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Anuradha Menon
Anuradha Menon, also known as Anu Menon, is an Indian actress and theatre artist. Lola Kutty, the popular Channel V, Channel [V] VJ (media personality), VJ, is her alter ego. Acting career Originally from Kerala, Anuradha Menon grew up in Chennai. Her parents Mini and Mohan Menon worked in the advertising industry. Anuradha Menon started taking part in theatre productions in school. She was associated with ''The Madras Players'' for some years. In 2000, she played Shubra in Madras Players' ''Lizard Waltz'' (written by Chetan Shah and directed by Bhagirathi Narayanan). She also studied theatre at a school in London for one year, London school of drama. Then, she moved to Mumbai as it was the hub of English theatre in India. It was in Mumbai that she got her break into Indian theatre. She acted as a governess in Divya Palat's "The Verdict." In this she was required to act with a heavy Malayali accent and this is what landed her the "Lola Kutty" role in Television. In 2004, while a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Anu Menon
Anu Menon is an Indian film director and screenwriter. She has directed movies such as ''London, Paris, New York'' (2012), ''Waiting'' (2016) and worked with non-mainstream actors like Naseeruddin Shah, Suhasini Maniratnam and Kalki Koechlin. Menon is a graduate of London Film School. Biography Anu grew up in Delhi, studied in KV Andrews Ganj. She got her bachelor's in engineering at BITS Pilani and worked in advertising. She attended a workshop at NYFA and later enrolled for a filmmaking course at London Film School. Early in her career, she made short films Ravi Goes To School, and Baby, a documentary on a Bengali domestic help who wrote a bestseller. Her debut film was a romantic comedy London, Paris, New York (2012) starring Ali Zafar and Aditi Rao Hydari, The second movie Waiting (2016) featured Kalki Koechlin and Naseeruddin Shah, was produced by Ishka Films and Drishyam Films. Menon was also part of a team of directors who worked on a collaborative project called ''X ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Happy New Year (2014 Film)
''Happy New Year'' (sometimes abbreviated as ''HNY'') is a 2014 Indian action comedy film directed by Farah Khan and produced by Gauri Khan under the banner of Red Chillies Entertainment. The film features an ensemble cast of Shah Rukh Khan, Deepika Padukone, Abhishek Bachchan, Sonu Sood, Boman Irani, Vivaan Shah and Jackie Shroff. It was distributed worldwide by Yash Raj Films. In the film, a bunch of losers transform themselves into a team that wins over the hearts of the people in the city and across the world, all as part of their quest to pull off the biggest diamond heist ever seen. Made on a total budget of , the film marked the third collaboration of the lead actor, producer and director; they previously worked on ''Main Hoon Na'' (2004) and ''Om Shanti Om'' (2007), the latter of which also featured Padukone as the female lead. ''Happy New Year'' was released on Diwali 2014 with dubbed versions in Tamil and Telugu, and gained around 4,200 screens in Hindi and 800 scree ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sari
A sari (sometimes also saree or shari)The name of the garment in various regional languages include: * as, শাৰী, xārī, translit-std=ISO * bn, শাড়ি, śāṛi, translit-std=ISO * gu, સાડી, sāḍī, translit-std=ISO * hi, साड़ी, sāṛī, translit-std=ISO * kn, ಸೀರೆ, sīre, translit-std=ISO * knn, साडी, कापड, चीरे, sāḍī, kāpaḍ, cīrē, translit-std=ISO * ml, സാരി, sāri, translit-std=ISO * mr, साडी, sāḍī, translit-std=ISO * ne, सारी, sārī, translit-std=ISO * or, ଶାଢ଼ୀ, śāṛhī, translit-std=ISO * pa, ਸਾਰੀ, sārī, translit-std=ISO * ta, புடவை, puṭavai, translit-std=ISO * te, చీర, cīra, translit-std=ISO * ur, ساڑى, sāṛī, translit-std=ISO is a women's garment from the Indian subcontinent, that consists of an un-stitched stretch of woven fabric arranged over the body as a robe, with one end tied to the waist, while ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gajra
