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Katilon Ke Kaatil
''Katilon Ke Kaatil'' () is a 1981 Indian Bollywood action thriller film, produced and directed by Arjun Hingorani. This film stars Dharmendra (who previously appeared in Hingorani's ''Kahani Kismat Ki''), Rishi Kapoor, Zeenat Aman, Tina Munim, Nirupa Roy, Shakti Kapoor and Amjad Khan. The music is by Kalyanji Anandji. The film is known for its hit music and several exploitation film gimmicks, including the appearance of Bruce Lee lookalike Bruce Le (capitalizing on the Bruceploitation trend) as well as a character called Reecha who resembles General Ursus from ''Planet of the Apes''. The film became a super hit at the Indian box office. Cast *Dharmendra as Ajit / Badshah *Rishi Kapoor as Munna *Zeenat Aman as Jameela Banu * Tina Munim as Petty Thief *Nirupa Roy *Shakti Kapoor as Jimmy / Micheal * Amjad Khan as Black Cobra *Bruce Le as Goon *Arjun Hingorani as Fakeer * Manorama as Lady with necklace *Shamsuddin as Reecha *Hera Lal as Munshi *Keshto Mukherjee as Husband of th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Arjun Hingorani
Arjun Hingorani (15 Nov 1926 – 5 May 2018) was an Indian Bollywood director, producer and actor. He launched Dharmendra and Sadhana Shivdasani in Indian cinema. His other major contribution to Indian cinema was making the first Sindhi film titled Abana in 1958. Career He launched Dharmendra in the 1960 movie Dil Bhi Tera Hum Bhi Tere. Dharmendra, then, featured in many of his later films including ''Kab? Kyoon? Aur Kahan?'', ''Kahani Kismat Ki'', '' Khel Khilari Ka'', '' Katilon Ke Kaatil'' etc. He was also known for naming his films with titles containing three Ks i.e. KKK. He also played roles in a few of his films such as in ''Kab? Kyoon? Aur Kahaan?'' (1970) and as the main villain in ''Kaun Kare Kurbanie ''Kaun Kare Kurbanie'' is a 1991 Indian Hindi-language film produced and directed by Arjun Hingorani. It stars Dharmendra, Govinda and Anita Raj in pivotal roles. Cast * Dharmendra as Police Inspector Arjun Singh * Govinda as Ajit "Munna" Singh ...'' (1991). ''Kaun ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bruce Lee
Bruce Lee (; born Lee Jun-fan, ; November 27, 1940 – July 20, 1973) was a Hong Kong and American martial artist and actor. He was the founder of Jeet Kune Do, a hybrid martial arts philosophy drawing from different combat disciplines that is often credited with paving the way for modern mixed martial arts (MMA). Lee is considered by critics, media, and other martial artists to be the most influential martial artist of all time and a pop culture icon of the 20th century, who bridged the gap between East and West. He is credited with promoting Hong Kong action cinema and helping to change the way Asians were presented in American films. Born in San Francisco and raised in British Hong Kong, Lee was introduced to the Hong Kong film industry as a child actor by his father. However, these were not martial arts films. His early martial arts experience included Wing Chun (trained under Yip Man), tai chi, boxing (winning a Hong Kong boxing tournament), and apparently frequent str ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Anwar (singer)
Anwar Hussain (born 1 February 1949), known popularly by his first name Anwar, is an Indian playback singer who rose to prominence in the Hindi playback industry because of the uncanny resemblance of his voice with that of singer Mohammed Rafi. Early years Anwar was born in Mumbai on 1 February 1949. His father, Ashiq Hussain (Ahmed Ali Khan), was an accomplished sitar and harmonium player and an assistant music director to the musician Ghulam Haider. Anwar is the brother of actress Asha Sachdev, through Ashiq's first marriage to actress Ranjana Sachdev, and the half-brother of actor Arshad Warsi through his second marriage after divorce. The siblings have never lived together and are estranged from each other. The young Anwar was classically trained by Ustad Abdul Rehman Khan, along with Mahendra Kapoor, the same teacher who was the preceptor of the legendary playback singer Mahendra Kapoor also. Anwar started singing Mohammad Rafi songs at various concerts. It was during one o ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hemlata (singer)
