic, majestic or pauper, innocent or vile, gentle or venomous, coy or flaunting, Mumtaz just fitted them like a glove. The public adulation for her is still strong. The response to the continuous spate of screening of her movies on various television channels, even after more than two decades of her self-retirement, proves her tremendous unending popularity due to her incomparable charisma.brilliant to awesome
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1.Aap Ki Kasam
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Bharathi Vishnuvardhan (born as Bharathi on 15 January 1951) is an Indian actress who has performed in Kannada, Hindi, Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu and Marathi language films. She was most seen as a leading actress in the Kannada film industry during the late 1960s to 1980s.
She was born in a Marathi-speaking family in Karnataka. She was married to the legendary actor of Kannada cinema Dr. Vishnuvardhan on 27 February 1975 in Bangalore. They have two children namely Keerthi and Chandana. Her husband Dr. Vishnuvardhan died on 30 December 2009.brilliant to awesome
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1.Naya Din Nai Raat
2.Kunwara Baap
bad to worse- Actress
Manorama is a veteran Hindi actress acted in nearly 100 movies. Her real name was Erin Issac Daniels. She was half-Irish, with an Irish mother and an Indian Christian father.She started her career as a child artist in 1926 in Lahore, under the name Baby Iris. Thereafter she made her debut as in adult actress in 1941 to her final role in Water in 2005, her career extending over 60 years.She started off as a child artist in Khazanchi (1941) under screen name Manorama (given by Shoery) and grew into very successful and highly paid actress of Lahore.After partition she shifted to Mumbai. Actor Chandramohan recommended her to producers. Although she gave super-hit Punjabi film Lachchi, she was relegated to play Dilip Kumar's sister in Ghar Ki Izzat (1948). After her marriage to actor Rajan Haksar, she was slotted into character roles and then to villainous or comedienne roles. After several years of marriage she got divorced.She switched to TV serials & shifted to Delhi for five years where she worked in many series.Her last movie was Deepa Mehta's Water (2005) where she mesmerized Hollywood critics with her performance.brilliant to awesome
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1.Kunwara Baap
bad to worse- Actress
- Music Department
- Soundtrack
born and raised in Junagad, Ms. Babi was spotted by renowned B.R. Ishara at Ahmedabad University, and he approached her to act in his forthcoming movie, Charitraheen, which was a sequel to Chetna. Her co-star in this movie was none other than renowned Indian cricketer Salim Durrani. Parveen Babi lit up the silver screen with her charming looks and personality from the 1970s.
Among her more memorable movies with megastar Amitabh Bachchan are: Deewar, Namak Halal, Amar Akbar Anthony, and Kala Pathar. Her most glorious moment was when Time Magazine chose to display her photograph on their cover page in 1976, depicting the changing face of Bollywood and Bollywood actresses.
After acting in her last movie, Akarshan, she suddenly disappeared from public view and became more or less a recluse. It is known that she took up interior designing, and had a very close circle of friends.
She then left for the United States of America and was not seen nor heard for about 10 years.
She created a stir when she filed a writ petition in the Bombay High Court, charging several dignitaries, including Bollywood actor, Amitabh Bachchan, for attempting to kill her. This petition was dismissed by the Court for want of evidence.
On Sunday January 22, 2005, neighbors at her Juhu residence noticed that she not collected her milk nor her newspapers from her doorstep for the last three days. The neighbors notified the Secretary of the building, who in turn notified the police.
On Saturday January 22, 2005, a police team opened the door to her apartment with a duplicate key, and found her dead body.
The police believe that the door had been locked from the inside for last three days, and suspect no foul play.
Ms. Babi was an only child in a noble Junagad-based family. Her dad had passed away when she was very young, and her mom also passed away several years ago.brilliant to awesome
1.Deewaar
2.Amar Akbar Anthony
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1.Majboor
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- Soundtrack
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.brilliant to awesome
1.Henna
2.Gardish
3.Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge
4.Kya Kehna
5.Lajja
6.Pinjar
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1.Naya Din Nai Raat
2.Majboor
3.Bekhudi
4.Diljale
5.Dil To Pagal Hai
6.Soldier
7.Kuch Kuch Hota Hai
8.Kaho Naa... Pyaar Hai
9.Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham...
10.Badhaai Ho Badhaai
11.Garv: Pride and Honour
12.Taarzan: The Wonder Car
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1.Laadla
2.Raja Hindustani
3.Judaai
4.Ziddi
5.Duplicate
6.Main Prem Ki Diwani Hoon- Actress
- Producer
- Director
Hema was born in the Tamil-speaking Chakravarthy household on October 16, 1948 in Ammankudi, Tamil Nadu. Her dad's name is V.S.R. Chakravarthy and her mom, Jaya, was a film producer. She was enrolled in the Chennai-based Andhra Mahila Sabha.
After performing as a dancer in a 1961 regional movie, she was rejected by Tamil Director, C.V.Sridhar, during 1964 when she first attempted to act, on the grounds that she was too thin to be heroine in Venniradai and the role went to Venniradai Nirmala. Later Hema performed in the song Singara Therukku Selai sung by Seergazhi Govindrajan and L.R.Eshwari as a supporting actor from the 1963 Tamil film Idhu Sathiyam starring S.A.Asokan as the hero. But Hema persisted, debuted opposite Raj Kapoor in 'Sapnon Ka Saudagar' just 4 years after her rejection but the movie was a flop.
Thereafter there has no been looking back for this attractive Libran, who went to star in close to 155 movies; who also produced and directed two movies, and also directed a TV serial 'Noopur'.
After turning down marriage proposals from Sanjeev Kumar and Jeetendra, she met with hot fellow actor, Dharmendra, both were attracted to each other and wanted to get married. Dharmendra, who was already married to Prakash Kaur, and had two sons, Sunny and Bobby, could not marry Hema as Prakash refused to divorce him. According to the Hindu Marriage Act, a Hindu cannot marry a second time while the first wife is still alive. Dharmendra belongs to a Arya Samaj Hindu Punjabi Jatt family.
She had a hit on-screen pairing with Dharmendra, Shashi Kapoor and Dev Anand in the 70's and, post-marriage, she had 8 hits opposite Rajesh Khanna in 1980-87. Dharmendra Hema Malini were paired in lead roles romantically in 31 films but have worked in 35 films. Of them 20 were hits and 15 were flops. Interestingly Rajesh Khanna-Hema Malini pair had 2 hits in early 70's and then 3 unfortunate flops in late 70's after which pair was written off but in eighties they gave 8 blockbusters as a pair. In all Hema has 10 hits with Rajesh Khanna.
On August 21, 1979, both Hema and Dharmendra converted to Islam, changed their names to Aisha Bi R. Chakravarty and Dilawar Khan Kewal Krishn respectively, and got married in accordance with Islamic rites. Three years after their marriage, Hema subsequently gave birth to Esha and then later to Ahana. Esha is an actress in her own rights. The trio, well proficient in the arts of Bharatnatyam dance form, have performed together at a number of dance events and concerts.
Hema is a member of the right-winged Bharatiya Janata Party, and became a member of the Rajya Sabha, the upper house of the Indian Parliament.
She was amongst the first actresses to wear bell-bottom and shirts in Hindi movies, and is also amongst the few who have kept their word of not wearing any revealing outfits in public. Hema, who is also called 'Dream Girl' continues to act in movies as of 2013.brilliant to awesome
1.Sholay
2.Satte Pe Satta
3.Baghban
4.Veer-Zaara
5.Bhool Bhulaiyaa
6. Aarakshan
v.good to average
1.Naseeb
2.Jamai Raja
3.Baabul
4.Laaga Chunari Mein Daag: Journey of a Woman
5.Bbuddah Hoga Terra Baap
bad to worse- Actress
- Producer
A Bengali actress who achieved success young, Sharmila appeared in numerous Bengali classics before making the jump to Hindi cinema, which first made her a romantic actress and later a legendary actress thanks to her intense films opposite Superstar Rajesh Khanna. A distant relative of poet Rabindranath Tagore, she is also the wife of His Highness Mansur Ali Khan Pataudi, Nawab of Pataudi, with whom she has three children, actor Saif Ali Khan born 16 August 1970, Saba and Soha Ali Khan, born 4 October 1978. Her pairing with Shammi Kapoor made her famous in the sixties but as an actress she evolved and became popular due to different films, each belonging to different genre, she did opposite the Superstar Rajesh Khanna.The pair gave 6 box office blockbusters and 3 unfortunate box office flops which were critically acclaimed films. Sharmila's pairing opposite male actors Rajesh Khanna, Dharmendra and Shashi Kapoor was loved by the audiences, though Khanna-Sharmila pair remained the most popular with both critics and audience.brilliant to awesome
1.Viruddh... Family Comes First
2.Eklavya: The Royal Guard
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1.Faraar
2.Mann
3.Break Ke Baad
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1.Fool N Final
2.8 x 10 Tasveer- Sulochana Latkar was born on 30 July 1928 in Khadaklat, Karnataka, India. She was an actress, known for Sampoorna Ramayana (1961), Jeevacha Sakha (1948) and Gora Aur Kala (1972). She was married to Aabasaheb Chavan. She died on 4 June 2023 in Mumbai, India.brilliant to awesome
1.Muqaddar Ka Sikandar
2.Khoon Bhari Maang
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1.Faraar
bad to worse - Actress
- Music Department
Waheeda Rehmaan combined the classic Tamil-Islamic beauty with an extraordinary grace, talent and a truly transcendent appeal that ranked her among the pantheon of Bollywood's elite actresses. And few could dance better than she could!
She was born into a traditional Tamil Urdu speaking Muslim family on 3 February 1938, in Chengalpattu,Tamil Nadu. Growing up, she was trained in dancing, especially the Bharatnatyam dance. Her first films were Jayasimha (1955) and Rojulu Marayi (1955), both in Telegu and Kalam Mari Pochu in Tamil. These films became a huge success and established her as a hit-heroine, but it was a song Eruvaaka Sagaroranno Chinnanna in the Rojulu Marayi that got Rehman recognition in South. During success party of Rojulu Marayi, Guru Dutt noticed her and cast her in CID. The result was one of the most stunning debuts ever made in a Hindi film. As a mysterious woman named Kamini, she added a thrill to the whole film and it remains one of the most seductive and memorable roles of her career.
Amazed (and enraptured) by her beauty and talent, Guru Dutt cast her in 5 films. Thus, Rehman gave a mesmerizing performance in Thirst (1957) as Gulab, the prostitute with a heart of gold, and she stole the hearts of audiences as Jameela, a shy Muslim girl in the romance Chaudhvin Ka Chand (1960). But by then she was involved in an affair with Guru Dutt and this affair led to the disintegration of Dutt's marriage - and soon the two of them broke apart after their last collaboration, Sahib Bibi Aur Ghulam (1962).
Moving on after Guru Dutt, Rehman worked with the acclaimed director Satyajit Ray in The Expedition (1962) and consolidated her position as a top Bollywood star with her commercial successes Bees Saal Baad (1962) and _Kohra (1964)_. With Devanand she did 7 films and 5 were super-hits. Then she did _Guide (1965/I)_ - a film that took her to the peak of her career. In the conservative 1960s, Rosie was a daring role for Waheeda to play, and yet the gamble paid off - her performance as Rosie, a woman who leaves her husband for her lover, is ranked as her best ever! And to think that when she did the film, she was certain she would never, ever be able to do another film again!
She had commercial films like Ram Aur Shyam (1967) and Patthar Ke Sanam (1967) proved to be huge successes and had 4 hits with Sunil Dutt in 60's Ek Phool Char Kaante, Mujhe Jeene Do, Meri Bhabhi and Darpan but her offbeat films Teesri Kasam (1966) and Reshma Aur Shera (1971) bombed, in spite of her critically acclaimed performances in those films. Her 3 films with Rajendra Kumar though critically acclaimed became box-office flops and her films with Dharmendra between 1967-1973 bombed. Then she acted in Khamoshi opposite Rajesh Khanna which became her career's biggest hit.In 1974, Rehman married Kamaljit, her hero in Shagoon(1964) a businessman who had earlier tried to make it in films and moved to Bangalore.
After her marriage she cut down acting assignments, preferring to market her own brand of breakfast cereal and lead a contented life in a Bangalore farmhouse. She turned to supporting roles and did 24 films as supporting actress from 1976-1994. After her husband's death in 2000, she again started appearing in 9 films as elderly woman.brilliant to awesome
1.Chandni
2.Lamhe
3.Rang De Basanti
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1.Kabhi Kabhie - Love Is Life
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1.Delhi-6- Actress
- Costume and Wardrobe Department
- Costume Designer
Rakhee was born in a Bengali-speaking family in West Bengal, on India's Independence Day - 15th August, 1947. She has no connections with anyone in the film industry in India.
She achieved phenomenal success at her very first movie in Bengali 'Bandhu Baran' during the year 1967. She was then noticed by noted Bollywood actor, Sunil Dutt, who recommended her for a lead role in 'Reshma Aur Shera'. But before the release of this movie, Rakhee had already appeared in 'Jeevan Mritya' and 'Sharmeelee' opposite Dharmendra and Shashi Kapoor respectively.The on-screen pair of Rakhee Gulzar-Shashi Kapoor was very popular with audience and they did 9 films together. Four were critically acclaimed but box office flops and five were box office super-hits.
She has acted in a total of approximately 91 movies, in a career that spanned from 1967 through to 2003. A total of four awards have been bestowed for her performances in 'Daag', 'Tapasya', 'Ram Lakhan', and 'Shubhu Muhurat'. She is perhaps the only actress who has acted both as a lead heroine and mother with Bollywood actor, Amitabh Bachchan.
During her teen years, Rakhee was married to Ajoy Biswas, but the marriage was short-lived, and the couple divorced.
Rakhee then got married to Music Director/Lyricist/Film Director, Sampoorna Singh Gulzar. They have a daughter named Megha alias Bosky. Rakhee quit acting in movies during the year 2003, and her last appearance was in 'Shubhu Muhurat'.brilliant to awesome
1.Muqaddar Ka Sikandar
2.Shakti
3.Ram Lakhan
4.Khal Nayak
5.Baazigar
6.Karan Arjun
7.Baadshah
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1.Kabhi Kabhie - Love Is Life
2.Laawaris
3.Kshatriya
4.Soldier
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1.Dil Ka Rishta- Actress
- Costume Designer
- Costume and Wardrobe Department
Sonia Singh, now known as Neetu Singh, started her career as a child artiste (Baby Neetu/Sonia) in Bollywood movies and went on to become a full-fledged Bollywood movie actress, with a reputation of having her mom accompany her to almost all shoots. She married her co-star, Rishi Kapoor, and in keeping with the Kapoor Clan's tradition for women, retired from acting to care for her family. Over 25 years later, she returned to acting.brilliant to awesome
1. Deewaar
2.Amar Akbar Anthony
3.Love Aaj Kal
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1.Kabhi Kabhie - Love Is Life
bad to worse- Actress
- Music Department
- Additional Crew
Bhanurekha was born in the Tamil-speaking Ganesan household on October 10, 1954. Her dad was the popular Tamil actor, Gemini, while her mom was a popular Telugu actress, Pushpavalli. She has seven sisters and one brother. One of her sisters is Dr. Kamala Selvaraj, while another one, Radha, lives in San Francisco with a son named Naveed, who is being readied to act in Bollywood movies.
No stranger to the tinsel screen, Bhanurekha acted in a Telugu movie 'Rangula Ratnam' as Baby Bhanurekha along with her mom during 1966, which was subsequently re-made and released in Hindi during 1976 as Rangila Ratan (1976). She acted in one more Telugu as well as one Kannada movie (Amma Kosam and Goadalli CID 999 respectively) before re-locating to Bombay.
Due to her background, she ended up being very gloomy and pessimistic during her early years. She get a chance to debut in Bollywood movies during 1970 with Sawan Bhadon (1970) opposite Navin Nischol with a screen name of Rekha. Inability to speak Hindi, a dusky complexion as well as her weight did not exactly add to her assets in a predominantly fair-skinned, Hindi-speaking North-Indian film industry.
She decided to take matters seriously, took Yoga, shed those extra pounds, learned Hindi and dancing, and thus was born a new and much improved Rekha - who went on to deliver one box office hit after another for example Nagin (1976), Muqaddar Ka Sikandar (1978), Mr. Natwarlal (1979), Khubsoorat (1980), Umrao Jaan (1981), Khoon Bhari Maang (1988) amongst others. In her later years she has taken up character roles and appeared as a mother, even a grandmother in Krrish (2006).
Her slim, slender looks got her many admirers, including well established Bollywood actors such as Kiran Kumar , Jeetendra, Vinod Mehra, and Amitabh Bachchan'. In 2004, in a television interview with Simi Garewal, she rejected a long-standing rumor that she was once married to Vinod Mehra. She referred to him as a well-wisher and stated that her only marriage was to a businessman, Mukesh Aggarwal. This marriage ended when Mukesh killing himself shortly thereafter, leaving her a widow. She has never remarried.
She likes to surf the Internet, has written biographies of actresses like Zeenat Aman, and Salma Agha on IMDb, likes to collect old photographs and postcards, mimic people, watch movies, and practices Yoga regularly, read comics like Archie and Dennie the Menace, and is a vegetarian. She now lives with her Secretary, Farzana, and pets in a self-owned bungalow in Bandra (West)in Mumbai.brilliant to awesome
1.Muqaddar Ka Sikandar
2.Khoon Bhari Maang
3.Lajja
4.Bhoot
5.Koi... Mil Gaya
6.Parineeta
7.Krrish
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1.Silsila
2.Biwi Ho To Aisi
3.Dil Hai Tumhaara
bad to worse- Actress
- Writer
Kokila was born on January 4, 1931 in Valsad, Gujarat, India, in the Gujarati-speaking Balsara family.
She was married to Kamal Roy at a very young age, and shortly thereafter in 1946 both husband and wife decided to make a career on the silver screen. They traveled to Bombay, both applied, but only Kokila was chosen to act in a Gujarati movie, Ranakdevi, followed by Amar Raj, and Gunsundari in 1948. She was primarily effective in creating the Gujarati film industry. This is how Nirupa Roy was born.
