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Bigg Boss Tamil (Season 1)
''Bigg Boss '' was the first season of the Tamil-language reality TV show ''Bigg Boss Tamil'' which is the Tamil version of the '' Big Brother''. The first season aired on Star Vijay from 25 June 2017 to 30 September 2017. The season's presenter was Kamal Haasan and a lavish house set was constructed at EVP theme park, Chennai. This season is the shortest season in the Bigg Boss Tamil series excluding the Ultimate series. The winner of the season was model/actor Arav, who received a cash prize of 50 lakh. Lyricist Snehan was the runner-up, while the other finalists included Harish Kalyan, Ganesh Venkatraman and Bindu Madhavi. Snehan, Suja Varunee and Maria Juliana returned as contestants in '' Bigg Boss Ultimate (season 1)''. While Bindu Madhavi returned as a contestant in '' Bigg Boss Non-Stop (season 1)'' and eventually she won it. Housemate status Housemates Original entrants # Sri, an actor best known for playing the lead role in the films ''Vaz ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kamal Haasan
Kamal Haasan (born 7 November 1954) is an Indian actor, filmmaker, screenwriter, playback singer, television presenter and politician who works mainly in Tamil cinema and has also appeared in some Telugu, Malayalam, Hindi, Kannada and Bengali language, Bengali films. He has been recognised as an influence for actors and filmmakers in the Tamil film industry. He is also known for introducing many new technologies and cosmetics to the Indian film industry. He has won numerous accolades, including four National Film Awards and 20 Filmfare Awards South, Filmfare Awards. He was awarded the Kalaimamani, Kalaimamani Award in 1984, the List of Padma Shri award recipients (1990–1999), Padma Shri in 1990, the List of Padma Bhushan award recipients (2010–2019), Padma Bhushan in 2014 and the Ordre des Arts et des Lettres (''Chevalier'') in 2016. Haasan started his career as a child artist in the 1960 Tamil language, Tamil-language film ''Kalathur Kannamma'', for which he won the Rashtr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bigg Boss Non-Stop (season 1)
''Bigg Boss Non-Stop'', is the first season of the Indian Telugu-language reality digital series of '' Bigg Boss Non-Stop'' and the first series to be released exclusively on Star India's streaming platform Disney+ Hotstar. The season premiered on 26 February 2022 with Nagarjuna as a host. The season's finale took place on 21 May 2022 with Bindu Madhavi winning the title along with 40 lakh prize money while Akhil Sarthak emerged as the first runner-up. Production Announcement On 24 December 2021, In an official press interaction with media, the makers have announced Bigg Boss Telugu OTT will be set to be streamed soon and also said the digital version of the show is going to be different from its television counterpart. On 9 February 2022, Disney+ Hotstar revealed the show's title along with a new logo. The title and logo of 'Bigg Boss Non-Stop' were unveiled. Teaser The logo has a striking blend of blue and red with the Bigg Boss eye and the title in grey grabbing all ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bangalore
Bangalore (), officially Bengaluru (), is the capital and largest city of the Indian state of Karnataka. It has a population of more than and a metropolitan population of around , making it the third most populous city and fifth most populous urban agglomeration in India, as well as the largest city in South India, and the 27th largest city in the world. Located on the Deccan Plateau, at a height of over above sea level, Bangalore has a pleasant climate throughout the year, with its parks and green spaces earning it the reputation as the "Garden City" of India. Its elevation is the highest among the major cities of India. An aerospace, heavy engineering and electronics hub since the 1960s, Bangalore is widely regarded as the "Silicon Valley of India" because of its role as the nation's leading information technology (IT) exporter.——— In the Ease of Living Index 2020 (published by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs), it was ranked the most livable Indian ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Raiza Wilson
