Mona Singh
Mona Singh (born 8 October 1981) is an Indian actress, dancer, model, comedian and television presenter. Having first gained prominence in 2000s for playing the eponymous heroine in the soap opera series ''Jassi Jaissi Koi Nahin'' (2003–06), she has since appeared in several other television and film roles. Singh is the recipient of two Indian Television Academy Awards. Singh is also known for participating and winning the first season of the reality series ''Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa'', and for playing Mona in ''Kya Huaa Tera Vaada'', Preet Singh in ''Pyaar Ko Ho Jaane Do'', and Paridhi in '' Kavach... Kaali Shaktiyon Se''. She made her film debut with a supporting role in Rajkumar Hirani's comedy-drama ''3 Idiots'' (2009), which is one of the highest-grossing Indian films of all time. She was also praised for her roles of Ananya Sharma and Poorva Gupta in ''Kehne Ko Humsafar Hain'' and ''Yeh Meri Family'' (both ''2018'') respectively. Outside of acting, she has also hosted such ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Chandigarh
Chandigarh () is a planned city in India. Chandigarh is bordered by the state of Punjab to the west and the south, and by the state of Haryana to the east. It constitutes the bulk of the Chandigarh Capital Region or Greater Chandigarh, which also includes the adjacent Satellite city, satellite cities of Panchkula and Mohali. It is located 260 km (162 miles) north of New Delhi and 229 km (143 miles) southeast of Amritsar. Chandigarh is one of the earliest planned cities in post-independence India and is internationally known for its architecture and urban design. The master plan of the city was prepared by Swiss-French architect Le Corbusier, which built upon earlier plans created by the Polish architect Maciej Nowicki (architect), Maciej Nowicki and the American planner Albert Mayer (planner), Albert Mayer. Most of the government buildings and housing in the city were designed by a team headed by Le Corbusier, Jane Drew and Maxwell Fry. Chandigarh's Chandigarh Capitol ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Nagpur
Nagpur (pronunciation: Help:IPA/Marathi, [naːɡpuːɾ]) is the third largest city and the winter capital of the Indian state of Maharashtra. It is the 13th largest city in India by population and according to an Oxford's Economics report, Nagpur is projected to be the fifth fastest growing city in the world from 2019 to 2035 with an average growth of 8.41%. It has been proposed as one of the Smart Cities Mission, Smart Cities in Maharashtra and is one of the top ten cities in India in Smart Cities Mission, Smart City Project execution. In the latest rankings of 100 developing smart cities given by the Union Ministry of Urban Development (Maharashtra), Ministry of Urban Development, Nagpur stood first in Maharashtra state and second in India. Known as the "Orange City", Nagpur has officially become the greenest, safest and most technologically developed city in the Maharashtra state. Nagpur is the seat of the annual Winter Session of Maharashtra State Assembly, winter session ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Radhaa Ki Betiyaan Kuch Kar Dikhayengi
''Radhaa Ki Betiyaan Kuch Kar Dikhayengi'' is an Indian soap opera which aired on NDTV Imagine. The series was produced by DJ's a Creative Unit. Plot The show narrates the story of a widow Radha, and her three capable daughters - Rohini (Meethi) who is righteous and sensible, Ragini (Ginni) who is bold and energetic, and Ruchi (Chhutki) who is meek and timid. The sisters are unlike each other and aspire for different careers but support each other through life. The family comes to Mumbai, after a troubled phase in Meerut, and stay at Radha's friend Shefali's house. Rohini wants to be a fashion designer, Ragini wants to pursue modelling, and Ruchi wants to be an astronaut. They struggle to find their place in the big city of Mumbai. Rohini finds herself constantly put down by her competitive colleague, even though her choices and ideas are better. Ragini lies about her financial status in her college to fit in, and is busted. Ruchi fails to get into college because of her quie ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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NDTV Imagine