She went on to act in many movies, initially as the leading lady then in various roles of a variety of Hindu Goddesses, so much so that people actually lined up to seek her blessings. From 1970s on she was type-cast to play the role of the mother for a number of leading actors, from Dev Anand to Amitabh Bachchan. She was perhaps the only actresses to have played the role of mother to Dharmendra and his son, Sunny Deol, albeit in different movies. In 1955 she acted as Dev Anand's mother, even though she is about 8 years younger than him.
A Capricorn, she then went on to act in movies like Do Bigha Zameen, Tangewali, and Garam Coat, a brand of movies which later came to be known as 'realistic movies'.
Her success has been reflected in 3 awards from 1955 to 1964 for her role in Munimji, Chhaya, and Shehnaai. She is also known for her trilogy with Bharat Bhushan namely Kavi Kalidas, Samrat Chandragupt, and Rani Rupmati.
But her most memorable role was yet to come in Deewar, opposite Shashi Kapoor and Amitabh. Dialogues for this movies, as like Sholay, are still remembered and talked about.
Throughout her career of over 60 years in movies, she has acted in over 250 movies. she did slow down considerably in the 1980s, but did make a comeback in 1999 with Lal Badshah.
Her marriage with Kamal Roy resulted in the birth of a son, Kiran, and 2 daughters. She was known to be very close to her son.
She was very friendly with yesteryear actress Shyama. She received one more award in 2003.
Her end came quickly on October 13, 2004, at the age of 73, when she passed away after a cardiac arrest in Bombay.
She will always be remembered, not only as the 'mother of Bollywood' for her roles in movies like Gunsundari, Rani Rupmati, Deewar, Amar Akbar Anthony and many others.brilliant to awesome
1.Deewaar
2.Muqaddar Ka Sikandar
3.Amar Akbar Anthony
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1.Betaab
bad to worse- Actress
- Producer
Zeenat Aman was born to a Hindu mother and a Muslim father Amanullah who was one of the writers for the classic "Mughal-e-Azam", on November 19th, 1951. Zeenat was an only child and her parents divorced when she was a little girl. A graduate of Saint Xavier's school in Bombay. Her father passed away when she was 13. Zeenat won a scholarship to study in California. Upon her return she started working as reporter and was introduced to modeling by friends. Her most prominent ad campaign was the Pond's 7 day to better complexion. Zeenat entered the Miss India contest and was the third runner up, to go to Miss Asia/Pacific a title she later won - being the first Indian to ever win that title (the same title was brought to Indian a second time in 2000 by Diya Mirza).
Zeenat was introduced to the movie screen by O.P. Ralhan in Hulchul with Kabir Bedi and later repeated by again by Ralhan in a cameo in Hungama. Both films sunk without trace. Zeenat was the third choice for the junkie 'Janice/Jasbeel' character in Dev Anand's 'Hare Rama Hare Krishna',(1971) opposite himself and the then reigning queen Mumtaz. Upon completion of shooting, Zeenat began packing bags to move to Malta with her mother and German step father (Mr. Heinz) for his job posting. When Dev Anand received feedback on rushes for the film, he insisted that Zeenat and her parents hold off on the move until the film is released and its fate decided, with reluctance they agreed. The film was an instant hit and Zeenat walked away with all the accolades shunning Mumtaz - never before had the Hindi cinema seen a newcomer overshadow the reigning queen. She won the Filmfare Award as Best Supporting Actress. For the first time, the Indian audience accepted a woman who played a 'less than pure' role in a movie.
Zeenat went on to revolutionize the Hindi film actress. She was the first Indian actress who refused bouffants, cropped a bob at the height of her career and hardly appeared in saris and bindis and could easily carry off a bikini dress without looking vulgar. She took on roles of the modern urban Indian woman, who made no excuses and took no prisoners. Her characters contemplated abortion to pursue a career (Ajnabee (1974) or dumping a poor lover to pursue a rich man (Roti Kapada Aur Makaan (1974), and still manage to win audience's approval. She pursued Vijay Arora by strumming her guitar singing "Churaliya hai" in the Nasir Hussain's hit film "Yaadon Ki Barat" (1973), fought alongside Amitabh Bachchan as a revenge-seeking action heroine in "Don" (1978). Even though Raj Kapoor's "Satyam Shivam Sundaram" (1977) didn't do well, Zeenat was able to break barriers by kissing her leading man on the mouth for the first time on the Indian screen post-Independence and receiving a Best Actress Filmfare nomination. She received another Filmfare nomination as Best Actress for the controversial hit film "Insaaf Ka Tarazu" (1980) where she played a justice-seeking rape survivor. Dev Anand promoted Zeenat in 70's by signing 7 films with her of which 4 were blockbusters.Rajesh Khanna-Zeenat Aman were paired opposite each-other in 4 films in 1974-84 period and 3 were blockbusters. and Shashi Kapoor-Zeenat gave 7 super-hit films off the 10 they did together. Zeenat began a new trend, helping launch careers for male actors - something Indian actresses never did. She signed Insaf Ka Tarazu with then unknown Raj Babbar and Deepak Prashar, signed films opposite even Mithun, Kanwaljeet Singh (Ashanti) and Tariq Ali (Hum Kissi se Kum Nahin and Yadon Ki Baarat). She had a tumultuous first marriage to Sanjay Khan which ended in divorce. Zeenat had a long string of super successes throughout her career but towards the end of her career she took on mature roles in Bhavani Junction, Haathon ki Lakeerain, Bandhan Kacche Dhagon Ka etc. the movies did average business at the box office as by late 80's cinema shifted its focus to front bench whistlers. At that time Zeenat settled in matrimony with fellow actor Mazhar Khan and gave birth to two sons, turning down multiple film offers. The marriage ended bitterly in divorce, but soon after Mazhar died, and Zeenat's feelings about him in the press were much kinder. Zeenat's contribution to the Indian cinema is definitely recognized though not fully as yet, but in time to come she will definitely be remembered as the first person to introduce a lot to India and add several dimensions to Indian women. In summary "She revolutionized the portrayal of Indian Women" in its cinema.brilliant to awesome
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1.Laawaris
bad to worse- Mumtaz Begum was born on 7 April 1923 in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India. She was an actress, known for Mahabharat (1965), Ayee Milan Ki Bela (1964) and Dahej (1950). She died on 9 March 2002 in Mumbai, India.brilliant to awesome
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1.Laawaris
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- Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
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Ranjeeta Kaur was born on 22 September 1956 in Punjab, India. She is an actress and assistant director, known for Ankhiyon Ke Jharokhon Se (1978), Superman (1987) and Laila Majnu (1976).brilliant to awesome
1.Satte Pe Satta
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1.Deewana Mujh Sa Nahin
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- Music Department
- Producer
One of the leading lights of the 1965-1990's Indian New Wave, Shabana Azmi (alongside the late Smita Patil) was one of the main female actors who dominated the films of the so-called "Parallel Cinema" in India in the 1970s and 1980s. Born to noted Urdu progressive poet and lyricist Kaifi Azmi and theatre actress Shaukat Azmi, Shabana has acted in films by virtually all of India's most famous art-house directors including Shyam Benegal, Satyajit Ray, Mrinal Sen, Aparna Sen and others, as well as in commercial and middle-of-the-road Hindi films, where she has essayed several strong female characters (e.g., in The Death Sentence: Mrityu Dand (1997) and Godmother (1999)). Shabana Azmi was paired opposite Rajesh Khanna in 7 successful films.She is noted for her naturalness and intensity on-screen, matched by her fierce advocacy of the rights of women, minorities and slum-dwellers off-screen, both through activism and in her role as a Member of Parliament, where her consistent stand in defense of liberal values and the freedom of expression is noteworthy. She has also acted on stage to considerable acclaim, most notably in Tumhari Amrita with Farookh Sheikh. She is married to noted scriptwriter and lyricist Javed Akhtar.brilliant to awesome
1.Amar Akbar Anthony
2.Tehzeeb
3.It's a Wonderful Afterlife
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1.Avtaar
2.Main Azaad Hoon
3.Honeymoon Travels Pvt. Ltd.
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- Music Department
- Producer
Padmini Kolhapure was born on 1 November 1965 in Maharashtra, India. She is an actress and producer, known for Prem Rog (1982), Ahista Ahista (1981) and Vidhaata (1982). She has been married to Tutu Sharma since 1993.brilliant to awesome
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1.Woh 7 Din
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Aquarian Amrita was born on February 9, 1958. Her parentage is Sikh-Muslim. Her dad's name is Shivinder Singh, and her mom's maiden name was Rukshana Sultana. She is the great-grand daughter of Shobha Singh, who knighted and had his prefixed by 'Sir'. She is the niece of writer/author Khushwant Singh, who was also known for his column in leading Indian newspapers.
She is of the most attractive actresses of her time, and perhaps the only one who had a lead role with both Dharmendra and his son, Sunny Deol, and has proved to an actress who is not afraid of doing negative roles.
Amrita Singh has been a dedicated Bollywood actress for years. Amrita Singh left her career as an actress when she married Bollywood actor, Saif Ali Khan, in 1991, even though he was years younger than her.
Saif Ali Khan is the son of Bollywood actress, Sharmila Tagore, and Indian cricketer Mansoor Ali Khan. Amrita and Saif have two children, a daughter, Sara Ali Khan, and a son, Ibrahim Ali Khan.
In 2004 Amrita and Saif Ali Khan have decided to separate, and eventually divorced. The children, Sara and Ibrahim, are now with their mother in India, while Saif is courting an Italian girlfriend.
Amrita Singh has made it known now that she intends to make a come-back in Bollywood, as well as considering doing TV pro grammes.brilliant to awesome
1.Raju Ban Gaya Gentleman
2.Shootout at Lokhandwala
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1.Betaab
2.Chameli Ki Shaadi
3.Suryavanshi
4.Aaina
5.Rang
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- Music Department
- Producer
Sridevi was born on August 13, 1963 in her father's hometown of Sivakasi, Tamil Nadu, India. Her mother was from Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh. So Sridevi grew up speaking Telugu and Tamil. She has a sister named Srilatha and a stepbrother named Satish. Her dad passed away during the year 1991, while her mom died during 1997.
She started her career at a very early age in 1967 as a child artiste in a Tamil movie 'Kandhan Karunai'. She also starred as a child actress in a Telugu movie 'Bangarakka' in 1977, and in a Malyalam movie 'Kumara Sambhavan' in 1969.
She made her foray on the Bollywood tinsel screen in 1975 as a child actor with the smash-hit 'Julie' in which she played the younger sister of the lead actress. Thereafter she started to act in adult roles in Hindi only from 1979. She appeared in 63 movies in Hindi; 62 in Telugu; 58 in Tamil; and 21 in Malyalam - in a career that has spanned from 1967 through to 2007.
Sridevi established strong onscreen pair with Kamal Hasan in Tamil films from 1977-1983 and then with Jeetendra in Hindi Films from 1983-1988 which helped her get foothold in Hindi films. Her initial claim to fame was appearing as romantic interest to established stars NTR, ANR, Krishna Ghattamaneni,Vishnuvardhan in Telugu and Kannada films from 1978-1985.She has four hits with Rajesh Khanna and then from late 80's till 1996 her pair with Anil Kapoor was popular. But she became popular all over India, thanks to Tamil films' remakes in Hindi in 1983-1990 which were produced and directed by the same team which had made the southern version first and in these films she was cast opposite Rajesh Khanna or Jeetendra.
She has also appeared in the TV series 'Malini Iyer', judged a TV show 'Kaboom' as well as appeared in numerous print and TV ads. She is also on the Board of Directors of the Asian Academy of Film & Television.
Sridevi went on to get married to her co-star, Anil Kapoor's older brother, Boney, on June 2, 1996. They are now parents of two daughters: Jhanvi and Khushi.
She made a comeback to films with "English Vinglish" in 2012.
She passed away on 24 February 2018 by accidental drowning in bathtub during her stay at the hotel Jumeirah Emirates Towers, Dubai UAE, when she was attending the wedding of Bollywood actor Mohit Marwah in Dubai, UAE. She was 54 years old.brilliant to awesome
1.Mr India
2.Chandni
3.ChaalBaaz
4.Lamhe
5.Gumrah
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1.Nagina
2.Aakhree Raasta
3.Roop Ki Rani Choron Ka Raja
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1.Khuda Gawah
2.Laadla
3.Chaand Kaa Tukdaa
4.Judaai- Actress
- Music Department
- Producer
Jayaprada was born as Lalita Rani in a middle class household to Krishna and Neelavani in Rajahmundry, Andhra Pradesh on April 3, 1962. She was a small town girl with dreams of becoming a doctor. Her mother enrolled her in dance and music classes when she was seven years old, in addition to going to a regular school. Even though, her father and uncle were film financiers, her initial break into films didn't come through them. She was discovered dancing on stage at a school function when she was just fourteen years old. Character actor Prabhakar Reddy gave her the name of Jayaprada and introduced her in a three minute song in the Telugu film, "Bhoomi Kosam" (1976). That immediately led her to longer roles in "Devude Digivaste" (1975) and "Naaku Swatantram Vachindhi" (1976). The floodgates opened. Major film directors, such as Bapu, K. Vishwanath and K.Balachander, approached her with quality projects. She immediately became a huge star in Telugu films as diverse as the color-drenched, big-budget "Seeta Kalyanam" (1976) to the stark, naturalistic black-and-white film "Antuleeni Katha" (1976), where she won a special acting award for her unforgettable dramatic performance. But it was her dancing skills and nuanced acting style as a mute girl that made K. Vishwanath's "Siri Siri Muvva" (1976) into a timeless classic. It would also be her passport into Hindi films as K. Vishwanath remade it into "Sargam" (1979) and made her a overnight star in Bollywood as well. She earned her first Filmfare nomination as Best Actress for the film, and it would become one of her favorite films. She stalled on doing more Hindi films for two years as she wasn't fluent in the language. But she became fluent in Hindi, as well as Tamil, Kannada, Malayalam and Bengali, and had hit films in all these languages. She endeared audiences with her sincere portrayal of Amitabh Bachchan's girlfriend in her next favorite film "Sharabi" (1984), which became another big hit and earned her second Filmfare nomination as Best Actress. K. Vishwanath directed her to her third Filmfare nomination as Best Actress for her other favorite film "Sanjog" (1985). But some of her best performances would go unrewarded. In the Telugu film directed by K.Balachander, "47 Rojulu" (1981) showed Jayaprada as a innocent girl duped by her husband in Paris, France, and her struggle to escape from him. But in Hindi films, she usually played the traditionally dressed, docile, obedient wife, and while that image led to hit films, it also eventually tired her audiences. She also seemed bored and indifferent with no new challenges ahead as she had already made her other favorite films: the Hindi films "Sur Sangam" (1985) and "Tohfa" (1984), the Telugu film "Sagara Sangamam" (1983), the Kannada films "Sanadi Appanna" (1977) and "Kavi Ratna Kalidasa" (1983). The only excitement came from her personal life when she met her husband film producer Srikant Nahata. They started out as friends as he was already a married man with children. But it turned into love when he stood by her because of her income tax problems. She was branded the "other woman," especially since Nahata wouldn't leave his wife. So she ended up marrying him in 1986, and he has continued to be married to both women. In 1994, she also became a politician by joining the Telugu Desam Party. A few years later, a rift developed with the political party and she was deeply hurt when she was no longer in the party. She also didn't have any major films lined up. But she kept up with her many social and humanitarian causes, especially related to poor women and children. She also became tough and strong and forged on ahead by joining a different political party in a different state, Uttar Pradesh. She won the election with the slogan line, "Andhra is my janambhoomi but Uttar Pradesh is my karmbhoomi." She also started making films playing stronger, mature roles. In "Deh," she played an older woman having an affair with a much younger man. She also wrote and directed "Class Medal," a Telugu film that starred her sister's son Siddharth and produced by her brother Rajababu. She didn't forget her first love, dancing, and did a dance ballet in 2005 that won her great acclaim. And she also dabbled in playback singing and even recorded an album with music composer Bappi Lahiri. In 2008, she received the Filmfare Lifetime Achievement Award for her long and plentiful contribution to the South Indian film industry. Having three careers (acting, dancing, politics), and a husband, left her no time to have children of her own, even though she has expressed a desire to have children. So far, she has shown no desire to give up her three careers and in fact, stated that she'll be as hardworking and dedicated in the future as she is now.brilliant to awesome
1.Sharaabi
2.Khakee
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1.Aakhree Raasta
2.Thanedaar
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- Director
Aruna Irani made her debut in the movie Gunga Jumna (1961) at nine years old playing Azra's character. After doing several small roles in films like Jahanara (1964), Farz (1967), Upkar (1967) and Aaya Sawan Jhoomke (1969). She was paired with comedian Mehmood Ali in films like Aulad (1968), Jawab, Humjoli (1970), Manmandir and Naya Zamana (1971).In 1971, she starred in Caravan. She later starred in Mehmood Ali's Bombay To Goa (1972), Garam Masala (1972), and Do Phool (1973). Her best character roles came in Rajesh Khanna films like Dhanwan, Redrose, Amrit, Kudrat, Nasihat, Masterji, Aan Milo Sajna. Her films have included Farz (1967), Bobby (1973), Prem Nagar, Paap Aur Punya, Mahachor, Fakira (1976), Bhala Manus, Kali Ghata,Sargam (1979), Love Story (1981), and Rocky (1981). She won her first Filmfare Best Supporting Actress Award for Pet Pyaar Aur Paap (1984). In the late 1980s and 1990s Irani switched to playing motherly roles, notably in Beta (1992) for which she won her second Filmfare Best Supporting Actress Award. She acted in the Kannada remake of the same film and the same role. Some of her Marathi films are Changu Mangu, Lapwa Chapvi, Ek Gadi Baki Anadi and Bol Baby Bol. In her later career, Irani also switched to television performing character roles in various serials. She also took up to direction and production of tele-serials like Mehndi Tere Naam Ki, Des Mein Niklla Hoga Chand, Vaidehi and more. On Sunday 19 February 2012, she was awarded the 'Lifetime Achievement Award' at the annual Filmfare awards function in Mumbai.brilliant to awesome
1.Deewaar
2.ChaalBaaz
3.Beta
4.Ghulam-E-Musthafa
5.Haseena Maan Jaayegi
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1.Bees Saal Baad
2.Shahenshah
3.Heart
4.Bewaffa Se Waffa
5.Qaid Mein Hai Bulbul
6.Dil To Pagal Hai
7.Khatta Meetha
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1.Laadla
2.Hum Tumhare Hain Sanam- Rohini Hattangadi was born on 11 April 1955 in New Delhi, India. She is an actress, known for Gandhi (1982), Agneepath (1990) and Saaransh (1984). She was previously married to Jaidev Hattangadi.brilliant to awesome
1.Agneepath
2.Damini - Lightning
3.Akele Hum Akele Tum
4.Lajja
5.Munnabhai M.B.B.S.
