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Kunal Kapoor (actor, Born 1977)
Kunal Kishore Kapoor (born 18 October 1977) is an Indian actor, model, film producer, writer, entrepreneur and co-founder of Ketto Online Crowdfunding. Kunal works predominantly in Hindi films. He is best known for playing Sam in Shah Rukh Khan's ''Don 2'' (2011). Early life Kapoor was born in Mumbai on 18 October 1977. His father, Kishore Kapoor was in the construction business and his mother, Kanan is a singer and homemaker. His parents are originally from Amritsar, Punjab. He is the youngest of three children, with two sisters Geeta and Reshma. Personal life In February 2015, Kapoor married Naina Bachchan, niece of Amitabh Bachchan, in a private family ceremony in Seychelles. A celebration dinner was held on 11 April 2015 in New Delhi. On 31 January 2022 the couple announced the birth of a baby boy. Acting career Kapoor trained for an acting career under Barry John, and became a part of ''Motley,'' a theatre group run by acting legend Naseeruddin Shah. He began his c ... [...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] |
Filmfare Best Supporting Actor Award
The Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor is given by ''Filmfare'' as part of its annual Filmfare Awards for Hindi films, to recognise a male actor who has delivered an outstanding performance in a supporting role. Although the awards started in 1954, awards for the best supporting actor category started only the following year 1955. As of 2016, Pran (actor), Pran, Amrish Puri, Amitabh Bachchan, Abhishek Bachchan and Anil Kapoor lead the list, with three wins each. Vivek Oberoi (Company (2002 film), ''Company'', 2003) currently also holds the record of being the youngest recipient of the award, whereas Rishi Kapoor holds the record for being the eldest (''Kapoor & Sons'', 2017), while Abhishek Bachchan holds the record for winning the award thrice consecutively (2005, 2006 & 2007). Superlatives Multiple Nominees * 9 Nominations : Pran (actor), Pran * 8 Nominations : Amrish Puri, Amitabh Bachchan, Naseeruddin Shah * 7 Nominations : Anupam Kher * 6 Nominations : Mehmood (ac ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hindustan Times
''Hindustan Times'' is an Indian English-language daily newspaper based in Delhi. It is the flagship publication of HT Media, an entity controlled by the KK Birla family, and is owned by Shobhana Bhartia. It was founded by Sunder Singh Lyallpuri, founder-father of the Akali movement and the Shiromani Akali Dal, in Delhi and played integral roles in the Indian independence movement as a nationalist daily. ''Hindustan Times'' is one of the largest newspapers in India by circulation. According to the Audit Bureau of Circulations, it has a circulation of 993,645 copies as of November 2017. The Indian Readership Survey 2014 revealed that ''HT'' is the second-most widely read English newspaper in India after ''The Times of India''. It is popular in North India, with simultaneous editions from New Delhi, Mumbai, Lucknow, Patna, Ranchi and Chandigarh. The print location of Nagpur was discontinued from September 1997, and that of Jaipur from June 2006. ''HT'' launched a youth daily ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mahayoddha Rama
''Mahayoddha Rama'' is a 2016 Indian Hindi-language animated film directed by Rohit Vaid. The film won the National Film Award for Best Animated Film. ''Mahayoddha Rama'' narrates the story of Ramayana from Ravan's perspective. The film had a delayed release in 2016. Cast Gulshan Grover, Gaurav Gera, Kiku Sharda, Roshan Abbas, Sadashiv Amrapurkar and Ameen Sayani all voice Ravan. Production The film was made in 2008. Sameera Reddy was initially considered to play Sita. Soundtrack Music by Aadesh Shrivastava. Lyrics by Javed Akhtar. Reception Arnab Banerjee of ''Deccan Chronicle'' gave the film a negative review and wrote that "What is also unbearable, at times, is the earsplitting background score: so loud it sounds that as a reflex action, you wish you could close your eyes to diminish the assault". Kunal Guha of ''Mumbai Mirror'' said that "For those who’ve watched the televised version in the '80s on Doordarshan, this would hardly be nostalgic. If anything, it will ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rama
Rama (; ), Ram, Raman or Ramar, also known as Ramachandra (; , ), is a major deity in Hinduism. He is the seventh and one of the most popular '' avatars'' of Vishnu. In Rama-centric traditions of Hinduism, he is considered the Supreme Being. Rama is said to have been born to Kaushalya and Dasharatha in Ayodhya, the ruler of the Kingdom of Kosala. His siblings included Lakshmana, Bharata, and Shatrughna. He married Sita. Though born in a royal family, their life is described in the Hindu texts as one challenged by unexpected changes such as an exile into impoverished and difficult circumstances, ethical questions and moral dilemmas. Of all their travails, the most notable is the kidnapping of Sita by demon-king Ravana, followed by the determined and epic efforts of Rama and Lakshmana to gain her freedom and destroy the evil Ravana against great odds. The entire life story of Rama, Sita and their companions allegorically discusses duties, rights and social responsibil ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kashmiri People
Kashmiris are an Indo-Aryan ethnolinguistic group speaking the Kashmiri language, living mostly, but not exclusively, in the Kashmir Valley of Jammu and Kashmir, India.(a) (subscription required) Quote: "Kashmir, region of the northwestern Indian subcontinent ... has been the subject of dispute between India and Pakistan since the partition of the Indian subcontinent in 1947. The northern and western portions are administered by Pakistan and comprise three areas: Azad Kashmir, Gilgit, and Baltistan, the last two being part of a territory called the Northern Areas. Administered by India are the southern and southeastern portions, which constitute the state of Jammu and Kashmir but are slated to be split into two union territories. China became active in the eastern area of Kashmir in the 1950s and has controlled the northeastern part of Ladakh (the easternmost portion of the region) since 1962."; (b) C. E Bosworth, University of Manchester Quote: "KASHMIR, kash'mer, the nort ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sanjay Dutt
Sanjay Balraj Dutt (born 29 July 1959) is an Indian actor who primarily works in Hindi cinema. In a career spanning over four decades, Dutt has won several accolades and acted in over 100 films, ranging from romance to comedy genres, though usually in action genres, thus proving himself one of the most popular Hindi film actors of the since 1980s. Part of the Dutt family, he is the son of actors Sunil Dutt and Nargis. Dutt made his acting debut with ''Rocky'' (1981). A career downturn followed, with the exception of the crime thriller '' Naam'' (1986), a milestone in his career. He later established himself as a prolific star with films like ''Saajan'' (1991), ''Sadak'' (1991), ''Khalnayak'' (1993), '' Gumrah'' (1993), '' Aatish'' (1994), '' Andolan'' (1995), '' Daag'' (1999), ''Haseena Maan Jaayegi'' (1999) and '' Mission Kashmir'' (2000). His critically acclaimed performance in ''Vaastav'' (1999) won him the Filmfare Award for Best Actor. Dutt gained widespread acclaim fo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lamhaa
''Lamhaa'' () is a 2010 Indian Hindi-language action thriller film written and directed by Rahul Dholakia. It stars Sanjay Dutt, Bipasha Basu, Anupam Kher and Kunal Kapoor in the leading roles. The film follows an Indian Army officer sent undercover to find the culprit behind extremist attacks in Kashmir, where he is helped by the daughter of a separatist leader. The film released on 16 July 2010. Plot Indian Military Intelligence assigns their agent, Vikram Sabharwal, to travel to Kashmir. There he is to locate the person(s) behind the violence, under the guise of a press reporter, Gul Jahangir. Once there, he begins his investigation by visiting highly sensitive areas as such as the Jama Masjid, Dardpura Village and Rainawari Chowk. He is accompanied by a tailor, Char Chinar, who sells uniforms to both militants and the military soldiers. Vikram meets up with Aziza Abbas Ansari, and her mentor, Haji Sayyed Shah, and aspiring political leader, Aatif Hussain. And it is after the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rahul Dholakia
Rahul Dholakia is an Indian film director- producer-screenwriter, most known for his National Film Award-winning film, ''Parzania '' (Heaven & Hell On Earth) (2005),In India, Showing Sectarian Pain to Eyes That Are Closed , 20 February 2007. prior to which he also made like ''Teenage Parents'' and ''New York Taxi Drivers''. Early life and education Born in Mumbai, to Raksha and Parry Dholakia, an advertising professional, Rahul ...[...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bachna Ae Haseeno
''Bachna Ae Haseeno'' () is a 2008 Indian Hindi-language romantic comedy film directed by Siddharth Anand, whose previous projects included ''Salaam Namaste'' (2005) and ''Ta Ra Rum Pum'' (2007). Produced by Yash Raj Films, the film stars Ranbir Kapoor, Bipasha Basu, Deepika Padukone and Minissha Lamba in lead roles. The title of the film was taken from the popular song "Bachna Ae Haseeno" from ''Hum Kisise Kum Naheen'' (1977), which starred Kapoor's father Rishi Kapoor. ''Bachna Ae Haseeno'' released on 15 August 2008 on the eve of the 51st Indian Independence Day and grossed ₹61.57 crore worldwide, thus becoming the eighth-highest grossing Hindi film of 2008. It received mixed-to-positive reviews from critics upon release, who praised its soundtrack, cinematography and costumes, along with major praise directed towards Basu's performance. At the 54th Filmfare Awards, ''Bachna Ae Haseeno'' received 3 nominations – Best Supporting Actress (Basu), Best Male Playback Sin ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Aaja Nachle
''Aaja Nachle'' () is a 2007 Indian Hindi-language dance film produced by Aditya Chopra and directed by Anil Mehta. The film stars Madhuri Dixit in her first film in five years after ''Devdas'' (2002), alongside Konkona Sen Sharma, Jugal Hansraj, and Kunal Kapoor in pivotal roles. ''Aaja Nachle'' was released in India and the United States on 30 November 2007. The film opened to mixed-to-negative reviews and was declared a flop by ''Box Office India''. At the 53rd Filmfare Awards, ''Aaja Nachle'' received 2 nominations – Best Actress (Dixit) and Best Female Playback Singer ( Sunidhi Chauhan for "Aaja Nachle"). Plot Dia (Madhuri Dixit) is a choreographer who lives in New York with her daughter Radha. One day she receives word that her old dance teacher, Makrand, is dying. She returns to her hometown Shamli with Radha, to find that he has already died and left her the responsibility of saving the deserted dance theatre, Ajanta, which is to be demolished to make way for a s ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Laaga Chunari Mein Daag
''Laaga Chunari Mein Daag – Journey Of A Woman'' () is a 2007 Indian Hindi-language drama film directed by Pradeep Sarkar and starring Jaya Bachchan, Rani Mukherji, Konkona Sen Sharma, Anupam Kher, Kunal Kapoor and Abhishek Bachchan. Produced by Aditya Chopra, it premiered on 12 October 2007. The film was the first directed by Sarkar under the Yash Raj Films banner. Plot Vibhavari "Badki" Sahay and Shubhavari "Chutki" Sahay, are the daughters of Shivshankar Sahay and Savitri Sahay. They live on the banks of the Ganges in Banaras. Life is full of happiness and joy for the two sisters although the family is poor and their house badly needs repairs. Savitri struggles to financially support the family by sewing clothes, and Badki left school before completing 12th standard in order to help Savitri earn more. Both Savitri and Badki are determined to ensure that Chutki completes her education, while Shivshankar spends his days buying lottery tickets and voicing his resentment that ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