Imagine TV was a Hindi general entertainment channel owned by Turner Broadcasting System, and based in New Delhi. The channel was known for shows such as '' Ramayan (2008), Chandragupta Maurya, '' Swayamvar'', ''Baba Aiso Varr Dhoondo'', ''Meethi Chhori No 1'', '' Jyoti'', ''Do Hanson Ka Jodaa'', '' Pati Patni Aur Woh'', '' Junoon'', ''Pardes Mein Mila Koi Apna'', '', ''Haar Jeet'', ''Seeta Aur Geeta'', ''Jasuben Jayantilaal Joshi Ki Joint Family'', ''Knights & Angels'', ''Oye! It's Friday!'', ''Nachle Ve with Saroj Khan'', ''Rehna Hai Teri Palkon Ki Chhaon Mein'', ''Angrezi Mein Kehte Hain'', ''Rakt Sambandh'', ''Main Teri Parchhain Hoon'', ''Dil Jeetegi Desi Girl'', '' Gunahon Ka Devta'', ''Sawaare Sabke Sapne Preeto'', ''Shaadi 3 Crore Ki'', ''Radhaa Ki Betiyaan Kuch Kar Dikhayengi'', ''Mata Ki Chowki'', ''Meera'' and ''Looteri Dulhan''. History Launch The channel was established by NDTV Group under the stewardship of former STAR India CEO Sameer Nair. The channel was la ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Balaji Telefilms
Balaji Telefilms is an Indian company that produces Indian soap operas, reality TV, comedy, game shows, entertainment, and factual programming in several Indian languages. Balaji Telefilms is promoted by Ekta Kapoor and Shobha Kapoor and is a public company listed at Bombay Stock Exchange and National Stock Exchange of India. In the 2000s the company went on to produce some historic blockbusters which include, '' Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi'', ''Kahaani Ghar Ghar Kii'', ''Kaahin Kissii Roz'', '' Kasautii Zindagii Kay'', ''Kahiin to Hoga'', '' Kkusum'' and '' Kasamh Se'' amongst several others. In the 2010s the company went on to produce several hugely successful drama series which includes ''Pavitra Rishta'', '' Tere Liye'', ''Pyaar Kii Ye Ek Kahaani'', '' Bade Achhe Lagte Hain'', ''Jodha Akbar'', ''Yeh Hai Mohabbatein'', ''Kumkum Bhagya'', ''Meri Aashiqui Tum Se Hi'', ''Kasam Tere Pyaar Ki'', ''Kundali Bhagya'', ''Yeh Hai Chahatein'' and ''Bhagya Lakshmi''. Since 2015, t ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Ekta Kapoor
Ekta Kapoor (born 7 June 1975) is an Indian television producer, film producer and director who works in Hindi cinema and soap opera. She is the joint managing director and creative head of Balaji Telefilms Limited, which was founded in 1994. In 2001, Balaji Motion Pictures was launched as a subsidiary company of Balaji Telefilms Limited which is a film production and distribution company. She launched ALT Balaji in April 2017. In 2017, Kapoor also launched her biography, Kingdom of the Soap Queen: The Story of Balaji Telefilms Kapoor was honoured with the Padma Shri in 2020 for her work in the field of arts. Personal life Ektaa Kapoor is the daughter of actors Jeetendra and Shobha Kapoor. Her younger brother, Tusshar Kapoor, is also a Bollywood actor. She went to school at Bombay Scottish School, Mahim and attended college at Mithibai College. Kapoor is not married. She has a son named Ravie Kapoor, born on 27 January 2019 via surrogacy. Career Ektaa Kapoor started her ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Ek Khiladi Ek Haseena (TV Series)
''Ek Khiladi Ek Haseena'' (English: ''A Player, A Beautiful Woman'') was an Indian reality TV dance series broadcast on Colors TV in 2008. The series was hosted by Sandhya Mridul and judged by Bollywood film actress Sushmita Sen and a former Pakistani cricketer Wasim Akram. Concept The show was a reality dance contest with six couples as the participants. Each couple consisted of one Indian cricketer and one movie celebrity. The first season was won by Harbhajan Singh and Mona Singh.Winners-Results for Ek Khiladi Ek Haseena - Colors Tv-25 October http://etalkindia.com/talk/tele-buzz/2107-winners-results-ek-khiladi-ek-haseena-colors-tv-25th-october.html Contestants * Pair 1: S Sreesanth and Surveen Chawla * Pair 2: Harbhajan Singh and Mona Singh (Winners, Season 1) * Pair 3: Irfan Pathan and Ashima Bhalla * Pair 4: Dinesh Karthik and Nigaar Khan * Pair 5: Nikhil Chopra and Barkha Bisht * Pair 6: Vinod Kambli and Shama Sikander Shama Sikander Ali Gesawat (born 4 August 1981) ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Femina Miss India
