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Dipika Chikhlia
Dipika Chikhlia Topiwala is an Indian actress known for playing Devi Sita in Ramanand Sagar's television series Ramayan and for acting in other Indian TV serials. She was also known for her debut film ''Sun Meri Laila'' (1983), opposite Raj Kiran and three Hindi films with Rajesh Khanna, which were '' Rupaye Dus Karod'', '' Ghar Ka Chiraag'' and '' Khudai''. She did one Malayalam film '' Ithile Iniyum Varu'' (1986), with Mammootty, her Kannada hits were ''Hosa Jeevana'' (1990) with Shankar Nag and '' Indrajith'' (1989) with Ambarish. She had one Tamil hit film, ''Nangal'' (1992), with Prabhu, and one Bengali hit film, '' Asha O Bhalobasha'' (1989), opposite Prosenjit Chatterjee. Career Early career Chikhlia made her debut as lead actress in ''Sun Meri Laila'' (1983), opposite Raj Kiran. Bollywood was part of the television serial ''Dada Daadi Ki Kahani'' in 1985. She meanwhile did supporting roles in hit films like ''Bhagwan Dada'' (1986), ''Kala Dhanda Goray Log'' (1986) a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bombay
Mumbai (, ; also known as Bombay — the official name until 1995) is the capital city of the Indian state of Maharashtra and the ''de facto'' financial centre of India. According to the United Nations, as of 2018, Mumbai is the second-most populous city in India after Delhi and the eighth-most populous city in the world with a population of roughly 20 million (2 crore). As per the Indian government population census of 2011, Mumbai was the most populous city in India with an estimated city proper population of 12.5 million (1.25 crore) living under the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation. Mumbai is the centre of the Mumbai Metropolitan Region, the sixth most populous metropolitan area in the world with a population of over 23 million (2.3 crore). Mumbai lies on the Konkan coast on the west coast of India and has a deep natural harbour. In 2008, Mumbai was named an alpha world city. It has the highest number of millionaires and billionaires among all cities in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Khudai
''Khudai'' is a 1994 film starring Rajesh Khanna in the main lead. Both Madhavi and Deepika Chikhalia are paired opposite Rajesh Khanna. Other cast includes Gulshan Grover, Arun Bakshi, Avtar Gill. Synopsis Raj Anand is the director of many popular hit movies of Hindi Cinema and lives in India with his wife Padmini and his 22-year-old son Varun. Raj decides to launch Varun in a film named "Nagar Vadhu" (Prostitute) and pair him opposite actress Sakhi. Recently, most of Raj Anand's movies starring actress Sakhi Swami have been declared as epic films. Raj Anand considers Sakhi Swami as one of his best finds and believes that his find can do any role offered to her. In return, even Sakhi is very grateful to Raj Anand and respects Raj and treats him as her Guru. But the media portrays the relation between the director-actress as a man deeply in love with his muse. The age difference between the handsome director and the actress is above 20. It has been the wish of Raj Anand since ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Naangal
''Naangal'' () is a 1992 Indian Tamil-language drama film directed by Hassan. The film stars Sivaji Ganesan, Prabhu and Deepika Chikhalia. It was released on 20 March 1992. Plot Keerthi, an honest police officer, is charged to solve a double murder case. Keerthi faces up to another police officer Naveen Kumar. Naveen Kumar who hungers for a promotion wants to take charge of this affair. Keerthi and Naveen Kumar finally fight, and the matter is taken up in court. Keerthi hires the lawyer Chaturvedi, a senior lawyer who has never lost a case. Later, Chaturvedi has a heart attack and the doctor Mona takes care of him. He really likes the way she took care of him and he now considered her like his own daughter. The doctors Rajasekhar and Mona suspect the hospital running by the doctor Johnson for doing illegal activities. Rajasekhar is later killed by someone, the presumed guilty is Mona according to the fingerprint on the murder weapon. Keerthi and Chaturvedi come to her rescue. C ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vikram Aur Betaal
''Vikram Aur Betaal'' is an Indian television series that aired on DD National in 1985 & re-telecast in 1988 after the hit Series Ramayan. The series contained stories from Indian stories. The concept of the program was based on ''Baital Pachisi'', which is also known as ''Vikram-Betaal'' (a collection of 25 tales which is narrated by Vetala to Vikram). It is about the legendary king Vikram (identified as Vikramāditya) and the ghost Betal (identified as Vetala, a spirit analogous to a vampire in western literature). The show aired at 4:30 PM Indian Standard Time on Sundays from 1985 to 1986. Legend ''Vikram Aur Betaal'' is based on 'Betaal Pachisi', written in the 11th century by Kashmiri poet Somdev Bhatt. These are spellbinding stories told to the wise King Vikramaditya by the witty ghost Betaal. Vikramaditya was a great king who ruled over a prosperous kingdom from his capital at Ujjain. He had immense love for learning as well as for adventure. He was brave, fea ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Raj Kiran (actor)
Raj Kiran Mahtani (born 19 June 1949) is a former Indian actor who is recognised for his work in Bollywood. Born in a Sindhi family in Bombay, he made his debut opposite Sarika in B. R. Ishara's '' Kaagaz Ki Nao'' (1975) and achieved the crest of his career in the 1980s, having appeared in more than 100 films. Throughout his career, he accepted leading as well as supporting roles. He was loved for his leading roles in films such as '' Kaagaz Ki Nao'' (1975), ''Shikshaa'' (1979), ''Maan Abhiman'' (1980) and '' Ek Naya Rishta'' (1988) as well as being appreciated for his supporting roles in films such as '' Karz'' (1980), ''Baseraa'' (1981), ''Arth'' (1982), ''Raaj Tilak'' (1984), and '' Waaris'' (1988) to name a few. He was often typecasted as a romantic as well as kind-hearted hero. He disappeared from the industry and was thought to be living as a recluse in the United States for many years. Rishi Kapoor was reportedly told by Gobind Mahtani, the brother of Raj Kiran that the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Prosenjit Chatterjee
Prosenjit Chatterjee (born 30 September 1962) is an Indian actor and producer. He is widely regarded as one of the leading actors in modern Bengali cinema. He predominantly works in Bengali cinema . He is the son of veteran Bollywood actor Biswajit Chatterjee. He began his acting career as a child actor in Hrishikesh Mukherjee's '' Chotto Jigyasa'', for which he won the Bengal Film Journalists' Association – Most Outstanding Work of the Year Award. Following this he appeared in other films as a child actor. His first leading role came through Bimal Roy's ''Duti Pata''. Prosenjit's breakthrough role came opposite Vijeta Pandit in '' Amar Sangi'' (1987), a highly successful romantic drama directed by Sujit Guha. He made his debut in Hindi cinema with David Dhawan directed ''Aandhiyan'' (1990). Apart from appearing in a series of masala films, he started doing middle-of-the-road cinema with '' Chokher Bali'' which starred Aishwarya Rai Bachchan in her debut Bengali film and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Asha O Bhalobasha
''Asha O Bhalobasha'' () is a 1989 Indian Bengali-language romance drama film directed by Sujit Guha and produced by Mamani Films. The film stars Prosenjit Chatterjee and Deepika Chikhalia in the lead roles. The music was composed by Bappi Lahiri. Cast * Prosenjit Chatterjee as Bijoy Thakur * Deepika Chikhalia as Roopa * Poonam Dasgupta as Pakhi * Shubhendu Chatterjee as Bikash Sen * Ruma Guha Thakurta as Roopa's Mother * Utpal Dutt as Bilas Dutta * Samit Bhanja as Gopal Sarkar * Anup Kumar as Gobindo Daroga * Shakti Thakur as Kanai * Shakuntala Barua Shakuntala Barua is an Indian actress. She was born in Kolkata. Filmography * Tonic (film) (2020) * Sahaj Paather Gappo (2016) * Chaap – The Pressure (2013) * Phire Eso Tumi (2012) * Amrita (2012) * Aaro Kachha Kachhi (2012) * Aami Mont ... as Bikash Sen's Wife Soundtrack References External links * Bengali-language Indian films 1989 films Films scored by Bappi Lahiri 1980s Bengali-language films Film ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Prabhu (actor)
Prabhu Ganesan (born 25 December 1956), known professionally as Prabhu, is an Indian actor, businessman and film producer who predominantly works in Tamil cinema. He is the son of veteran actor Sivaji Ganesan. He is popularly known as ''Ilaya Thilagam''. He has worked in more than 215 films in lead and supporting roles in Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam and Kannada films. After making his debut in '' Sangili'' (1982), Prabhu played various leading and supporting roles, earning the Best Actor award recognition by the Tamil Nadu State for his portrayal in '' Chinna Thambi'' (1991). Early life Prabhu was born to veteran actor Sivaji Ganesan and Kamala on 25 December 1956. His elder brother Ramkumar is a film producer and he has two sisters Shanthi and Thenmozhi. Career After leaving Bishop Cotton Boys' School in Bangalore, Prabhu got involved in film production as an executive producer and worked alongside his uncle and mentor V. C. Shanmugam, who insisted that Prabhu learn the film mak ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ambarish
In Hindu mythology, Ambarisha ( sa, अम्बरीषः, ) is an Ikshvaku king, and the son of Mandhata.Pargiter, F.E. (1972) 922 ''Ancient Indian Historical Tradition'', Delhi: Motilal Banarsidass, p.92. He is believed to have conquered the whole world in a week. He lived during the Treta Yuga. Legend ''Ramayana'' The Ramayana contains a variation of an '' Aitareya Brahmana'' legend about the king Harishchandra. In the Ramayana version, the king is named Ambarisha, instead of Harishchandra. According to this legend, Ambarisha was once engaged in a Ashvamedha Yagna at his capital Ayodhya. During this ceremony, the horse of Ashvamedha was stolen by Indra. The priest conducting the ceremony told the king that he needed to find the animal, or perform a human sacrifice to avert the misfortune resulting from the situation. After being unable to find the animal, the king bought Shunahshepa, the son of a sage, for the sacrifice. Shunahshepa survived the sacrifice by reciting ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Indrajith (1989 Film)
''Indrajith'' is a 1989 Indian Kannada-language film directed and written by K. V. Raju. The film stars Ambareesh and Deepika, with Devaraj, Shashikumar and Keerthi in supporting roles. The music and lyrics of the film were composed and written by Hamsalekha. Plot Indrajith, an honest cop, is betrayed, accused of bribery and thrown behind the bars when he investigates a high-profile case related to an influential gangster. Upon release, he reunites with his wife and his son (who has been brought up by an old friend). He teams up with Fernandez, a handicapped police informant and a betrayed ex-cop, and develops an army of youngsters to battle corruption and seek revenge. Cast * Ambareesh as Indrajith * Deepika * Devaraj as Fernandis * Shashikumar * Mukhyamantri Chandru * Doddanna * Lohitashwa * Keerthi * Disco Shanti *Sathyajith *Rama murthy *Rajaram. H. S. Production Actor Devaraj explained in a later interview that, while the first three films in which he had roles ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shankar Nag
Shankar Nagarakatte (9 November 1954 – 30 September 1990) was an Indian actor, screenwriter, director, and producer known for his work in Kannada-language films and television. A popular cultural icon of Karnataka, Nag is often referred to as ''Karate King.'' He directed and acted in the teleserial, ''Malgudi Days'', based on novelist R. K. Narayan's short stories. Nag received the inaugural IFFI Best Actor Award (Male): Silver Peacock Award" at the 7th International Film Festival of India for his work in the film '' Ondanondu Kaladalli''. He co-wrote ''22 June 1897'', a National award-winning Marathi film. He is the younger brother of actor Anant Nag. Vincent Canby, the chief film critic of ''The New York Times'' had opined that Shankar's performance in '' Ondanondu Kaladalli'' had the force and humor of the younger Toshiro Mifune. Early career Shankar Nagarkatte was born on 9 November 1954 in Honnavar, then a part of North Canara (now Uttara Kannada), in Bombay State ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hosa Jeevana
''Hosa Jeevana'' () is a 1990 Indian Kannada film, directed by H. R. Bhargava and produced by S. Shailendra Babu. The film stars Shankar Nag, Deepika Chikhalia, Deepika, Ramesh Bhat and Sudheer (Kannada actor), Sudheer. The film has a musical score composed by Hamsalekha. The film was a remake of 1989 Tamil film ''Pudhea Paadhai''. Plot synopsis A ruthless ruffian sexually assaults an innocent woman, which traumatizes her. However, due to that rape victim, he gets reformed into a better human being. Cast *Shankar Nag *Deepika Chikhalia, Deepika *Ramesh Bhat *Sudheer (Kannada Actor), Sudheer *Mukhyamantri Chandru *Rajanand *Kunigal Nagabhushan *Mysore Lokesh *Bangalore Nagesh *M. S. Karanth *Shani Mahadevappa *M. S. Umesh, Umesh *B. K. Shankar *Negro Johnny *Vaishali Kasaravalli *Sathyapriya *Sumathishree *Sarvamangala *Sheela *Radha *Srishaila *Chikkanna *Rathnakar *Ramachandra *Janardhan *Kuyili (actress), Kuyili *Master Ravindra *Master Anand *Master Vishwas Soundtrack Al ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
