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Kalki (2019 Telugu Film)
''Kalki'' is a 2019 Indian Telugu-language action thriller film directed by Prasanth Varma. The film stars Rajasekhar, Rahul Ramakrishna, Adah Sharma, Nandita Swetha and Pujita Ponnada in the lead roles. Plot In 1983, Kollapur, a village situated near Nallamala forest, a journalist Deva Dutta from Hyderabad converses with a senior citizen to learn about the history of Kollapur. In 1947, Nizam, opposing the incorporation of Hyderabad state into India after independence of the country from British Raj, sent Razakars to ruin Hindu provinces and temples. In such scuffle, the generous aristocrat of Kollapur, Raja Balakishan Rao had died due to the betrayal of his greedy commander Narsappa. After the state successfully became a part of India in 1948, Narsappa desired to contest in the general elections but Raja Balakishan Rao's confidant Raja Ratnam advised Raja Balakishan Rao's wife Rani Ramachandramma to participate in the elections for social welfare. She subsequently wins and esta ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Prasanth Varma
Prasanth Varma is an Indian film director and screenwriter who works primarily in Telugu cinema. He is best known for directing ''Awe'' (2018) and ''Zombie Reddy'' (2021). Career 2011–2017: Initial career Varma began his career in 2011 by directing a short film ''Deenamma Jeevitham.'' He then directed advertisement films and few short films including ''A Silent Melody'' (2014) and ''Dialogue in the Dark'' (2017). In 2015, he directed a five-episode web series ''Not Out'' starring Brian Lara. It was premiered on YuppTV. In an interview to '' Idlebrain.com'', he admitted that Singeetam Srinivasa Rao, Christopher Nolan, K. Viswanath and Mani Ratnam are his major influences. 2018–present: Debut in feature films, breakthrough and critical acclaim His first feature film was 2018 psychological cross genre film ''Awe'' (2018), although '' That Is Mahalakshmi'' was his directorial debut. Due to production issues and creative differences ''That is Mahalakshmi'' was post ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Razakars
Razakar (رضا کار) is etymologically an Arabic word which literally means volunteer. The word is also common in Urdu language as a loanword. On the other hand, in Bangladesh, razakar is a pejorative word meaning a traitor or Judas. In Pakistan and India Razakars were an East Pakistani paramilitary force that aided the Pakistan Army against the Mukti Bahini during the Bangladesh Liberation War. Police Qaumi Razakars are a volunteer force in Pakistan which aids the Police in their duties. In Hyderabad, Razakars were volunteers sponsored by the Nizam's state of Hyderabad for opposition to its merger with India.Moraes, Frank, Jawaharlal Nehru, Mumbai: Jaico. 2007, p.394 In Bangladesh In Bengali language, razakar is an ethnic slur mainly towards Pakistanis and Biharis: a pejorative term akin to the western term "traitor" or Judas Judas Iscariot (; grc-x-biblical, Ἰούδας Ἰσκαριώτης; syc, ܝܗܘܕܐ ܣܟܪܝܘܛܐ; died AD) was a disciple and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ashutosh Rana
Ashutosh Ramnarayan Neekhra (born 10 November 1967), known professionally as Ashutosh Rana, is an Indian actor, producer, author and television personality. He has worked in Marathi, Telugu, Kannada, Tamil, and Hindi films. He has also worked in Indian television shows. He has also won two Filmfare Awards for '' Dushman'' and '' Sangharsh''. He won these awards in the category Filmfare Awards in a negative role. He is known for his portrayal of negative roles. Besides being an actor, he is also an author. Some of the books written by him are 'Maun Muskaan Ki Maar' and 'Ramrajya'. Early and personal life Rana was born on 10 November 1967. He is from Gadarwara, Saugor Madhya Pradesh. He also spent some time Kasindra city of Ahmedabad district, Gujarat state. He spent his childhood in Gadarwara, Narshingpur district of Madhya Pradesh where he finished his primary school.He had done his graduation form Dr, Hari Singh Gaur university Sagar Madhya Pradesh. He used to play the r ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nassar (actor)
M. Nassar (born 5 March 1958) is an Indian actor, director, producer, dubbing artist, singer and politician who mainly works in the Tamil and Telugu film industries he has also worked in few Malayalam, English and Hindi films. He is the incumbent president of the Nadigar Sangam. Early life and education Nassar was born on 5 March 1958 to Mehaboob Basha and Mumtaz in Tamil Nadu, India. He studied in St. Joseph's Higher Secondary School (Chengalpattu). He moved to Madras (now Chennai) after school, where he finished his pre-university at Madras Christian College. At Madras Christian College, he was an active member of the Dramatic Society. Later for a brief time, he worked in the Indian Air Force. He trained in two acting schools: the South Indian Film Chamber of Commerce's Film Institute and the Tamil Nadu Institute for Film and Television Technology. Career Nassar made his acting debut in K. Balachander's '' Kalyana Agathigal'' (1985) portraying a secondary supporting role ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Draupadi
Draupadi ( sa, द्रौपदी, draupadī, Daughter of Drupada), also referred to as Krishnaa, Panchali, and Yagyaseni, is the main female protagonist of the Hindu epic ''Mahabharata,'' and the common consort of the five Pandava brothers—Yudhishthira, Bhima, Arjuna, Nakula, and Sahadeva. She is noted for her beauty, courage, and a rare Polyandry, polyandrous marriage. In Mahabharata, Draupadi and her brother, Dhrishtadyumna, were born from a ''yajna'' (fire sacrifice) organized by King Drupada of Panchala. Arjuna won her hand in marriage, but she had to marry the five brothers because of her Kunti, mother-in-law's misunderstanding. Later, she became an empress, as Yudhishthira performed the Rajasuya ritual and achieved the status of the emperor. She had five sons, one from each Pandava, who were collectively addressed as the Upapandavas. The most notable incident in Draupadi's life is the game of dice at Hastinapur, Hastinapura where Yudhishthira loses his possessio ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lord Krishna
Krishna (; sa, कृष्ण ) is a major deity in Hinduism. He is worshipped as the eighth avatar of Vishnu and also as the Supreme god in his own right. He is the god of protection, compassion, tenderness, and love; and is one of the most popular and widely revered among Indian divinities. Krishna's birthday is celebrated every year by Hindus on Krishna Janmashtami according to the lunisolar Hindu calendar, which falls in late August or early September of the Gregorian calendar. The anecdotes and narratives of Krishna's life are generally titled as ''Krishna Leela''. He is a central character in the ''Mahabharata'', the ''Bhagavata Purana'', the ''Brahma Vaivarta Purana,'' and the ''Bhagavad Gita'', and is mentioned in many Hindu philosophical, theological, and mythological texts. They portray him in various perspectives: as a god-child, a prankster, a model lover, a divine hero, and the universal supreme being. Quote: "Krsna's various appearances as a divine her ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
