Coolie No. 1 (2020 Film)
''Coolie No. 1'' is a 2020 Indian Hindi-language comedy film, comedy masala film directed by David Dhawan and produced by Vashu Bhagnani. A reboot of the Coolie No. 1 (1995 film), 1995 film of the same name, which itself is a remake of the 1993 Tamil film ''Chinna Mapillai'', the film stars Varun Dhawan, Sara Ali Khan and Paresh Rawal. When a matchmaker is insulted by Jeffrey Rozario, a rich businessman, he vows to extract revenge. As a result, he makes a porter pretend to be a rich man and marries him off to Rozario's daughter. Principal photography began on 8 August 2019 in Bangkok. The film was set to be theatrically released in India on 1 May 2020, but was postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Later, it was released on 25 December, during Christmas on Amazon Prime Video. The film got overwhelmingly negative reviews and was panned by critics and audience alike. This film is considered one of the worst films of Varun Dhawan. Plot Pandits Jai Kishen brings a prospective gr ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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David Dhawan
David Dhawan (born Rajinder Dhawan; 16 August 1951) is an Indian director of Hindi films. A member of the Dhawan family, he has directed over 42 films. The 1993 action thriller '' Aankhen'' and 1999 comedy '' Biwi No.1'' earned him two Filmfare Award for Best Director nominations. His notable works include ''Swarg'' (1990), '' Shola Aur Shabnam'' (1992), ''Bol Radha Bol'' (1992), '' Raja Babu'' (1994), '' Coolie No.1'' (1995), ''Saajan Chale Sasural'' (1996), ''Judwaa'' (1997), '' Hero No. 1'' (1997), ''Deewana Mastana'' (1997), '' Bade Miyan Chote Miyan'' (1998), ''Haseena Maan Jaayegi'' (1999), ''Dulhan Hum Le Jayenge'' (2000), '' Jodi No.1'' (2001), ''Mujhse Shaadi Karogi'' (2004), ''Partner'' (2007), '' Chashme Baddoor'' (2013), ''Main Tera Hero'' (2014) and ''Judwaa 2'' (2017). Personal life David Dhawan was born on 16 August 1951 as Rajinder Dhawan in Agartala, Tripura in a Punjabi family. His father, a manager in UCO Bank, got transferred to Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh. He ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Tamil Film
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]   |
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Rajat Rawail
Rajat Rawail is an Indian film producer, director and actor working in the Hindi film industry. He is best known as the producer of films such as ''No Problem'' (2010) and ''Ready'' (2011). Early life and family Rawail was born and brought up in Mumbai. He is the grandson of legendary filmmaker H. S. Rawail and the nephew of film director Rahul Rawail He completed his schooling from Maneckji Cooper School, Juhu, Mumbai in 1987. Career Rawail started his career as an assistant director to director Ramesh Sippy. Starting with ''Bhrashtachar'' (1989), Rawail worked with Sippy in ''Akayla'' (1991) followed by ''Zamaana Deewana'' (1995). Subsequently, he has worked as a producer and co-producer for Hindi films like ''Ready'', ''No Problem'', ''Shortkut - The Con is On'', ''Run'' and ''Anjaam''. As a producer he co-produced Salman Khan starrer ''Ready'' (2011), a remake of 2008 Telugu film by the same name, and No Problem. He had been planning to make a remake of ''Kaalia'', bu ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Bharati Achrekar
Bharati Achrekar is an Indian Marathi and Hindi theatre, film and television actress. She has been a part of several films in Indian cinema and was celebrated as Mrs Wagle from the doordarshan show, ''Wagle ki Duniya''. She is currently starring as Radhika Wagle in Wagle Ki Duniya – Nayi Peedhi Naye Kissey. Career Bharati made her acting debut with a Hindi drama Apne Paraye, directed by Basu Chatterjee. The series is based on the 1917 Bengali novel, Nishkriti written by Sarat Chandra. Filmography Films Television * ''Aa Bel Mujhe Maar'' Hindi * ''Kachchi Dhoop'' (1987) * ''Wagle Ki Duniya'' (1988) as Radhika Wagle * ''Shrimati Sharma Na Kehti Thi'' Hindi * ''Teri Bhi Chup Meri Bhi Chup'' Hindi * '' Lapataganj'' (2009–2014) - as Saas of Mukundi lal * ''Chidiya Ghar'' (2011–2017) - as Billo Bua * '' Sumit Sambhal Lega'' (2015–2016) - as Dolly Walia (Sumit's mother) * '' Main Kab Saas Banoongi'' (2008–2009) as Saraswati * ''Siya Ke Ram'' (2015–2016) * ''Son Par ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Anil Dhawan