A Gajra is a flower garland that is worn by dharmic women across the world during festive occasions, weddings, or as part of everyday traditional attire. They are made usually of varies types of jasmine flowers but rose, crossandra and barleria are also widely used in gajras. It can be worn both on the bun and with the braid coiling. Women in India usually wear them with traditional attire. It is also worn on the wrist by women in India mainly during festive occasions and weddings. Hindu goddesses are usually portrayed wearing gajra and it is believed to have ayurvedic relevance behind it. The gajra is an ornament that has religious significance but is also meant to decorate a hairstyle and does not generally aid in holding a bun in place. Gajra also refers to a type of pearl workmanship done on jewelry in India. Gallery File:Ajanta Paintings.jpg, Historically, jasmine gajra has been worn around hair bun, Gupta Empire. File:Green Tara. Sumtsek hall at Alci monastery, Ladak ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Malayali People
The Malayali people () (also spelt Malayalee and also known by the demonym Keralite) are a Dravidian ethnolinguistic group originating from the present-day state of Kerala in India, occupying its southwestern Malabar coast. They are predominantly native speakers of the Malayalam language, one of the six Classical languages in India. The state of Kerala was created in 1956 through the States Reorganisation Act. Prior to that, since the 1800s existed the Kingdom of Cochin, the Kingdom of Travancore, Malabar District, and South Canara of the British India. The Malabar District was annexed by the British through the Third Mysore War (1790–92) from Tipu Sultan. Before that, the Malabar District was under various kingdoms including the Zamorins of Calicut, Kingdom of Tanur, Arakkal kingdom, Kolathunadu, Valluvanad, and Palakkad Rajas."Travancore." Encyclopædia Britannica. ''Encyclopædia Britannica''. Encyclopædia Britannica Inc., 2011. Web. 11 November 2011. According to th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jassi Jaissi Koi Nahin
''Jassi Jaissi Koi Nahin'' () is an Indian soap opera which aired on Sony Entertainment Television from 1 September 2003 to 4 May 2006. The series was an Indian-themed version of the Colombian drama ''Yo soy Betty, la fea''. Plot Based largely on the show, ''Yo soy Betty, la fea'', the show follows the life of Jasmeet Walia known as Jassi (Mona Singh) who is a plain-looking young woman from a middle-class family in Mumbai. Jassi is a sincere worker and has been working to support her family. She is naive but intelligent. She has always been supported and encouraged by her father, grandmother (Bebe), and her close friend Nandu ( Gaurav Gera) but she has faced rejection largely from society simply because of her looks. Jassi somehow lands her dream job at Gulmohur, a big fashion empire. She is appointed as the secretary to Armaan Suri (Apurva Agnihotri) and after a rough start soon becomes indispensable at work. She falls in love with Armaan but keeps her feelings to herself. T ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Zoom (Indian TV Channel)
Zoom is an Indian glamour and entertainment television channel primarily covering Bollywood and based in Mumbai. The channel was launched in September 2004 and caters primarily to urban audiences. It started out as a music/Bollywood/serial channel, but quickly pulled serials off the air, becoming a music and Bollywood news channel within months. It is a part of The Times Group, one of India's largest media conglomerates. An internet pioneer, it has been available on mobile internet since March 2009. Zoom is available across 60 countries worldwide along with a digital presence. Shows broadcast by Zoom *''Cutting Pyaar'' *''Mirchi top 20 *''Planet Bollywood'' *''Telly Top Up'' *''Request Kiya Hai'' *''Music Takatak'' *''Mann Ki Dhun'' *''Thank God It's Fryday'' *''Likes Bajao'' *''30 Mein 30'' *''Times Celebex'' *''Top 50 Trending'' *''Star Of The Month'' *''Kosmiic Chat'' *'' Kya Kahein'' *'' Gehraiyaan'' *''Zumba Dance Fitness Party ''Zumba Dance Fitness Party'' is an Indi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pooja Bedi
Pooja Bedi (born 11 May 1970) is an Indian actress, television talk show host and newspaper columnist. She is the daughter of Indian actors Kabir Bedi and Protima Bedi. She participated in the reality television shows ''Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa'', ''Nach Baliye'', '' Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi'' and ''Bigg Boss''. Life and career Early life and career beginnings (1970–2006) Pooja Bedi was born in Bombay (present-day Mumbai) to the late Indian classical dancer Protima and film star Kabir Bedi. she is of Punjabi Sikh and British ancestry on her father's side and Bengali and Haryanvi ancestry on her mother's side. She was brought up in what she calls a bohemian progressive artistic environment. From 1991 to 1995, Bedi worked in Bollywood films and appeared in many commercials and campaigns. She is remembered for the KamaSutra condom campaign which she endorsed and used as a vehicle to raise awareness of AIDS. She made her film debut with Jag Mundhra's film ''Vishkanya'' (1991 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Anuradha Menon At Channel V's Launch Of India's First Live Film (cropped) , disciple and cousin of Gautama Buddha