Hemlata (born 16 August 1954) is an Indian classically trained playback singer in Bollywood. She is best known for her songs in the late 1970s, especially Ankhiyon Ke Jharokhon Se song. She was nominated for Filmfare Best Female Playback Award five times in the period of 1977–81 and won once for Chitchor in 1977 for her classical rendition of "Tu Jo Mere Sur Mein" which was duet with K.J. Yesudas, composed by Ravindra Jain. Early life and background Hemlata was born in Hyderabad as ''Lata Bhatt'' into an Marwari Brahmin family and spent her childhood in Calcutta. She was married to Yogesh Bali, the brother of Indian film actress Yogeeta Bali. Career Leading career In association with Ravindra Jain, she had worked on many other songs. Among them is "''Ankhiyon Ke Jharokhon Se''". According to the Binaca Geet Mala (a radio show that used to compile records of album sales), it became the number one song in the year 1978. Hemlata was also nominated for Filmfare award for the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mohammed Rafi
Mohammed Rafi (24 December 1924 – 31 July 1980) was an Indian playback singer and musician. He is considered to have been one of the greatest and most influential singers of the Indian subcontinent. Rafi was notable for his versatility and range of voice; his songs varied from fast peppy numbers to patriotic songs, sad numbers to highly romantic songs, qawwalis to ghazals and bhajans to classical songs. He was known for his ability to mould his voice to the persona and style of the actor lip-syncing the song on screen in the movie. He received six Filmfare Awards and one National Film Award. In 1967, he was honored with the Padma Shri award by the Government of India. In 2001, Rafi was honoured with the "Best Singer of the Millennium" title by Hero Honda and Stardust magazine. In 2013, Rafi was voted for the Greatest Voice in Hindi Cinema in the CNN-IBN's poll. He recorded songs for over a thousand Hindi films and in many Indian languages as well as some foreign languages, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lata Mangeshkar
Lata Mangeshkar () (born as Hema Mangeshkar; 28 September 1929 – 06 February 2022) was an Indian playback singer and occasional music composer. She is widely considered to have been the greatest and most influential singers in India. Her contribution to the Indian music industry in a career spanning eight decades gained her honorific titles such as the "Queen of Melody", "Nightingale of India", and "Voice of the Millennium". Lata recorded songs in over thirty-six Indian languages and a few foreign languages, though primarily in Marathi, Hindi, and Bengali. Her foreign languages included English, Indonesian, Russian, Dutch, Nepali, and Swahili. She received several accolades and honors throughout her career. In 1989, the Dadasaheb Phalke Award was bestowed on her by the Government of India. In 2001, in recognition of her contributions to the nation, she was awarded the Bharat Ratna, India's highest civilian honour; she is only the second female singer, after M. S. Subbulakshmi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Asha Bhosle
Asha Bhosle (; Mangeshkar; born 8 September 1933) is an Indian playback singer, entrepreneur and occasional actress and television personality who predominantly works in Indian Cinema. Known for her versatility, she has been described in the media as one of the most influential and successful singers in Hindi Cinema. In her career spanning over eight decades she has recorded songs for films and albums in various Indian languages and received several accolades including two National Film Awards, four BFJA Awards, eighteen Maharashtra State Film Awards, nine Filmfare Awards including a Lifetime Achievement Award and a record seven Filmfare Awards for Best Female Playback Singer, in addition to two Grammy nominations. In 2000, she was honoured with the Dadasaheb Phalke Award, India's highest award in the field of cinema. In 2008, she was honoured by the Government of India with the Padma Vibhushan, the second-highest civilian honour of the country. Additionally she holds the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kishore Kumar
Kishore Kumar (born as Abhas Kumar Ganguly (); 4 August 1929 – 13 October 1987) was an Indian playback singer and actor. He is widely regarded as one of the greatest, most influential and dynamic singers in the history of Indian music. He was one of the most popular singers in the Indian subcontinent, notable for his yodeling and ability to sing songs in different voices. He used to sing in different genres but some of his rare compositions, considered classics, were lost in time. According to his brother and legendary actor Ashok Kumar, Kishore Kumar was successful as a singer because his "voice hits the mike, straight, at its most sensitive point". Besides Hindi, he sang in many other Indian languages, including Bengali, Marathi, Assamese, Gujarati, Kannada, Bhojpuri, Malayalam, Odia and Urdu. He also released a few non-film albums in multiple languages, especially in Bengali, which are noted as all-time classics. He won 8 Filmfare Awards for Best Male Playback Singer ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rajendra Krishan
