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Astitva
''Astitva'' (meaning ''existence, identity'') is a 2000 bilingual film made simultaneously in Marathi and Hindi, written and directed by Mahesh Manjrekar. The film tells the story of Aditi Pandit, a happily married woman whose husband Srikant becomes suspicious when she unexpectedly receives a fortune willed to her by her former music teacher, Malhar Kamat. Srikant Pandit tries to figure out why she had received inheritance from Kamat, many years after the music classes had ended, and subsequently makes a discovery. Astitva won the National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Marathi in the year 2000. Tabu's performance was highly acclaimed winning her several awards and is considered one of her best. Plot Astitva encompasses issues such as male chauvinism, extramarital affairs, and spousal abuse. It is about a woman trying to find an identity outside her marriage. It is 1997. Malhar Kamat ( Mohnish Bahl), an old musician and music teacher, is dying. He prepares his will where ...
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Mahesh Manjrekar
Mahesh Vaman Manjrekar (Marathi pronunciation: Help:IPA/Marathi, [məɦeːʃ maːɲd͡zɾekəɾ]; born 16 August 1958) is an Indian actor, film director, screenwriter and producer who works primarily in Hindi films, alongside Marathi language, Marathi, Telugu language, Telugu and Bhojpuri cinema, Bhojpuri films. He is credited with directing the critically acclaimed films ''Vaastav: The Reality'' (1999), ''Astitva'' (2000) and ''Viruddh, Viruddh... Family Comes First'' (2005). He has won a National Film Awards, National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Marathi for Astitva and two Star Screen Awards. He is also known as host of the reality show, ''Bigg Boss Marathi'' since 2018. Early life Mahesh Manjrekar was born on 16 August 1958 in Mumbai, Maharashtra (erstwhile Bombay State, Bombay state). He was brought up in a Marathi Karhade Brahmin family. Career Manjrekar has acted in several films, including some of his own productions. He was first seen in the Door darshan Mar ...
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Tabu (actress)
Tabassum Fatima Hashmi (born 4 November 1971), credited as Tabu, is an Indian actress who works primarily in Hindi films, alongside Telugu, Tamil and English films. Regarded as one of the most accomplished actresses in Hindi cinema, she has often played troubled women, from fictional to literary, in both mainstream and independent cinema. She is the recipient of numerous accolades, including two National Film Awards, six Filmfare Awards (including a record four Best Actress (Critics)), and two Filmfare Awards South. In 2011, she was awarded the Padma Shri, the fourth highest Indian civilian honour.Padma Awards Announced
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Sachin Khedekar
Sachin Khedekar (born 14 May 1965) is an Indian actor and director known for his work in Hindi, Marathi, Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam and Gujarati language films. His well-known films include '' Kaksparsh'', '' Astitva'' and Shyam Benegal's '' Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose: The Forgotten Hero'' in which he portrayed Subhas Chandra Bose. Notable TV series include '' Sailaab'' ''Imtihaan'' and ''Samvidhaan'' in which he played B. R. Ambedkar. Biography Khedekar was born on 14 May 1965 and raised in Vile Parle, Mumbai, in a Marathi Chitpavan Brahminbr>family. He lost his father at the age of 5. He is married to Jalpa Khedekar. Career Khedekar started as a theatre artist before moving to act in movies. He started acting in plays in 1985. His first play was ''Vidhilikhit''. He has also been in a play titled ''Shyam Rang'' in 2000. He got into Hindi television through the show ''Imtihaan'' in 1995. Filmography Films Television *''Samvidhaan'' *''Imtihaan'' (1994) *'' Sailaab'' (1 ...