Anil Dhawan is an Indian actor who appears in Hindi films and television. He made his acting debut with the film ''Chetna'' (1970) followed by ''Piya Ka Ghar'' (1971). He is also known for his 2018 film Andhadhun. Now turned activist, Dhawan was part of Anna Hazare camp in his crusade against corruption in Indian public life. Early life Dhawan belongs to Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, India. His father, Madan Lal Dhawan, was AGM in UCO Bank, who came to India from Peshawar, Pakistan in around 1947. Anil did his high school from St. Francis Xavier's School, Kanpur and graduated from Christ Church College, Kanpur. He later obtained a diploma in acting from Film and Television Institute of India, Pune in the same batch as Jaya Bhaduri. His son is actor Siddharth Dhawan. Director David Dhawan is his brother, another director Rohit Dhawan and actor Varun Dhawan are his nephews. Anil Dhawan has one granddaughter Anjini from his son Siddharth. Career He joined Film and Television Instit ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Manoj Joshi (actor)
Manoj N. Joshi (born 3 September 1965) is an Indian film and television actor of Gujarati origin. After graduating from Sir J. J. School of Arts, he began his career in Marathi theatre, also putting up performances in Gujarati and Hindi theatre. He has also acted in over 70 films since 1998, many of his roles being comedy. He acted in TV series including ''Chanakya'', ''Ek Mahal Ho Sapno Ka'', ''Rau'' (Marathi), ''Sangdil'', ''Kabhi Souten Kabhi Saheli'', ''Mura Raska Mai La'' (Marathi). He debuted in ''Sarfarosh'' (SI Bajju) alongside his brother who played Bala Thakur in the film. His other works include the film ''Hungama'' followed by '' Hulchul'', ''Dhoom'', ''Bhagam Bhag'', ''Phir Hera Pheri'', ''Chup Chup Ke'', ''Bhool Bhulaiyaa'' and ''Billo Barber''. He played the role of Chanakya in '' Chakravartin Ashoka Samrat''. In 2018, Joshi was awarded with the Padma Shri. He is the vice-president of the Bombay Art Society. Filmography Television serials Personal life H ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Vikas Verma
Vikas Verma (born 24 September 1987) is an Indian actor and model in Bollywood. His notable works include '' Raabta'' (2017), '' Mom'' (2017 film), ''Judwaa 2'' (2017) and '' Coolie No. 1'' (2020). Verma began his career as a model where he won the title of India's Fashion Star 2009, Zoom TV and has walked for leading fashion designers at various fashion weeks. He made his acting debut with a negative role in the romance adventure film '' Yaariyan''. He went on to star in the romantic-comedy film ''Shaandaar'' where he played the role of Robin Fundwani. Before his debut in Bollywood he was seen in TV serial ''Jhansi Ki Rani'' where he played the negative role as "Marshall and Captain Robert Hamilton". For this role he has won the nomination for "Best Male Negative Lead" at the Indian Telly Awards. Career Vikas started his career as a Model in 2009 where he won the title of India's Fashion Star 2009, Zoom TV. He has walked for almost every top-notch designers in the industry at ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Sahil Vaid
Sahil Satish Vaid is an Indian dubbing artist and actor who is known for his roles in ''Bittoo Boss'' (2012), ''Humpty Sharma Ki Dulhania'' (2014), Bank Chor'' (2017), ''Badrinath Ki Dulhania'' (2017), ''Dil Bechara'' (2020) and '' Coolie No. 1 (2020). Career Vaid has starred in a number of plays over the past 17 years. He started his career with school theatre, professionally acting for stage since 1997. He made his Bollywood debut in 2012 with ''Bittoo Boss.'' Early in his career, Sahil was recognised for portraying a variety of roles in the first online stand-up comedy show ''Jay Hind!''. He then rose to prominence after starring in ''Humpty Sharma Ki Dulhania'' (2014). He was also seen in Bittoo Boss (2012), ''Badrinath Ki Dulhania'' (2017), ''Bank Chor'' (2017), ''Dil Bechara ''Dil Bechara'' () is a 2020 Indian Hindi-language coming-of-age romance film directed by Mukesh Chhabra in his directorial debut, and produced by Fox Star Studios, with a script written by Shas ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Johnny Lever