Raiza Wilson (born 10 April 1989) is an Indian model and actress who appears in Tamil films. She rose to fame following her appearance in the Tamil reality TV show ''Bigg Boss''. She won the Filmfare Award for Best Female Debut – South for her role as Sindhuja in ''Pyaar Prema Kaadhal''. Career Wilson completed her schooling at Nazareth Convent Girls High School and then at JSS International School in Ooty, before moving on to college in Bangalore ' During her studies, she also worked as the PR, sales and marketing manager of Hint Lounge and Club in Bangalore. After gaining an interest in modelling, Wilson competed for the Miss India South 2011 title in late 2010, and was awarded the HICC Femina Miss South Beautiful Smile award during the competition. Wilson appeared in her first acting role in Tamil film ''Velaiilla Pattadhari 2'' (2017), where she portrayed the personal assistant of Vasundhara Parameshwar, played by Kajol. Her screen time was very limited and therefore her r ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Naadodigal
''Naadodigal'' () is a 2009 Indian Tamil-language action drama film written and directed by Samuthirakani and produced by S. Michael Rayappan under banner of Global Infotainment. The film stars Sasikumar along with Vijay Vasanth and Bharani, while Ananya and Abhinaya made their debut in Tamil and Malaysia-based ''Shanthini Deva'' enacting the lead female roles and Ganja Karuppu playing a pivotal role, providing comical relief. The plot focuses on a trio who attempt to unite their friend with his lover against the wishes of all families involved, and at heavy cost to themselves, only to realize that the lovers separate after a short while. Cinematography was handled by S. R. Kathir, songs composed and score by Sundar C Babu, editing done by A. L. Ramesh, stunt co originated by Dhilip Subbarayan, dance choreography Dinesh, produced designed by R. K. Vijay Murugan and lyrics written by Vaali, Na. Muthukumar, Kabilan and Yugabharathi. The film released in June 2009, garner ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bharani (actor)
Bharani is an Indian actor who has appeared in Tamil language films. After making his debut in Balaji Sakthivel's college drama ''Kalloori'' (2007), he made a breakthrough with his role as an eccentric Madurai-based youngster in Samuthirakani's buddy film ''Naadodigal'' (2009). He has since appeared in leading and supporting roles in films including ''Thoonga Nagaram'' (2011) and '' Netru Indru'' (2014). Career Bharani made his acting debut through Balaji Sakthivel's coming-of-age college drama ''Kalloori'' (2009), where he played a supporting role alongside Tamannaah and Akhil. The film, produced by Shankar, won critical acclaim and created further offers for the leading actors. Bharani was then cast in Samuthirakani's buddy movie ''Naadodigal'' (2009), where he featured as an eccentric Madurai-based youngster along with Sasikumar and Vijay Vasanth. Bharani won critical acclaim for his performance, with Rediff.com noting "it is Bharani who takes the cake as the perfect friend" ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Raghuram
Raghuram (1 May 1949 – 30 November 2013) was an Indian dance choreographer, who choreographed more than a thousand songs in Indian films across various languages. He was born into a Tamil Brahmin Iyer family and is the grandson of actor Krishnaswami Subrahmanyam. Career Raghuram began learning Kathakali, aged five from prominent dance expert Guru Gopinath, and then in 1956, he switched to learning Bharata Natyam under danseuse K. J. Sarasa. He learnt dance along with J Jayalalithaa, with the pair both having their arangetram (debut) in 1960. He debut in movies as a child actor in a movie Padikkadha Medhai (1960). It was during a duet performance with Jayalalithaa that Raghuram was asked to assist dance director A. K. Chopra for an M. G. Ramachandran movie. He then started out on his own in 1974 and went on to choreograph Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam and Hindi movies. He debuted choreographer in the Telugu film ''Kanne Vayasu''. He has worked on several films with Kamal Haasan, e ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gayathri Raghuram
Gayathri Raguram is an Indian politician and former actress who has worked in the South Indian film industry. Gayathri began her career as an actress in the 2001 Telugu film ''Repallelo Radha'' and after a career break, she began working as a choreographer in films from 2008 to 2019. In 2014 she entered politics and became a member in the BJP. She was the president of Arts and Culture Wing of Tamil Nadu BJP from 2020 to 2022. Personal life Gayathri was born on 23 April 1984 in a brahmin Iyer family as the second daughter to dance choreographers Raghuram and Girija Raghuram. Her elder sister Suja is a prominent dancer, who has also previously worked as an actress. She is the great-granddaughter of director Krishnaswami Subrahmanyam. Her mother, Girija comes from a family of choreographers, which includes Brinda and Kala. In August 2006, Gayathri had an arranged marriage with US-based software engineer Deepak Chandrasekar in California, and the pair subsequently held a Hi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tamil Cinema
