King Uncle
''King Uncle'' is a 1993 Indian Hindi-language action comedy film directed by Rakesh Roshan. The film stars Jackie Shroff, Shah Rukh Khan, and Anu Agarwal. Nagma, Paresh Rawal, Sushmita Mukherjee, Pooja Ruparel, Deven Verma appear in supporting roles. The film was inspired from the 1982 English film ''Annie'' that starred Aileen Quinn and Albert Finney, which in turn is based upon the 1924 comic strip '' Little Orphan Annie'' by Harold Gray. The film was box office success and has since gained cult status, being well received by families and children. Both Shroff and Ruparel's performances received critical acclaim. Synopsis Ashok Bansal ( Jackie Shroff) is an extremely wealthy, strict industrialist, inspired by the British 'stiff upper lip'. Ashok starts hating poor people & starts working hard to become rich because his mother abandoned him with his two other siblings and left for a richer man in the past. In the process of acquiring wealth, he becomes an unbearable disci ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Rakesh Roshan
Rakesh Roshan (born 6 September 1949) is an Indian film producer, director, screenwriter, and actor who works in Hindi films. He is the son of Indian music director Roshan and Indian Bengali singer Ira Roshan. He had appeared in 84 films throughout the 1970s and 1980s until 1989. As an actor, he was mostly known for his supporting roles in big-budget films starring Sanjeev Kumar and Rajesh Khanna in the lead role. Later, he achieved fame for directing films with titles beginning with the letter "K" since 1987. As a filmmaker, his most notable work includes the drama ''Khudgarz'' (1987), the revenge drama ''Khoon Bhari Maang'' (1988), the comedy-drama ''Kishen Kanhaiya'' (1990), the crime thriller ''Karan Arjun'' (1995), the romance '' Kaho Naa... Pyaar Hai'' (2000), the science fiction '' Koi... Mil Gaya'' (2003) and the superhero ''Krrish'' film series (20062013). Rakesh won the Filmfare Award for Best Director for directing the films; ''Kaho Naa... Pyaar Hai'' and ''Koi... Mi ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Dalip Tahil
Dalip Tahil (born as Dalip Tahilramani; 30 October 1952) is an Indian film, television and theatre actor. He studied at Sherwood College in Nainital, India. After attending Aligarh Muslim University for a year, he graduated from St. Xavier's College, Mumbai. Tahil is best known for his work in ''Baazigar'' (1993), ''Raja'' (1995), Hum hai rahi pyar ke (1993) and Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak (1988). Early life Dalip Tahilramani was born on 30 October 1952 in Agra, Uttar Pradesh, India into a Sindhi Hindu family which had recently migrated from Sindh during the Partition of India. His father's name is Ghanshyam Jethanand Tahilramani. Stage Dalip Tahil began to appear on stage while at Sherwood College, Nainital, at the age of 10. Dalip's participation over the years in choir, elocution competitions, Nativity plays, and formal and informal concerts gave him a platform to be cast in principal parts. So, during his senior years at school, he won the Kendall Cup for the best actor in two ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Joginder
Joginder (real name Joginder Shelly) was an Indian actor, director, producer, writer, singer, songwriter and distributor. Two Hindi films produced, directed, written, acted and distributed by him were "Super Hits" – ''Bindiya Aur Bandook'' and ''Ranga Khush''. (In Indian cinema any film which runs for over 50 weeks continuously is classified as a "Super Hit.") He successfully instituted a plagiarism suit against the producers of one of India's greatest films, ''Sholay'', for substantially copying his work. The character Ranga Khush was a household name in India in the 1970s, especially among little children who copied his maniacal laugh and rolling eyeballs, and favourably compares with Gabbar Singh who copied him. The film ''Ranga Khush'' was a spinoff from Chuchindet two-word dialogue in ''Bindiya aur Bandook'' (known internationally as "The girl with the gun"). He died from kidney and liver problems on June 15, 2009 in Mumbai at age 59. Career Joginder was often placed ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Kunika
Kunika Sadanand Lal is an Indian TV actor, advocate, producer and social activist. She is known for her various characters in many Indian films as a villain and in comic roles. Also a singer, she has released three pop albums titled ''Lakhon Mein Ek'' released in 1996, and ''Kunika'' which was released in 2002. She released her third album named ''Joombish (A Mystical Journey)'' on 2 May 2006. Personal life She, along with her business partner, created restaurants called "White - the Italian café", "Zingcafe", "Majestica – The royal banquet hall" and a spa called "Exhale", in Goregaon in suburban Mumbai. The partnership however ended in 2007. Kunika has conducted, organized and participated in over 100 stage shows in India and around the world. She is also running an event company called Karma Events and Entertainment. Kunickaa Sadanand Lal has been actively involved in social activities like AIDS awareness campaigns for last 20 years. She launched Tara Charitable Trust ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Deb Mukherjee
Deb Mukherjee is an Indian actor. His daughter Sunita (from his first marriage) is married to director Ashutosh Gowariker, while his son (from his second marriage) is director Ayan Mukherjee. He is part of the famous Mukherjee family whose involvement with the film industry spans four generations, beginning from the 1930s. His father was Sashadhar Mukherjee, the owner of Filmalaya studios, who produced ''Love in Shimla'' (1960). His mother, Satidevi Mukherjee, was the only sister of pioneer actor Ashok Kumar, Anup Kumar and singer Kishore Kumar. His brothers are Joy Mukherjee, a successful actor in the 1960s and Shomu Mukherjee, the husband of actress Tanuja. His nieces are actresses Kajol and Tanisha. Other members of his family include Rani Mukerji and Sharbani Mukherjee Sharbani Mukherjee (alternate name: Sharbani Mukherji) is an Indian actress working in Hindi and Malayalam language films. Biography She is the daughter of Rono Mukerji and thus part of the Mukherj ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Raj Kishore
Raj Kishore (1933 - 7 April 2018) was an Indian actor who played roles in the Indian films such as ''Sholay'' (1975), ''Padosan'' (1968), ''Deewaar'' (1975), ''Ram Aur Shyam'' (1967), '' Hare Rama Hare Krishna'' (1971), ''Karishma Kudrat Kaa'' (1985), ''Aasmaan'' (1984), '' Bombay To Goa'' (1972) and ''Karan Arjun'' (1995). Death Raj Kishore died on 7 April 2018 at the age of 85, due to a heart attack A myocardial infarction (MI), commonly known as a heart attack, occurs when blood flow decreases or stops to the coronary artery of the heart, causing damage to the heart muscle. The most common symptom is chest pain or discomfort which may tr .... He is survived by his wife Liza Kishore and son Prem Kishore. References External links * {{DEFAULTSORT:Kishore, Raj 1933 births 2018 deaths Indian male film actors Male actors in Hindi cinema 20th-century Indian male actors ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Ghanshyam Rohera
Swaminarayan (IAST: ', 3 April 1781 – 1 June 1830), also known as Sahajanand Swami, was a yogi and Asceticism, ascetic, who is believed by followers to be a manifestation of God Krishna, or as the highest Theophany, manifestation of Brahman, Purushottam, and around whom the Swaminarayan Sampradaya developed. In 1800, he was initiated into the ''Uddhav'' ''sampradaya'' by his guru, Swami Ramanand, and was given the name Sahajanand Swami. Despite opposition, in 1802 Ramanand handed over the leadership of the Uddhav Sampraday to him before his death. According to the Swaminarayan-tradition, Sahajanand Swami became known as Swaminarayan, and the Uddhav Sampraday as the Swaminarayan Sampradaya, after a gathering in which he taught the Swaminarayan Mantra to his followers. He emphasized "moral, personal, and social betterment," and ''ahimsa'', and is also remembered within the sect for undertaking reforms for women and the poor, and performing non-violent yajna, yajñas (f ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Dinesh Hingoo