Johnny Lever (born John Prakash Rao Janumala; 14 August 1957) is an Indian actor and popular comedian who is known for his works in Hindi cinema. He is one of the first stand-up comedians in India. He is the recipient of numerous accolades, including thirteen Filmfare Awards nominations in Filmfare Award for Best Performance in a Comic Role, and has won the award twice, for his work in ''Deewana Mastana'' (1997) and ''Dulhe Raja'' (1998). He began his career in 1984, and has acted in more than three hundred Hindi films. Early life Lever was born on 14 August 1957 in a Telugu Christian family in Prakasam, Andhra Pradesh. His father worked as an operator in Hindustan Unilever plant where he also worked as a labourer for six years. Lever was brought up in King's Circle area of Dharavi in Mumbai. His mother tongue is Telugu and is fluent in Hindi, Marathi, English and Tulu. He is the eldest in the family consisting of three sisters and two brothers (including his younger brother Ji ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Rajpal Yadav
Rajpal Yadav (born 16 March 1971) is an Indian actor which works in Hindi, Punjabi Marathi, Telugu and one Gujarati and one Bengali and one avadhi, comedian and film maker known for his work in Indian Film industry. His breakthrough came in Ram Gopal Varma's ''Jungle'' (2000), in which he played a negative role. Although he has gained widespread recognition through his comic performances over the years and has been nominated for several awards such as Filmfare and Screen Awards. Some of his most notable work includes '' Ek Aur Ek Gyarah'' (2003), ''Kyaa Kool Hai Hum'' (2004), ''Mujhse Shaadi Karogi'' (2004), '' Waqt: The Race Against Time'' (2005), ''Phir Hera Pheri'' (2006), ''Partner'' (2007), ''Bhoothnath'' (2008), ''Krazzy 4'' (2008), ''Krrish 3'' (2013), ''Judwaa 2'' (2017), ''Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2'' (2022) and in several movies of Priyadarshan such as ''Hungama'' (2003), ''Garam Masala'' (2005), ''Malamaal Weekly'' (2005), ''Chup Chup Ke'' (2006), ''Bhagam Bhag'' (2006), ''D ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Jaaved Jaaferi
Syed Jaaved Ahmed Jaaferi (born 4 December 1963) is an Indian actor, dancer, and comedian who has appeared in Hindi films and television shows. He is son of the comedian Jagdeep. He joined the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) in March, 2014 and contested the 2014 Indian general election from the Lucknow constituency, finishing fifth. Professional work Javed Jaffrey is the son of comedian Jagdeep. He dubbed Mickey Mouse, Goofy and Don Karnage in Hindi for Disney and scripted the Hindi version of Disney's Jungle Book 2 and Pixar The Incredibles as well as voicing the antagonist. He played Charlie Anna in the animated film Roadside Romeo, a collaborative effort of Yash Raj Films and Disney. He has commentated on the Japanese TV show Takeshi's Castle and Ninja Warrior on Pogo TV and Hungama respectively. He was also the judge for Karaoke World Championships India, with Manasi Scott, music director Raju Singh, Salim Merchant, Sulaiman Merchant, founder and organizer of KWC INDIA, Savio Paul ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Porter (carrier)
A porter, also called a bearer, is a person who carries objects or cargo for others. The range of services conducted by porters is extensive, from shuttling luggage aboard a train (a railroad porter) to bearing heavy burdens at altitude in inclement weather on multi-month mountaineering expeditions. They can carry items on their backs (backpack) or on their heads. The word "porter" derives from the Latin ''portare'' (to carry). The use of humans to transport cargo dates to the ancient world, prior to domesticating animals and development of the wheel. Historically it remained prevalent in areas where slavery was permitted, and exists today where modern forms of mechanical conveyance are impractical or impossible, such as in mountainous terrain, or thick jungle or forest cover. Over time slavery diminished and technology advanced, but the role of porter for specialized transporting services remains strong in the 21st century. Examples include bellhops at hotels, redcaps at ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |