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Madhoo
Madhoo Shah (Madhubala) (born Padma Malini; 26 March 1969) is an Indian actress known for her works predominantly in Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam and Kannada language films. She was a part of Movies like ''Phool Aur Kaante'' (1991), ''Roja'' (1992), ''Allari Priyudu'' (1992), '' Yodha'' (1992), and S. Shankar's Tamil hit '' Gentleman'' (1993). Early life and family Madhoo is a Tamilian. Her birth name was Padma Malini but her father changed her name to Madhu Malini when she entered school. She was educated at St. Joseph's High School, Juhu and at University of Mumbai. She is the cousin of actress Hema Malini and therefore the aunt of Esha Deol. Career Madhoo was signed on by action director Veeru Devgan for his son Ajay Devgan's debut in ''Phool Aur Kaante'' (1991), but her first release was K. Balachander' s ''Azhagan'' (1991), co-starring Mammooty, Bhanupriya and Geetha. She made her Hindi movie debut with another newcomer Ajay Devgn in ''Phool Aur Kaante'' (1991). She ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Samsaaram Aarogyathinu Haanikaram
''Vaayai Moodi Pesavum'' () is a 2014 Indian Tamil-language satirical romantic comedy film directed by Balaji Mohan. Produced by Varun Manian and S. Sashikanth under their respective production houses, Radiance Media Group and YNOT Studios, the film stars Dulquer Salmaan, in his maiden Tamil film, with Nazriya Nazim as female lead role while Madhoo, appearing in prominent role. It was filmed simultaneously in Tamil and Malayalam, the latter being titled as ''Samsaaram Aarogyathinu Haanikaram'' () with a slightly changed supporting cast. Principal photography commenced in November 2013 at Munnar and Kodaikanal. The film's technical crew includes newcomer Sean Roldan as the music director, Soundararajan as the cinematographer and Abhinav Sunder Nayak as the editor respectively. Both the versions were released on 25 April 2014, receiving positive reviews from critics. Plot ''The following plot focuses on the Tamil version only.'' The story takes place in Panimalai, a hil ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vaayai Moodi Pesavum
''Vaayai Moodi Pesavum'' () is a 2014 Indian Tamil language, Tamil-language satire (film and television), satirical romantic comedy film directed by Balaji Mohan. Produced by Varun Manian and S. Sashikanth under their respective production houses, Radiance Media Group and YNOT Studios, the film stars Dulquer Salmaan, in his maiden Tamil film, with Nazriya Nazim as female lead role while Madhoo, appearing in prominent role. It was Multiple-language version, filmed simultaneously in Tamil and Malayalam, the latter being titled as ''Samsaaram Aarogyathinu Haanikaram'' () with a slightly changed supporting cast. Principal photography commenced in November 2013 at Munnar and Kodaikanal. The film's technical crew includes newcomer Sean Roldan as the music director, Soundararajan (cinematographer), Soundararajan as the cinematographer and Abhinav Sunder Nayak as the editor respectively. Both the versions were released on 25 April 2014, receiving positive reviews from critics. Plot ' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Roja (film)
''Roja'' () is a 1992 Indian Tamil-language romantic thriller film written and directed by Mani Ratnam. It stars Arvind Swami and Madhoo, with the latter in the title role. It follows a simple girl from a village in Tamil Nadu, making desperate efforts to find her husband after he is kidnapped by militants during a secret undercover mission in Jammu and Kashmir. The film was produced by K. Balachander under his Kavithalayaa Productions and distributed by G. Venkateswaran. The film's cinematography was handled by Santhosh Sivan, music by A.R.Rahman and editing done by Suresh Urs. The film released on 15 August 1992, to positive reviews, receiving praise for its patriotic theme and critically acclaimed soundtrack. It was featured in the Indian panorama section of the 24th IFFI. Roja won three National Film Awards, including Best Film on National Integration, catapulting Ratnam to national acclaim. The film also gained international acclaim with its nomination for Best Film at ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Phool Aur Kaante
''Phool Aur Kaante'' () is a 1991 Indian Hindi-language action-romance film directed by Kuku Kohli. It stars Ajay Devgan, Madhoo, Aruna Irani, Jagdeep and Amrish Puri among others. The film marked the debut of Devgan, son of late stunt and action choreographer Veeru Devgan, and Madhoo, niece of actress Hema Malini. The film was a superhit and won Devgan the Filmfare Award for Best Male Debut for 1991. This film was remade in Telugu as ''Varasudu''. The film is loosely based on the Malayalam film ''Parampara'' directed by Sibi Malayil where Mammootty plays dual roles as Johnny, the protagonist and Lawrence, his father. ''Phool Aur Kaante'' was noted for its soundtrack and action sequences. Devgn's entry in the film became very popular where he appeared standing, balancing on two moving motorcycles. Similar stunts have been repeated in a number of films since, sometimes by Devgn himself. Some scenes of the film were shot at Vanganga Lake near Silvassa (capital of the then uni ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ottayal Pattalam
