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Kachche Dhaage
''Kachche Dhaage'' () is a 1999 Indian Hindi-language action thriller film directed by Milan Luthria and starring Ajay Devgn, Saif Ali Khan and Manisha Koirala. The film features Devgan as a smuggler, delivering goods across the Rajasthan-Pakistan border, was filmed in the deserts of Rajasthan and in Switzerland. It premiered on 19 February 1999 in Mumbai. Plot Dhananjay (Saif Ali Khan) and Aaftab (Ajay Devgn) are two half-brothers who meet for the first time. Each one has a selfish approach to life; Aaftab is a petty smuggler, specializing in smuggling goods across the Rajasthan border into Pakistan whilst Dhananjay is a corporate yuppy from the city, with a high-flying lifestyle. Aaftab is in love with Rukshana (Manisha Koirala) but is rejected by her family because he is illegitimate. Dhananjay is dating Ragini (Namrata Shirodkar) and has his father's death to contend with. When the brothers meet for the first time, they instantly loathe each other, having nothing in common ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kuchhe Dhaage
''Kuchhe Dhaage'' is a 1973 Indian Hindi-language action film directed by Raj Khosla. The film stars Vinod Khanna, Moushumi Chatterjee and Kabir Bedi. The music was scored by Laxmikant Pyarelal with lyrics penned by Anand Bakshi. Cast *Vinod Khanna as Thakur Lakhan Singh *Moushumi Chatterjee as Sona *Kabir Bedi as Roopa / Pandit Tulsiram *Trilok Kapoor * K.N. Singh as Sona's Father *Nirupa Roy as Thakurain - Lakhan's Mother *Murad as Judge *Dev Kumar as Thakur Bahadur Singh *Bhagwan Dada as Ram Bharose *Tun Tun as Raswanti Bharose *Jagdish Raj as Amrutlal *Ratnamala as Sona's Mother *Purnima Pūrṇimā () is the word for full moon in Sanskrit. The day of Purnima is the day (''Tithi'') in each month when the full moon occurs, and marks the division in each month between the two lunar fortnights (paksha), and the Moon is aligned exa ... * Zeb Rehman * Randhir Plot In the state of Madhya Pradesh, India, particularly in the Chambal Ravine there are an ab ... [...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] |
Item Number
In Indian cinema, an item number or item song is a musical number inserted into a film that may or may not have any relevance to the plot. The term is commonly used within Indian films (Malayalam, Telugu, Tamil, Hindi, Kannada, Punjabi, and Bengali cinema) to describe a catchy, upbeat, often provocative dance sequence for a song performed in a movie.Journals : Item number defined The main aim of an item number is to entertain movie-goers and to lend support to the marketability of the film by being featured in . They are favoured by filmmakers as they afford t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Simran (actress)
Rishibala Naval (born 4 April 1976), known professionally as Simran, is an Indian actress, Producer, Dancer and TV personality who prominently works in Tamil films along with a few Telugu, Hindi, Malayalam and Kannada films. Personal life and background Simran was born as Rishibala Naval on 4 April 1976 to Punjabi parents in Mumbai; her father is Ashok Naval and mother is Sharda Naval. Simran has two younger sisters, Monal and Jyothi Anand, and a younger brother Sumeet Naval. She did her schooling from St. Anthony's high school, Versova and finished her 12th from Children Welfare Centre Yari Road in Mumbai. She actively participated in dance and drama during her school and college time. She married Deepak Bagga, her childhood friend, on 2 December 2003. The couple has two children, Adheep and Aadit Veer. Career Debut and breakthrough (1995–1999) Simran made her cinematic debut in the 1995 Hindi-language film ''Sanam Harjai'', directed by Saawan Kumar. It was the fi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Parmeet Sethi