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1.Shahenshah
2.ChaalBaaz
3.Benaam Badsha
4.Badhaai Ho Badhaai
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- Producer
She is an Actress in the new 2013 movie Goliyon Ki Rasleela Ram Leela. She is a very successful star in Bollywood Industry.
Supriya Pathak Kapur (conceived 7 January 1961) is an Indian performer, destined to on-screen character Dina Pathak into an ethnic of Gujarati family, she was one of the extremely popular compelling performing artists, in Hindi Cinema, throughout the 1980s and 1990s, gaining two Filmfare Awards. In the early time of her existence, she acted in theatre, before making her introduction in 1981 Kalyug, which she won her first Filmfare Awards for Best supporting Actress. Later, rose to noticeable quality and accepted discriminating surveys for her part in 1982 Bazaar, which she again won a Filmfare Awards for Best supporting Actress. In 1988, Pathak showed up on a French wander, The Bengali Night, and in "blockbuster" Shahenshah (1988 film). In 1986, she wedded to performer executive, Pankaj Kapur, henceforth [...] stop her acting profession. In the early 2002, she showed up on Tv-Serial Khichdi, gaining Indian Telly Award for Best Actress in a Comic Role, and additionally garned positive review[s] for her portrayal as Hansa Parekh.brilliant to awesome
1.Sarkar
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1.Shahenshah
2.Wake Up Sid
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1.Delhi-6- Actress
- Producer
- Music Department
Juhi was born in the Chawla family on November 13, 1967 in Ludhiana, Punjab, India, and is the daughter of Punjabi-speaking dad, Dr. S. Chawla and Gujarati-speaking mom, Mona. She has a brother named Sanjeev. Her mother passed away in an accident during the year 1998 while Juhi was filming 'Duplicate'.
After completing her school in Ludhiana, the Chawla family moved to Bombay, Maharashtra, India, where Juhi attended at Sydenham College. After graduating, she entered in the Miss India competition and was crowned 'Miss India 1984', taking over from Miss India 1983, Rekha Hande.
Her first appearance on the tinsel screen was as Zarina in the 1986 release 'Sultanat'. She shot to fame after the release of 'Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak' opposite Aamir Khan. As of August 2007, she has been bestowed with three awards for her performance in 'Hum Hain Rahi Pyar Ke', 'Duplicate', and '3 Deewarein'.
Juhi got married to multi-millionaire industrialist, Jai Mehta during the year 1998. Since then the couple have a daughter, Jhanvi, and son, Arjun.
Juhi continues to act in movies, and also makes appearances in many off-beat movies, rather than the mainstream cinema with which she started her career. She also appears in a number of TV ad commercials.brilliant to awesome
1.Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak
2.Chandni
3.Raju Ban Gaya Gentleman
4.Kabhi Haan Kabhi Naa
5.Hum Hain Rahi Pyar Ke
6.Darr
7.Saajan Ka Ghar
8.Ram Jaane
9.Deewana Mastana
10.Ishq
11.Phir Bhi Dil Hai Hindustani
12.Salaam-E-Ishq
13.Bhoothnath
14.Luck by Chance
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1.Swarg
2.Benaam Badsha
3.Daulat Ki Jung
4.Bewaffa Se Waffa
5.Bol Radha Bol
6.Aaina
7.Eena Meena Deeka
8.Mr. & Mrs. Khiladi
9.One 2 Ka 4
10.Khamoshh... Khauff Ki Raat
11.Paheli
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1.Tum Mere Ho
2.Duplicate
3.Home Delivery: Aapko... Ghar Tak
4.Krazzy 4- Actress
- Producer
Anita Raj was born on 13 August 1962 in Bombay, Maharashtra, India. She is an actress and producer, known for 24: India (2013), Choti Sarrdaarni (2019) and Clerk (1989). She has been married to Sunil Hingorani since 1986. They have one child.brilliant to awesome
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1.Paap Ko Jalaa Kar Raakh Kar Doonga
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Farah Naaz Hashmi is an Indian Bollywood actress from the mid-1980s and 1990s. Naaz made her debut under Yash Raj Banner in Faasle (1985). She starred opposite the late Sunil Dutt and Rekha in the film. Next, she was seen in the Bengali film Amar Tumi (1989) opposite Prasenjit Chatterjee and directed by Bimal Roy.
In 1986, Naaz starred in Naseeb Apna Apna (1986) opposite the late Rishi Kapoor. The film was a remake of the Tamil film Gopurangal Saayvathillai (1982) and was one of the landmark films of her career. Naaz was next seen in Imaandaar (1987), directed by Sushil Malik and starring the late Sunil Dutt.
In 1988, Naaz starred in two films Woh Phir Aayegi (1988), a horror film directed by B.R. Ishara, and Yateem (1988), a romantic drama directed by J.P. Dutta. She also starred in many other films, including Baap Numbri Beta Dus Numbri (1990), Begunaah (1991), and Sautela Bhai (1996).
She was later seen in multiple TV serials, including Amar Prem (1996) and Andaz. She has also played the role of Neha in Deepak Anand's Bhai No 1 (2000). In 2002, she starred in Bharat Bhagya Vidhata (2002). In 2004, she played the role of Gopi in Priyadarshan's Hulchul, and in 2005 she starred in Shikhar (2005).brilliant to awesome
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1.Paap Ko Jalaa Kar Raakh Kar Doonga
2.Hulchul
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- Music Department
Born on April 18, 1962 in Kanpur, India, Cusp-born Poonam Dhillon is one of three children of former Aeronautics Engineer, Amrik Singh, and mom, Gurcharan Kaur. She has a brother, and a sister, Dr. Rishma Pai, who has a medical practice in Bombay. She studied in Carmel Convent High School in Chandigarh.
Poonam became popular after attaining the Miss India '77 Crown. This opened doors for modeling as well as her pretty face being splashed on magazine covers, and also landed her a role in 'Trishul', which was a hit at the box office, with the song pictured on her 'Gapuchi Gapuchi gam gam' continuing to be popular even today.
Then came 'Noorie' in 1979, which made a star overnight.Her on-screen pairing with Rajesh Khanna was very popular with them having four super-hits 'Dard', 'Nishan', 'Zamana', 'Awam', and one unfortunate box office dud but critically acclaimed film Redrose.
Subsequent to her debut 'Kaala Patthar', 'Dard', 'Red Rose', 'Biwi O Biwi', 'Yeh To Kamaal Ho Gaya', 'Teri Meharbaniya', 'Karma', 'Batwara', 'Kasam', 'Sohni Mahiwal" became super-hits. She has also acted in regional language movies in Bengali, Tamil, and Kannada. Her movie career as a leading lady spanned from 1978 with 'Trishul' through onto 1992 with 'Virodhi'.
In 1988 she fell in love and married film maker, Ashok Thakeria, and subsequently gave birth to a son, Anmol, and a daughter, Paloma. Her marriage ended in a divorce in 1997.
Poonam loves to spend time with Anmol, Paloma, and her aunt, who lives in Chandigarh. Her parents have since passed away. Both her children intensely dislike her former involvement with Bollywood, the attention that is forced upon them, and avoid being photographed. She is friendly with Bollywood actresses Padmini Kolhapure, and Rati Agnihotri.
She is involved as a host in Zee TV Africa's 'Chusth Dhrusth' show, acts in a Zee TV serial 'Kitty Party'. She had won an award for her role in the Hindi play 'The Perfect Husband' in 2005. She was also part of the Indian political scene in 2004 when she briefly joined the Congress party.
She is also associated with Zeenext.com as a Consulting Editor; was responsible for pioneering the makeup van business.brilliant to awesome
1.Namastey London
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1.Maalamaal
2.13B: Fear Has a New Address
3.Dil Bole Hadippa!
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1.Judaai- Actress
- Music Department
Attractive, talented, young Mandakini won the hearts of millions of Indians worldwide in her performance in "Ram Teri Ganga Melli". Thereafter her name was a household name. She starred with Mithun Chakraborty in another hit movie "Dance Dance" which won many accolades for her. Since her other passion was singing, she released two albums named: "No Vacancy", and "Shambala". in 1990 she married Dr. R. Thakur of Bombay, India, and since then the marriage has been intact. She has a son from this marriage. Since 1996 her fans have not seen any new releases, and many hope that she returns to the silver screen again.brilliant to awesome
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1.Maalamaal
2.Tezaab Is Acid
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- Producer
Madhuri Dixit is one of the most acclaimed actors and Kathak dancers Bollywood have ever witnessed. Born in a Marathi Brahmin Koknastha family to Mr. Shankar and Mrs. Snehlata, Madhuri Dixit has two sisters Rupa, Bharti, and brother Ajit. She performed decently well in her academics and aspired to become a Microbiologist which made her pursue the subject from Mumbai's Sathaye College, formerly known as Parle College; but within six months she opted out from college to pursue her career in Bollywood. Though she debuted with 'Abodh' in 1984, it's with 'Tezaab' (1988), a romantic thriller caste opposite Anil Kapoor, where she started garnering fame and popularity. She earned her first nomination of Filmfare Best Actress with this movie and it was also the highest grossing film in that year. Her performance in 'Ek Do Tin' made every heart groove to the beats of the song. During this time, Madhuri also got featured on Debonair and she was also featured as the cover girl on 1986 Filmfare edition. Since then she has graced more than 72 movies with her stupendous performances.
After 'Tejaab', Madhuri Dixit once again was paired with Anil Kapoor for Subhash Ghai's 'Ram Lakhan'(1989) which went on to be a super hit and the second highest grossing movie of the year. In her next 'Prem Pratigya' she received critical acclamation for her performance and earned her second nomination for Filmfare Best Actress Award. Dixit continued her success with her fourth pairing with Anil Kapoor in Vidhu Vinod Chopra's drama 'Parinda'. In 1990, Madhuri starred in the romantic drama 'Dil' opposite Aamir Khan. The film became the biggest box office hit of the year and made her one of the leading actresses of Bollywood. Her performance in 'Dil' also earned her the first Filmfare Best Actress Award of her career. She was also seen in the dramas 'Sailaab' opposite Aditya Pancholi and 'Kishen Kanhaiya' opposite Anil Kapoor. The following year in 1991, she starred in the super-hit movie 'Saajan' opposite Salman Khan and Sanjay Dutt which also earned her the fourth nomination for the Filmfare Best Actress Award. In 1992, Dixit featured in the film 'Beta' once again opposite Anil Kapoor which won her the second Filmfare Best Actress Award. Following the film's success, Dixit became famously known as the "Dhak Dhak Girl" for her performance on the song "Dhak Dhak Karne Laga".
In 1993, Dixit starred in the super-hit film 'Khalnayak; opposite Sanjay Dutt and Jackie Shroff. Her portrayal of the police officer Ganga earned her critical acclaim and a sixth nomination for the Filmfare Best Actress Award and became the year's second highest grossing film. In 1994, Dixit starred in 'Anjaam', being paired with Shahrukh Khan for the first time. Dixit's performance of a revenge-seeking wife and mother earned her a seventh nomination for the Filmfare Best Actress Award. She was praised for her performance, even though the film was an average performer at the box office. Her next was 'Hum Aapke Hain Koun' opposite Salman Khan. The film became one of the biggest hits & the highest grossing Bollywood film after its theatrical run and held this record for 7 years till the release of 'Gadar: Ek Prem Katha' (2001). Madhuri was awarded her third Filmfare Best Actress Award for the film. 1995 witnessed Dixit star in the hit film 'Raja' opposite Sanjay Kapoor. The film became the fourth highest grosser of the year and its success was attributed to her immense popularity. Her next release was David Dhawan's 'Yaraana' opposite Rishi Kapoor, in which she played a dancer on the run from her abusive lover. Both films earned her nominations for the Filmfare Best Actress Award.
After a not so successful year in 1996 with films like 'Prem Granth' and 'Rajkumar'Madhuri Dixit bounced back with Prakash Jha's 'Mrityudand' in 1997 followed by Yash Chopra's 'Dil to Pagal Hai' (1997), opposite Shahrukh Khan and Karisma Kapoor. Her performance in 'Dil toh Pagal Hai' fetched her the fourth Filmfare Best Actress Award. The film also proved to be a success at the box office. However, her career growth slowed down with films like Wajood (1998) and Aarzoo (1999). In 2000, Madhuri starred in Rajkumar Santoshi's 'Pukar' opposite Anil Kapoor which earned her twelfth nomination for the Filmfare Best Actress Award. She then played the title character in 'Gaja Gamini' In 2001, Dixit starred in Deepak Shivdasani's love triangle 'Yeh Raaste Hain Pyaar Ke' opposite Ajay Devgan and Preity Zinta, followed by reuniting with Rajkumar Santoshi in the multi-starer 'Lajja' (2001). Dixit was nominated for the Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress for Lajja. In 2002, Dixit starred in a lead role in the love triangle film 'Hum Tumhare Hain Sanam' opposite Shahrukh Khan and Salman Khan. Madhuri Dixit's next release was Sanjay Leela Bhansali's period romance 'Devdas', co-starring Shahrukh Khan and Aishwarya Rai. Devdas was chosen as India's official entry for the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film and received a nomination for the BAFTA Award for Best Film Not in the English Language. Dixit won the Filmfare Best supporting actress award for the film. It turned out to be her last film for a while as she shifted to Denver, U.S.A with her husband Dr. Shriram Madhav Nene, a Cardiovascular Surgeon. She subsequently became a proud mother of two sons (Arin and Ryan) in March 2003 and March 8, 2005, respectively.
In 2006, Dixit returned to India with her family and acted in Anil Mehta's dance film 'Aaja Nachle' (2007). It was her first release in five years and her performance was appreciated by critics and also earned her the nomination for the Filmfare Best Actress Award.
In 2008, she was also awarded the prestigious 'Bharat Ratna' for her contribution to Indian cinema by the Government of India. In 2011, Dixit was felicitated with the Filmfare Special Award for completing 25 years in the film industry.
In 2012, she was seen in the comedy 'Dedh Ishqiya' (2014), a sequel to Ishqiya (2010) opposite Naseeruddin Shah, Arshad Warsi, and Huma Qureshi. The film opened to a positive response from critics who called it "one of the year's most important releases". The film also earned her the fourteenth nomination for Filmfare Award for Best Actress. Her next release of the year was the debuted director Soumik Sen's 'Gulaab Gang' alongside Juhi Chawla.
Madhuri Dixit made her debut in Marathi cinema both as an actor & Producer in 2018. She played the lead in 'Bucket List' and produced "15th August" which is slated for a Netflix worldwide released in 2019. She has also lent her voice for the Netflix original 'Mowgli'.
In (2019) she was seen reunited with Anil Kapoor after 17years on screen in a comedy, action and adventure movie 'Total Dhamaal' the third sequel of 'Dhamaal' (2007). In the same year, she also a part of Dharma productions 'Kalank' a period drama film directed by Abhishekh Varman starring along with Sanjay Dutt, Varun Dhawan, Aditya Roy Kapur, Alia Bhatt, and Sonakshi Sinha.
Madhuri Dixit is also associated with various philanthropic activities. She is associated with UNICEF since 2014 to advocate the rights of children, prevent child labor and child trafficking. She was appointed as the brand ambassador for the Beti Bachao Beti Padhao campaign by the Government of India in 2015 that aspires to create awareness and upgrade the efficiency of welfare services intended for girls.
Dixit made her first appearance on television as a host for India's first reality show Kahin Na Kahin Koi Hai on Sony TV followed by Jhalak Dikhla Ja & Dance Deewane.brilliant to awesome
1.Ram Lakhan
2.Tridev
3.Saajan
4.Beta
5.Khal Nayak
6.Anjaam
7.Lajja
8.Devdas
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2.Deewana Mujh Sa Nahin
3.Dil
4.Jamai Raja
5.Thanedaar
6.100 Days
7.Prem Deewane
8.Khel
9.Sahibaan
10.Dil Tera Aashiq
11.Hum Aapke Hain Koun...!
12.Raja
13.Dil To Pagal Hai
14.Yeh Raaste Hain Pyaar Ke
15.Aaja Nachle
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2.Hum Tumhare Hain Sanam- Madhavi was born in Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh, India. She grew up with a brother and a sister. She started dancing when she was eight years old. She became a well-known Bharat Natyam dancer and has given more than a thousand performances. She had also appeared in small roles in films as a child actress. While still in eighth grade at Stanley Girls High School in Hyderabad, she was discovered by famous film director Dasari Narayana Rao who cast her in the leading role in the Telugu film "Thoorpu Padamara," which was a huge success, and catapulted her to stardom. Though she started her career acting in Telugu (her mother tongue), because of her talent and flair for languages she went on to act in six other languages: Hindi, Kannada, Tamil, Oriya, Bengali and Malayalam. She acted with famous stars in films directed by great film directors. She has won many state awards as best actress. She also earned a Filmfare nomination as Best Supporting Actress for the Hindi film "Ek Duje Ke Liye" (1981), a remake of her hit Telugu film "Marocharithra" (1979). She has appeared in more than three hundred films. She ended her seventeen-year career as a leading lady, when she married a businessman named Ralph Sharma in 1996. She moved to New Jersey, USA and assists her husband in the pharmaceutical business. They have three children: Tiffany, Priscilla, and Evelyn. She has a strong faith in her Hindu religion and makes regular pilgrimage trips to India.brilliant to awesome
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1.Swarg
2.Heart
3.Khudai
bad to worse - 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.brilliant to awesome
1.Agneepath
2.Ek Ladka Ek Ladki
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1.Kuch Kuch Hota Hai
2.Hum Saath-Saath Hain: We Stand United
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1.Afsana Pyar Ka - Anu Agarwal was born on 11 January 1969 in New Delhi, India. She is an actress, known for Thiruda Thiruda (1993), Aashiqui (1990) and Khal-Naaikaa (1993).brilliant to awesome
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1.Aashiqui
2.King Uncle
bad to worse - Kimi Katkar was born on 11 December 1965 in Bombay, Maharashtra, India. She is an actress, known for Sone Pe Suhaaga (1988), Dharamyudh (1988) and Adventures of Tarzan (1985).brilliant to awesome
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1.Hum
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Seema Deo (formerly known as Nalini Saraf) is Hindi and Marathi movie veteran actress. She has acted in over 80 Marathi and Hindi movies. She is the wife of veteran actor Ramesh Deo & mother of Actor Ajinkya Deo & noted Director Abhinay Deo. She belongs to the Goud Saraswat Brahmin (GSB) family hailing from Karnataka. She was born and brought up in Girgaum, Mumbai.brilliant to awesome
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1.Jamai Raja
2.Benaam Badsha
3.Deedar
4.Roop Ki Rani Choron Ka Raja
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1.Awwal Number
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1.Afsana Pyar Ka - Actress
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Zeba Bakhtiar was born on 5 November 1971 in Queeta, Baluchistan, Pakistan. She is an actress and director, known for O21 (2014), Chief Sahib (1996) and Stunttman (1994). She was previously married to Adnan Sami.brilliant to awesome
1.Henna
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Ashwini was born in the Marathi-speaking family Bhave family on May 7th. Her family are Koknastha Brahmins.
