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Aamir (2008 Film)
''Aamir'' is a 2008 Indian Hindi-language action thriller film written and directed by debutante Raj Kumar Gupta and produced by Ronnie Screwvala under newly spun-off UTV Spotboy, the avant-garde project arm of UTV Motion Pictures. The film stars debutante Rajeev Khandelwal as the titular Muslim doctor who upon returning to Mumbai is coerced into a terrorist conspiracy by a mysterious caller and his henchmen. Gajraj Rao voices the unknown caller. ''Aamir'' features music composed by debutante Amit Trivedi, and marks the co-production debuts of future UTV president Siddharth Roy Kapur and filmmaker Vikas Bahl, the latter of whom also plays a brief role. Although the film was initially said to be adapted from the Filipino film ''Cavite'', the makers of ''Aamir'' were given a no-objection certificate by Neill Dela Llana and Ian Gamazon, the director duo of ''Cavite'', who were also thanked by the makers of ''Aamir'' in the film's prelude. Gupta further claimed a decade later that th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Raj Kumar Gupta
Raj Kumar Gupta is an Indian film writer and director, known for his work in Hindi cinema. He made his directorial debut with the critically acclaimed '' Aamir'' (2008). He then went on to write and direct ''No One Killed Jessica'' (2011), based on the true story of the murder of Jessica Lal which received both commercial and critical acclaim followed by quirky comedy Ghanchakkar that started Vidya Balan and Emraan Hashmi. In 2018 he directed Raid starring Ajay Devgn Vishal Veeru Devgan (born 2 April 1969), known professionally as Ajay Devgn, is an Indian actor, film director and producer who works in Hindi cinema. Devgn has appeared in over a hundred films and has won numerous accolades, including four ... which crossed 100 crores. Filmography Films References External links * {{DEFAULTSORT:Gupta, Raj Kumar Film directors from Jharkhand Hindi-language film directors Living people Indian male screenwriters People from Hazaribagh Screenwriters from ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Post-9/11
The post-9/11 period is the time after the September 11 attacks, characterized by heightened suspicion of non-Americans in the United States, increased government efforts to address terrorism, and a more aggressive American foreign policy. Political consequences We also must never forget the most vivid events of recent history. On September the 11th, 2001, America felt its vulnerability – even to threats that gather on the other side of the earth. We resolved then, and we are resolved today, to confront every threat, from any source, that could bring sudden terror and suffering to America. – George W. Bush, 2002. The attacks led to significant and widespread changes in U.S. politics and foreign policy. Domestically, both parties rallied around new or strengthened anti-terrorism legislation. Much of this legislation has been funded by western countries. Since 9/11 and as of 2011, there have been 119,044 anti-terror arrests and 35,117 convictions in 66 countries. By contrast, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cellular (film)
''Cellular'' is a 2004 American action thriller film directed by David R. Ellis. The film stars Kim Basinger, Chris Evans, Jason Statham, William H. Macy with Noah Emmerich, Richard Burgi, Valerie Cruz and Jessica Biel. The screenplay was written by Chris Morgan, based on a story by Larry Cohen. The film was released on September 10, 2004. It received mixed reviews from critics and grossed $57 million. Plot Science teacher Jessica Martin lives with her husband Craig and their son Ricky. One morning, after Jessica takes Ricky to the bus stop, intruders break into her house, slay her housekeeper, kidnap and confine her in an attic, and smash the landline. Jessica manages to use the wires of the broken phone to contact a random number. Ryan is hanging out at Santa Monica Pier with his friend Chad when he comes across his ex, Chloe, who dumped him. Hoping to get back with her, he offers to help with the fundraiser being held there; he gets Chad to hand out the fliers until he retu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Phone Booth (film)