Dinesh Hingoo (born 13 April 1940) is an Indian actor who plays comic & supporting roles in Hindi films. He had appeared in over 300 films, from ''Taqdeer (1967)'' to ''Be Careful (2011)'', and is known for his laughter and impersonations including that of a Parsi businessman. He was a stand-up comedian in many orchestras, famous comedian Johny Lever in an interview stated that it was Dinesh Hingoo, who gave him a break to perform on stage as a comedian. He had played supporting roles and bit parts in movies such as '' Qurbani'', ''Saajan'', ''Baazigar'', ''Humraaz'', '' Daraar'', ''No Entry'', '' Judaai'', '' Khoobsurat'', Hera Pheri (2000 film), Phir Hera Pheri and '' Anubhav''. He had acted in television serials on Indian public broadcaster, Doordarshan Doordarshan (abbreviated as DD; Hindi: , ) is an Indian public service broadcaster founded by the Government of India, owned by the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting and one of Prasar Bharati's two divisions. ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Viju Khote
Viju Khote (17 December 1941 – 30 September 2019) was an Indian actor who was known for his work in more than 440 films in Hindi and Marathi cinema. He was famous as the dacoit ''Kaalia'' in the film ''Sholay'' and the dialogue, "Sardar maine aapka namak khaya hai" and ''Robert'' in movie ''Andaz Apna Apna'' with the dialogue "galti se mistake hogaya". On television he was most remembered for his role in ''Zabaan Sambhalke'' (1993). He also acted in Marathi theatre over the years. Personal life He was younger brother of actress Shubha Khote. Their father Nandu Khote was a noted stage actor and in silent movies, whose sister-in-law was actress Durga Khote.The Forgotten Bollywood bhai-behan Brigade [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Madhu Malhotra
Madhu ( Sanskrit: ) is a word used in several Indo-Aryan languages meaning ''honey'' or '' sweet''. It is ultimately derived from Proto-Indo-European ''*médʰu'', whence English ''mead''. Metaphorical use ''Madhu'' has been used for millennia since the Rigveda (1400–1000 BCE) Jamison and Brereton (2014) The Rigveda, Oxford University Press, p 5 in a similar metaphorical sense as ''wine'' is in English, e.g. "the wine of truth", and employed in that manner in Hindu religious literature. For example, the '' Brihadaranyaka Upanishad'', believed to have been composed in the first millennium BCE, contains a chapter called the ''Madhu Brahmana'', and "the secret essence of the Vedas themselves, was called the ''Madhu-vidya'' or 'honey doctrine'". Various opinions There are different opinions surrounding the word ''Madhu''. Some scholars date metaphorical usage of ''madhu'' to a time very close to the initial composition of the Vedas. Soma, the shared sacred drink of the Indo- ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Bharat Kapoor
Bharat Kapoor is an Indian film and television actor. Career He has been acting since 1972 and starred in the television series ''Bhagyavidhaata'' on India's Colors television channel between 2009 and 2011. Filmography Films * Jangal Mein Mangal (1972) .... Police Inspector * Nafrat (1973) .... Kishan * Hindustan Ki Kasam (1973) .... Usman * Hanste Zakhm (1973) .... Somesh's friend * Gupt Gyan (1974)... Doctor * Jaaneman (1976) * Saheb Bahadur (1977) .... Doctor * Inkaar (1977) .... Manmohan * Toote Khilone (1978) * Dil Se Mile Dil (1978) .... Inspector * Des Pardes (1978) .... Murarilal * Noorie (1979) .... Basheer Khan *''Beqasoor (1980 film)''...Inspector Shekhar Purohit * Ram Balram (1980) .... Chandarbhan * Nakhuda (1981) .... Saifu (Sheikhu's son) * Love Story (1981) .... Basheera * Bulundi (1981) as Harish * Sannata (1981) as Sarika's uncle * Aapas Ki Baat (1981) as Vinod Sinha * ''Taaqat (1982 film)''.... Sher Singh * Bazaar (1982) .... Akhtar Hussain * Ustadi ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Nivedita Joshi
Nivedita Joshi-Saraf ( Joshi; born 10 January 1965) is an Indian actress who works in Marathi and Hindi language films and television serials. She is married to actor Ashok Saraf. Joshi-Saraf has played Asawari in the Marathi-language serial '' Aggabai Sasubai'' on Zee Marathi from 2019 to 2021, a role she reprised in the spin-off ''Aggabai Sunbai ''Aggabai Sunbai'' was a Marathi-language television program that aired on Zee Marathi from 15 March 2021. Nivedita Joshi-Saraf, Girish Oak, Uma Pendharkar, Adwait Dadarkar, Mohan Joshi were in lead roles. It was a spin-off series of Aggabai Sa ...''. Personal life Nivedita Joshi began her acting career at the age of 10 in the Marathi film industry. She married actor Ashok Saraf in 1990. They have a son named Aniket Saraf who is a chef. Filmography Films Television Plays * ''Tilak–Agarkar'' * ''Akhercha Sawall'' * ''Premachya Gava Jave'' * ''Shrimant'' * ''Tuzya-Mazyat'' * ''Cottage No.54'' * ''Hasat Khe ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |