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Kajal Kiran
Kajal Kiran (born October 1958 as Sunita Kulkarni, also credited as Kaajal Kiran) is a former Indian actress and model, who is known for her work in Hindi films. Kiran made her debut starring in the film ''Hum Kisise Kum Naheen'' (1977) and promptly established herself as a stable actress in Hindi cinema, appearing in over 40 films over a career spanning 13 years. Early life Kiran was born and raised in Mumbai, to a middle class Marathi family. She did her schooling at St. Joseph's High School, where she mainly studied physics and biology, following her original dream to become a doctor. Career Kiran made her film debut in 1977, when she was chosen by director Nasir Hussain to play the lead in his romantic comedy ''Hum Kisise Kum Naheen'' as Kajal Kisharina, the heroine of Rishi Kapoor (later in the film, as the heroine of Tariq). She also worked with actors and actresses Amjad Khan and Zeenat Aman. The film ended up to be a major box-office success, hitting the third hig ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mumbai
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 i ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ramsay Brothers
Ramsay Brothers is a pseudonym or brand name used for a family of Bollywood filmmakers, the sons and grandsons of F.U. Ramsay. They are famous for making the genre of horror films synonymous with the name "Ramsay Brothers." History The actual surname of the Ramsay family is Ramsinghani, and they are a Hindu family hailing from Sindh province in present-day Pakistan. They belong to a trading caste, and in the early decades of the 20th century, the Ramsinghani family used to run electronics shops (mainly radio sets) in Karachi and Lahore. In 1947, the Partition of India happened, and they were forced to flee their native land, which had been their motherland since time immemorial, for fear of being killed by the Muslims. Penniless and destitute, Fatehchand U. Ramsay (F.U. Ramsay) came with his extended family, including his wife, seven sons and two daughters, to India. They were resettled in Mumbai, and Fatehchand, along with his elder sons, set up a tiny electronics shop in Lamingto ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sahasa Simha
''Sahasa Simha'' () is a 1982 Indian Kannada-language action crime thriller film directed by Joe Simon and produced by M. Pandurangan and M. Ramalingam. The film stars Vishnuvardhan, Kajal Kiran, Rajya Lakshmi and Vajramuni. The film has musical score by Chellapilla Satyam. Cinematography was handled by H. G. Raju. The film is based on the novel ''Chakravyuha'' by Manu but the similarities with Ronald Neame's film ''The Odessa File'' (1974) have been widely discussed. The film centers around a child kidnapping racket operating in Bombay. Inspector Pratap (Vishnuvardhan) has been ordered to bring the people running the racket to justice. The film was a huge box office success. The film was a milestone in the Kannada film industry, achieving cult status in Karnataka. The film was instrumental in heightening the stardom of Vishnuvardhan. Following the success of the film, a series of similar films of the action genre were made starring Vishnuvardhan in the lead. Plot Prathap is ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kannada Cinema
Kannada cinema, also known as Sandalwood, or Chandanavana, is the segment of Indian cinema dedicated to the production of motion pictures in the Kannada language widely spoken in the state of Karnataka. The 1934 film ''Sati Sulochana'' directed by Y. V. Rao was the first talkie film in the Kannada language. It was also the first film starring Subbaiah Naidu and Tripuramba, and was the first motion picture screened in the erstwhile Mysore Kingdom. The film was produced by Chamanlal Doongaji, who in 1932 founded ''South India Movietone'' in Bangalore. Major literary works have been adapted to the Kannada screen such as B. V. Karanth's ''Chomana Dudi'' (1975), (based on ''Chomana Dudi'' by Shivaram Karanth), Girish Karnad's '' Kaadu'' (1973), (based on ''Kaadu'' by Srikrishna Alanahalli), Pattabhirama Reddy's '' Samskara'' (1970) (based on ''Samskara'' by U. R. Ananthamurthy), which won the Bronze Leopard at Locarno International Film Festival, and T. S. Nagabharana's Mysuru ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lalach