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Anuradha may refer to: Film * ''Anuradha'' (1940 film), a 1940 Bollywood film * ''Anuradha'' (1960 film), a 1960 Hindi-language film * ''Anuradha'' (1967 film), a 1967 Indian Kannada film * ''Anuradha'' (2014 film), a 2014 Bollywood drama film * ''Anuradha'' (2015 film), an Assamese language film Other * Anuradha (name), a given name and surname * Anuradha (nakshatra), lunar mansion in Hindu astrology * Anuradha (actress), a Bollywood actress See also * Anuruddha Anuruddha ( pi, Anuruddhā) was one of the ten principal disciples and a cousin of Gautama Buddha. Early years Anuruddha was the son of Amitodana and brother to Mahanama and princess Rohini (Buddha's disciple). Since Amitodana was the broth ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vir Das
Vir Das (born 31 May 1979) is an Indian comedian, actor and musician. After beginning a career in standup comedy, Das moved to Hindi cinema starring in films like ''Badmaash Company'' (2010), '' Delhi Belly'' (2011), and ''Go Goa Gone'' (2013) in supporting roles. In 2017, he acted in the Netflix special ''Abroad Understanding''. Das has performed in approximately 35 plays, over 100 stand-up comedy shows, 18 films, eight TV shows and six comedy specials. He has written comedic columns for '' Femina'', ''Maxim'', ''Exotica'', '' DNA'' and ''Tehelka''. In 2019, he made his debut in American television with the television series, ''Whiskey Cavalier''. Personal life Vir Das was born to Ranu Das and Madhur Das in Dehradun on 31 May 1979. He was raised in Nigeria and India. In Nigeria, he attended the Indian Language School in Lagos, Nigeria. In India, he attended The Lawrence School, Sanawar and Delhi Public School, Noida. After 18 months at Sri Venkateswara College, University ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Amazon Prime Video
Amazon Prime Video, also known simply as Prime Video, is an American Video on demand#Subscription models, subscription video on-demand Over-the-top media service, over-the-top Streaming media, streaming and Renting, rental service of Amazon (company), Amazon offered as a standalone service or as part of Amazon's Amazon Prime, Prime subscription. The service primarily distributes films and television series produced by Amazon Studios and MGM Holdings or licensed to Amazon, as List of Amazon Prime Video original programming, Amazon Originals, with the service also hosting content from other providers, content add-ons, live sporting events, and video rental and purchasing services. Operating worldwide, the service may require a full Prime subscription to be accessed. In countries such as the United States, United Kingdom, and Germany, the service can be accessed without a full Prime subscription, whereas in Australia, Canada, France, India, Turkey, and Italy, it can only be access ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Colin Mochrie
Colin Andrew Mochrie (; born November 30, 1957) is a Scottish-born Canadian actor, writer, producer and improvisational comedian, best known for his appearances on the British and US versions of the improvisational TV show ''Whose Line Is It Anyway?'' Mochrie honed his comedic talents with Vancouver's TheatreSports League and Toronto's Second City theatre. He has appeared in dozens of television series and films, as well as theatrical shows. With his wife, comedian Debra McGrath, Mochrie co-wrote, co-produced, and co-starred in the Canadian sitcoms ''Getting Along Famously'' and ''She's the Mayor''. He has written for numerous other series and events, and wrote and performed for the White House Correspondents' Association dinner. Mochrie's work has been recognized with numerous awards, including two Canadian Comedy Awards, a Gemini Award, and a Writers Guild of Canada award. He was named Canadian Comedy Person of the Year at the 2013 Canadian Comedy Awards. Early life Colin ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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