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46th Filmfare Awards
The 46th Filmfare Awards were held on 17 February 2001, to honor the best films of 2000. ''Mohabbatein'' led the ceremony with 12 nominations, followed by '' Kaho Naa... Pyaar Hai'' with 11 nominations. ''Kaho Naa... Pyaar Hai'' won 9 awards, including Best Film, Best Director (for Rakesh Roshan), Best Actor and Best Male Debut (both for Hrithik Roshan), thus becoming the most-awarded film at the ceremony. Hrithik Roshan received dual nominations for Best Actor for his performances in ''Fiza'' and ''Kaho Naa... Pyaar Hai'', winning for the latter. Real-life couple Amitabh Bachchan and Jaya Bachchan were both nominated, and eventually won Best Supporting Actor and Best Supporting Actress respectively, for their performances in ''Mohabbatein'' and ''Fiza''. Main Awards Best Film '' Kaho Naa... Pyaar Hai'' *''Dhadkan'' *''Josh'' *''Mission Kashmir'' *''Mohabbatein'' Best Director ''Rakesh Roshan – Kaho Naa... Pyaar Hai'' *''Aditya Chopra – Mohabbatein'' * ...
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Namrata Shirodkar
Namrata Shirodkar (born 22 January 1972) is an Indian actress and former model primarily known for her work in Hindi films. She won the Femina Miss India title in 1993. She is best known for her works in films such as the ''Kachche Dhaage'' (1999), ''Ezhupunna Tharakan'' (1999), '' Vaastav: The Reality'' (1999) and '' Pukar'' (2000), for which she was nominated for the IIFA Best Supporting Actress Award, ''Astitva'' (2000), ''Dil Vil Pyar Vyar'' (2002), ''LOC Kargil'' (2003), and the crossover cinema '' Bride and Prejudice'' (2004), which was successful overseas, particularly in the UK. She married Telugu actor Mahesh Babu in 2005. Early life Namrata Shirodkar was born on 22 January 1972 in a Maharashtrian family of Goan origin. She is the younger sister of actress Shilpa Shirodkar, and the grand daughter of noted Marathi actress Meenakshi Shirodkar, who starred in '' Brahmachari'' (1938). Modelling career Shirodkar worked as a model, and was crowned Miss India in 1993. She re ...
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Imtiyaz Husain
Imtiyaz Husain is an Indian film writer. He wrote the 2000 film ''Astitva'' with Mahesh Manjrekar. Filmography As an actor * Vaastav: The Reality (1999) * Ghulam-E-Mustafa (1997) as Minister Imtiyaz * Parinda (1989) as Dara As a writer * Annarth (2002) (screenplay and story) * Astitva (2000) (Hindi dialogues) * Vaastav: The Reality (1999) (dialogues) * Ghulam-E-Mustafa (1997) (dialogue and screenplay) * Is Raat Ki Subah Nahin ''Is Raat Ki Subah Nahin'' () is a 1996 Indian Hindi-language thriller film directed by Sudhir Mishra. The film stars Tara Deshpande and Nirmal Pandey, with the entire plot taking place over a single night. The film is based on a story written ... (1996) (dialogues) * Stunttman (1994) (dialogues) External links * Year of birth missing (living people) Living people Indian male screenwriters Indian Muslims Screenwriters from Tamil Nadu {{india-film-bio-stub ...
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Resham Tipnis
Resham Tipnis is an Indian television actress. She did a small role of Anjali Sinha in Shah Rukh Khan starrer film ''Baazigar'' in 1993. She was a contestant of Bigg Boss Marathi Season 1. She is now seen Sony Entertainment Television's Punyashlok Ahilyabai as Queen Dwarkabai Sahib after 8 year leap since July 2022. Personal life Tipnis married actor Sanjeev Seth in 1993 at the age of 20, but they divorced in 2004. They have two children Manav Seth and Rishika Seth. As of 2018, she is in a relationship with Sandesh Kirtikar. Television Filmography See also * List of Indian television actresses * Bigg Boss Marathi References External links

* {{DEFAULTSORT:Tipnis, Resham 1970s births Living people Indian television actresses Bigg Boss Marathi contestants Actresses in Marathi television Actresses in Marathi cinema ...
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Bollywood Movie Award – Critics Award Female
The winners are listed below:- External links * https://web.archive.org/web/20110705085218/http://www.bollywoodawards.com/ See also * Bollywood Movie Awards * Bollywood * Cinema of India The Cinema of India consists of motion pictures produced in India, which had a large effect on world cinema since the late 20th century. Major centers of film production across the country include Mumbai, Chennai, Hyderabad, Visakhapatnam, Ko ... {{DEFAULTSORT:Bollywood Movie Award - Critics Award Female Bollywood Movie Awards ...