Parmeet Sethi is an Indian actor, director, producer and writer. He is best known for portraying Kuljeet Singh in his debut in Aditya Chopra's directorial debut ''Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge'' (1995). Sethi has also acted in films such as ''Dhadkan'' (2000), ''Om Jai Jagadish'' (2002), '' Lakshya'' (2004), '' Baabul'' (2006), ''Dil Dhadakne Do'' (2015), '' Rustom'' (2016), ''Laila Majnu'' (2018) and ''Bhangra Paa Le'' (2020). He made his directorial debut with ''Badmaash Company'' (2010) which earned him a nomination for the Best Debutante Director at Zee Cine Awards. Apart from films, he is also active in television shows and has appeared in '' Dastaan'' (1995-1996) and ''Jassi Jaissi Koi Nahin'' (2003-2006), ''Detective Omkar Nath'' (2006), '' Sujata'' (2008), ''Pehredaar Piya Ki'' (2017), ''My Name Ijj Lakhan'' (2019), ''Special OPS'' (2020) and '' Hundred '' (2020). Personal life Sethi married actress Archana Puran Singh on 30 June 1992. They have two sons, Aryamann and Ay ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Anu Kapoor
Annu Kapoor (born Anil Kapoor; 20 February 1956) is an Indian actor, singer, director, radio disc jockey, and television presenter who has appeared in over a hundred films, as well as television series. His career has spanned over 40 years as an actor, producer, director and singer. Besides acting, he also does a Radio show, named ''Suhaana Safar With Annu Kapoor'' which airs on 92.7 big FM. He has won numerous awards in his career, including two National Film Awards, one Filmfare Awards and two Indian Television Academy Awards in varied categories. Early life Annu Kapoor was born in Itwara, Bhopal, Bhopal State, on 20 February 1956, to Madanlal, a Punjabi father with roots in Peshawar and Kamal, a Bengali Brahmin mother. His father owned a travelling Parsi theatre company which performed in cities and towns, and his mother was a Urdu teacher and a trained classical singer. His grandfather Kripa Ram Kapoor was a doctor in the British Army and his great grandfather Lala Ganga ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vineet Kumar
Vineet Kumar is an Indian actor. The veteran actor from National School of Drama, is known for his works in Hindi, Telugu, and English language films and Television. He is best known for his works in films such as ''Masaan'','' Drohkaal'', ''Kachche Dhaage,'' '' Aks'', ''Yeh Dil'', '' Soch'' and ''Shool''. His Hollywood assignments include ''Return to Rajapur'' with Lynn Collins; '' Bhopal: A Prayer for Rain'' with Martin Sheen and Mischa Barton. He has also appeared in a number of Telugu, Kannada, and Bhojpuri films. He received critical acclaim for his work in the Telugu film ''Vikramarkudu''. Personal life Kumar currently lives in Mumbai and is married to Manoranjan Dhaliwal who teaches ESL at Princess Noura University in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. He loves photography and is an amateur photographer as well. He is younger brother of Bihar Cadre IPS officer Sunit Kumar. Career He has appeared in a number of Hindi films. These include ''Drohkaal'', ''Kachche Dhaage,'' '' Aks'', ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Anupam Shyam
Anupam Shyam Ojha (20 September 1957 – 8 August 2021) was an Indian film and television actor, who usually played villainous roles. He appeared as ''Thakur Sajjan Singh'' in the STAR Plus TV series ''Mann Kee Awaaz Pratigya'' (2009 and 2021). Apart from that, he worked in films like ''Lajja'', ''Nayak'', ''Dubai Return'', ''Parzania'', ''Hazaaron Khwaishein Aisi'' (2005), ''Shakti: The Power'', '' Bandit Queen'', in the internationally acclaimed movie ''Slumdog Millionaire'' (2008) and acted in numerous international films set in India. He last appeared in Star Bharat' s popular series Mann Kee Awaaz Pratigya 2. Personal life Anupam Shyam Ojha was a native of Pratapgarh in Uttar Pradesh, and an alumnus of Bhartendu Academy of Dramatic Arts, Lucknow, where he studied from 1983 to 1985. He also supported Anna Hazare's movement held on 27 December 2011. Death He died aged 63 on 8 August 2021, at Life Line Hospital due to kidney failure, approximately 45 days before his 64th bi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Maya Alagh
Maya Alagh is an Indian television and film actress. Personal life Maya is married to Sunil Alagh, who is a former managing director and CEO of Britannia Industries. Their daughter Anjori Alagh is also an actress. Maya started off her career as a model. She was noticed by actor, Dalip Tahil when she had gone to pick up her husband, Sunil Alagh. Dalip offered her an ad film, which she auditioned for. She was however rejected because she didn't 'look poor enough'. Maya made her television debut with the mystery-drama ''Chhoti Badi Baatein''. It aired on Doordarshan TV (previously DD National) in the year 1986. The serial was based on the concept of superstitions. Filmography * '' Umrao Jaan'' (2006) * '' Mere Jeevan Saathi'' (2006) * ''Page 3'' (2005) * ''LOC Kargil'' (2003) * '' Sssshhh...'' (2003) * ''Andaaz'' (2003) * '' Talaash: The Hunt Begins...'' (2003) * ''Mujhse Dosti Karoge!'' (2002) * ''Rehnaa Hai Terre Dil Mein'' (2001) * '' Albela'' (2001) * ''Kachche Dhaage'' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Govind Namdeo
Govind Namdev (born 3 September 1954) is an Indian actor who appears in Hindi films. Namdev made his debut as a corrupt cop in David Dhawan's '' Shola Aur Shabnam'' (1992). He has acted in numerous movies, often as a villain. He is an alumnus of the National School of Drama 1977. After that he joined NSD repertory company and worked there 12–13 years as an actor. Some of his most notable work has been in films like ''Oh My God, Dum Maro Dum, Bandit Queen, Virasat, '' Satya'', Kachche Dhaage, Mast, Thakshak, ''Phir Bhi Dil Hai Hindustani'', Pukar, ''Raju Chacha'', Sarfarosh, Satta, Qayamat'' and ''Main Madhuri Dixit Banna Chahti Hoon, Johny Gadhaar''. He will be starring in the upcoming Bollywood film ''Kaashi in Search of Ganga''. Film # *'' Saudagar'' (1991) # *'' Shola Aur Shabnam'' (1992) # *''Chamatkar'' (1992) # *''Sardar'' (1994) Shankar, Sardar Patel's assistant # *'' Aankhen'' (1993) # *'' Andaz'' (1994) # *'' Bandit Queen'' (1994) # *'' Prem'' (1995) # *''Prem ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sadashiv Amrapurkar
Sadashiv Dattaray Amrapurkar (11 May 1950 – 3 November 2014) was an Indian actor, best known for his performances in Marathi language, Marathi and Hindi films from 1983 to 1999. He acted in more than 300 movies in Hindi, Marathi, and other regional languages. He also played first class cricket in Ranji trophy. He received the Filmfare Award for Best Performance in a Negative Role in 1991 for ''Sadak'' — the first time the award was instituted. In 1993, he won the Filmfare Award for best actor in a villainous role, when the award was instituted. In 1993 he also played a comic hero, Inspector Pyare Mohan, in ''Aankhen (1993 film), Aankhen''. In addition to negative roles, he played supporting roles and, later, comic roles. Early life Amrapurkar was born as Ganesh Kumar Narwode (or Nalawade) on 11 May 1950, in Amrapur village of Shevgaon tehsil, Ahmadnagar district in Maharashtra. Amrapurkar began acting during his school days. While completing his master's degree in hi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kuldhara
Kuldhara is an abandoned village in the Jaisalmer district of Rajasthan, India. Established around the 13th century, it was once a prosperous village inhabited by Paliwal Brahmins. It was abandoned by the early 19th century for unknown reasons, possibly because of dwindling water supply, an earthquake, or as a local legend claims, because of the atrocities by the Jaisalmer State's minister Salim Singh. Over years, Kuldhara acquired reputation as a haunted site, and the Government of Rajasthan decided to develop it as a tourist spot in the 2010s. Geography The former village site is located about 18 km south-west of the Jaisalmer city. The village was located on an 861 m x 261 m rectangular site aligned in the north-south direction. The township was centred around a temple of the mother goddess. It had three longitudinal roads, which were cut through by a number of latitudinal narrow lanes. The remains of a city wall can be seen on the north and the south sides of the s ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