''Phone Booth'' is a 2002 American psychological thriller film directed by Joel Schumacher, produced by David Zucker and Gil Netter, written by Larry Cohen and starring Colin Farrell, Forest Whitaker, Katie Holmes, Radha Mitchell, and Kiefer Sutherland. In the film, a malevolent hidden sniper calls a phone booth, and when a young publicist inside answers the phone, he quickly finds his life is at risk. The film received generally positive reviews from critics and was a box office hit, grossing $97 million worldwide against a production budget of $13 million. The film was premiered at the 2002 Toronto International Film Festival, and was set to be theatrically released in November 2002, but the D.C. sniper attacks in October 2002 prompted 20th Century Fox to delay the release of the film, and it opened in the United States on April 4, 2003. Plot Stuart Shepard is an arrogant and dishonest New York City publicist who has been having an affair with Pamela McFadden behind the back ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sarkar Raj
''Sarkar Raj'' () is a 2008 Indian Hindi-language political crime thriller film directed by Ram Gopal Varma. The film is a sequel to the 2005 film '' Sarkar'' and the second installment of ''Sarkar'' film series. The film was premiered at the 2008 Cannes Film Festival, the New York Asian Film Festival, and the 9th IIFA World Premiere-Bangkok. The film was archived at the Academy of Motion Pictures library. The primary cast features Amitabh Bachchan, Abhishek Bachchan (who reprise their roles from the original) and new entrant Aishwarya Rai Bachchan. Supriya Pathak, Tanisha Mukherjee and Ravi Kale also reappeared in their respective roles from '' Sarkar''. The film released on 6 June 2008 and was critically and commercially successful. The continuation and third installment '' Sarkar 3'' was released on 12 May 2017 to positive reviews. Plot The sequel is chronologically set two years after the original film. Anita Rajan ( Aishwarya Rai Bachchan), is the CEO of Shepard P ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ram Gopal Varma
Penmetsa Ram Gopal Varma (born 7 April 1962), often referred to by his initials RGV, is an Indian film director, screenwriter and producer, known for his works in Telugu cinema in addition to Bollywood, Hindi, Kannada cinema, Kannada language films, and television.** * * Varma has directed films across multiple genres, including parallel cinema and docudrama noted for their gritty realism (arts), realism, technical finesse, and craft. Regarded as one of the pioneers of new age Indian cinema, he was featured in the BBC World News, BBC World series ''Bollywood Bosses'' in 2004.* In 2006, Grady Hendrix of Film Comment, published by the Film Society of Lincoln Center cited Varma as "Bombay's Most Successful Maverick" for his works on experimental films.* * Starting his career as a civil engineer, he made an entry into Telugu cinema with the path-breaking crime thriller, ''Siva (1989 Telugu film), Siva'' (1989) featured at the 13th International Film Festival of India, 13th IFFI' 90 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Uday Sabnis
Uday Sabnis (born 7 June 1959) is an Indian actor and voice actor. He has worked in English, Hindi and Marathi languages. As a voice actor, most of his work is Indian but he has also dubbed for foreign films and series. Filmography Live action films * 2017 ''Kaccha Limbu'' * 2016 ''Banjo'' as Vajya's Father * 2016 ''Naam Hai Akira'' as Baapu Rao * 2016 ''Duniya Geli Tel Laavat'' * 2015 ''Bioscope'' * 2015 ''Timepass 2'' as Prajakta's Uncle * 2014 ''Rege'' as Commissioner * 2014 ''Poshter Boyz'' * 2014 '' Timepass'' as Prajakta's Uncle * 2013 ''Duniyadari'' as Inspector Inamdar * 2013 ''Dhating Dhingana'' * 2012 ''Ferrari Ki Sawaari'' as Inspector * 2012 ''Miss Lovely'' as Cop at Police Station * 2012 ''Jana Gana Mana'' as Gaidane Saheb * 2011 ''Sharyat'' as Sita's Father * 2011 ''Khel Mandala'' as Dadu * 2011 ''Arjun'' * 2011 ''Masti Express'' * 2011 ''Dhava Dhav'' * 2010 ''Ringa Ringa'' as Chief Minister Appasaheb Marathe * 2010 ''Bahiru Pehlwan Ki Jai Ho'' * 2009 '' Ek ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shashanka Ghosh
Shashanka Ghosh is an Indian filmmaker and writer. As a director, his notable works include the commercially successful films like ''Khoobsurat (2014 film), Khoobsurat'' and ''Veere Di Wedding''. As a writer, he penned the story for ''Waisa Bhi Hota Hai Part II'', he was also the director of the film. Filmography Director Writer * ''Waisa Bhi Hota Hai Part II'' (2003) Actor References External links * {{DEFAULTSORT:Ghosh, Shashanka Living people Hindi-language film directors 21st-century Indian film directors Year of birth missing (living people) ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Aishwarya (actress)