''Laalach'' is 1983 Indian Hindi film directed by Shankar Nag starring Vinod Mehra, Bindiya Goswami, Ranjeet, Pran, Kajal Kiran and Anant Nag in lead roles. The film is a remake of director's own 1980 Kannada movie '' Minchina Ota''. Cast * Vinod Mehra as Kishore * Bindiya Goswami as Sarita * Ranjeet as Shaikh Nabi Mohammed "Nabbu" * Pran as David * Anant Nag as DSP Saxena * Kajal Kiran as Mrs. Sunita Saxena Soundtrack The film's soundtrack was composed by Bappi Lahiri Bappi Aparesh Lahiri (born Alokesh Aparesh Lahiri; 27 November 1952 – 15 February 2022), also known as Bappi Da was an Indian singer, composer and record producer. He popularised the use of synthesised disco music in Indian music industry and ... and lyrics was penned by Anjaan. References External links * 1983 films 1980s Hindi-language films Films scored by Bappi Lahiri Hindi remakes of Kannada films Films directed by Shankar Nag {{1980s-Hindi-film-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Karate (film)
''Karate'' is a 1983 Indian Hindi-language action film directed by Deb Mukherjee, starring Mithun Chakraborty, Kaajal Kiran, Yogeeta Bali and Mazhar Khan. Plot A scientist creates a diamond that can focus the sun's rays on burning through anything. He hides the diamond in a necklace. Khan (Kader Khan), in a bid to get the diamond, kills the scientist. The scientist's karate-learning sons, Desh (Deb) and Vijay (Mithun), are separated from each other and their mother. Vijay grows up with his karate instructor while Desh is reared at a gypsy camp where he befriends Imran (Mazhar). Khan tracks down the karate instructor who kills himself before Khan could torture him for information about the scientist's missing sons and the necklace. The dying instructor gives the necklace to Vijay, who later gives it to his girlfriend Aarti, who is the instructor's daughter, for safekeeping. Vijay and Aarti raid Khan's illegal godowns and kill many of his men. Desh and Imran have grown up to be ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Box-office Bomb
A box-office bomb, or box-office disaster, is a film that is unprofitable or considered highly unsuccessful during its theatrical run. Although any film for which the production, marketing, and distribution costs combined exceed the revenue after release has technically "bombed", the term is more frequently used for major studio releases that were highly anticipated, extensively marketed and expensive to produce that ultimately failed commercially. Causes Negative word of mouth With the advent of social media platforms such as Facebook and Twitter in the 2000s, word of mouth regarding new films is easily spread and has had a marked effect on box office performance. A film's ability or failure to attract positive or negative commentary can strongly impact its performance at the box office, especially on the opening weekend. External circumstances Occasionally, films may underperform because of issues largely unrelated to the content of the film, such as the timing of the film's re ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Danny Denzongpa
Tshering Phintso "Danny" Denzongpa (born 25 February 1948) is an Indian actor, singer and film director who primarily works in Hindi films. He has acted in over 190 films since 1971. In 2003, Denzongpa was awarded the Padma Shree, India's fourth-highest civilian honour. His film career spans more than 4 decades. He has also starred in some international films, the most famous being ''Seven Years in Tibet'' where he appeared alongside Brad Pitt. His best known villainous roles are in '' Dhund'', '' 36 Ghante'', ''Bandish'', ''Jeeo Aur Jeene Do'', ''Dharm Aur Qanoon'' and '' Agneepath'' whereas his best known positive roles were in ''Fakira'', ''Chor Machaye Shor'', ''Devata'', ''Kalicharan'', ''Bulundi'' and '' Adhikar''. His directorial venture ''Phir Wahi Raat'' was considered among the top five best horror suspense films of Hindi Cinema. Life and education Born as Tshering Phintso Denzongpa to a Nepali speaking Buddhist family in Yuksom, Sikkim, he did his schooling in Birl ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kim Yashpal