She acted in a number of Marathi language movies, before graduating to Bollywood in 1991 with 'Henna'. She is a versatile actresses and has been a lead as well as a character actress. Her career spanned from the mid-eighties through onto 1998.
After getting married to software engineer, Kishore Bopadikar, she quit acting, relocated to San Fransico, USA, where she subsequently gave birth to two children.brilliant to awesome
1.Henna
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Manisha Koirala (born 16 August 1970) is a Nepali actress who mainly appears in Bollywood, though she has worked in several South Indian and her native country's films. Noted for her acting prowess, Koirala is the recipient of several accolades, including four Filmfare Awards-and is one of India's most well-known actresses. Critics have noted that her niche as an actor remains unharmed irrespective of her commercial potent. Manisha was born into the politically prominent Koirala family, in which several of her family members went on to rule the nation, but she did not aspire to pursue a career in politics. A stint in modeling opened a career path in films, and she made her Bollywood debut with the top-grossing production Saudagar (1991). In spite of initial struggle to leave a mark, she went on to establish herself as one of the leading actresses in the 1990s with such films as 1942: A Love Story (1994), Akele Hum Akele Tum (1995), Agni Sakshi (1996) and Gupt (1997). Koirala gained particular recognition for her willingness to experiment with a variety of strong, dramatic roles, and she delivered several acclaimed performances in a range of films that did well with critics, including Bombay (1995), Khamoshi: The Musical (1996), Dil Se.. (1998), Mann (1999), Lajja (2001), Company (2002), and Escape from Taliban (2003). These films brought Koirala several awards and nominations, including three Filmfare Critics Awards for Best Actress, a South Filmfare Award for Best Actress, and a Star Screen Award Best Actress, among others. This was followed by a major period of decline when most of her films failed to do well. Her work in the Malyalam drama Elektra, the anthology film I Am (both 2010), and the romantic comedy Mappillai (2011) was received well, but she took a break from acting in 2012 to return three years later with the psychological thriller Chehere: A Modern Day Classic (2015).
She was appointed as the Goodwill Ambassador for the United Nations Population Fund in 1999 and 2015, and was involved in the relief works after the Nepal earthquake 2015. She promotes various causes such as women's rights, prevention of violence against women, prevention of human trafficking and cancer awareness.
Manisha was seen back on the Silver Screen with Sunaina Bhattnagar's Dear Maya. Manisha received appreciation from her fans and industry from across the whole of India. She has been seen doing some amazing motivational and social events.
She was one of the speakers along side Dalai Lama and CM of Andhra Pradesh at the Womens's Parliament, Amravati. She advocated on how we need more women in our board rooms, court rooms, schools and universities to make policies for women and that women should stand in solidarity for each other. Manisha's TEDx talk touched hearts of millions of people and she has received appreciation from across worldwide for same. She spoke about her struggle with cancer and her brave victory as a warrior and highly advocates on how focusing from early day on our personal health can do wonders. Her philosophy is to focus on mind, body and soul rather than just physical body to stay fit and positive.brilliant to awesome
1.1942: A Love Story
2.Akele Hum Akele Tum
3.Dil Se..
4.Mann
5.Lajja
6.Company
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1.Saudagar
2.Majhdhaar
3.Gupt: The Hidden Truth
4.Kachche Dhaage
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2.Jaani Dushman: Ek Anokhi Kahani- Ekta Sohini was born on 27 March 1971 in Bombay, Maharashtra, India. She is an actress, known for Vaastav: The Reality (1999), Nazar Ke Samne (1995) and Tahalka (1992). She has been married to Mohnish Behl since 1992.brilliant to awesome
1.Saajan
2.Vaastav: The Reality
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1.Awwal Number
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Rita Bhaduri was born on 4 November 1955 in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India. She was an actress, known for Raja (1995), Nagin Aur Suhagan (1979) and Kabhi Haan Kabhi Naa (1994). She died on 17 July 2018 in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.brilliant to awesome
1.Beta
2.Kabhi Haan Kabhi Naa
3.Virasat
4.Kya Kehna
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1.Love
2.Rang
3.Raja
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Pooja was born on February 24, 1972 in the Gujarati-speaking Bhatt family. Her dad's name is Mahesh, and her mom's maiden name was Loraine Bright. After the marriage, her mother changed her name to Kiran Bhatt. Mahesh separated from Loraine and re-married Soni Razdan, an actress in her own right. The Bhatts live in Bandra, Bombay.
She has two step-sisters Alia and Shaheen; and one biological brother Rahul. Noted Bollywood actor Emraan Hashmi and Film Director, Mohit Suri, are her cousins.
Her uncle, late Balwant Bhatt, and grandfather, late Nanabhai Bhatt, both on the paternal side, were popular Bollywood movie directors.
Pooja made a debut with her dad's production 'Daddy' when she was just 17 years old. She plays the estranged daughter of an alcoholic father, played by Anupam Kher.
She shot into fame with 'Dil Hai Ke Manta Nahin', opposite Aamir Khan. In this movie too she plays the daughter of Anupam Kher. The movie, along with most of its songs, did well at the box office. She was also appreciated in 'Zakhm' and 'Sadak'. Her acting career spanned from 1989 through to the year 2001.
She married her long-time boyfriend, Munish Makhija, who is also known as Udham Singh, a host of Channel V and owner of a restaurant in Goa, during the year 2003.
Slender & good-looking, this Piscean has launched her very own production company 'Pooja Bhatt Productions' during 1996 and released 'Tamanna' under its banner. The off-beat story is about an orphan brought up by an eunuch. Unfortunately, this movie did not too well at the box office.
She has also appeared in a documentary titled 'Sunset Bollywood (2005)' in which she talks about yesteryear heart-throb Rahul Roy.
Feisty Pooja continues to produce and direct movies as well as make appearances on the small screen, especially Zee TV's 'Anthakshari', with hopes of encouraging talented youngsters.brilliant to awesome
1.Dil Hai Ki Manta Nahin
2.Sadak
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1.Prem Deewane
2.Saatwan Aasman
3.Phir Teri Kahani Yaad Aayee
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1.Border- Actress
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Neelima Azim was born on 2 December 1958 in Patna, India. She is an actress, known for Salim Langde Pe Mat Ro (1989), Itihaas (1997) and Sadak (1991).brilliant to awesome
1.Sadak
2.Ishq Vishk
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1.Zamaana Deewana
2.Just Married: Marriage Was Only the Beginning!
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1.Mohra
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1.Hum
2.Khel
3.Dil Tera Aashiq
4.Baazi
5.Gupt: The Hidden Truth
bad to worse - Divya was born on February 25, 1974 to Meeta and Om Prakash Bharti.
Opting for acting, she quit college, & landed a role in 'Bobbili Raja' (Telegu) in 1990 at just 16 years of age. This movie became a hit, and was dubbed into Hindi and released as 'Raampur Ka Raja'.
Divya made her debut in Bollywood in 1992 'Dil Hi To Hai', then in a musical romance 'Dil Ka Kya Kasoor', but it was the multi-starer 'Vishwatma' that really got her noticed. Thereafter she acted in 13 more movies amidst speculations that she would be the next Sridevi.
Her personal life was not as well chartered as her tinsel one, for she fell in love with Sajid Nadiadwala, married him secretly as her parents strongly disapproved, changed her religion from Hindu to Islam, and her name to Sana.
Her life tragically came to an end on April 5, 1993 when she fell from the balcony of her 5th floor flat in Yari Road, Versova.
Two of her movies 'Rang' and 'Shatranj' were released after her passing, and were dedicated to her memory. Her film-maker husband has also dedicated several of his films to her name.brilliant to awesome
1.Dil Ka Kya Kasoor
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1.Shola Aur Shabnam
2.Kshatriya
3.Rang
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1.Dil Ka Kya Kasoor
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Rukhsar Rehman was born on 29 October 1975 in Rampur, Uttar Pradesh, India. She is an actress, known for PK (2014), Uri: The Surgical Strike (2019) and The Gone Game (2020).brilliant to awesome
1.Yaad Rakhegi Duniya
2.Sarkar
3.Knock Out
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1.Bheja Fry 2
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Bhagyashree Patwardhan was born in a royal, though very conservative Marathi-speaking, Patwardhan family on February 23, 1969. Her father is the former Maharaja of Sangli, whose qualifications include MBA and LLB. Since her childhood she was taught Sanskrit, as her dad recites Slokas.
She was contemplating going overseas to pursue her studies in Management, when Sheela, the former wife of actor/film-maker, Amol Palekar, approached her to act in a television serial 'Kaachi Dhoop', which she accepted. The TV serial proved to be very popular, and as a result she also ended up appearing in 'Honi Anhonee', and 'Kisse Miya Biwi Ke'.
The popularity of this charming, beautiful Piscean with an innocent fresh face got her the lead in Sooraj Barjatya's 'Maine Pyar Kiya', opposite Salman Khan, which went on to be a blockbuster. She also ended up starring in a total of 6 movies: 2 from Bangladesh, 2 in Kannada, and 2 in Telugu. The change in language did not prove to be a challenge as languages in India are based in Sanskrit and this is where her childhood education came to her aid.
'Maine Pyar Kiya' could have been an ideal step to popularity, but shortly after its release, Bhagyashree decided to get married to her boyfriend, Himalay Dassani.
She conditionally offered to act in movies provided a lead role was provided to Himalay. She did star with him in three movies 'Qaid Main Hai Bulbul', 'Tyaagi', and 'Paayal', but all three failed at the box office.
She then turned her attention to her family, and soon became the mother of two children. She gives priority to her family and will only work 15 days a month.
She did a come-back to the small screen with with a TV serial in which she played the role of a mature politician. She also appeared in a TV commercial for Parag Sarees.
She made a special appearance in 'Humko Deewana Kar Gaye', and 'Janani'.
This suave and gentle young woman is also involved in 'Kagaz Ki Kashti' which is being produced by her husband for the small screen, and is to be aired on Sahara One.brilliant to awesome
1.Maine Pyar Kiya
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1.Qaid Mein Hai Bulbul
bad to worse- Born in Mumbai, Sudha Chandran hails from a Tamil-speaking family. Her father, K.D. Chandran, was an actor, and her mother, Thangam, dedicated her time to homemaking. Sudha has two older sisters, Jaya and Raji, and a younger brother, Vijay.
Sudha's childhood remained blissful until the age of 16, when a tragic accident altered the course of her life. The incident led to the amputation of her right leg below the knee. This adversity, however, transformed Sudha into a resilient and determined individual.
Initially uncertain about continuing her Bharatanatyam journey, which she had started at the age of 8, Sudha eventually realized that dance was an inseparable part of her identity. Overcoming physical limitations with the support of her family and friends, she learned to dance on her artificial limb, earning multiple national awards for her exceptional performances.
Beyond Bharatanatyam, Sudha has made a mark as a accomplished film actress, featuring in several popular Hindi and Tamil movies. The life-altering accident occurred on June 12, 1981, when Sudha, returning from a dance performance in Madras, fell from a moving train, leading to the amputation of her right leg above the knee.
Determined not to be defined by her disability, Sudha swiftly returned to the stage, dancing with a prosthetic leg within months of the accident. Her subsequent career as a dancer and actress has been marked by success, with appearances in numerous films and television shows in India and abroad.
Sudha Chandran's inspirational journey continues as she emerged victorious despite losing her leg in a road accident at the age of 16. She persevered, studying at the National School of Drama and establishing herself as a successful actress in Hindi cinema. Post-rehabilitation, Sudha returned to dance, showcasing her talent worldwide. Her story exemplifies inspiration and hope, proving that with determination, anything is possible.
As an accomplished Indian television and film actress, Sudha Chandran is renowned for her roles in the Hindi television series "Naagin" and "Jhansi Ki Rani," as well as her appearances in Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, and Malayalam films. Beginning her Bharatanatyam training at the age of eight, she went on to win several competitions.
Sudha made her acting debut in the 1981 Tamil film "Nibunanam" but gained widespread recognition with her portrayal of Mohini in the 1984 Hindi film "Mayuri." This film is based on the life of Sudha's friend and fellow Bharatanatyam dancer, Kalpana Chawla.
Despite the amputation of her leg below the knee in 1985 during the shooting of "Yaadon Ki Zanjeer," Sudha Chandran refused to abandon her passion for dance and acting. Equipped with a prosthetic leg, she relearned to walk and mastered intricate Bharatanatyam dance moves. Today, Sudha Chandran stands as an inspiration to individuals worldwide, showcasing that overcoming obstacles is possible with determination and resilience.brilliant to awesome
1.Anjaam
2.Hum Aapke Dil Mein Rehte Hain
3.Malamaal Weekly
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1.Thanedaar
2.Qaid Mein Hai Bulbul
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bad to worse - Tanvi Azmi was born on 9 November 1963 in Bombay, Maharashtra, India. She is an actress, known for Bajirao Mastani (2015), Thappad (2020) and Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani (2013). She is married to Baba Azmi.brilliant to awesome
1.Darr
2.Akele Hum Akele Tum
3.Aks
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1.Saatwan Aasman
2.Hum Dum
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1.Dil Ka Rishta
2.Delhi-6 - Actress
Ayesha was born in Srinagar, Kashmir on July 28th. She dad is a Wing Commander in the Indian Air Force, & she has a sister named Aparna.
Due to her dad's frequent transfers, they re-located to Delhi, where she developed her gregarious ways. Lived in Delhi, India till her early teen days. She moved to Bombay to act in films after her childhood lover Rajat Mathur jilted her.
She debuted in Kaise Kaise Log in 1983, and up until has starred in over 45 movies. Her performance in 'Jo Jeeta Wohi Sikandar' was her best. She is currently modeling for Prafful Sarees.
She married Sameer Vashi, who is the construction business, and they live in Tirupati Apartments, Andheri (west), Bombay, India.brilliant to awesome
1.Jo Jeeta Wohi Sikandar
2.Khiladi
3.Chachi 420
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bad to worse- Pooja Bedi was born in Bombay, India, on 11th May 1970 to noted Indian classic danseuse Protima Bedi aka Gauri, and international film star Kabir Bedi. She was brought up very unconventionally and literally allowed to have her own way as a child. She abstained from cigarettes and alcohol until later in life. She endured family tragedies when her 26-year-old brother committed suicide in 1997, and her mother was killed on a holy pilgrimage on the Himalayas in 1998. She is married, and mother of two: Aalia (1997) and Omar (2000).
She starred in Bollywood movies from 1991 through to 1995, as well as featured in a host of commercials and acclaimed campaigns such as tips and toes, Frooti, and the controversial Kamasutra condom campaign. She actively campaigns for HIV/AIDS awareness through celebrity appearances, print and electronic media, music videos (BBC and Levi Strauss sponsored) and fund raising events. Other causes she has supported include breast cancer awareness, street children, the world vision of India, and poverty housing with "Habitat for Humanity".
She returned to acting in films in Ek Ajnabee (2005), only to find that the scene had been deleted in the final cut. She was featured in a reality show, "Jhalak Dikhlaja" on Sony TV 2006, and developed a love for Latin American ballroom dance. She now performs shows all over the world at events and award ceremonies. She is also a TV host for "Not Just Page 3", and "Just Pooja" on Zoom Tv, as well as brand ambassador of Allergan India, and Country Club India Limited.
As a stage actress, she took part in the box office hits "Carry on Papa", "Wow what a girl", and a Bengali "Jatra".
She published her late mother's memoirs "Timepass" (Penguin Books, India) which was on the national top 10 bestseller list. Her opinionated thoughts on matters of social and national concern have been published in regular columns and occasional articles in the Times of India, Hindustan Times, Midday, L'officiel, Marie Claire, The Week, etc.brilliant to awesome
1.Jo Jeeta Wohi Sikandar
v.good to average
1.Phir Teri Kahani Yaad Aayee
bad to worse - Actress
- Camera and Electrical Department
brilliant to awesome
1.Khiladi
v.good to average
1.100 Days
bad to worse- Actress
- Music Department
Born into Bombay filmdom's legendary Kapoor clan, Karisma Kapoor made her film debut with Prem Qaidi (1991) opposite Harish. Her next big hit was Anari (1993) and during this time she made news with a fight with her Andaz Apna Apna (1994) co-star, actress Raveena Tandon. She had a series of hit comedies between 1994 and 1997 starting with Raja Babu (1994) and ending with Hero No. 1 (1997) with Govinda and director David Dhawan. She hit the big time with the super success of Raja Hindustani (1996) and further consolidated her career with Dil To Pagal Hai (1997). Today she is the reigning mega-star of Hindi cinema leaving her contemporaries like Manisha Koirala and Raveena Tandon far behind. In Fiza (2000) she surprised many with an excellent performance showing great emotional range and depth.brilliant to awesome
1.Andaz Apna Apna
2.Haseena Maan Jaayegi
v.good to average
1.Heart
2.Nishchaiy
3.Deedar
4.Jaagruti
5.Aatish: Feel the Fire
6.Yeh Dillagi
7.Dil To Pagal Hai
8.Biwi No. 1
9.Hum Saath-Saath Hain: We Stand United
10.Chal Mere Bhai
11.Shakthi: The Power
12.Rishtey
13.Bodyguard
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1.Raja Hindustani
2.Judwaa- The daughter of a lecturer, actress Urmila Matondkar began her celluloid career as a child artiste with the film _Kalyug (1980)_. Although an average film at the box-office, her next film, Masoom (1983), about a family coping with an illegitimate member, showed her acting talents blossom and she received critical acclaim from both her fans and the film fraternity. She subsequently appeared in a number of films including Dacait (1987), where she plays Sunny Deol's under-aged sister who gets brutally raped.
Years later, Urmila then made her debut as an adult actress in N. Chandra's Narasimha (1991) opposite Sunny Deol . She then did the fantasy Chamatkar (1992) with the then-débutant Shahrukh Khan and Shreemaan Aashique (1993), a comedy on male chauvinism opposite Anupam Kher and Rishi Kapoor and a crime movie Drohi (1992), But no matter what films she did, while her fellow actresses Manisha Koirala and Raveena Tandon reached the peak of their popularity with blockbuster after blockbuster, success seemed to elude her.
Then she did Ram Gopal Varma's Rangeela (1995), a tale of a girl's journey in the film industry. The movie came as a refreshing surprise and Urmila gave a magnificent performance, which is no small feet alongside actors Aamir Khan and Jackie Shroff, but what gave the film classic status was A.R. Rahman's music, Asha Bhosle's songs and designer Manish Malhotra, who transformed Urmila from a Maharashtrian middle-class girl into a sexy and glamorous actress. With this movie Urmila revolutionized sensuality on the Indian screen. What most actresses hadn't managed even after a dozen hits, Urmila had achieved with only one film. And ever since, she has been associated with Asha Bhosle's sensual voice and of course the image of the sizzling seductress - in fact, she is still known for her sizzling sensuality and her stunning looks.
However, Urmila is not to be judged only for her looks. She is also an actress of great talent and skill - her performance in Satya (1998) as a modest girl whose boyfriend, the titular character, gets sucked into the Bombay underworld is one of her best ever performances to date. And since 2000, she began to play roles of depth and substance, making an impact most notably in the films Pyaar Tune Kya Kiya... (2001), Om Jai Jagadish (2002), Pinjar (2003), a drama based on India's partition, I Did Not Kill Gandhi (2005), about a man accused of Gandhi's murder and Banaras (2006).
As of 2006, she has acquired several assignments, both using her talents as an actress and as a seductress - she is doing Onir's Bas Ek Pal (2006) and Ram Gopal Varma's Sholay (2006), the latter of which audiences are eagerly waiting for with bated breath. On March 3, 2016, she married actor-model-businessman Mohsin Akhtar in a small private ceremony.
Today Urmila is known as one of Bollywood's most versatile actresses. After Sridevi, she is known to have the played the most varied characters next to fellow actresses Tabu and Mahima Chaudhry.brilliant to awesome
1. Satya
2.Dillagi
3.Lajja
4.Company
5.Pinjar
6.Bhoot
7.Tehzeeb
8.Ek Hasina Thi
v.good to average
1.Chamatkar
2.Bollywood Dreams
3.Naina
4.EMI: Liya Hai To Chukana Padega
bad to worse
1.Aa Gale Lag Jaa
2.Judaai - brilliant to awesome
v.good to average
1.Saudagar
2.Chamatkar
3.Majhdhaar
bad to worse - Actress
- Producer
Sonia was born on February 19, 1964 in the Punjabi-speaking Walia family in Delhi. Her dad was an officer in the Indian Army.
A student of Journalism, and a Psychology graduate, she decided to take up modeling before entering the Miss India contest.
Her name was on everyone's lips when she was crowned Miss India in 1985, taking over from noted Bollywood actress, Juhi Chawla, and went on to compete in Miss World 1985. After completing her responsibilities, she relinquished her crown to Mehr Jesssia in 1986.
Cusp-born (Aquarian/Pisces) Sonia, now re-named Sonu, went to star in Bollywood movies with a lead, albeit negative, role in Khoon Bhari Maang, which got her a lot of recognition.
Unfortunately for this devastatingly beautiful, shapely, and tall young woman, she was unable to shake off the 'glamor' tag, and did not land many meaty roles from her career which spanned from 1988 to the 2005 release 'Suryakant'.
She also acted in a TV serial 'Betaal Pachisi'.
She was romantically linked with Kabir Bedi, but subsequently married U.S.-based hotelier, Pratap Singh, in a quiet ceremony in Pune during 1995 and re-located.
Sonu is remembered as one of the most beautiful, under-rated, and intriguing actresses to ever hit the Bollywood tinsel world, along with Sangita Bijlani, and both often appeared in print and ramp campaigns.brilliant to awesome
1.Khoon Bhari Maang
v.good to average
1.Haatim Tai
2.Khel
3.Nishchaiy
4.Sahibaan
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- Soundtrack
Kajol Devgn is a well-known Bollywood actress known for her exceptional performances on screen. She attended St. Joseph's Convent School in Panchgani and was actively involved in extra-curricular activities such as dancing. In her early teens, Kajol was supposed to make her debut as an actress in a movie directed by her mother, Tanuja, but the project was cancelled. She eventually made her acting debut at the age of sixteen with the film Bekhudi (1992), while still in school. Later, she quit school to pursue a full-time career in the film industry.
She made her debut with Rahul Rawail's Bekhudi (1992) in 1992. Her film career flourished with commercial successes like Baazigar (1993), Yeh Dillagi (1994), Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge (1995), and Kuch Kuch Hota Hai (1998), which established her as a leading star in the 1990s. She was appreciated critically for her role in Gupt: The Hidden Truth (1997) and as an avenger in Dushman (1998). Another blockbuster Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham... (2001) won her multiple awards, after which she took a break. She returned to the industry after a brief period with the romantic thriller Fanaa (2006).
She was cast in My Name Is Khan (2010) in 2010 opposite Shah Rukh Khan - it was widely appreciated by critics worldwide. Kajol and Shah Rukh Khan became the first Indian actors to be invited by NASDAQ to open the NYSE American to promote My Name Is Khan (2010). She was also appreciated for her performance in Dilwale (2015) - it also featured other renowned stars like Shah Rukh Khan, Varun Dhawan, and Kriti Sanon. She was also cast in the period film Tanhaji: The Unsung Warrior (2020) in 2020.
She also appeared in the social drama Tribhanga (2021), her first collaboration with Netflix.
She holds a managerial position at Devgn Entertainment and Software Ltd., And as the supervisor, she launched the filmmaking-related portal Cineexplore in 2000. Devgn established another company, Ajay Devgn Films, in 2009.
She appeared with Ajay Devgn, and her mother Tanuja as the supervisor in Zee TV's 2008 reality show Rock-N-Roll Family. She was named a part-time public broadcaster Prasar Bharati member in 2016.
The Chief Minister of Maharashtra Devendra Fadnavis honored her with the Swabhimani Mumbaikar Awards. She was also included on Forbes India's "Celebrity 100", a list based on the income and popularity of India's celebrities, in 2012, 2013, and 2017.
She has won 23 awards, including 6 Filmfare Awards, 5 Screen Awards, 4 Zee Cine Awards, 1 Stardust Award and 1 Bengal Film Journalists' Association Award, and one Bollywood Movie Award till the year 2021. She was also honored with the Rajiv Gandhi Award for her contribution to Indian cinema in 2002. Kajol was listed in the Box Office India's "Top Actresses" for five consecutive years (1995-1999), topping the list in 1998.
In 2001 and 2006, she was featured in Rediff annual "Top Bollywood Actresses" listing. And in 2007, she received Karamveer Puraskar, presented by the Mumbai Pradesh Young Congress, for her social work in helping educate unprivileged children.
During the shooting of Gundaraj in 1994, Kajol and Ajay Devgn started dating. They eventually tied the knot on 24th February 1999 in a traditional Maharashtrian wedding ceremony held at Devgn's residence.brilliant to awesome
1.Baazigar
2.Karan Arjun
3.Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge
4.Ishq
5.Pyaar Kiya To Darna Kya
6.Pyaar To Hona Hi Tha
7.Hum Aapke Dil Mein Rehte Hain
8.Kal Ho Naa Ho
9.Fanaa
10.U Me Aur Hum
11.My Name Is Khan
12.We Are Family
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1.Bekhudi
2.Yeh Dillagi
3.Gupt: The Hidden Truth
4.Kuch Kuch Hota Hai
5.Kuch Khatti Kuch Meethi
6.Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham...
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1.Duplicate
2.Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna
3.Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi- Actress
- Additional Crew
Tanuja Samarth was born on 23 September 1943 in Bombay, Bombay Presidency, British India. She is an actress, known for Paisa Ya Pyar (1969), A Death in the Gunj (2016) and Jewel Thief (1967). She was previously married to Shomu Mukherjee.brilliant to awesome
1.Bhoot
2.Khakee
v.good to average
1.Paap Ko Jalaa Kar Raakh Kar Doonga
2.Bekhudi
3.Deedar
4.Aatish: Feel the Fire
5.Saathiya
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1.Safari- Anjana Mumtaz was born on 4 January 1941 in Bombay, Bombay Presidency, British India. She is an actress, known for Koi... Mil Gaya (2003), Sati Naag Kanya (1983) and Bandhe Haath (1973). She is married to Sajid Mumtaz.brilliant to awesome
1. Tridev
2.Saajan
3.Yaad Rakhegi Duniya
4.Hum Hain Rahi Pyar Ke
5.Saajan Ka Ghar
6.Koi... Mil Gaya
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1.Swarg
2.Chamatkar
3.Deedar
4.Sahibaan
5.Dil Tera Aashiq
6.Eena Meena Deeka
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1.Khuda Gawah - Actress
- Director
Asha Kelunni, better known by her stage name Revathi, is a highly acclaimed Indian actress and director, recognized for her significant contributions to Tamil and Malayalam cinema, as well as her notable presence in Telugu, Hindi, and Kannada films. Born in Cochin (present-day Kochi) to Malank Kelunni Nair, a major in the Indian Army, from Palakkad, and Lalitha Kelunni, Revathi began her journey in the entertainment industry with a chance encounter that would change her life.
During her school days, Revathi participated in a fashion show, and a photograph of her from the event became the cover of a popular Tamil magazine. This caught the attention of director Bharathiraja, who was in search of a new heroine for his film "Mann Vasanai." This marked the beginning of her acting career, and her debut in the Tamil film industry with "Mann Vasanai" in 1983 was a silver jubilee hit, earning her a Filmfare Special Award - South.
Revathi continued to make waves in the industry, making her Malayalam debut with "Kattathe Kilikkoodu" in 1983, which also achieved great success. She ventured into Telugu films with "Seethamma Pelli" in 1984 and gained recognition for her roles in films like "Kai Kodukkum Kai" (1984) and "Vaidehi Kathirunthal" (1984). Her breakthrough role came in Mani Ratnam's "Mouna Ragam" (1986), where she portrayed the spirited and headstrong Divya.
Known for her versatility, Revathi took on diverse roles and portrayed strong, relatable women characters. She achieved critical acclaim for her performances in films like "Punnagai Mannan" (1986), "Kakkothikkavile Appooppan Thaadikal" (1988), and "Kizhakku Vaasal" (1990). Her remarkable acting skills were further recognized with a National Film Award for Best Supporting Actress in "Thevar Magan" (1992).
In the early 1990s, Revathi continued to deliver hits such as "Kilukkam" (1991) and "Marupadiyum" (1993). Her success extended to Hindi cinema with films like "Love" (1991), and she won a National Film Award for her role in "Thevar Magan." Revathi's golden era persisted until the late 1990s, marked by notable films like "Anjali" (1990), "Magalir Mattum" (1994), and "Thalaimurai" (1998).
Apart from her acting prowess, Revathi showcased her directorial skills with two feature films, "Mitr, My Friend" and "Phir Milenge." She also contributed to anthology films like "Kerala Cafe" and the unreleased "Mumbai Cutting."
Revathi's talent transcended regional boundaries, and she captivated Hindi audiences with her performances in "Margarita with a Straw" (2014) and "2 States" (2014). Her notable Tamil films include "Pa Paandi" (2017) and "Jackpot" (2019), while her impactful role in the Malayalam film "Virus" (2019) showcased her continued excellence.
In 2022, Revathi received the Kerala State Film Award for Best Actress for her role in "Bhoothakaalam." She also portrayed Major Sandeep Unnikrishnan's mother, Dhanalakshmi, in the bilingual Telugu and Hindi film "Major."
Revathi's journey in the film industry is not only marked by her acting prowess but also by her directorial achievements and her ability to contribute significantly to cinema across multiple languages. Her enduring legacy is a testament to her talent and versatility.brilliant to awesome
1.Muskurahat
2.Darna Mana Hai
v.good to average
1.Love
bad to worse- Actress
- Music Department
- Composer
Suchitra Krishnamoorthi was born on 27 November 1975 in Bombay, Maharashtra, India. She is an actress and composer, known for Kabhi Haan Kabhi Naa (1994), Ram Gopal Varma Ki Aag (2007) and Rann (2010). She was previously married to Shekhar Kapur.brilliant to awesome
1.Kabhi Haan Kabhi Naa
2.My Wife's Murder
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bad to worse- Meenakshi Sheshadri (born on November 16th 1963) is an Indian (Bollywood) film actress and dancer who acted in more than 20 Bollywood films during her times. She won the Miss India contest in 1981 at age 17, nominated as the youngest woman to be crowned Miss India. Making her debut film into Bollywood by appearing in Painter Babu (1983); Meenakshi quickly shot to fame in Hero (1983) a film that was directed by Subash Ghai also starring Jackie Shroff. We cannot forget her in films that made her the leading lady and which brings her the awards as an actress. Films such as Jurm (1990), Ghayal (1990), Shahenshah (1988), Ghatak (1996) and most of all Damini (1993) a film that leave a mark in our mind and in which Meenakshi became a superb actress. She made her last appearance in Bollywood in the year 1997 and is married to Harish Mysore, an investment banker. The couple have settled in Texas, with a daughter called Kendra and son, Sanjosh.brilliant to awesome
1.Damini - Lightning
v.good to average
1.Bees Saal Baad
2.Shahenshah
3.Kshatriya
bad to worse - brilliant to awesome
1.Damini - Lightning
2.Hera Pheri
3.Kal Ho Naa Ho
v.good to average
1.Naina
2.Kyon Ki...
bad to worse
1.Hello Brother
2.The Rising: Ballad of Mangal Pandey - Actress
- Producer
Born on 20th November in a moderate Marathi-speaking household in Bombay, Scorpion Shilpa was the first of the two sisters who took to acting in Bollywood movies.
Living in Bombay's elite suburb, Khar, Shilpa's caught Bollywood's attention after she was crowned Miss India in 1992. Her mom's name is Vanita, while her sister is Namrata Shirodkar, who was also crowned Miss India in 1993.
Whilst she is an engaging and attractive actress, she has been bogged down in roles that were more cosmetic, including getting drenched in the rain with her leading men.
She is the Grand-daughter of actress Meenakshi Shirodkar, who starred in Brahmachari (1930s), and was the first actress to wear a swimsuit and gambol in a pool, albeit to depict Lord Krishna bathing in the Holy river Yamuna with his gopis.
Some of her movies include Kishen Kanhaiya, Chhoti Bahoo (1994), Bandish, Apradhi, Dand Nayak, Gaja Gamini, and Bhrashtachar.
After completing her last movie, Gaja Gamini, Shilpa got married to Aparesh Ranjit, on July 8, 2000 at The Club in Andheri, Bombay, in a marriage arranged by their respective families.
After her marriage the two re-located to New Zealand, then to the Netherlands, finally setting down in London, Britain, where Aparesh found employment with the Barclays Bank.
She gave birth to a daughter, Anushka, during 2003, and now calls herself a 'full-time mom'.
She continues to visit India every year.
Shilpa continues to have many loyal fans who keep track of her, and hope to see her sometime whenever she decides to make a come-back.brilliant to awesome
v.good to average
1.Hum
2.Benaam Badsha
3.Aankhen
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1.Khuda Gawah- Born in a Gujerati-speaking family on June 8, 1957, daughter to businessman, Chunnibhai and Betty, Dimple has a younger sister, Simple, who was born on 15 August 1958.
She was discovered by Raj Kapoor, who signed her up opposite his son, Rishi, in the 1973 hit 'Bobby'. The film made Rishi and her stars overnight, at the time of the film's she was just 16 years old.
Exactly 6 months before the release of 'Bobby' Dimple who was a mad fan of super-star Rajesh Khanna, met and married the actor. Rajesh was 15 years older than her. After her marriage she quit films.
On Rajesh's 32nd birthday, a daughter, Twinkle nicknamed as Tina, was born to them. Then on July 27, 1977, Dimple and Rajesh became parents of Rinke, who would later also become an actress in her own right.
Dimple and Rajesh separated in 1982, enabling her to make a come-back to the tinsel screen with 'Zakhmi Sher'. She continues to act and has over 69 movies to her credit, some of them the more popular ones being 'Saagar', 'Insaaf', 'Zakhmi Aurat', 'Ram Lakhan', & 'Batwara'.brilliant to awesome
1. Ram Lakhan
2.Gardish
3.Dil Chahta Hai
4.Luck by Chance
5.Dabangg
v.good to average
1.Bees Saal Baad
2.Patiala House
bad to worse - Actress
- Producer
Among very few actresses, Shilpa Shetty was nominated for her first film Baazigar (1993). The following year she delivered another blockbuster hit Main Khiladi Tu Anari (1994) where she starred with Akshay Kumar and Saif Ali Khan. However, the proceeding years her movies failed to succeed at the box office, though she did receive critical acclaim for some of her performances. Then in 1998, 'Pardesi Babu' was released and people noticed her again. Two years after that she finally delivered a super hit, 'Dhadkan'. Since then her career has taken an up turn. In 2002, she had several releases and films like 'Hathyar' and 'Rishtey'. They solidified her status as a brilliant actress. In 'Rishtey' she stole the show from superstars Anil Kapoor and Karishma Kapoor. However, it was in 2004 that her performance in 'Phir Milenge' that brought her to the top actress list. In 2005, she delivered modest hits like 'Fareb' (where she costarred with sister Shamita Shetty and Manoj Bajpayee) and Dus.
Though she has worked with top actors, unlike many Bollywood actresses who are either scared of or shy away from working with top actresses, Shilpa has worked with numerous talented actresses (such as Juhi Chawla, Raveena Tandon, Manisha Koirala, Tabu, Kajol, Mahima Chaudhry and Konkona Sen Sharma) and is said to share a great rapport with her co-stars.
