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Loafer (1996 Film)
''Loafer'' is a 1996 Indian Bollywood masala film directed by David Dhawan and produced by Surinder Kapoor and Boney Kapoor. It stars Anil Kapoor and Juhi Chawla in pivotal roles. The film was a remake of the Tamil film ''Velai Kidaichuduchu''. Cast * Anil Kapoor as Ravi Kumar * Juhi Chawla as Kiran Mathur * Pramod Muthu as Dhandpani * Mukesh Rishi as Badshah * Gulshan Grover as Krupashankar *Kulbhushan Kharbanda as Kumar, Ravi's Father * Farida Jalal as Janki Kumar * Shakti Kapoor as Bhiku - Ravi's Mamaji *Vikas Anand as Mathur, Kiran's Father * Tiku Talsania as Hotel Client / School Principal * Viju Khote as Hotel Manager * Kunika as Flirting Woman * Yunus Parvez as Husband of Flirting women, Kunika * Vivek Vaswani as Pandey * Deep Dhillon as Tatya * Chandrashekhar as Judge * Chandrakant Gokhale as Oldster, juice seller * Dharmesh Tiwari as Son of Juice Seller * Anil Dhawan as Govt Officer *Ishrat Ali ''Sarkar'' () is a 2005 Indian Hindi-language political crime thrill ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
David Dhawan
David Dhawan (born Rajinder Dhawan; 16 August 1951) is an Indian director of Hindi films. A member of the Dhawan family, he has directed over 42 films. The 1993 action thriller '' Aankhen'' and 1999 comedy '' Biwi No.1'' earned him two Filmfare Award for Best Director nominations. His notable works include ''Swarg'' (1990), '' Shola Aur Shabnam'' (1992), ''Bol Radha Bol'' (1992), '' Raja Babu'' (1994), '' Coolie No.1'' (1995), ''Saajan Chale Sasural'' (1996), ''Judwaa'' (1997), '' Hero No. 1'' (1997), ''Deewana Mastana'' (1997), '' Bade Miyan Chote Miyan'' (1998), ''Haseena Maan Jaayegi'' (1999), ''Dulhan Hum Le Jayenge'' (2000), '' Jodi No.1'' (2001), ''Mujhse Shaadi Karogi'' (2004), ''Partner'' (2007), '' Chashme Baddoor'' (2013), ''Main Tera Hero'' (2014) and ''Judwaa 2'' (2017). Personal life David Dhawan was born on 16 August 1951 as Rajinder Dhawan in Agartala, Tripura in a Punjabi family. His father, a manager in UCO Bank, got transferred to Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh. He ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shakti Kapoor
Shakti Kapoor (born Sunil Kapoor; 3 September 1952) is an Indian actor and comedian who appears in Bollywood films. Known for his villainous and comic roles in Hindi films, he has featured in over 600 films. In the 1980s and 1990s, Kapoor teamed up with actor Asrani and Kader Khan as the comical or evil team in over 100 films. He was a contestant in the Indian reality show ''Bigg Boss'' in 2011. Early life Kapoor was born in Delhi to a Punjabi family. His father ran a clothes shop in Connaught Place, New Delhi. After a long struggle in Bollywood, Kapoor was spotted by Sunil Dutt while he was making ''Rocky'' to launch his son Sanjay Dutt. He was then cast as the antagonist in the movie. But Dutt felt that his name "Sunil Kapoor" wouldn't do justice to his villainous stint and hence, "Shakti Kapoor" was born. Personal life Kapoor is married to Shivangi Kolhapure (elder sister of actresses Padmini Kolhapure and Tejaswini Kolhapure) and has two children, a son Siddhanth Kapoor ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Udit Narayan
Udit is an Indian masculine given name that may refer to: *Udit Narayan, Bollywood playback singer *Udit Narayan (politician) (born 1960), Fijian politician of Indian descent *Udit Narayan Singh (1770–1835), Indian monarch *Udit Patel (born 1984), Indian cricketer *Udit Raj, Indian politician *Udit Birla (born 1989), Indian cricketer *Kunwar Udit Swaraj, Bollywood playback singer {{given name Indian masculine given names ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ishrat Ali
''Sarkar'' () is a 2005 Indian Hindi-language political crime thriller film directed by Ram Gopal Varma. The film stars Amitabh Bachchan in the title role alongside Abhishek Bachchan as his younger son, along with Kay Kay Menon, Katrina Kaif, Tanisha Mukherjee, Supriya Pathak, Kota Srinivasa Rao, and Anupam Kher. It is the first installment of the ''Sarkar'' film series. ''Sarkar'' spawned two sequels: ''Sarkar Raj'', which released on 6 June 2008, and ''Sarkar 3'', which released on 12 May 2017. ''Sarkar'' was premiered at the New York Asian Film Festival. The film is preserved at the American Academy of Motion Pictures library. Plot Subhash Nagre, who is known by his followers as Sarkar, lives in Mumbai. The opening scenes show a rape victim's father approaching Sarkar for justice (which the corrupt law and order system has failed to deliver), which Sarkar promptly establishes by having the rapist beaten up by his henchmen. His son Vishnu plays a sleazy producer who is more ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Anil Dhawan