Shanta Meena (born 23 May 1971), credited as Aishwariyaa Bhaskaran, is an Indian actress who has acted in Tamil, Malayalam, Kannada and Telugu movies and along with several Malayalam and Tamil television soap operas. She is the daughter of actress Lakshmi. Career Aishwariyaa's first film was ''Oliyampukal'' (1991), followed by ''Mamagaru'' (1991), ''Rasukutty'' (1992) and ''Meera'' (1992). She played a double role in ''Butterflies'' (1993) and also in ''Gardish'' (1993), which was a remake of the Malayalam movie '' Kireedam''. Early in her career, she turned down opportunity to work with Mani Ratnam in ''Thiruda Thiruda'' (1993). Following her marriage in 1994, Aishwariyaa quit the film industry and chose to prioritise bringing up a family. However her marriage fell apart and she became addicted to taking drugs as a result of her husband's addiction, which made it difficult for her to re-enter the film industry after her divorce in 1996. After undergoing a rehabilitation proc ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sudipto Balav
Sudipto Balav is an Indian actor who is known for his negative roles. He is known for his works primarily in Malayalam, Hindi, and Bengali-language films. Career In 1999, Sudipto Balav started acting in Kolkata and worked on several television shows. He also worked as a host for MTV Bakra before making his debut as an antagonist with the Malayalam film ''2 Harihar Nagar'' (2009). He learned Malayalam to prepare for his role. He portrayed a ISI agent in ''Tere Bin Laden'' (2010). He worked on an English film titled ''Meridian Lines''; however, the film remains unreleased. He has since starred in thirty films in various Indian languages and starred in the Hollywood film ''Extraction Extraction may refer to: Science and technology Biology and medicine * Comedo extraction, a method of acne treatment * Dental extraction, the surgical removal of a tooth from the mouth Computing and information science * Data extraction, the pro ...'' in the role of a henchman. Filmography ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rohitash Gaud
Rohitash Gour (born 24 March 1966) is an Indian actor best known for his leading character in the TV sitcoms '' Lapataganj'' and ''Bhabi Ji Ghar Par Hai!''. He has also acted in films like ''Lage Raho Munna Bhai'', ''Kya Kehna'', ''Munna Bhai M.B.B.S'' and '' PK''. Early and personal life Gour was born in Kalka and was a student of National School of Drama, New Delhi. He is married to Rekha Gour with whom he has two daughters. Giti and Sanjiti. Career Rohitashv Gaur made his Bollywood debut in the 2001 biographical film ''Veer Savarkar''. Although he has acted in 11 Bollywood films so far, most of them are very minor roles like police inspector role in college drama of Kya Kehna etc. He portrayed the role of Mukundilal Gupta, in the SAB TV sitcom '' Lapataganj – Sharad Joshi Ki Kahaniyon Ka Pata''. He is currently working in &TVs comedy show ''Bhabi Ji Ghar Par Hai!'' as Manmohan Tiwari, an undergarments business man. He also acted in a 90's television serial named Ehsaas. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Public Call Office
A public call office (PCO) is a payphone facility located in a public place in India and Pakistan. It is also another name in the United Kingdom for a public telephone box (postal addresses for these kiosks sometimes include "PCO"). India In India, staffed and automated (coin-operated payphone) versions of the service are in existence. BSNL, a public sector corporation, has the largest installation of PCOs in India. Mr. R. L. Dube, a Dept of Telecom officer, introduced concept of PCOs in India. As of 2006 there were about 4.2 million (42 lakh) PCOs operating in India, according to the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI). Private sector operators such as Reliance Infocomm, Tata Indicom, Hutch, Idea and Airtel predominantly are prepaid PCO providers and have a moderate number of PCOs in the public landscape. There are two types of PCOs: landline and wireless. The wireless PCOs use two technologies: CDMA and GSM. Reliance and Tata Indicom are CDMA-based prepaid PCO co ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
