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List Of Bollywood Films Of 2008
This is a list of films produced by the Bollywood film industry based in Mumbai in 2008. Highest-grossing films List of released films January–March April–June July–September October–December Notes External links Bollywood films of 2008at the Internet Movie Database {{DEFAULTSORT:Bollywood Films Of 2008 2008 File:2008 Events Collage.png, From left, clockwise: Lehman Brothers went bankrupt following the Subprime mortgage crisis; Cyclone Nargis killed more than 138,000 in Myanmar; A scene from the opening ceremony of the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing; ... Lists of 2008 films by country or language 2008 in Indian cinema ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bollywood
Hindi cinema, popularly known as Bollywood and formerly as Bombay cinema, refers to the film industry based in Mumbai, engaged in production of motion pictures in Hindi language. The popular term Bollywood, is a portmanteau of "Bombay" (former name of Mumbai) and " Hollywood". The industry is a part of the larger Indian cinema, which also includes South Cinema and other smaller film industries. In 2017, Indian cinema produced 1,986 feature films, of which the largest number, 364 have been from Hindi. , Hindi cinema represented 43 percent of Indian net box-office revenue; Tamil and Telugu cinema represented 36 percent, and the remaining regional cinema constituted 21 percent. Hindi cinema has overtaken the U.S. film industry to become the largest centre for film production in the world. In 2001 ticket sales, Indian cinema (including Hindi films) reportedly sold an estimated 3.6 billion tickets worldwide, compared to Hollywood's 2.6 billion tickets sold. Earlier Hindi film ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bhoothnath
''Bhoothnath'' () is a 2008 Indian Hindi-language supernatural comedy film written and directed by Vivek Sharma, starring Amitabh Bachchan, Juhi Chawla, Aman Siddiqui, Priyanshu Chatterjee and Rajpal Yadav and features Shah Rukh Khan in a cameo appearance. The film is an adaptation of Oscar Wilde's 1887 short story "The Canterville Ghost". "Bhoothnath" was released on 9 May 2008, receiving positive reviews from critics. It was well received by audiences and popular among children, becoming a success at the box office. The performances of the main cast were praised by critics and audiences alike. A sequel titled '' Bhoothnath Returns'', written and directed by Nitesh Tiwari, was released on 11 April 2014; it shares a remote connection with the original. Plot One windy night, a young couple sneaks into the Nath Villa, a huge bungalow in Goa, only to discover that a ghost haunts the house, causing them to flee. Aditya, an engineer working on a cruise line, moves into the vi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nikhil Dwivedi
Nikhil Dwivedi is an Indian actor and producer who works in Hindi cinema. He is best known for his role in television series ''Scam 1992'' (2020). His other acting roles include '' My Name Is Anthony Gonsalves'' (2008), '' Raavan'' (2010), '' Shor in the City'' (2011), ''Ankahi Kahaniya'' (2021). As a producer, he has produced films like ''Veere Di Wedding'' (2018) and ''Dabangg 3'' (2019). Early life Nikhil Dwivedi was born in a middle-class family in Kanpur. He worked for American Express Bank and before moving on to work for a consumer electronics shop. However, he gave up all of this to pursue acting in films. Career His first major role was as the title role in '' My Name Is Anthony Gonsalves'' in 2008, which was directed by E. Niwas and co-produced by Shahrukh Khan's Red Chillies production house. He went on to secure the role of Lakshman in Mani Ratnam's Raavan that also starred Abhishek Bachchan and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan. His third film was '' Shor in the City'', w ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Eeshwar Nivas
Eshwar Niwas born on April 11th 1974 is an Indian film director, known for his works predominantly in Bollywood and Telugu cinema, Tollywood. In 1999, he won the National Film Award (India), National Film Award for directing ''Shool''. Early life and career He was born in Hyderabad. He ventured into Telugu film industry as an assistant director under the mentorship of Ram Gopal Varma. He subsequently entered Hindi cinema. Filmography ;As director *''Total Siyapaa'' (2014) *''De Taali'' (2008) *''My Name Is Anthony Gonsalves (film), My Name Is Anthony Gonsalves'' (2008) *''Bardaasht'' (2004) *''Dum (2003 Hindi film), Dum'' (2003) *''Love Ke Liye Kuch Bhi Karega'' (2001) *''Shool'' (1999) ;As screenwriter *''Dum (2003 Hindi film), Dum'' (2003) *''Shool'' (1999) ;As producer *''My Name Is Anthony Gonsalves (film), My Name Is Anthony Gonsalves'' (2008) Awards *National Film Awards *National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Hindi (director) – ''Shool'' – 1999 Reference ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
My Name Is Anthony Gonsalves (film)
''My Name Is Anthony Gonsalves'' is a 2008 Indian Hindi-language crime-drama film directed by Eeshwar Nivas and starring newcomer Nikhil Dwivedi, Amrita Rao and Mithun Chakraborty as the lead protagonists. The name of this film is derived from superstars Amitabh Bachchan, Vinod Khanna, and Rishi Kapoor's successful film ''Amar Akbar Anthonys famous song, "'' My Name Is Anthony Gonsalves''." It was released on 11 January 2008 and was a box office bomb. Plot ''My Name Is Anthony Gonsalves'' starts with a gangster and killer, Sikander, murdering someone with his gang; they bury him and flee. Then the story line drops to a young man, Anthony Gonsalves (introducin, who accepts Sikander for his father, guru, everything, since Sikander adopted Anthony when he was a young child living on the streets. He didn't exactly adopt him, since he says that his real father is the town priest. Anthony's big dream is to become a famous and wealthy actor and be as kind as Sikander—he doesn't ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Social
Social organisms, including human(s), live collectively in interacting populations. This interaction is considered social whether they are aware of it or not, and whether the exchange is voluntary or not. Etymology The word "social" derives from the Latin word ''socii'' ("allies"). It is particularly derived from the Italian ''Socii'' states, historical allies of the Roman Republic (although they rebelled against Rome in the Social War of 91–87 BC). Social theorists In the view of Karl MarxMorrison, Ken. ''Marx, Durkheim, Weber. Formations of modern social thought'', human beings are intrinsically, necessarily and by definition social beings who, beyond being "gregarious creatures", cannot survive and meet their needs other than through social co-operation and association. Their social characteristics are therefore to a large extent an objectively given fact, stamped on them from birth and affirmed by socialization processes; and, according to Marx, in producing and reproducin ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pankaj Kapur
Pankaj Kapur (born 29 May 1954) is an Indian actor who has worked in Hindi theatre, television and films. He has appeared in several television serials and films. He is the recipient of several awards, including a Filmfare Award and three National Film Awards. His most acclaimed film roles to date have been that of Inspector P.K. in ''Raakh'' (1989), Dr. Dipankar Roy in '' Ek Doctor Ki Maut'' (1991) and Abba ji, (based on Shakespeare's King Duncan) in Vishal Bhardwaj's adaptation of '' Macbeth''; ''Maqbool'' (2004). In the 1980s, he became a household name through the TV series ''Karamchand'', a comedy television series in the detective genre. And in the millennium, ''Office Office'', a comic satire on prevalent corruption in India. Early and personal life Pankaj Kapur was born on 29 May 1954 in a Khatri family Ludhiana, Punjab. He completed his education in Punjab and developed a keen interest in theatre and acting while growing up. He then enrolled in the National Schoo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vidya Balan
Vidya Balan (pronounced ; born 1 January 1979) is an Indian actress. Known for pioneering a change in the portrayal of women in Hindi cinema with her roles in female-led films, she is the recipient of several awards, including a National Film Award and seven Filmfare Awards. She was awarded the Padma Shri by the Government of India in 2014. Vidya aspired to a career in film from a young age and had her first acting role in the 1995 sitcom '' Hum Paanch''. While pursuing a master's degree in sociology from the University of Mumbai, she made several unsuccessful attempts to start a career in film, and featured in television commercials and music videos. She made her film debut by starring in the Bengali film ''Bhalo Theko'' (2003) and received praise for her first Hindi film, the drama '' Parineeta'' (2005). This was followed by commercial successes in ''Lage Raho Munna Bhai'' (2006) and ''Bhool Bhulaiyaa'' (2007), but her subsequent roles failed to propel her career forward. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ajay Devgn
Vishal Veeru Devgan (born 2 April 1969), known professionally as Ajay Devgn, is an Indian actor, film director and producer who works in Hindi cinema. Devgn has appeared in over a hundred films and has won numerous accolades, including four National Film Awards and four Filmfare Awards. In 2016, he was honoured by the Government of India with the Padma Shri, the fourth-highest civilian honour of the country. Devgn began his professional career with ''Phool Aur Kaante'' in 1991. He then rose to prominence as an action hero starring in successful films such as ''Jigar'' (1992), '' Dilwale'' (1994), ''Diljale'' (1996). He went on to give critically acclaimed performances in ''Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam'' (1999), ''Company'' (2002), ''Deewangee'' (2002), for ''Zakhm'' (1998) and ''The Legend of Bhagat Singh'' (2002), he won National Film Award for Best Actor. After the success of '' Golmaal: Fun Unlimited'' (2006), he went on to collaborate with Rohit Shetty on a number of action ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rajkumar Santoshi
Rajkumar Santoshi is an Indian film director, producer and screenwriter of Hindi films. Having received several accolades including three National Film Awards and six Filmfare Awards, he made his directorial debut with the crime film ''Ghayal (1990 film), Ghayal'' (1990), starring Sunny Deol, Meenakshi Sheshadri and Amrish Puri. Which was a huge critical and commercial success, it made Santoshi a household name in Hindi cinema. The film won him the National Film Award for Best Popular Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment as well as the Filmfare Award for Best Director. He also directed the thriller ''Damini'' (1993) with Deol, Sheshadri and Puri. Besides being critically acclaimed, the film became commercial success. It garnered him a second Filmfare Best Director Award and Filmfare Award for Best Screenplay, Filmfare Best Screenplay Award. During this period, Santoshi also received praise for directing the comedy ''Andaz Apna Apna'' (1994) starring Aamir Khan and Salman Khan ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Halla Bol
''Halla Bol'' (''Raise Your Voice'') is an Indian Hindi-language drama film directed by Rajkumar Santoshi. ''Halla Bol'' stars Ajay Devgn and Vidya Balan in pivotal roles and a number of celebrities from the Hindi and other film industries appear as themselves. Produced by Samee Siddiqui, the film's score and soundtrack was composed by Sukhwinder Singh, while Natarajan Subramaniam and Steven Bernard were the cinematographer and editor respectively. It was released on 11 January 2008. The film touches upon the Jessica Lall murder case, Aamir Khan's involvement with the Narmada Bachao Andolan, the Right to Information Act, and public participation in fighting corruption. It also references the theatre group Jan Natya Manch, whose leader, theatre activist Safdar Hashmi, was killed by political rivals while performing a street play by the same name, ''Halla Bol!'', in 1989. Plot Ashfaque (Ajay Devgn) is a small town boy aspiring to be a film star in the Hindi film industry. He jo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Comedy
Comedy is a genre of fiction that consists of discourses or works intended to be humorous or amusing by inducing laughter, especially in theatre, film, stand-up comedy, television, radio, books, or any other entertainment medium. The term originated in ancient Greece: in Athenian democracy, the public opinion of voters was influenced by political satire performed by comic poets in theaters. The theatrical genre of Greek comedy can be described as a dramatic performance pitting two groups, ages, genders, or societies against each other in an amusing '' agon'' or conflict. Northrop Frye depicted these two opposing sides as a "Society of Youth" and a "Society of the Old". A revised view characterizes the essential agon of comedy as a struggle between a relatively powerless youth and the societal conventions posing obstacles to his hopes. In this struggle, the youth then becomes constrained by his lack of social authority, and is left with little choice but to resort to ruses w ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