Today her career boasts of her versatility. In 'Baazigar' she played a naive college student, in 'Aag' a charming village girl, in 'Main Khiladi Tu Anari' a street dancer, in 'Himmat' a seductive cop, in 'Dus' an anti-terrorist agent, in 'Fareb' a doctor and housewife, in 'Phir Milenge' an HIV positive, in 'Pardesi Babu' a charming city lass, in 'Dhadkan' she is forced to betray her lover, in 'Khamosh' a prostitute, in 'Jung' a sensational club dancer, in 'Tarkieb' a promiscuous military nurse, in 'Rishtey' a comical and tragic performance as a fisher woman, in 'Darna Mana Hai' a housewife haunted by apples and in 'Shaadi Karke Phas Gaya Yaar' a negative role where she plays a model turned housewife.
In 2000, Shilpa reinvented herself and became known as one of the hottest actresses in the industry! She is the only Bollywood actress who has been seen to do a split on screen and is known today to have the best body in Bollywood. She is also recognized as a graceful dancer.
Shilpa Shetty laughed a lot when she was young. She still laughs most of the time. According to Shilpa's mother (Sunanda), Shilpa was a naughty child and was called a "fightercock" as she mostly fought with her younger sister (Shamita). Her mom also acknowledges that she was a very bubbly and vivacious child and her pet name is "Manya" but her mom calls her "babucha" or "Honeybunch". Shilpa went to school at St. Anthony's Girl's convent in Chembur, then she went to Podar College.
Shilpa was her school team's baseball captain. She is a black belt karate champion. She actively participated in her father's chemical business. Acting was the only thing she had not tried her hand at.
Shilpa is known to have a great sense of humor and has the capacity to crack jokes on herself. She'll start laughing even before you crack a joke. Shilpa's favorite actors include Tom Cruise and Jackie Chan. Shilpa's method of spending a holiday would be to wake up late, cook, watch movies, work out and spend time with her family. She is also a huge fan of prints, especially Tiger and Leopard prints. Her room is filled with all the different kind of prints. Even her pillow case.she got married to Raj Kundra in 2009 and after that, she entered the Married lifebrilliant to awesome
1.Baazigar
2.Darna Mana Hai
3.Life in a Metro
4.Dostana
v.good to average
1.Main Khiladi Tu Anari
2.Badhaai Ho Badhaai
3.Hathyar: Face to Face with Reality
4.Rishtey
5.Garv: Pride and Honour
6.Khamoshh... Khauff Ki Raat
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1.Dus- Actress
- Producer
Daughter of Bombay film industry (Bollywood) director Ravi Tandon. Raveena dropped out of Bombay's Meethibai College to pursue a career as a model with middling success. She made her movie debut with the flop _Pathar Ke Phool (1991)_. Her next few films were also failures and it was only with Andaz Apna Apna (1994) that she tasted success. Mohra (1994) made her a superstar all set to become Bollywood's reigning actress. However she then began a tangled affair with co-star Akshay Kumar. All her films flopped and her arch-rival Karisma Kapoor had her fired from some top films. By the end of 1995 her career was in tatters and she was reduced to the level of a starlet doing bit roles. Her career revived with a huge hit Ziddi (1997) and she now is again a top rung star.brilliant to awesome
1.Andaz Apna Apna
2.Mohra
3.Ghulam-E-Musthafa
4.Deewana Mastana
5.Aks
v.good to average
1.Kshatriya
2.Aatish: Feel the Fire
3.Zamaana Deewana
4.Gupt: The Hidden Truth
5.Waah! Tera Kya Kehna
6.Pran Jaaye Par Shaan Na Jaaye
7.Ek Se Badhkar Ek
8.Bbuddah Hoga Terra Baap
bad to worse
1.Laadla
2.Ziddi
3.Kahin Pyaar Na Ho Jaaye
4.Qayamat: City Under Threat
5.LOC: Kargil- Farheen Prabhakar, a name that resonates with the nostalgia of Bollywood's golden era, captivated hearts with her memorable debut in the iconic film "Jaan Tere Naam." After a hiatus from the limelight, Farheen is now making a remarkable comeback, embracing the digital medium with a web series - RETH and collaborating with renowned filmmaker Shivam Nair on DIPLOMAT alongside Kumud Mishra starring John Abraham. Her return to the screen is not only a testament to her enduring talent but also a testament to the industry's recognition of her exceptional abilities.
Farheen Prabhakar burst onto the Bollywood scene with her debut in the 1992 romantic drama "Jaan Tere Naam." Her portrayal of the innocent and vulnerable character won over audiences and earned her widespread acclaim. The film's success propelled Farheen into the spotlight, making her an overnight sensation and a beloved face in the industry. Following her successful debut, Farheen made a mark in the south industry and gave back to back hits. In the golden era of her career, love struck and she got married to cricketer Manoj Prabhakar. The couple are blessed with two boys Rahil and Manavansh. Farheen chose to take a step back from the glamour of the film industry. She utilized this time to focus on personal growth, exploring other aspects of life beyond the silver screen. She runs a successful business of organic skin care range with the name of Naturance. However, her passion for acting remained strong, and fans eagerly awaited her return to the screen.
Now, after a considerable break, Farheen Prabhakar is making a grand comeback, embracing the digital revolution that has transformed the entertainment landscape. She recognizes the immense potential and reach of web series, which have become a popular choice among audiences craving diverse and engaging content. Farheen's upcoming web series Reth promises to be a platform where she can showcase her versatility and captivate a new generation of viewers. With her experience and innate talent, she is set to leave a lasting impression and create a new chapter in her illustrious career.
Alongside her digital venture, Farheen Prabhakar has also secured a prominent role in an upcoming film Diplomat helmed by renowned filmmaker Shivam Nair. Known for his gripping storytelling and ability to extract compelling performances, Nair's collaboration with Farheen is highly anticipated. The film presents an exciting opportunity for Farheen to work alongside a visionary director and explore a character that showcases her range as an actress. Her involvement in this project serves as a testament to her talent and the faith the industry places in her ability to deliver exceptional performances.
Farheen Prabhakar's return to the screen, both through the digital medium and her collaboration with Shivam Nair, is a moment of celebration for fans and the industry alike. Her journey from the memorable debut in "Jaan Tere Naam" to her current resurgence showcases her enduring talent and the significant mark she has left on Indian cinema.
As audiences eagerly await Reth and Diplomat, Farheen's comeback promises to be a captivating display of her acting prowess and a reminder of the magic she brings to the screen. The industry eagerly embraces her return, ready to witness her talents shine once again and celebrate her well-deserved place in the realm of entertainmentbrilliant to awesome
1.Saajan Ka Ghar
v.good to average
1.Jaan Tere Naam
bad to worse - Actress
- Writer
- Director
Renuka Shahane, also known by her married name Renuka Neekhra, is a Maharashtrian actress working in the Indian film industry and in television, best known as the presenter of Doordarshan TV show Surabhi (1993-2001).
Shahane started her career with the Marathi film Hach Sunbaicha Bhau and has done many Marathi Films. She then worked in the popular TV show, Surabhi. Renuka was among the top lead actresses of Indian television in 90's besides Kitu Gidwani, Mandira Bedi,Shefali Chhaya and Pallavi Joshi.
She became popular after her role in Hum Aapke Hain Koun..!, a 1994 blockbuster film. She released her first Marathi film as a director called Rita. Adapted from her mother Shanta Gokhale's novel, Rita Welingkar, Renuka plays the pivotal role of a friend, guide and philosopher of Rita, the protagonist. 'Rita' had Jackie Shroff, Pallavi Joshi, Suhasini Mulay and Mohan Agashe in the cast. She also acted in a Telugu movie money which is produced by Ram Gopal Varma which was a big hit.brilliant to awesome
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1.Hum Aapke Hain Koun...!
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1.Dil Ne Jise Apna Kaha- Actress
- Music Department
Raageshwari was born on 25 July 1977 in Bombay, Maharashtra, India. She is an actress, known for Mumbai Se Aaya Mera Dost (2003), Aankhen (1993) and Dil Kitna Nadan Hai (1997). She is married to Sudhanshu Swaroop.brilliant to awesome
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1.Aankhen
2.Main Khiladi Tu Anari
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1.Mumbai Se Aaya Mera Dost- Mamta Kulkarni was born in a Marathi-speaking household, and lived at Yari Road, Versova, Andheri West, along with two sisters, Mithila and Moulina.
Nothwithstanding Mamta's Marathi accent, and her inability to speak fluent English, she did land several roles in Bollywood flicks, starting in 1992 with Tiranga, and thereafter in Karan Arjun, Sabse Bada Khiladi, Baazi, until the 2002 release of Kahbhi Tum Kabhi Hum. In role in Aashiq Awara opposite Sharmila Tagore's son, Saif Ali Khan, got her an 'New Face' award from Filmfare & Lux.
In most of her films she is shown as a glamorous, sexy, song-and-dance girl. She did try to change this in Raj Kumar Santoshi's Chinagate, but the movie flopped, and this, amongst other misunderstandings, led to souring of relationships between Mamta and Santoshi.
It was during 1993 that Mamta created controversy by appearing topless, albeit with her arms crossed across her breasts, in the September issue of 'Stardust'. This angered several conservative groups, leading to her her arrest, subsequent conviction by the courts in the year 2000 and a fine Rs.15,000/-.
She was involved in another controversy by appearing in Court wearing an Islamic Burkha - incurring the wrath of Islamic groups.
Controversy again followed her when she appeared on a stage show in 1997 at the invitation of a Bihar-based Legislator, who was subsequently arrested for his involvement in a scam. Mamta has denied her involvement in this scam.
Her natural beauty and outspokenness sparked jealousies and fears amongst other leading ladies, thus leading to considerable diatribe between herself and other actresses, Urmila Matondkar in particular.
It cannot be denied that Mamta is breathtakingly beautiful, and deserves a second chance in movies. Although she has re-located in the U.S., she continues to have many fans, who wish her well, and hope she makes a comeback someday.brilliant to awesome
1.Karan Arjun
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1.Baazi
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- Director
- Music Department
Deepti Naval is an Indian film actor, director, writer, painter and photographer. After her schooling at the Sacred Heart Convent, Amritsar, she migrated to the US where she studied Painting, English and Psychology at the City University of New York and received her Bachelor's degree in Fine Arts at Hunter College in Manhattan. Her interest in a whole range of other subjects led her to study American Theater, Photography, and Astronomy. After graduation Deepti had a brief stint with the Gene Frankle Institute of Film and Television pursuing her passion for cinema and acting.
A multi-faceted personality, her major contribution has been in the area of art cinema, winning critical acclaim for her sensitive and close to life characters that emphasized the changing role of women in India. The first American-Indian actor to join Hindi films, Deepti made her debut in the year 1980 with the path-breaking film Ek Baar Phir, for which she won her first Best Actor award, and has since appeared in more than 90 films carving a distinct niche for herself in the Indian Film Industry. Prominent among these are - Kamla, Ankahi, Main Zinda Hoon, Panchvati, Leela, Freaky Chakra, Didi, Firaaq and more recently, Memories in March, Listen Amaya, Boy With the Top Knot, Lion, NH-10 and Goldfish. She made her debut in theatre with the poetic stage play, Ek Mulaqaat where she played the celebrated Punjabi writer, Amrita Pritam along with Shekhar Suman who played lyricist Sahir Ludhianvi.
Through her work, Deepti has given a prolific aspect to neo-realistic cinema, making her one of the most celebrated and respected artists of her time. She was awarded Best Actor in several international film festivals for her various roles and recognized as the 2007 Tribute Honoree of the Indian Film Festival of Los Angeles.
Her directorial debut, Do Paise Ki Dhoop Chaar Aane Ki Baarish on Netflix, won her the Best Screenplay award at the New York Film Festival. She also wrote and directed Thodasa Aasmaan, a women-centric TV serial and produced a travel show called The Path Less Travelled.
As a writer Deepti has four books to her credit. Lamha Lamha her first collection of poems was published in the year 1981. Her second book, Black Wind and Other Poems was published in 2004. The Mad Tibetan: Stories From Then and Now in 2011 displayed her skill as a storyteller. Her recently published memoir, A Country Called Childhood has garnered critical acclaim. Written with charming honesty, her visually rich and evocative prose speaks of her growing years in Amritsar during the tumultuous 50s and the 60s.
As a painter her knife work with oil on canvas is distinctly expressionistic, especially her landscapes, figures, self-portraits and sketches. Reflections was her first solo exhibiton in 1995 at the Jehangir Art Gallery followed by several exhibits in India and abroad. Her paintings are mostly self portraits as she explores different spheres through self. Her landscapes and Kumaon series are a capture of her travels.
FAMILY: Deepti's father, Uday Chandra Naval, hailed from Punjab and was a professor teaching English at Lehman College, City University of New York. He had graduated with honors in English literature from Govt. College Lahore during pre-partition India. Her mother, Himadri Gangahar, was a painter who was born and raised in Burma. She received her education at the Jesus and Mary Convent in Mandalay and later migrated to India during the Japanese invasion in 1942. Himadri's fascination for music, dance, and drama influenced her younger daughter through bedtime stories.
Deepti's older sister, Smiti Khanna, is a biochemist who spent substantial years working on cancer research at the Sloan Kettering Institute in NYC. Her younger brother, Rohit Naval, is a technology product designer and lives with his family in Long Island. Deepti's nephew Sanaj Naval who starred in her debut film as director, Do Paise Ki Dhoop Chaar Aaane Ki Baarish is all set to be a full-time actor.
AWARDS:
Best Actress Filmworld Award for Ek Baar Phir, 1981 Best Actress Award for Leela at Karachi Int'l Film Festival Best Actress for Memories in March at Madrid Imagine India International Film Festival Best Screenplay Award for Do Paise KI Dhoop Chaar Aane KI Baarish at NYIFF (New York Indian Film Festival). Best Actress Award for Listen Amaya at the New York Indian Film Festival (NYIFF) 2013. Deepti Naval Nominated for Best Actress, at the New York Indian Film Festival (NYIFF) 2013 Edition.
SELECTED FILMOGRAPHY:
Goldfish (2023) The Boy With The Top Knot ( 2017) Lion (2016) NH-10 ( 2015) Heartless (2014) Listen Amaya (2013) Memories in March (2011) Firaaq( 2008) Freaky Chakra ( 2003) Shakti: The Power (2002) Leela ( 2002) Bawandar (2000) Current (1992) Suryodaya (1991) Mane/Ek Ghar (1991) Didi ( 1989) Marhi Da Deeva (1989) Mirch Masala (1987) Panchvati ( 1986) Ankahee (1985) Yeh Ishq Nahin Aasaan (1984) Andhi Gali (1984) Kamla (1984) Kissise Na Kehna (1983) Katha (1983) Angoor (1982) Saath Saath (1982) Chirutha (1981) Chashme Buddoor (1981) Hum Paanch (1980) Ek Baar Phir (1980)brilliant to awesome
1.Firaaq
2.Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara
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1.Saudagar
2.Shakthi: The Power
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1.Guddu- Actress
- Producer
- Writer
Very few people have the privilege of being born on the same day as their mom or dad, Tina is one of them. She was born on 29 December 1973, and shares her date of birth with her dad, Jatin alias super-star Rajesh Khanna, born in 1942. Tina is the daughter of well-known Bollywood actress, Dimple Kapadia; has a sister, Rinke, who is married to Industrialist Sameer Saran, and has a daughter. Her aunt is Bollywood actress and costume designer, Simple Kapadia. Her parents are no longer married to each other.
Tina, now renamed Twinkle, made her debut in Barsaat (1995) at the age of 21, opposite Dharmendra's second son, Bobby Deol. This movie got an average box office rating, and catapulted both actors to a fair level of popularity. She then went on to star in a total of 15 movies, including one in Telugu ('Seenu') opposite Venkatesh. She has acted opposite Salman Khan, Govinda, Shahrukh Khan, Aamir Khan amongst others. She was the recipient of Best Debut award for her performance in 'Baraasat'.
She was once engaged to Rajiv Bhatia, alias Bollywood actor Akshaye Kumar, the engagement was broken, however, they did get engaged for a second time, and were subsequently married on 14 January 2001.
After her marriage, Twinkle quit acting, and subsequently gave birth to a baby boy, Araav, on 15 September 2002.
After Araav's birth, Twinkle, in partnership with Gurlein Manchanda, opened an interior design store (White Window) in Bombay's Crawford Market, and subsequently went on to receive the El Decor Award. She is in the process of opening another store in Bombay.brilliant to awesome
1.Baadshah
2.Jodi No.1
3.Love Ke Liye Kuch Bhi Karega
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1.Chal Mere Bhai
bad to worse- Sonali Bendre started out as a model before being selected for the "Stardust Talent Search". She was invited to Bombay and received training from a variety of top actors and performers of the Indian film industry. Sonali has three sisters and was in her own words a quiet child who loved to read, while she was growing up. Since her debut in 1994, Sonali has appeared in several films and has starred opposite top stars such as Sunjay Dutt, Salman Khan, Aamir Khan and Shah Rukh. Sonali was also awarded the price of "Newcomer of the year" in 1995. She married Goldie Behl in 2002, and during 2005 became a mother.brilliant to awesome
1.Sarfarosh
2.Hamara Dil Aapke Paas Hai
3.Love Ke Liye Kuch Bhi Karega
4.Lajja
5.Kal Ho Naa Ho
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1.Diljale
2.Hum Saath-Saath Hain: We Stand United
3.Chal Mere Bhai
4.Jis Desh Mein Ganga Rehta Hain
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1.Duplicate - Sushmita was born in the Bengali-speaking Sen family on November 19, 1975 in Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh, India. Her family consists of her dad, Shubeer, a former Indian Air Force Wing Commander; mom, Subhra, Jewelry Designer and owner of a Dubai-based store. She has two siblings, a sister named Neelam, who is married to Nauman Malik, and a brother named Rajeev. Subhra's dad was a poet.
She attended different schools in Jorhat, and Nagpur, but spend the majority of her schooling days in the Air Force Golden Jubilee Institute and Air Force Silver School in Delhi. She was regarded as a tomboy and spent most of her times with boys. Since the schools were Hindi medium, she could not speak English until she was 16 years of age. She subsequently not only mastered English, but became an English Honors student, and also obtained a degree in Journalism. Due to her place of birth she can speak Urdu flawlessly.
Her first public appearance was at the Air Force Club Contest at the age of 15. She did a few fashion shows thereafter. Then during 1994 she decided to be a participant in Miss India beauty pageant, fully aware that she was being pitted against the reigning favorite, Aishwarya Rai. Sushmita took everyone by surprise when she was crowned Miss India while Aishwarya had to content with being the First Runner-up. Both beauties went on to win Miss Universe and Miss World titles respectively. Ironically the final outfit for Miss Universe for Sushmita was made by a little-known Meena Bazar tailor, and her mom.
It was during 1996 that she first appeared as herself in a Bollywood movie titled 'Dastak'. Though the movie did not fare too well, she was noticed and thus began her career on the silver screen. She has since then portrayed herself in a variety of characters and also some 'item' numbers.
Not considered a classic beauty and leading quite an unconventional lifestyle she ended up in many relationships but did not marry anyone. She wanted to be a mother and to adopt a baby girl, and name her Renee. Since she is single, she had to fight a Court battle before she could finally adopt Renee. Finally on 13 April 2000 she was given the go-ahead to adopt her, even though the family-owned business in Dubai was already re-named as 'Renee' quite ironically a year earlier on 13 April 1999.brilliant to awesome
1.Nayak: The Real Hero
2.Kyo Kii... Main Jhuth Nahin Bolta
3.Aankhen
4.Samay: When Time Strikes
5.Main Hoon Na
6.Maine Pyaar Kyun Kiya
7.F.A.L.T.U
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1.Dastak
2.Biwi No. 1
3.Tumko Na Bhool Paayenge
4.Pran Jaaye Par Shaan Na Jaaye
5.Vaastu Shastra
6.Kisna: The Warrior Poet
7.Main Aisa Hi Hoon
8.Do Knot Disturb
9.No Problem
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1.Bewafaa - Bhavna Datta is known for Dastak (1996).brilliant to awesome
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1.Dastak
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- Producer
Rambha is a south sensation who has acted in over 100 South Indian Films and also in Bollywood films. From Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam to Hindi, Kannada and Bengali, Rambha has done many successful films in many Indian regional languages. People loved her glamour roles and especially her gorgeous smile on the silver screen. Rambha made her career debut with the 1993 Kannada movie Server Somanna opposite Jaggesh. The same year Rambha did Malayalam film Sargam opposite Vineeth. The film received a National Award and Rambha won the State Award for her performance.brilliant to awesome
1.Kyo Kii... Main Jhuth Nahin Bolta
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1.Judwaa- Actress
- Producer
- Soundtrack
Born into a traditional south Indian family, Aishwarya started modeling at a young age. This green-blue-eyed beauty appeared in advertisements for many prestigious firms; the ones that brought her into the limelight were the garden sari and the Pepsi ad. Crowned Miss India 1994 runner-up, she was a hot favorite in the run for miss world title, which she won, her beauty and charm made her India's darling. Ash stormed into the Indian movie industry, where she has proven herself a brilliant & genuine actress. Her performance in Iruvar (1997) was critically acclaimed, and she won the Screen best female debutant award for her role in ...Aur Pyaar Ho Gaya (1997). She was adored in movies like Taal (1999), Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam (1999), Devdas (2002), her item number in 'Bunty & Bubbly' had sent waves of rhythm across the nation. With her successful Bollywood movies and prestigious Hollywood projects lined up for release it is impossible to ignore this Indian diva in international scenes.brilliant to awesome
1.Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam
2.Josh
3.Hamara Dil Aapke Paas Hai
4.Devdas
5.Khakee
6.Jodhaa Akbar
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1.Mohabbatein
2.Hum Kisi Se Kum Nahin
3.Shakthi: The Power
4.Kuch Naa Kaho
5.Kyun! Ho Gaya Na...
6.Bunty Aur Babli
7.Guru
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1....Aur Pyaar Ho Gaya
2.Taal
3.Hum Tumhare Hain Sanam
4.Dil Ka Rishta
5.Shabd
6.Dhoom:2
7.The Pink Panther 2- First got noticed as a model for Pepsi, where she was over-shadowed by Aishwarya Rai Bachchan. Career launched by Subhash Ghai, who also launched Madhuri Dixit, 'Meenakshi Seshadri' and Manisha Koirala. Changed her screen name to Mahima as Subhash Ghai was superstitious about being successful with girls whose names start with M.brilliant to awesome
1.Pardes
2.Lajja
3.Tere Naam
4.Baghban
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1.Yeh Teraa Ghar Yeh Meraa Ghar
2.Dil Hai Tumhaara
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1.LOC: Kargil
2.Home Delivery: Aapko... Ghar Tak - Actress
- Music Department
Tabu is an Indian actress. She has mainly acted in Hindi films, though she has also starred in Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam, Marathi and Bengali-language films, as well as one American film. She has won the National Film Award for Best Actress twice, and holds the record for the most wins of Filmfare's Critics Award for Best Female Performer, with four. With few exceptions, she is best known for acting in artistic, low-budget films that go on to garner more critical appreciation than substantial box-office figures. Her appearances in commercially successful films were few, and her parts in these films were small, such as Border (1997), Saajan Chale Sasural (1996), Biwi No. 1 (1999) and Hum Saath-Saath Hain (1999). Her most notable performances include Maachis (1996), Virasat (1997), Hu Tu Tu (1999), Astitva (2000), Chandni Bar (2001), Maqbool (2003) and Cheeni Kum (2007). Her leading role in Mira Nair's American film The Namesake (2006) also drew major praise.
Regarded as one of the most talented Indian actresses of her generation, Tabu is known to be selective about her film roles. She was awarded the Padma Shri, India's fourth highest civilian award, in 2011 by the Government of India for her contributions towards the arts.brilliant to awesome
1.Virasat
2.Chachi 420
3.Hera Pheri
4.Maqbool
5.Main Hoon Na
6.Fanaa
7.Cheeni Kum
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1.Biwi No. 1
2.Hum Saath-Saath Hain: We Stand United
3.Saathiya
4.Hawa
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1.Phir Hera Pheri- Anjala Zaveri was born on 20 April 1972 in London, England, UK. She is an actress, known for Pyaar Kiya To Darna Kya (1998), Soch (2002) and Betaabi (1997). She is married to Tarun Arora .brilliant to awesome
1. Pyaar Kiya To Darna Kya
v.good to average
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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).brilliant to awesome
1.Ghulam
2.Mann
3.Nayak: The Real Hero
4.Kal Ho Naa Ho
5.Hum Tum
6.Veer-Zaara
7.Black
8.No One Killed Jessica
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1.Kuch Kuch Hota Hai
2.Har Dil Jo Pyar Karega...
3.Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham...
4.Saathiya
5.Chalte Chalte
6.Bunty Aur Babli
7.Paheli
8.Baabul
9.Laaga Chunari Mein Daag: Journey of a Woman
10.Saawariya
11.Thoda Pyaar Thoda Magic
12.Dil Bole Hadippa!
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1.Hello Brother
2.Badal
3.Kahin Pyaar Na Ho Jaaye
4.Mujhse Dosti Karoge!
5.LOC: Kargil
6.The Rising: Ballad of Mangal Pandey
7.Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna
8.Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi- Actress
- Music Department
- Soundtrack
Mita Vashisht is an Indian television, film and theater actress, who graduated from National School of Drama, New Delhi in 1987.
She was born in Pune, Maharashtra, India to Rajeshwar Dutt Vasisht, a retired Colonel in the Indian Army and Meenakshi Mehta Vasisht, a teacher and musician.
She had her post-graduate in literature from Punjab University, Chandigarh before graduating from the National School of Drama (New Delhi).
She has worked in off-beat cinema as well as in commercial roles. She has worked in theater and has written scripts as well. Since 2004, she has performed her solo play in English and Hindi, titled, 'Lal Ded', based on life of medieval Kashmiri mystic Lal Ded{Lalleshwari(1320-1392)}.
She has written and produced three short films, as well as a serial. She has worked as an executive producer on the award winning film 'The name of a River'.
In June 2001, Vashisht established Mandala, space for arts collaborations research and education.She is also visiting faculty to some of the premier design, film and theater institutes of India.Apart from acting,she is also actively involved in social and humanitarian work.
She currently plays the role of the uptight principal on the hit show 'Suvreen Guggal'(an Indian TV drama series).brilliant to awesome
1.Chandni
2.Ghulam
3.Dil Se..
4.Eklavya: The Royal Guard
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1.Kuch Khatti Kuch Meethi
2.Pran Jaaye Par Shaan Na Jaaye
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1.Taal
2.Aladin- Actress
- Writer
- Director
A former model and beauty queen (both as Miss University World and Miss India talent winner), Shah has acted on the big screen and on stage for over eight years, fast becoming a household name in India. She is best known for her roles in such hits as Yes Boss and Jungle, as well as for her acclaimed dancing numbers in movies like Vaastav and Aankhen. Kashmira started doing theater and soon proved herself as an accomplished actress in her many plays. This may have contributed to her showcase of her talents in 'Jungle' where her performance earned her a coveted Best Supporting Actress nomination in the local film industry. Shah recently graduated from prominent co-starring roles to lead parts - notably, in a anticipated series of films including one wherein which she plays Revati, a poor rag picker who finds her dignity in a journey of self-discovery. And her latest project, My Bollywood Bride, where in addition to co-writing the screenplay she plays the lead role of Reena, a Bollywood film star that falls in love with an American writer played by Jason Lewis (Sex and the City) Kashmera is now slated to star in two more Hollywood films and several Bollywood films all currently in pre-production or production. Whatever the medium, Shah seems to have a knack for being involved in successful projects. She was recently ranked among the Top 35 All Time Actresses in India and she has been promoted as the Worlds Most Exotic Woman and/or India's Most Exotic Export!brilliant to awesome
1.Pyaar To Hona Hi Tha
2.Vaastav: The Reality
3.Hera Pheri
4.Aankhen
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1.Wake Up Sid
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1.Kahin Pyaar Na Ho Jaaye- Actress
- Producer
- Writer
Preity Zinta shot to fame as the refreshing, cool, wet model in the Liril commercial. She also modeled for Perk and her dimpled smile won the hearts of millions. Preity never thought she would be an actress. Kapoor saw her in the Liril commercial and liked her so much that he instantly decided that the next film he would announce would have her in the lead. However, 'Tara Rum Pum' never got made and is still pending since the director got very busy with his other projects.
But another offer soon came by, Kundan Shah's Kya Kehna (2000). Though the film was the first, Preity had actually begun shooting for her first release which was Mani Ratnam's Dil Se.. (1998). The film was a hit which won Preity accolades. Later Abbas-Mustan's Soldier (1998) that too was a hit at the box-office confirmed she was here to stay. Though Kya Kehna (2000) was her first film, but it released in 2000 and was the surprise hit of 2000.
Her role in Dil Chahta Hai (2001) and Dil Hai Tumhaara (2002) was appreciated and liked by all and that has made her an actress to reckon with in Bollywood. Her screen presence, charm and down to earth nature has made her the favorite actress of almost all the directors and producers. With banners and films like Rakesh Roshan's Koi... Mil Gaya (2003) with 'Hrithik Roshan', Nikkhil Advani's Kal Ho Naa Ho (2003) starring Shah Rukh Khan, Saif Ali Khan, and Jaya Bachchan, Farhan Akhtar's Lakshya (2004) with Hrithik Roshan and Amitabh Bachchan, Atul Agnihotri's Dil Ne Jise Apna Kaha (2004) starring Salman Khan and Bhoomika Chawla, Yash Chopra's Veer-Zaara (2004) with Shah Rukh Khan and Rani Mukerji, Siddharth Anand's Salaam Namaste (2005) with Saif Ali Khan, and Karan Johar's Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna (2006) with Shah Rukh Khan, Amitabh Bachchan, Abhishek Bachchan and Rani Mukerji, Preity has already made her place in the hearts of the public and also in Bollywood.brilliant to awesome
1.Dil Se..
2.Soldier
3.Dillagi
4.Kya Kehna
5.Dil Chahta Hai
6.Koi... Mil Gaya
7.Kal Ho Naa Ho
8.Lakshya
9.Veer-Zaara
10.Salaam Namaste
11.Krrish
12.Jaan-E-Mann: Let's Fall in Love... Again
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1.Har Dil Jo Pyar Karega...
2.Yeh Raaste Hain Pyaar Ke
3.Dil Hai Tumhaara
4.Armaan
5.Jhoom Barabar Jhoom
6.Heroes
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1.Dil Ne Jise Apna Kaha
2.Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna
3.Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi
4.Main Aurr Mrs Khanna- Actress
- Producer
K. S. Sowmya, better known by her screen name Soundarya, was a yesteryear superstar. She worked in more than 100 films over 12 years in Telugu, Kannada, Tamil, Hindi, and Malayalam cinema.
She worked with top directors and the best actors in the industry and is considered one of the most successful actresses in Telugu cinema after Savitri.
Soundarya began pursuing her M.B.B.S. in Bangalore but discontinued her studies in 1992 after the first year to make a career in the South Indian film industry.
Her first movie was the Kannada film Baa Nanna Preethisu (1992), followed by Gandharva (1992). Her first film in Tamil was Ponnumani (1993), in which she played the role of a mentally disabled person. She also did a Telugu movie Raithu Bharatam (1994) in 1994.
Starting with lead roles in Kannada films, she gradually became one of the most popular actresses in the Telugu industry after successful movies such as Hello Brother (1994), in which she starred with Nagarjuna Akkineni and Ramya Krishnan. She appeared in 11 films in 1995 and was appreciated for her role as Bhavani, a devotee of Goddess Ammoru in the movie Ammoru (1995).
In the late 90s, she delivered box-office hits like Arunachalam (1997) with Rajinikanth, which was the highest-grossing movie of the year, and Choodalani Vundi (1998), starring opposite Chiranjeevi, which took her to the peak of her career. Her movie Kaathala Kaathala (1998) in Tamil featuring Kamal Haasan and Prabhu Deva was later dubbed in Telugu as Navvandi Lavvandi.
Her other hits included Pavitra Bandham (1996), Aaro Pranam (1997), and Maa Ayana Bangaram (2014).
Soundarya's movies in different languages garnered love and appreciation from audiences and critics from different regions of the country. Some of her most well-received films include Pelli Peetalu (1998), Ninne Premistha (2000) in Telugu, and Anthahpuram (1998), which was directed by Krishna Vamsi. Anthahpuram won her a State Nandi Award and her second consecutive Filmfare Award for Best Actress.
In 1999, her top releases were Raja (1999), opposite Venkatesh Daggubati, and the Hindi movie Sooryavansham (1999), opposite Amitabh Bachchan. In 2000, she starred in blockbusters like Annayya (2000) and Ninne Premistha (2000).
In 2002, she received the National Film Award for Best Feature Film for Dweepa (2002). Over the years, she won three Nandi Awards, two Karnataka State Film Awards, and six Filmfare Awards South for her work.
Soundarya was interested in making her TV debut, but she had already committed to a two-month contract with the Bharatiya Janata Party to support them during their election campaign. She passed away in a plane crash during one of the campaign visits to Andhra Pradesh.
In 2004, she was signed to star in Nartanasala, which was to be produced/directed by Nandamuri Balakrishna, in which she would essay the role of Draupadi. However, the film could not be made due to her untimely demise.brilliant to awesome
1.Ishq Vishk
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1.Sooryavansham
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1.Hello Brother- Rachana Banerjee was born on 2 October 1974 in Calcutta, West Bengal, India. She is an actress, known for Neethone Vuntanu (2002), Goyenda Gogol (2013) and Ram Baloram (2008). She has been married to Probal Basu since 2006. They have one child. She was previously married to Siddhanta Mahapatra.brilliant to awesome
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1.Sooryavansham
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Jayasudha was born on December 17, 1958 in Madras, Tamil Nadu, India. She was initially named Subadra, but her family soon changed it to Sujatha, because they felt that it was a more contemporary name. Her mother had appeared in small film roles as a child but lost interest in films and gave it up. Her father also wasn't involved in films, but his first cousin Vijaya Nirmala was a famous actress and director in South Indian films, as was her husband Krishna. When Jayasudha was a child, she would watch her aunt Vijaya Nirmala film scenes and wanted to be like her. Her father disapproved of her dream of becoming an actress. When she was twelve, Vijaya Nirmala offered her a small role in the Telugu film Pandanti Kaapuram (1972), where she and her husband Krishna had leading roles. Jayasudha was excited, but her father said no, and he finally relented when Vijaya Nirmala promised him that she would personally take of her. Jayasudha had a great time acting in the film, but once the film wrapped filming, her father sent her back to school. She fought with him, begging her to continue acting in films, until he finally agreed. But she faced another obstacle, as there was already another actress named Sujatha in films, so the writer-director V.C. Guhanathan gave her the name Jayasudha. Filmmaker A.C. Trilogchander got her started in supporting roles in Tamil films, but it was the demanding filmmaker K. Balachander who cast her in "Arangetram" and "Apporva Rangangal" and pushed her to give good performances. The latter became a hit and she was offered her first heroine role in the Telugu film "Lakshama Rekha" (1975). It led to her second starring film, the title role in Jyothi (1976), which made her a star in Telugu films. She won the Nandi Award as Best Actress, and critics and audiences hailed as a great actress, successor to the previous reigning star Savithri Ganesh. Jayasudha decided to focus completely in Telugu films and signed so many films, that in one single year, she had 24 releases. She would continue to win more Nandi Awards for films like K. Balachander's Idi Katha Kaadu (1979). But Jayasudha was becoming increasingly unhappy with the rigorous shooting schedule, her skin problems, her father's strict managerial skills, and her on-screen pairings with much older leading men. But she refused to give up films, because she enjoyed the acclaim and respect she received from her peers, critics, audiences. She projected a explosive personality on screen, while also adding depth to her performances. Her roles were indicative of the feminist movement of the 1970s, and she was the only known actress who tackled those roles at the time. She and Jayapradha and Sridevi were the reigning heroines during the late 1970s to early 1980s, and she was often paired with them in films. While they played the glamorous roles, she always played the performance-oriented roles and walked away with awards. However, while both Sridevi and Jayaprada became stars in Hindi films as well, Jayasudha's entry into Bollywood failed when her two films Aaina (1977)(directed by K. Balachander) and Shabhash Daddy (1979) for Kishore Kumar were box-office disasters. Her first marriage to a civilian also failed amidst her hectic film schedule. She then fell in love with a Punjabi film producer named Nitin Kapoor. Although both their families initially objected to the pairing because of regional differences, they all attended the wedding in 1985. She has two children with her husband, sons Nihar (born in 1986) and Sreyanth (born in 1990). By this time, Jayasudha wasn't offered heroine roles but was offered supporting roles as mother or sister-in-law to the hero. She turned down those roles, and she collaborated with her husband on some films. However, her growing interest in Christianity and politics started getting her more attention. She converted to Christianity in 2001 but always made a point she has never renounced the Hindu religion. She won an political election, winning a seat in the Secunderabad Assembly in Andhra Pradesh, India. She still continues to act and devote time to her social causes, but her political career has taken up her time and efforts. Her life took a terrible blow when her husband Nitin Kapoor committed suicide due to depression on March 14, 2017, three days before their 32nd wedding anniversary. She looked to her family and her religion for solace and comfort, and she continues to raise awareness for depression.brilliant to awesome
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1.Sooryavansham
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Sahibzadi Zohra Begum Mumtaz-ullah Khan, better known as Zohra Sehgal, was born into a Sunni Muslim Rohilla Pathan family of Rampur, Uttar Pradesh, on 27th April, 1912 in Rampur, Uttar Pradesh, India. However, unlike most other children of traditional households, Zohra Sehgal was a tomboy, who enjoyed climbing trees and playing games. Always rebellious, she saw in her teens Uday Shankar perform in Dehra Dun, during a vacation there, and that acted as the turning point of her life.
