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List Of Hindi Films Of 2006
This is a list of films produced by the Bollywood film industry based in Mumbai in 2006. Box office collection Released films References External links {{DEFAULTSORT:Bollywood Films Of 2006 2006 File:2006 Events Collage V1.png, From top left, clockwise: The 2006 Winter Olympics open in Turin; Twitter is founded and launched by Jack Dorsey; The Nintendo Wii is released; Montenegro votes to declare independence from Serbia; The 2006 ... Lists of 2006 films by country or language 2006 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 fi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bhagam Bhag
''Bhagam Bhag'' () is a 2006 Indian Hindi-language comedy thriller film written and directed by Priyadarshan from the screenplay by Neeraj Vora. It was produced by Sunil Shetty and Dhilin Mehta. The film stars Akshay Kumar, Govinda and Paresh Rawal as leads alongside Lara Dutta, Rajpal Yadav, Jackie Shroff, Arbaaz Khan, Shakti Kapoor, Manoj Joshi, Razak Khan, Sharat Saxena and Asrani. The film is a remake of 1995 Malayalam film '' Mannar Mathai Speaking'' which itself was based on the 1958 movie ''Vertigo''. The film released theatrically on 22 December 2006, during Christmas, received mixed reviews from the critics but it was commercially successful and became 9th highest grossing film of the year. Plot Champak Chaturvedi runs a theatrical troupe in India. He hires two men, Bunty – a graduate in arts, and Babla - who cannot read nor write English. One has to play the role of the play's hero, while one the villain. Both men end up squabbling with each other, as both want the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Payal Rohatgi
Payal Rohatgi (born 9 November 1984) is an Indian actress and reality TV performer who appears in Hindi films. She was a contestant in the reality show ''Bigg Boss'' in 2008. In 2022, she participated in ALT Balaji's reality television show '' Lock Upp'' and emerged as the Runner-Up. Early life Rohatgi was born on 9 November 1984 in Hyderabad and earned a degree in computer engineering and was also a Gujrat Board Topper. Career Rohatgi started her career by being part of the ''Femina Miss India'' pageant. She later went on to represent India as Miss India Tourism in Miss Tourism World pageant internationally. There Rohatgi won the title of Supermodel Miss Tourism World. Rohatgi modeled for popular brands like Amul, Nirma, Nescafe, Dabur Hair Oil, Jaguar Bath Panel. She gained attention after appearing in a television ad for Cadbury's Temptations Chocolates. Around this time she also appeared in music videos by rock band, ''Silk Route'' and Indipop artist, KK. In 2002, sh ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Paresh Rawal
Paresh Rawal (born 30 May 1955) is an Indian actor, comedian, film producer and politician known for his works notably in Hindi films, and Telugu, and a few Gujarati and a few Tamil films. He has appeared in over 240 films and is the recipient of various accolades. In 1994, he won the National Film Award for Best Supporting Actor for his performances in the films ''Woh Chokri'' and ''Sir''. For the latter, he received his first Filmfare Award for Best Performance in a Negative Role. This was followed by Ketan Mehta's ''Sardar'', which saw him playing the lead role of freedom fighter Vallabhbhai Patel, a role that got him national and international acclaim. He was honoured with Padma Shri from the Government of India in 2014. He has received recognition for his villainous roles in Telugu box office hits such as ''Kshana Kshanam'' (1991), ''Money'' (1993), '' Money Money'' (1995), '' Govinda Govinda'' (1994), ''Rikshavodu'' (1995), '' Bavagaru Bagunnara'' (1998).. His other n ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Johny Lever
Johnny Lever (born John Prakash Rao Janumala; 14 August 1957) is an Indian actor and popular comedian who is known for his works in Hindi cinema. He is one of the first stand-up comedians in India. He is the recipient of numerous accolades, including thirteen Filmfare Awards nominations in Filmfare Award for Best Performance in a Comic Role, and has won the award twice, for his work in ''Deewana Mastana'' (1997) and ''Dulhe Raja'' (1998). He began his career in 1984, and has acted in more than three hundred Hindi films. Early life Lever was born on 14 August 1957 in a Telugu Christian family in Prakasam, Andhra Pradesh. His father worked as an operator in Hindustan Unilever plant where he also worked as a labourer for six years. Lever was brought up in King's Circle area of Dharavi in Mumbai. His mother tongue is Telugu and is fluent in Hindi, Marathi, English and Tulu. He is the eldest in the family consisting of three sisters and two brothers (including his younger broth ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Upen Patel
Upen Patel (born 16 August 1982) is a British actor and model. In addition to working in Hindi films, he has host several television reality shows including ''Bigg Boss 8'' and ''Nach Baliye 7''. He also hosted MTV Love School with Karishma Tanna. Personal life Upen Patel is a Gujarati, born on 16 August 1982, in the United Kingdom. He grew up in London, England. Patel dated actress Karishma Tanna from 2014 to 2016. Career In May 2006, Patel made his Bollywood debut with the film ''36 China Town'', directed by the duo Abbas–Mustan. His next Bollywood movie, '' Namastey London'', released in March 2007, where Patel played the character of a Pakistani Muslim living in London. In April 2007, his third film ''Shakalaka Boom Boom'' was released, which was produced and directed by Suneel Darshan. He also appeared in ''Money Hai Toh Honey Hai''. Patel appeared in the 2008 film, ''One Two Three''. He then appeared in ''Ajab Prem Ki Ghazab Kahani'', released in November 2009 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Isha Koppikar