Rajinder Krishan Duggal (6 June 1919 – 23 September 1987) also credited as Rajendra Krishan, was an Indian poet, lyricist and screenwriter. Biography Rajinder Krishan was born in a Duggal family at Jalalpur Jattan on 6 June 1919, in Gujrat District (in present-day Pakistan). Even when he was studying in the eighth class he was attracted towards poetry. In his early work life he had a clerk's job in the municipal office in Simla, where he toiled up to 1942. During that period, he read eastern and western authors extensively and wrote poetry. He expresses his indebtedness to the Urdu poetry of Firaq Gorakhpuri and Ahsan Danish, as well as to the Hindi poems of Pant and Nirala. In those days the newspapers in the Delhi-Punjab brought out special supplements and held poetry contests to mark Krishna Janmashtami, in which he participated regularly. In the mid-1940s, Krishan shifted to Bombay (now Mumbai) to become a screenwriter in the Hindi film industry. His first screenplay wa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shivraj
Shivraj ( hi, शिवराज; 1920 - 3 June 2017) was an Indian actor. Selected filmography *''Singaar'' (1949) *'' Andolan'' (1951) (He played a key role) *'' Patita'' (1953) *''Devdas'' (1955) *'' Seema'' (1955) *''Dekh Kabira Roya'' (1957) *'' Miss Mary'' (1957) *''Paigham'' (1959) *''Ujala'' (1959) * ''Jija Ji'' (1961) (Punjabi film) *''Junglee'' (1961) *'' Rakhi'' (1962) *''Bharosa'' (1963) *'' Rajkumar'' (1964) *'' Janwar'' (1965) *''Do Badan (1966) *''Mera Saaya'' (1966) *''Pyar Kiye Jaa'' (1966) *''Baharon Ke Sapne'' (1967) *''Shagird'' (1967) *'' Aadmi'' (1968) *'' Saraswatichandra'' (1968) *''Do Raaste'' (1969) *'' Adhikar'' (1971) *'' Anamika'' (1973) *''Yaadon Ki Baaraat'' (1973) *'' Imaan'' (1974) *''Naya Din Nai Raat'' (1974) *''Ujala Hi Ujala'' (1974) *''Resham Ki Dori'' (1974) *''Aa Jaa Sanam'' (1975) *''Jaggu'' (1975) *'' Salaakhen'' (1975) *''Uljhan'' (1975) *''Amar Akbar Anthony'' (1977) *''Do Musafir'' (1978) *''Kasme Vaade'' (1978) *'' Rahu Ketu'' (197 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Keshto Mukherjee
Keshto Mukherjee (7 August 1925 – 2 March 1982) was an Indian actor and comedian. He was born in Kolkata,Bengal Presidency, British India. He specialised in comic drunkard roles in Hindi films. Though he was famous for his drunkard typecast role in Hindi films, he was a teetotaller throughout his life. He used to share a very good relation with the iconic director Ritwik Ghatak and had very tiny but important roles in the maestro's films such as the trickster in '' Bari Theke Paliye'', the madman in '' Ajantrik'' or character roles in ''Nagarik'' and ''Jukti Takko Aar Gappo''. Death He died on 2 March 1982 in Bombay, India. Selected filmography *''Nagarik'' (1952) - Jatin Babu *'' Musafir'' (1957) - Street Dancer *'' Ajantrik'' (1958) - Lunatic *'' Bari Theke Paliye'' (1958) - Magician *''Lukochuri'' (1958) *'' Khazanchi'' (1958) *'' Parakh'' (1960) - Compounder Keshto *'' Masoom'' (1960) - CID Officer *''Aas Ka Panchhi'' (1961) *''China Town'' (1962) - Keshto *''Prem Patr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Manorama (Hindi Actress)
Manorama (16 August 1926 – 15 February 2008) was an Indian character actress in Bollywood known best for her role as the comical tyrant aunt in ''Seeta Aur Geeta'' (1972) and in films such as ''Ek Phool Do Maali'' (1969) and ''Do Kaliyaan'' (1968). She started her career as a child artiste in 1936 in Lahore, under the name Baby Iris. Thereafter, she made her debut as an adult actress in 1941, and performed to her final role in ''Water'' in 2005, her career extending over 60 years. Through her career she acted in over 160 films. After playing heroine roles in the early 1940s, she settled into playing villainous or comic roles. She played comic roles in superhit films such as ''Half Ticket'' appearing alongside Kishore Kumar and the legendary Madhubala. She gave memorable performances in ''Dus Lakh'', ''Jhanak Jhanak Payal Baaje'', ''Mujhe Jeene Do'', ''Mehboob ki Menhdi'', ''Caravan'', ''Bombay to Goa'' and '' Lawaris''. Biography She acted in films since 1941 under her ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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