''Ottayal Pattalam'' () is a 1991 Indian Malayalam-language Caper comedy film written and directed by T. K. Rajeev Kumar. The film stars Mukesh and Madhoo, with Innocent and KPAC Lalitha in the supporting roles. Sharreth scored the music for the film. Plot Venu (Mukesh) is an orphan who works as a taxi driver. He is mistaken by the police for the kidnapper of Gopika Varma, an NRI girl (Madhoo). Venu tries to solve his problems and prove his innocence and meanwhile stay out of sight of police, by pretending to be a retired Colonel. Amidst his efforts to prove his innocence, he falls in love with Gopika. When she finds he is innocent and gets to know everything had happened without his knowledge, she also starts loving him. How Venu proves that he is innocent is the rest of the plot. The true kidnapper turns out to be an African. Cast * Mukesh as Venu Gopalakrishnan/Col. R. K. Nair * Madhoo as Gopika Varma/Indu * Innocent as DIG Chandrashekara Menon * KPAC Lalitha as SI Shoshamma ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yodha (1992 Film)
''Yoddha: The Warrior'', or simply ''Yodha'' () is a 1992 Indian Malayalam-language action comedy thriller film directed by Sangeeth Sivan and written by Sasidharan Arattuvazhi. Mohanlal plays the lead role of Thaiparambil Ashokan, the saviour destined to rescue the Rimpoche of a Nepalese Buddhist monastery from sorcerers practicing black magic. The ensemble supporting cast include Jagathy Sreekumar, Siddharth Lama, Puneet Issar, Madhoo, and Urvashi. The original songs and background score were composed by A. R. Rahman. Santosh Sivan was the cinematographer and A. Sreekar Prasad edited the film. Saga Films produced and distributed the film. ''Yoddha'' was released in India on 3 September 1992. The film was unofficial remake of Hollywood film The Golden Child. It was later dubbed and released in other regional Indian languages''Dharam Yoddha'' (1993) in Hindi, ''Ashokan'' (1993) in Tamil, and ''Yoddha'' (1995) in Telugu. The film won four Kerala State Film Awards for Best Chi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Azhagan
''Azhakan'' () () is a 1991 Indian Tamil-language drama film directed by K. Balachander and produced by Kovai Chezhiyan. It stars Mammootty, in lead role with an ensemble supporting cast. The film, released on 25 August 1991, was critically and commercially successful. Plot Azhagappan a successful hotelier and father of four small children has lost his wife (whose face is not shown in the photo) in an accident. College student Swapna plays pranks on him and also falls in love with him, but Azhagappan refuses her love considering the age difference between them. After passing the matriculation exam, Azhagappan enrolls in a tutorial center where his teacher Kanmani is smitten with him, but Azhagappan is not interested in her. Classical dancers Priya Ranjan and Azhagappan though, fall in love. After egos and differences crop up between them, Driver Santhanam blurts out the truth that the four children are orphans adopted by him. In the end, Swapna understands the situation and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gentleman (1993 Film)
''Gentleman'' is a 1993 Indian Tamil-language heist action film co-written and directed by S. Shankar in his directorial debut, and produced by K. T. Kunjumon. The film stars Arjun, Madhubala and Subhashri, with M. N. Nambiar, Manorama, Goundamani, Senthil, Charan Raj, Vineeth, and Rajan P. Dev in supporting roles. It revolves around a respected Madras-based businessman who moonlights as a thief who steals from the rich and gives to the poor for their education. ''Gentleman'' was released on 30 July 1993, and distributed by Kunjumon himself as distributors were reluctant. Despite this, the film became a box office success, running for over 175 days in theatres besides winning three South Filmfare Awards (including Best Film – Tamil and Best Director – Tamil), four Tamil Nadu State Film Awards (including Best Actor and Best Director) and five Cinema Express Awards. The film was remade in Hindi as '' The Gentleman'' (1994). Plot In Ooty, Krishnamoorthy "K ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Allari Priyudu
''Allari Priyudu'' () is a 1993 Indian Telugu-language musical romantic comedy film directed by K. Raghavendra Rao. The film stars Rajasekhar, Ramya Krishna and Madhu Bala. The film was premiered at the 1994 International Film Festival of India in the mainstream section. The film is adaptation of Hindi film Saajan.The film was dubbed into Tamil as ''Yaarukku Mappillai Yaaro''. It was remade in Kannada as '' Chora Chittha Chora'', with V. Ravichandran, Namrata Shirodkar and Malavika. The film was recorded as a ''Blockbuster'' at the box office. The film won two Filmfare Awards & two Nandi Awards. Plot Kavita and Lalita are dearest friends. They've been living together ever since Lalita's father died while trying to save Kavita from being crushed by a machine on a construction site. Lalita has been secretly writing poems to thrill her family and especially Kavita. Meanwhile, Raja is a lower-class musician who stays in a rental house along with his friends with a band owned by ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hema Malini
Hema Malini (born 16 October 1948) is an Indian actress, director, producer, and politician. She is primarily known for her work in Hindi films. Known for starring in both comic and dramatic roles, she is one of the most popular and successful leading actresses of mainstream Hindi cinema. She is known as ''Dream Girl'' of Hindi cinema. Malini made her acting debut in 1963 with the Tamil film ''Idhu Sathiyam''. Malini first acted in a lead role in ''Sapno Ka Saudagar'' (1968), and went on to feature in numerous Hindi films, frequently opposite Dharmendra, whom she married in 1980. Malini was initially promoted as the "Dream Girl", and in 1977 starred in a film of the same name. During her career, she received eleven nominations for the Filmfare Award for Best Actress, winning the award in 1973. In 2000, Malini won the Filmfare Lifetime Achievement Award and in 2019 Filmfare Special Award for 50 Years of Outstanding Contribution to Cinema. She is also honoured with the Padma S ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ajay Devgan
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-co ... [...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] |