Isha Koppikar (born 19 September 1976) is an Indian actress, model and politician who has mostly appeared in Hindi cinema. She has also acted in several Telugu, Tamil, Kannada and Marathi films. Background Koppikar was born in Mahim, Bombay (now Mumbai) in a Konkani family. She has one younger brother. She graduated in Life Sciences at Ramnarain Ruia College in Mumbai. While at college she appeared in a photoshoot for Indian photographer Gautam Rajadhyaksha. The shoot led to work in advertising as a model, notably for ''L'Oréal'', ''Rexona'', ''Camay'', ''Tips & Toes'' and ''Coca-Cola''. Koppikar competed in the 1995 Miss India contest, winning the Miss Talent Crown. Her modelling work gave her an introduction to the film industry and to her first film appearance in the Telugu movie '' W/o V. Vara Prasad'' in 1997. Film career Early years in South Indian cinema (1997–2001) The 1998 Hindi film '' Ek Tha Dil Ek Thi Dhadkan'', directed by Shahrukh Sultan, is often stated to ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Akshaye Khanna
Akshaye Khanna (born 28 March 1975) is an Indian actor who appears in Hindi films. He is the son of actor Vinod Khanna. He has won numerous awards in his career including two Filmfare Awards, three Screen Awards and two IIFA Awards in varied acting categories. After studying in Kishore Namit Kapoor Acting Institute in Mumbai, he made his acting debut in 1997 with the film ''Himalay Putra''. His next release, J. P. Dutta's war drama ''Border'' (1997) emerged as a critical and commercial success, earning him the Filmfare Award for Best Male Debut and a Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor nomination. Khanna rose to prominence with starring roles in the musical romantic drama '' Taal'' (1999), the comedy drama '' Dil Chahta Hai'' (2001) which won him a Best Supporting Actor at Filmfare, the romantic thriller '' Humraaz'' (2002), for which he was nominated in the Best Negative Role category, the romantic comedies ''Hungama'' (2003) and '' Hulchul'' (2004), the murder mystery ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kareena Kapoor
Kareena Kapoor Khan (; '' née'' Kapoor; born 21 September 1980) is an Indian actress who appears in Hindi films. She is the daughter of actors Randhir Kapoor and Babita, and the younger sister of actress Karisma Kapoor. Noted for playing a variety of characters in a range of film genres—from romantic comedies to crime dramas—Kapoor is the recipient of several awards, including six Filmfare Awards, and is one of Bollywood's highest-paid actresses. After making her acting debut in 2000 in '' Refugee'', Kapoor established herself with roles in the dramas ''Aśoka'' and '' Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham...'' (both 2001). This was followed by a series of commercial failures and negative reviews for her repetitive roles. In 2004, a turning point happened in Kapoor's career when she played against type as a sex worker in the drama '' Chameli''. She earned critical recognition for her portrayal of a riot victim in the 2004 drama '' Dev'' and a character based on William Shakespeare's ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shahid Kapoor
Shahid Kapoor (; born 25 February 1981) is an Indian actor who appears in Hindi films. Initially recognised for portraying romantic roles, he has since taken on parts in action films and thrillers, and is the recipient of several awards, including three Filmfare Awards. The son of actors Pankaj Kapur and Neelima Azeem, Kapoor trained as a dancer at Shiamak Davar's academy. He appeared as a background dancer in a few films of the 1990s, and was later featured in music videos and television commercials. He made his film debut in 2003 with a leading role in the romantic comedy ''Ishq Vishk'', a sleeper hit for which he won the Filmfare Award for Best Male Debut. He followed it with roles in several commercial failures before starring in Sooraj Barjatya's top-grossing family drama '' Vivah'' (2006). Kapoor earned nominations for the Filmfare Award for Best Actor for portraying a troubled businessman in Imtiaz Ali's romantic comedy '' Jab We Met'' (2007) and twin brothers ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Abbas–Mustan
Abbas–Mustan is an Indian filmmaking duo consisting of brothers Abbas Alibhai Burmawalla and Mustan Alibhai Burmawalla, known for directing stylish suspense, action and romantic thrillers in Bollywood with dark-lighted themes. The duo directed the Bollywood films '' Khiladi'', '' Baazigar'', ''Soldier'', '' Ajnabee'', '' Baadshah'', ''Aitraaz'', '' Humraaz'', '' 36 China Town'', '' Race'', ''Race 2'' and comedian Kapil Sharma's debut movie ''Kis Kisko Pyaar Karoon''. Early life and career Abbas Burmawalla, Mustan Burmawalla, and their brother Hussain Burmawalla are from Surat in Gujarat state. They began their career with Gujarati films. They joined Sultan Ahmed as assistant director who was directing the movie '' Ganga Ki Saugandh'' (1978). They later joined as assistant director with Govindbhai Patel to do several films. When Patel refused an opportunity to direct Gujarati film ''Sajan Tara Sambharana'' (1985), Abbas–Mustan received their first break to direct the movie ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
36 China Town
''36 China Town'' is a 2006 Indian Hindi-language mystery thriller comedy film directed by Abbas- Mustan and produced by Subhash Ghai. It is an official adaption of the 1992 American film '' Once Upon a Crime'' (which in turn is a remake of the 1960 Italian film '' Crimen''). The film stars an ensemble cast of Akshaye Khanna, Shahid Kapoor, Kareena Kapoor, Vivek Shauq, Isha Koppikar, Upen Patel (in his film debut), Paresh Rawal, Payal Rohatgi, Johnny Lever and Tannaz Irani (credited as Tanaaz Lal), while Priyanka Chopra and Tanushree Dutta make special appearances. The film follows the investigation of a police officer trying to find the killer of a wealthy casino owner, Sonia Chang. Plot The only child of Goa's China Town multimillionaire Sonia Chang has been kidnapped. To get her son, Vicky, back, she puts out a reward of over 25 lakh Rupees. She lives in her huge mansion named "36 China Town", with a servant couple Mr. Lobo and Mrs. Lobo in Goa. Sonia is consoled by R ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