Tamil cinema, also known as Kollywood is a part of Indian Cinema; primarily engaged in production of motion pictures in the Tamil language. Based out of the Kodambakkam neighbourhood in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, it is popularly called ''Kollywood'' - a portmanteau of the words Kodambakkam and Hollywood. The first Tamil silent film, ''Keechaka Vadham'', was directed by R. Nataraja Mudaliar in 1918. The first Tamil talking feature film, ''Kalidas'', a multilingual directed by H M Reddy was released on 31 October 1931, less than seven months after India's first talking motion picture ''Alam Ara''. By the end of the 1930s, the legislature of the State of Madras passed the Entertainment Tax Act of 1939. Tamil film industry established in Madras (now Chennai), then became a secondary hub for Hindi cinema, other South Indian film industries, as well as for Sri Lankan cinema. Over the last quarter of the 20th century, Tamil films from India established a global presence through distri ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vaiyapuri
Vaiyapuri (born 23 October 1968 as Ramakrishnan) is an Indian actor who has worked in Tamil-language films. He rose to fame by appearing in supporting roles in the late 1990s and early 2000s, often portraying supporting comedic characters. His first major role was in Balu Mahendra's ''Raman Abdullah'' (1997), while his roles in films including ''Thulladha Manamum Thullum'' (1999), ''Gemini'' (2002) and Mani Ratnam's '' Raavanan'' (2010) also garnered him acclaim. Career In December 1986, Vaiyapuri moved from his hometown of Theni to Chennai hoping to become an actor in the Tamil film industry. Unable to immediately get a chance in films because of his skinny physical stature, he worked as a bearer at a hotel on Mount Road. Vaiyapuri's first break came through television serials on Doordarshan, where he notably worked on an adaptation of Sujatha's '' Kolaiyuthir Kalam''. He started his film career appearing as an extra and then in minor roles in films, before making a breakthr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Siva Manasula Sakthi
''Siva Manasula Sakthi'' () also known by the initialism ''SMS'', is a 2009 Indian Tamil language, Tamil-language romantic comedy film written and directed by debutant M. Rajesh, a former assistant of director S. A. Chandrasekhar. It stars Jiiva and newcomer Anuya Bhagwat, a student of Film and Television Institute of India, with Santhanam (actor), Santhanam, Urvashi and Sathyan (Tamil actor), Sathyan appearing in supporting and Arya (actor), Arya appearing in a cameo role. The film was later remade in Telugu as ''Siva Manasulo Sruthi'' and released in 2012. Plot Siva and Sakthi meet on a train from Coimbatore and strike up a friendship. Siva introduces himself as an army officer and Sakthi as an air hostess. The two part ways on arrival in Chennai, but Siva promises to meet her soon. He pays a visit to the airline company where Sakthi claimed to work, with his mother Kalyani and best friend Vivek tagging along. When asking for Sakthi, they are instead greeted by another woman ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Anuya Bhagvath
Anuya Y Bhagwat is an Indian actress and model who has appeared in Tamil films. She is best known for her performances in Rajesh's ''Siva Manasula Sakthi'' (2009) and Shankar's ''Nanban'' (2012). Film career Anuya Y Bhagvath debuted in the Hindi children's film '' Mahek'', directed by Kranti Kanade. The film premiered at the London Film Festival and was critically acclaimed, gaining nominations in various categories including Best Picture at the WorldFest-Houston International Film Festival. Bhagvath's breakthrough came in her next film, ''Siva Manasula Sakthi'' (2009), a romantic comedy film directed by Rajesh, which featured her in a titular role alongside Jiiva. Before the film's release, she narrowly escaped from a terror attack while she was staying at a hotel in Mumbai. Bhagvath next worked on a film titled '' Madurai Sambavam'' (2009) directed by Youreka, which was made on a small budget and set against the backdrop of Madurai. A reviewer from Sify wrote, "Anuya, in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