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Hema Sardesai
Hema Sardesai, also known as Hemaa Sardesai, is an Indian playback singer and lyricist. Hema hails from the coastal state of Goa, in India, and was born in Mumbai. She shot to fame in 1997 with songs from movies like '' Sapnay, Biwi No. 1'' and ''Jaanam Samjha Karo.'' Early life Hema Sardesai was born to Kumudini Sardesai (hailing from Parra) and Dr Kashinath Sardesai (hailing from Savoi-Verem, this doctor had previously been the cricket captain of Goa) and is the younger of their two daughters. Her talent was first discovered at the age of six by her school teacher, Late Mrs. Sequiera. She is an alumnus of Sharada Mandir School, and was born and brought up in Boca de Vaca, a locality of Panaji. She made her stage debut at the age of 8 years, at a Navratri Festival, where the local Gujarati Samaj encouraged her. She has accomplished the Sangeet Visharad in Indian classical music (with Pandit Sudhakar Karandikar as her first guru) and has always been passionate about Western Pop ...
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Gulfam Khan
Gulfam Khan is an Indian television and film actress who works in Indian television and Bollywood Hindi cinema. She is known for playing the role of Nazneen in ''Aladdin - Naam Toh Suna Hoga'' from 2018 to 2020. Early life Gulfam is known in the industry as a Tech Junkie, and she is also fond of painting. Career Khan made her acting debut in 2003, as Guddi, in the TV Series ''Lipstick''. She has worked under well-known banners of the Mumbai Film Industry and with several producers and directors, for several television serials and movies (Ref the following section "Filmography"). She has recently been cast in Amir-Khan Starrer movie Talaash. In addition to her on-screen contribution, Gulfam Khan started writing screenplays in 2007. Gulfam has co-written some movie screenplays including Hisss with Jennifer Lynch. Gulfam has also written Comedy Circus Season-1 for Sony Entertainment Television (India). Gulfam has just completed working in Nagesh Kukunoors next movie '' Laxmi ...
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Pierre Et Jean
''Pierre et Jean'' is a naturalist or psycho-realist work written by Guy de Maupassant in Étretat in his native Normandy between June and September 1887. This was Maupassant's shortest novel. It appeared in three instalments in the Nouvelle Revue and then in volume form in 1888, together with the essay “Le Roman” The Novel” ''Pierre et Jean'' is a realist work, notably so by the subjects on which it treats, including knowledge of one's heredity (whether one is a legitimate son or a bastard), the bourgeoisie, and the problems stemming from money. Plot Pierre and Jean are the sons of Gérôme Roland, a jeweller who has retired to Le Havre, and his wife Louise. Pierre works as a doctor, and Jean is a lawyer. It recounts the story of a middle-class French family whose lives are changed when Léon Maréchal, a deceased family friend, leaves his inheritance to Jean. This provokes Pierre to doubt the fidelity of his mother and the legitimacy of his brother. Pierre discovers t ...
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Filmfare Award For Best Actress
The Filmfare Award for Best Actress is given by ''Filmfare'' as part of its annual Filmfare Awards for Bollywood, Hindi films, to recognise the female actor who has delivered an outstanding performance in a leading role. The award was first given in 1954 for the films released in the preceding year 1953. Winners and nominees 1950s 1960s 1970s 1980s 1990s 2000s 2010s 2020s Multiple wins and nominations The following individuals have received two or more Best Actress awards: The following individuals have received nine or more Best Actress nominations: Superlatives * Nutan and her niece Kajol, with five wins each, have maximum awards. Meena Kumari, Madhuri Dixit and Vidya Balan have four wins each. Vyjayanthimala, Jaya Bachchan, Shabana Azmi, and Alia Bhatt have three wins each. Eight actresses have won the award twice; in chronological order, they are Waheeda Rehman, Dimple Kapadia, Rekha, Sridevi, Karisma Kapoor, Aishwarya Rai, Rani Mukerji an ...
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