Kim (born as Satyakim Yashpal, also known as Kim Yashpal) is a retired Indian actress and model, who is recognized for her work in Hindi cinema, particularly for starring in supporting roles, with the exception of her lead roles in ''Phir Wahi Raat'' (1980) and ''Disco Dancer'' (1982). The latter film is the highest grossing of her career. In the later years of her career, Kim appeared primarily in guest roles and item numbers. She officially retired from acting in 1993; aside from ''Phir Wahi Raat'' and ''Disco Dancer'', her notable roles include Naseeb (1981 film), ''Naseeb'' and ''Bulundi'' in 1981, and Commando (1988 film), ''Commando'' in 1988, all of which she appeared in supporting roles. Since her retirement, Kim has stayed out of the public media. Career Kim's early years in her career consisted of modeling, in which she appeared on the covers of various magazines, including Star & Style magazine. She then began acting in 1979, making an appearance in ''Pehredaar'', ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hum Se Hai Zamana
''Hum Se Hai Zamana'' is a 1983 Indian Hindi-language film, directed and produced by Deepak Bahry. It stars Mithun Chakraborty, Danny Denzongpa, Amjad Khan as lead heroes and Zeenat Aman, Kim, Kajal Kiran as their heroines respectively. Ranjeet has played the villain here. While the film did have a cast of well-known actors and actresses at the time, the movie ultimately failed to be a success at the box office. Plot Tired of his older wife and son, the Thakur (Kamal Kapoor) remarries a much younger woman, and throws his wife and son out of his palatial house. His employees, led by Kalicharan (Shriram Lagoo), go on a strike, demanding higher pay and benefits, which are unacceptable to the Thakur. He invites Kalicharan to meet with him, offers him money, and when Kalicharan refuses, he has him killed. His second wife gives birth to a baby girl, Nisha (Zeenat Aman), and passes away. Years later, his past comes to haunt him when the sons of Kalicharan, Shiva (Mithun Chakraborty) a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hum Se Badkar Kaun
''Hum Se Badhkar Kaun'' is a 1981 Indian Hindi-language action film directed by Deepak Bahry, starring Mithun Chakraborty, Vijayendra Ghatge, Ranjeeta, Amjad Khan, Danny Denzongpa, Kajal Kiran and Ranjeet. Plot Radha lives a poor lifestyle with her husband, Mohan, and four sons, Chandan, Raju, Bablu, and Pappu. Although Mohan comes from a rich family, his dad had disapproved of his marriage, and since that day he has not met with him. Now his dad is very ill and the entire family goes to visit him, and are welcomed with open arms. Before he dies, he shows Mohan the family's treasure, which consists of gold and jewellery, hidden under a temple, which can only be opened by four different keys. Mohan asks his children to keep one key. Then his dad dies, and Lalchand, an employee, who has overheard the conversation between father and son decides to keep the treasure to himself. He ends up killing Mohan, getting himself arrested and sentenced to a long prison term. Alone and widowe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Wardaat
''Wardat'' is a 1981 Hindi-language spy thriller film. The film is the sequel to ''Surakshaa''. Large locusts attack the farmers and farmlands resulting in hefty damages. Plot The Indian Government suspects that this is the work of some terrorists and assign this case to their best agent Gunmaster G-9 alias Gopinath, who takes charge and begins the investigation, that will lead him to the dark secret world of underground scientists who are quite capable of harnessing nature to make their ends meet. Cast *Mithun Chakraborty as Gunmaster G-9 / Gopinath *Kajal Kiran, Kaajal Kiran as Kajal Malhotra *Iftekhar as Chief *Shakti Kapoor as Shakti Kapoor *Kalpana Iyer as Anuradha *Jagdeep as Kabadi *Keshto Mukherjee as Dharamdas *Birbal Soundtrack The songs of the film are being composed by Bappi Lahiri, written by Ramesh Pant and Faruk Kaiser and the singers were Mohammed Rafi, Usha Mangeshkar, Bappi Lahiri, Usha Uthup, Annette Pinto, and Shailendra Singh (singer), Shailend ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