Anil Dhawan is an Indian actor who appears in Hindi films and television. He made his acting debut with the film ''Chetna'' (1970) followed by ''Piya Ka Ghar'' (1971). He is also known for his 2018 film Andhadhun. Now turned activist, Dhawan was part of Anna Hazare camp in his crusade against corruption in Indian public life. Early life Dhawan belongs to Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, India. His father, Madan Lal Dhawan, was AGM in UCO Bank, who came to India from Peshawar, Pakistan in around 1947. Anil did his high school from St. Francis Xavier's School, Kanpur and graduated from Christ Church College, Kanpur. He later obtained a diploma in acting from Film and Television Institute of India, Pune in the same batch as Jaya Bhaduri. His son is actor Siddharth Dhawan. Director David Dhawan is his brother, another director Rohit Dhawan and actor Varun Dhawan are his nephews. Anil Dhawan has one granddaughter Anjini from his son Siddharth. Career He joined Film and Television Instit ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dharmesh Tiwari
Dharmesh Tiwari (27 April 1951 – 6 August 2014) was an Indian actor and film director. He is memorable for portraying Kripacharya in the TV series ''Mahabharat'' and Malayraj in ''Chanakya''. He essayed the role of a judge on the Hindi TV serial Kanoon. He directed and wrote the script for Mahabharat Aur Barbareek in 2013. This was his last project. In 2001, he was Honorary General Secretary of Cine and TV Artistes Association. In 2003, he was president of the Federation of Western India Cine Employees, a film worker's union. Dharmesh also did the role of Jaswant Singh Major Jaswant Singh (; 3 January 193827 September 2020) was an officer of the Indian Army and an Indian Cabinet Minister. He was one of the founding members of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), and was one of India's longest serving parliamen ... in as ABP News 26 episodes series of political show Pradhanmantri in 2013. Tiwari died of diabetes at the age of 63 on 6 August 2014. References Exter ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chandrakant Gokhale
Chandrakant Raghunath Gokhale (7 January 1921 – 20 June 2008) was a well-known veteran Marathi film and stage actor and singer. Gokhale's mother, Kamlabai Gokhale (nee Kamlabai Kamat) was the first female child actor of the Indian cinema. Gokhale has acted in several superhit marathi films such as "''Dhakti Jau''" and many more. His son Vikram Gokhale Vikram Gokhale (14 November 1945 – 26 November 2022) was an Indian film, television and stage actor, noted for his roles in Marathi theatre, Hindi films and television. He was the son of the Veteran Marathi theater and film actor, Chandrakant ... was also involved with Marathi theatre and the Indian cinema. References 1921 births 2008 deaths Male actors from Maharashtra Indian male stage actors Male actors in Marathi cinema Male actors in Marathi theatre Marathi actors {{India-film-actor-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chandrashekhar (actor)
Chandrashekhar Vaidya (7 July 1922 – 16 June 2021), known simply as Chandrashekhar, was an Indian actor and filmmaker working in the Bollywood film industry. He was best known for playing supporting characters in films starring Rajesh Khanna in lead roles and later for playing Arya Sumant in the epic television series Ramayan. He died of age-related illness on 16 June 2021, at the age of 98, though some news sources incorrectly listed his age as 97. Early life Chandrashekhar was born in Hyderabad on 7 July 1922. He dropped out of college, and moved to Bombay in the early 1940s. He had a diploma in western dancing from the UK. Film career Chandrashekhar, on recommendation from singer Shamshad Begum, got his first job with Shalimar Studios in Pune in 1948. He then received junior artist role in ''Bebas'' (1950), with Bharat Bhushan as the lead character. He initially played junior artist roles in films like ''Nirdoshi'' (1951), ''Daag'' (1952), ''Farmiash'' (1953) and '' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Deep Dhillon
Deep Dhillon is an Indian actor who works in Hindi and Punjabi cinema. He played the role of Jayadratha in the famous Indian TV serial ''Mahabharat'' and appeared as Sahasrarjun in the TV serial '' Vishnu Puran''. He is known for playing Inspector Sharma in ''Ghayal'' opposite Sunny Deol, and as the notorious truck driver in ''Maine Pyaar Kiya''. He Is Also Known For Playing Dadaji In Star Plus’s Hit Serial ''Ek Hazaaron Mein Meri Behna Hai''. He is famous for his baritone voice as well as many villain characters in television and movies. Early life and career He was born in a Jat Sikh family. He originally hails from the town, Patti in Tarn Taran District of Punjab. His son Kanwar Dhillon is also a television actor, who is based in Mumbai. Filmography Films *1985 '' Aaj Ka Daur'' *1985 ''Karishma Kudrat Kaa'' as Dacait Shera *1987 ''Mirch Masala'' as Soldier/Guard of Subhedar * 1987 ''Hukumat'' * 1987 '' Mr. India'' as Garga (Goon & Casino Club Owner) *1987 ''Mard Ki ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vivek Vaswani
Vivek Vaswani is an actor, writer and Film producer, producer. He is also dean of Pearl Academy Career An alumnus of Campion School and Cathedral and John Connon, started off with acting in India's first TV soap opera 'Khandaan'. He then produced a Marathi film called 'Kis Bai Kiss', and a major television serial called 'Nai Dishayen', in which he also starred along with Navin Nischol, Anju Mahendroo, Girish Karnad, Parikshat Sahni, Sharon prabhakar, Jayant Kripalani. He produced 'Gawaahi', giving a break to Anant Balani as a director. The film starred Zeenat Aman, Tanuja, Vikram Gokhale, and both India's Oscar nominated directors, Shekhar Kapur and Ashutosh Gowariker. He then produced three films at Sippy Films, alongside GP Sippy, 'Patthar Ke Phool', 'Raju Ban Gaya Gentleman', 'Aatish' and played minor roles in them as well. He has launched Raveena Tandon, Shah Rukh Khan, and given breaks to many (Sanjay Gupta and Sanjay Gadhvi were both assisting on 'Patthar ke Phool). He ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yunus Parvez
Yunus Parvez (1931/1932 – 11 February 2007) was an Indian actor who played supporting roles in over 200 films from the late 1960s to the 2000s. He is best known for his roles in films like ''Garm Hava'' (1974), ''Deewaar'' (1975), '' Trishul'' (1978), ''Gol Maal'' (1979) and '' Mr. India'' (1987). His last film role was in Shaad Ali's hit film ''Bunty Aur Babli'' (2005). Yunus Parvez fought 1998 Indian general election as a candidate of Samajwadi Party but could not secure much votes. His son Arshad Khan is married to the daughter of film actor Vikas Anand Vikas Anand is an Indian film and television actor who works in Bollywood. Filmography *''Garm Hava'' (1973) *''Ek Nari Do Roop'' (1973) *'' Joshila'' (1973) *'' Bidaai'' (1974) *''Deewaar'' (1975) * '' Prem Kahani (1975 film)'' *''Sholay' .... Parvez died in Mumbai on 11 February 2007 at the age of 75 of acute diabetes. Filmography References External links * * {{DEFAULTSORT:Parvez, Yunus 2007 deat ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kunika
Kunika Sadanand Lal is an Indian TV actor, advocate, producer and social activist. She is known for her various characters in many Indian films as a villain and in comic roles. Also a singer, she has released three pop albums titled ''Lakhon Mein Ek'' released in 1996, and ''Kunika'' which was released in 2002. She released her third album named ''Joombish (A Mystical Journey)'' on 2 May 2006. Personal life She, along with her business partner, created restaurants called "White - the Italian café", "Zingcafe", "Majestica – The royal banquet hall" and a spa called "Exhale", in Goregaon in suburban Mumbai. The partnership however ended in 2007. Kunika has conducted, organized and participated in over 100 stage shows in India and around the world. She is also running an event company called Karma Events and Entertainment. Kunickaa Sadanand Lal has been actively involved in social activities like AIDS awareness campaigns for last 20 years. She launched Tara Charitable Trust ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |