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Avantika Shetty
Avantika Shetty is an Indian actress and advertiser working primarily in Kannada cinema. She made her film debut in ''RangiTaranga'' (2015) which found a worldwide release and declared a blockbuster, earning her a nomination at the Filmfare Awards for Best Supporting Actress. Prior to films, Shetty acted in a few television series and short films in Mumbai. Early life and career Avantika Shetty was born in a Tulu-speaking Tuluva Bunt community in Mangalore. She made her big screen debut with debutante Anup Bhandari's directorial Kannada thriller-drama ''RangiTaranga'' (2015), playing the role of Sandhya Bhargav, a journalist on the search of a mysterious writer with the pen name Anashku played by another debutante, Nirup Bhandari. Upon release, the film was a sleeper hit which went onto become a blockbuster through the word-of-mouth reviews. The film was released across many countries and won favorable reviews. The film was declared as one of the highest-grossing films in Kann ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mangalore
Mangalore (), officially known as Mangaluru, is a major port city of the Indian state of Karnataka. It is located between the Arabian Sea and the Western Ghats about west of Bangalore, the state capital, 20 km north of Karnataka–Kerala border, 297 km south of Goa. Mangalore is the state's only city to have all four modes of transport—air, road, rail and sea. The population of the urban agglomeration was 619,664 national census of India. It is known for being one of the locations of the Indian strategic petroleum reserves. The city developed as a port in the Arabian Sea during ancient times, and has since become a major port of India that handles 75 percent of India's coffee and cashew exports. It is also the country's seventh largest container port. Mangalore has been ruled by several major powers, including the Kadambas, Alupas, Vijayanagar Empire, Keladi Nayaks, and the Portuguese. The city was a source of contention between the British a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kanchana 2
''Kanchana 2'' (marketed as ''Muni 3: Kanchana 2'') is a 2015 Indian Tamil-language horror comedy film written, produced and directed by Raghava Lawrence, who enacted dual roles in it. It is the third installment in the Muni (film series). The film stars Nithya Menen, Taapsee Pannu and Kovai Sarala and was released worldwide on 17 April 2015. The film was remade in Kannada as '' Kalpana 2'' (2016) starring Upendra. Plot Raghava is a cameraman for the channel ''Green TV'' where his crush Nandini also works. When Green TV drops down to second position in the ratings, Nandini advises to shoot a horror program to bring their channel back to first position. After the board members agree on this plan, Nandini decides on a location with a house with an intense haunted look, without knowing the fact that it is actually haunted. She sets out with Raghava, his watchman Mayil, Dr. Prasad, and the show's anchor Pooja to complete the task. While shooting on a nearby beach, Nandini discover ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mere Dad Ki Dulhan
''Mere Dad Ki Dulhan'' ''(English: My Father's Bride)'' is an Indian soap opera which aired on Sony Entertainment Television. The show was produced by DJ's a Creative Unit, stars Varun Badola, Shweta Tiwari and Anjali Tatrari in lead roles. Plot Niya Sharma wins a chance to attend training in the office headquarters in the United States for two years but worries for her father Amber Sharma, a widower. Guneet Sikka, a forty-year-old woman has to leave her rented house in Delhi. Hence, Niya manipulates Amber to make Guneet live in his house so that she can look after him, thus, providing shelter to Guneet also. She leaves for America and meets Randeep Mehandiratta there, who lives in the same apartment. It is revealed that he is actually the son of Amber's enemy. Later, Amber goes through an accident due to which Niya comes back to India. Niya thinks that Amber's life is incomplete and needs a companion and creates Amber's account on her dating app and he learns about it and l ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Colors TV
Colors TV is an Indian general entertainment broadcast network owned by Viacom18. The network's programming consists of family dramas, comedies, youth-oriented reality shows, shows on crime and television films. History It was launched on 21 July 2008 by Viacom 18 under then Chief Executive Officer Rajesh Kamat. Reception In less than a year, series like '' Balika Vadhu'', ''Uttaran'', ''Bigg Boss'', '' Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi'', ''Sasural Simar Ka'', '' Udaan'', '' Naagin'' helped the channel to pass the decade-old market-leader StarPlus in weekly Gross Rating Points (GRPs). Programming Colors HD Colors HD was added on 24 October 2011 by various MSO & DTH Operators in India and Nepal including Dish Home (Nepal), Asianet Digital TV, DishTV, Airtel digital TV, Videocon d2h and Tata Play. Hathway digital cable also provides Colors HD. International On 21 January 2010, Colors became available on Dish Network in the United States, Canada and Mexico, where it is c ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Na Aana Is Des Laado (TV Series)
''Na Aana Is Des Laado'' ( Never come to this country, dear female) is a 2009 Indian Hindi-language soap opera that premiered on 9 March 2009 on Colors TV and finished on 27 July 2012, reaching a total of 870 episodes. The show portrays various social evils practiced in India. It is sixth longest-running Indian television series of Colors TV. A sequel series titled '' Laado 2 - Veerpur Ki Mardani'' premiered on Colors TV in 2017. Series overview Plot Veerpur, a village still practices female infanticide. Bhagwani Devi (Ammaji), the Sarpanch of Veerpur forbids females birth by any of her servants or daughters-in-law or the woman of Veerpur. Sia Singh stands against her. To silence Sia, Ammaji uses her son Raghav to woo and wed her. But he falls in love with and supports Sia against Ammaji. Other pregnant women in Veerpur try to escape. Raghav and Sia save a number of female infants. Sia becomes the Sarpanch, as she is voted from majority of female population in Veerpur. Amma ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
STAR Plus
StarPlus is an Indian Hindi language general entertainment pay television channel owned by Disney Star (formerly ''Star India''), a subsidiary of The Walt Disney Company India. The network's programming consists of family dramas, comedies, youth-oriented reality shows, shows on crime and television films. History When it was first launched on 21 February 1992, StarPlus was an English language entertainment television channel, broadcasting international television shows from the United States, United Kingdom, Australia and New Zealand, with Zee TV being the Hindi-language counterpart. After Star ended its relationship with Zee TV on 31 March 1996, StarPlus was transformed completely into a Hindi-language channel (from April 1996 to June 2000, StarPlus was a bilingual TV channel consisting of Hindi and English programmes), with Star World becoming the network's English-language counterpart channel and the company's CEO Sameer Nair and programming chief Tarun Katial int ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sajan Ghar Jaana Hai
''Sajan Ghar Jaana Hai'' (Hindi: सजन घर जाना है) is an Indian television series that aired on STAR Plus. The series premiered on 5 August 2009 and ended on 25 June 2010. It was produced by directors Sumeet Hukamchand Mittal and Shashi Mittal. It was replaced by Rajan Shahi 's Chand Chupa Badal Mein. Plot Sajan Ghar Jana Hai revolves around the story of a simple and beautiful girl named Dhaani, the only daughter of Sudha Devi - a widow. Dhaani lives with her widowed mother and makes bridal dolls as a profession. Ambar, who was adopted by Badri Narayan Raghuvanshi, meets Dhaani accidentally and falls in love with her at first sight. Eventually, Ambar and Dhaani get married with the blessing of their elders. But at the time of bidaai, after learning that her mother belongs to a lower caste, Dhaani's father-in-law refuses to accept her into his family. Unfortunately, Dhaani sacrifices her love and Amber and Sarla are married due to Dhaani's threatening to ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
NDTV Imagine
Imagine TV was a Hindi general entertainment channel owned by Turner Broadcasting System, and based in New Delhi. The channel was known for shows such as '' Ramayan (2008), Chandragupta Maurya, '' Swayamvar'', ''Baba Aiso Varr Dhoondo'', ''Meethi Chhori No 1'', '' Jyoti'', ''Do Hanson Ka Jodaa'', '' Pati Patni Aur Woh'', '' Junoon'', ''Pardes Mein Mila Koi Apna'', '', ''Haar Jeet'', ''Seeta Aur Geeta'', ''Jasuben Jayantilaal Joshi Ki Joint Family'', ''Knights & Angels'', ''Oye! It's Friday!'', ''Nachle Ve with Saroj Khan'', ''Rehna Hai Teri Palkon Ki Chhaon Mein'', ''Angrezi Mein Kehte Hain'', ''Rakt Sambandh'', ''Main Teri Parchhain Hoon'', ''Dil Jeetegi Desi Girl'', '' Gunahon Ka Devta'', ''Sawaare Sabke Sapne Preeto'', ''Shaadi 3 Crore Ki'', ''Radhaa Ki Betiyaan Kuch Kar Dikhayengi'', ''Mata Ki Chowki'', ''Meera'' and ''Looteri Dulhan''. History Launch The channel was established by NDTV Group under the stewardship of former STAR India CEO Sameer Nair. The channel was la ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hindi Language
Hindi (Devanāgarī: or , ), or more precisely Modern Standard Hindi (Devanagari: ), is an Indo-Aryan language spoken chiefly in the Hindi Belt region encompassing parts of northern, central, eastern, and western India. Hindi has been described as a standardised and Sanskritised register of the Hindustani language, which itself is based primarily on the Khariboli dialect of Delhi and neighbouring areas of North India. Hindi, written in the Devanagari script, is one of the two official languages of the Government of India, along with English. It is an official language in nine states and three union territories and an additional official language in three other states. Hindi is also one of the 22 scheduled languages of the Republic of India. Hindi is the '' lingua franca'' of the Hindi Belt. It is also spoken, to a lesser extent, in other parts of India (usually in a simplified or pidginised variety such as Bazaar Hindustani or Haflong Hindi). Outside India, several ot ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dharam Veer (TV Series)
Dharam Veer is an Indian period television drama. It is a fictional tale of two princes, named Dharam and Veer, and their adventures as they traverse the path of life. It is presented by Sagar Pictures. Plot The story begins by introducing the 13th-century kingdom of Aryanagar, where people are divided into the royalty (the Aryavarts) and the slaves (the Shramiks). While the Aryavarts are in charge of managing the affairs of the state and caring for the needs of the slaves, the Shramiks fulfill their duties by devoting their lives toward the welfare of the kingdom. King Aryavardhan believes that the system works for all. However, there is dissent and frustration amongst the slaves due to the humiliation and brutality they have to face at the hands Aryavardhan's older brother, Jaivardhan. A young slave named Soma dares to voice his dissent, and Aryavardhan gives Soma freedom by banishing him from the kingdom, but Jaivardhan makes a mockery of this decision by killing Soma. Som ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rajaratha
''Rajaratha'' is a 2018 Indian Kannada-language romantic comedy film written and directed by Anup Bhandari, who also composed the film's music. It stars Nirup Bhandari and Avantika Shetty in the lead roles in their second collaboration with the director after the success of ''RangiTaranga''. The film was dubbed in Telugu as ''Rajaratham'' (English: ''Royal Chariot'') with Rana Daggubati replacing Puneeth Rajkumar as the narrator. Arya, who made his debut in Kannada cinema with the film, features in a supporting role alongside P. Ravishankar. While the film score is composed by B. Ajaneesh Loknath, the soundtrack is composed by Anup Bhandari. The cinematography is by William David. The first look of the film was released in the social media by the team on 2 October 2017. The film was released on March 23, 2018. Plot The story starts in a bus named Rajaratha. Abhi (Nirup Bhandary) is the protagonist. He is a fun loving person and writing poems is his passion. Megha (Avanthika ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Raju Kannada Medium
''Raju Kannada Medium'' is an Indian Kannada language romantic comedy film written and directed by Naresh Kumar. It features Gurunandan and Avantika Shetty in the lead roles. Achyuth Kumar, Suchendra Prasad, Sadhu Kokila and the Russian model Angelina Desedina play the supporting roles. The score and soundtrack for the film is by Kiran Ravindranath and the cinematography is by Shekhar Chandra. The film was earlier titled as ''Raju Rangitaranga'' owing to the combination of the lead pair who found success with their earlier films '' 1st Rank Raju'' and ''RangiTaranga'' respectively. The project marks the second collaboration of director Naresh Kumar, actor Gurunandan, and music director Kiran Ravindranath after their previous successful film ''1st Rank Raju''. The principal photography started in July 2016 in Bangalore. The filming is also held at Ooty. The film was released on 19 January 2018 Cast * Gurunandan as Raju * Avantika Shetty as Nisha * Sudeepa as Deepak Chakravarthy ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