She traveled all the way across India, West Asia and Europe by car with an uncle who was close to her. On her return, she was sent, clad in a burqa, to Queen Mary's Girls College, Lahore, a place of higher learning for daughters of aristocratic families. After she finished her college, she joined Uday Shankar's dance troupe, and traveled to Japan, West Asia, Europe and America. During this time, she met Kameshwar Sehgal, a Hindu and eight years younger to herself, and fell in love with him. After initial opposition from her parents, the couple got married, and in spite of Kameshwar's willingness to convert to Islam to marry Zohra, nobody insisted on it. The two had a civil marriage in August 1942. (As Khushwant Singh noted, Jawaharlal Nehru was to attend the wedding reception, but he was arrested a couple of days earlier for supporting Gandhi's Quit India Movement.
The couple first worked in Uday Shankar's dance institute at Almora.When it shut down, they migrated to Lahore and founded their own Dance Institute. However, the growing communal tension prior to the Partition of India made them feel unwelcome, and they went to Bombay, where Zohra joined Prithviraj Kapur's theater as a stage actress and worked there for 14 years.
They had two children, who had the choice of being Hindu or Muslim. For a while they accepted both, then discarded them. By that time, Zohra became an atheist. Her husband was all along a 'non-religious' man.
Zohra had acted on the stage in different parts of India, including plays performed for jails inmates. According to Khushwant Singh, she once stayed back to witness an execution in the Ferozepore jail after staging a play there.
After her husband's suicide, Zohra first moved to Delhi, and then went to London. When she did not get roles as a dancer or an actress, she took on odd jobs like working in the India Tea Centre. Then she got her first break in the films and was signed by Arthur Rank and Merchant Ivory productions.
In India, she became well-known after the appeared in the TV series Mullah Naseeruddin. She has since appeared in many Bollywood as British (mostly British Indian) movies.brilliant to awesome
1.Dil Se..
2.Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam
3.Dillagi
4.Kal Ho Naa Ho
5.Veer-Zaara
6.Cheeni Kum
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1.Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham...
2.Saawariya
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Born on September 30, 1967, Deepti caught the media spotlight when she was crowned Eves Weekly's Miss India contest in 1990. She went on to represent India in the Miss World contest and actually ended up finishing in the 5th place.
She continued to receive modeling assignments from Singapore based organizations, and eventually ended up running a handicrafts factory in her hometown of Meerut, where she had earlier attended a Meerut University-affiliated College.
When she came to Bombay in 1992 to promote her handicrafts, she received an offer to model for 'Roopmilan Sarees'; signed up for about a dozen more campaigns; gave up her in interest in handicrafts and took up modeling as a profession.
This attractive young woman was noticed and was approached to act in Sanjay Gupta's 'Ram Shastra'. Unfortunately, moved failed to make any impact at the box office.
Not discouraged she signed up for a few more films, however, none of them were able to launch her career. She has acted in a total of approximately 9 Hindi movies, 2 Telegu movies, and 1 English movie, from 1995 through to 2004. Two of the Hindi movies have been opposite Mithun Chakraborty.
She got married to Randeep Arya, and started her own production company 'Deepti Bhatnagar Productions'; hired about 20 staff, and acquired facilities of dubbing, editing, and post-production. She has managed to do this without any external financing or even loans.
Since 2001 she is involved in the production of 'Musafir Hoon Yaaron', a travel guide show; a religious travel show called 'Yatra'; and a TV serial called 'Kabhi Aaye Na Judaai'. All of these shows are telecast on Star Plus.
This move on her part actually benefited her more than anything else, she loves traveling, and since then has traveled in over 80 countries, and admits that she enjoys this work more than modeling and acting in movies.brilliant to awesome
1.Mann
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1.Rok Sako To Rok Lo- Actress
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Pooja Batra was born in India to an army officer and his wife. Early in life she showed grit and determination winning multiple track and field events on a national level. She shot to fame when she was crowned Miss India in 1993. She quickly went on to become one of the top supermodels in India walking the ramp in over 250 fashion shows in India and abroad. Soon, Pooja set her sights on pursuing an acting career. In 1997, her first feature film Virasat (1997) sky-rocketed her to instant stardom with stupendous box office earnings and got her critical acclaim. For her portrayal of the betrayed lover in Virasat (1997), she won the Zee Cine Award for the Best Supporting Actress and was nominated for Best Supporting Actress at the Filmfare Awards. This was followed by her second film Bhai (1997) which was also a box office hit confirming her appeal to the masses. She has subsequently starred in over twenty films including Dil Ne Phir Yaad Kiya (2001) and Haseena Maan Jaayegi (1999), establishing herself as an accomplished actress. Her latest film Taj Mahal: An Eternal Love Story (2005), in which she portrays Queen Noorjehan, is a highly anticipated film to be released in mid 2005 on the 351st anniversary of the Taj Mahal. Pooja maintains homes in Bombay and Los Angeles.brilliant to awesome
1.Virasat
2.Haseena Maan Jaayegi
3.Jodi No.1
4.Nayak: The Real Hero
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1.Kuch Khatti Kuch Meethi
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1.Kahin Pyaar Na Ho Jaaye- Mona Ambegaonkar was born on March 5, in a Marathi-speaking family in Bombay. She is the popular star playing the role 'Doc' star in Sony TV's 'Dhadkan', and is one of many new faces that have spawned on the small screen, and have made it to the big screen also. Before she attained popularity as a TV actress, her voice was quite well known to listeners as she did a voice-over in a home video show.
Apart from Dhadkan, she also appears in 'Sanjivani', 'Just Mohabbat' on Star Plus and Sony respectively.
Her debut in Bollywood was with the 1990 'Zakhmi Zameen' in which she plays the Thakur's daughter. She then went on to act in 8 more movies, including 'Bindhaast' in Marathi, for which she won the Critics Award, for playing the role of a tough cop.
Today, Mona is one of the hottest stars of the small screen.brilliant to awesome
1.Phir Bhi Dil Hai Hindustani
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1.The Rising: Ballad of Mangal Pandey - Sheeba Chaddha is a renowned Bollywood actress known for her versatile unconventional portrayals of Indian women across different movies and series.
She grew up in Delhi and has spent most of her life in the capital, from where she gradually developed a keen interest in the world of theatre and acting. Chaddha graduated in English literature from Hans Raj College, University of Delhi.
Chaddha has always been intrigued by the entertainment industry and has been a part of several theatre workshops during her time at the University of Delhi.
She made her acting debut as Vasundhara in the Doordarshan television series Shri Krishna (1993). She went on to appear in Dil Se.. (1998) in 1998, and her career in the industry has progressed since then. She has been a part of some of the highest-grossing Bollywood movies like Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam (1999).
Chaddha restarted her career on national television in June 2007 with a show named Kasturi (2007). She played the role of a business tycoon in that show. She was cast in Delhi 6 in 2009. She was also part of a popular show titled Hitler Didi (2011), which was telecasted on Zee TV. She has been appreciated for her performance in other series like Gubbare (1999), Pavitra Rishta (2009), and Na Aana Iss Des Laado (2009).
In 2011, Chaddha starred in Prakata Het Yad (2011) opposite Rituraj Singh. The movie was shot in gibberish. The movie won the Audience Choice Award at the River-to-River Festival under the Short Films category.
She went on to play the role of a sex worker in the Bollywood high-grosser, Talaash: The Answer Lies Within (2012). She was also cast in movies like Dum Laga Ke Haisha (2015), where she played the role of Buaji.
She was cast in Permanent Roommates (2014). She was also cast as Vasudha Pandit in the popular web series Mirzapur (2018). She followed up with several other web shows, including Bandish Bandits (2020), and in 2022, she was cast in multiple Bollywood hits such as Phone Bhoot (2022), Doctor G (2022), Maja Ma (2022), and Khuda Haafiz: Chapter 2 - Agni Pariksha (2022).brilliant to awesome
1.Dil Se..
2.Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam
3.Phir Bhi Dil Hai Hindustani
4.Ek Hasina Thi
5.Luck by Chance
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1.Delhi-6 - Actress
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Grand-daughter of Indian freedom fighter, lawyer and former Justice Rajni Patel, Amisha, a Gemini, was born in Bombay's Breach Candy Hospital. Her younger brother Ashmit Patel is also a Bollywood film actor and her name is a blend of the first three letters of her father's name Amit and the last three letters of her mother's name Asha.
She studied at the Cathedral and John Connon High School in Bombay and went on to obtain a degree in Economics from Tufts University in Medford, Massachusetts, U.S.A. After graduation she worked for a Finance company and also modeled on the side.
She has studied Bharat Natyam dance form since the age of five and had acted in several plays in Satyadev Dubey's Theatre including a play titled 'Neelam'.
She did not have any plans of being an actress, but when Amit's friend, film-maker and actor, Rakesh Roshan, met her during a family lunch, he offered her the lead role in 'Kaho Naa... Pyaar Hai'. Amisha accepted the offer, the movie went on to become a blockbuster and made her a star overnight.
She went on to star in a number of films and her most notable works include 'Gadar: Ek Prem Katha', 'Humraaz', 'Yeh Hai Jalwa', 'Mangal Pandey', 'Honeymoon Travels Pvt. Ltd.', 'Bhool Bhulaiyaa', 'Thoda Pyaar Thoda Magic' and 'Race 2'.
She has also acted in several South Indian films.
Amisha has been the recipient of four awards for her performances in 'Kaho Naa... Pyaar Hai' and 'Gadar: Ek Prem Katha'.
She has co-starred with Akshaye Khanna, Sunny Deol, Akshay Kumar, Bobby Deol, Sanjay Dutt, Aftab Shivdasani, Hrithik Roshan, Arjun Rampal among others.
Her personal life has been marred with misunderstandings with her parents and brother, so much so that she has sought the intervention of the courts. She dated Bollywood director, Vikram Bhatt, for five years since the release of their first film together, 'Aap Mujhe Achche Lagne Lage', but they had broken-up in 2007. Patel started dating London and Delhi-based businessman Kanav Puri after her break-up, but they eventually broke up two years later in 2010.
She has many critics, who have described her as inconsistent, but have since then bitten their lips when they were proved wrong by this petite and beautiful actress - who has, and continues to enthrall her fans with a variety of performances on the silver screen.brilliant to awesome
1.Heyy Babyy
2.Bhool Bhulaiyaa
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1.Kaho Naa... Pyaar Hai
2.Humraaz
3.Honeymoon Travels Pvt. Ltd.
4.Thoda Pyaar Thoda Magic
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1.Kranti
2.Yeh Hai Jalwa
3.The Rising: Ballad of Mangal Pandey
4.Aap Ki Khatir- Rinke Khanna was born on July 27th 1977 to Dimple Kapadia and Rajesh Khanna,as well as sister to 'Twinkle Khanna' (qv and sister-in-law of Akshay Kumar. She entered films in Pyaar Mein Kabhi Kabhi... (1999) and followed it up with _Mujhe Kuch Kehna Hai (2001)_ and the successful Jis Desh Mein Ganga Rehta Hain (2000). This got her recognition from the Tamil industry, where she starred in the successful 'Majnu' and now is planning to do more work with the just released 'Yeh Hai Jalwa', soon releasing 'Pran Jaaye Par Shaan Na Jaaye', 'Mango Souffle','Shafak', three Tamil films directed by Ravichandran and an untitled Pritish Nandy film. Later in 2002, she will be a maasi (aunt) when her sister Twinkle gives birth to her child! Her popular songs that she has danced in are 'Musu Musu' and 'Kem Chhe', from PMKK and JDMGRH respectively.brilliant to awesome
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1.Jis Desh Mein Ganga Rehta Hain
2.Pran Jaaye Par Shaan Na Jaaye
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1.Yeh Hai Jalwa - Rati Agnihotri was born on December 10, 1960 to a Punjabi family in Bombay, India, and has an older sister and brother. Although, she came from a traditional, conservative family, she was allowed to model at age 10, since her sister Anita was a Miss Young India. When she was a teenager, her father relocated the family to Madras, Tamil Nadu because of his job. There, she attended Good Shepherd's Convent school and acted in a school play. Bharati Raja, one of Tamil Nadu's famous film director, was in the audience and was on the lookout for a heroine to star in his new film. He met with Rati's father and promised the film would wrap in a month. Her father reluctantly agreed, and a sixteen-year-old Rati was very excited to star in her first film, Pudhiya Varpukal (1979). It was also her hero Bhagyaraj's first film, and he coached her with her lines by teaching her Tamil. The film became a blockbuster, with Rati an overnight sensation. Bharati Raja soon directed her in her second film, Neeram Maradapukal (1979). Even though she was Punjabi, South Indian audiences embraced her as if she was truly one of their own, and she reciprocated the feeling by calling herself "Tamilian at heart" and calling Madras her "home." She also starred in Telugu and Kannada films and made 32 films in just three years. She worked with big banners and top stars, such as Kamal Haasan, Rajinikanth, Shobhan Babu, Chiranjeevi, Vishnuvardhan, N.T. Rama Rao, Krishna, and Nageshwara Rao. Ironically, her entry into Hindu films came from her strong connection to South Indian cinema. She had worked with director K. Balanchander once before and had been Kamal Haasan's leading lady in many South Indian films, so she wasn't surprised when they approached her for the Hindi remake of their Telugu blockbuster, Marocharithra (1979). Now re-titled "Ek Duje Ke Liye" (1981), the film was about passionate lovers who are torn apart by their parents in the storytelling tradition of Romeo and Juliet. It became the top grossing hit of 1981 and introduced into Hindi films the 5 stars of the South Indian film industry: director K. Balachander, hero Kamal Haasan, heroine Rati Agnihotri, supporting actress Madhavi, and playback singer S.P. Balasubramaniam. Although all received Filmfare nominations, only Rati and S.P. Balasubramaniam were the real beneficiaries, both becoming top stars in their field. The unforgettable musical score by Laxmikant-Pyarelal rose the film to soaring heights, and there were rumors about how the film's love story about tragic lovers inspired real life lovers to take their own lives. Rati's father, who was also managing her career, shielded her from the hysteria as she was still so young. He effectively kept her starring in only Hindi films after Ek Duje Ke Liye, and she ended the decade starring in over 43 Hindi films. Her biggest hits were Shaukeen (1982), Farz Aur Kanoon (1982), Coolie (1983), and Tawaif (1985) for which she received her second Filmfare nomination as Best Actress.
Her father's death along with her marriage to businessman and architect Anil Virwani on February 9, 1985 convinced Rati to leave Hindi films when she was still at the top. In 1987, her only son Tanuj was born, and she concentrated on raising him and focusing on other creative interests, such as designing her husband's architectural creations. She also received a degree in Reike, where she distantly heals people. Even though she retired from films, she would still appear at film events looking beautiful and glamorous, and as a result, the film offers kept coming in. After 16 years of saying no, she finally said yes realizing that her son is growing up and she had more time for herself. Her family supported her decision. She returned to films by playing Kajol's glamorous mother in Kuch Khatti Kuch Meethi (2001). More film offers came in, and she took them, such as Yaadein (2001) and Dev (2004). After a 20-year absence from South Indian films, she returned to the South in the Tamil film Majnu (2001). She also made her Malayalam debut in Anyar (2003) and English debut in An Ode to Lost Love (2003). She also has acted on stage in plays such as "Please Divorce Me Darling" (2005) and television serials, such as Sixer (2005). She still keeps up with supporting her husband's architectural creations and devotes time to social causes like cancer, AIDS and menopause awareness for 40 plus women. In 2010, she supported her son Tanuj Virwani's decision to enter films as an actor. In 2015, she separated from her husband.brilliant to awesome
1.Kaante
2.Hum Tum
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1.Kuch Khatti Kuch Meethi
2.Kyun! Ho Gaya Na...
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1.Yaadein...
2.Kranti
3.Yeh Hai Jalwa
4.Dil Ne Jise Apna Kaha
5.Luck - Actress
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Divya Dutta is an Indian Actress from Ludhiana (Punjab) who has acted in various Hindi and Punjabi movies.She did her schooling from Sacred Heart Convent in Ludhiana.She has won more than 25 awards in the Film Industry including Zee Cine awards for best supporting role in "Veer Zaara" and IIFA award for best supporting actress in "Delhi6".She has been nominated for Film Fare and Star Screen award twice.For her role in "Welcome To Sajjanpur" she won star sabse favorite kaun award.She has worked in more than 60 movies and is famous actress known in Bollywood.She has also worked in international movies and was seen in video of "Romeo" by a famous house music duo from London, England, Basement Jaxx.brilliant to awesome
1.Baadshah
2.Baghban
3.Veer-Zaara
4.U Me Aur Hum
5.Stanley's Tiffin Box
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1.Kasoor
2.Shakthi: The Power
3.Pran Jaaye Par Shaan Na Jaaye
4.Aaja Nachle
5.Oh, My God!!
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1.LOC: Kargil
2.Delhi-6