Miss India or Femina Miss India is a national beauty pageant in India that annually selects representatives to compete in Miss World, one of the Big Four major international beauty pageants. It is organised by '' Femina'', a women's magazine published by The Times Group. Since 2013, Femina has also organised Miss Diva as a separate competition, with representatives competing at Miss Universe. In addition to Miss Diva, the organisation holds a contest every two years to select the Indian representative for the Mister World and Mister Supranational pageants. The reigning Femina Miss India (Femina Miss India World) titleholder is Sini Sadanand Shetty of Karnataka who was crowned by the outgoing titleholder Manasa Varanasi on 3 July 2022 at Jio World Center, Mumbai. History The first Miss India was Pramila (Esther Victoria Abraham), from Calcutta, who won in 1947. It was organised by the local press. In 1952, two Miss India pageants were held, Indrani Rehman and Nutan were ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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The Hindu
''The Hindu'' is an Indian English-language daily newspaper owned by The Hindu Group, headquartered in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. It began as a weekly in 1878 and became a daily in 1889. It is one of the Indian newspapers of record and the second most circulated English-language newspaper in India, after '' The Times of India''. , ''The Hindu'' is published from 21 locations across 11 states of India. ''The Hindu'' has been a family-owned newspaper since 1905, when it was purchased by S. Kasturi Ranga Iyengar from the original founders. It is now jointly owned by Iyengar's descendants, referred to as the "Kasturi family", who serve as the directors of the holding company. The current chairperson of the group is Malini Parthasarathy, a great-granddaughter of Iyengar. Except for a period of about two years, when S. Varadarajan held the editorship of the newspaper, the editorial positions of the paper were always held by members of the family or held under their direction. Histo ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Indian Telly Awards
The Indian Telly Awards is an annual award for excellence both on-screen and behind-the-scenes of Hindi-language television. Conceptualised and created by Anil Wanvari, the founder, CEO of media and services group, indiantelevision.com, they are in their 12th edition currently. Wanvari is also on the board of the International Academy of Television Arts and Sciences (which runs the International Emmy Awards), and has been a semi-final judging host for the awards since 2006. The awards for Indian television are given in several categories such as best programme or series in a specific genre, most popular actors and awards for technical roles such as writers and directors. The awards are currently managed by a division within indiantelevision.com called ITV2.0 Productions. History For the first three years, The Indian Telly Awards were aired on Indian Hindi general entertainment channel Star Plus (2001–2003). From 2004 to 2009, Sony Entertainment Television was the home of The ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Apsara Awards
The Producers Guild Film Awards, previously known as the Apsara Awards, is an award event hosted by the Producers Guild of India to recognize excellence in Hindi film and television. Originated by filmmaker and scholar Amit Khanna in 2004, the Guild Awards were one of the major award events from 2004 till 2016, when the last awards ceremony happened. The 22-karat gold statuette was sculpted and designed by the jewellery brand Tanishq and was "inspired by the rich heritage of one of India's most treasured possessions – the Ajanta and Ellora Caves." Nominations for the awards come from selected members of the guild, with the full membership (around 160) available to vote for the winners. The ballots cast by the guild members are then taken to a common venue for the final counting. History The first Star Guild Awards ceremony was held on 28 May 2004 in Mumbai, India to honor outstanding film and television achievements of the 2003–04 film and television season. While the awa ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Soap Opera
A soap opera, or ''soap'' for short, is a typically long-running radio or television serial, frequently characterized by melodrama, ensemble casts, and sentimentality. The term "soap opera" originated from radio dramas originally being sponsored by soap manufacturers.Bowles, p. 118. The term was preceded by "horse opera", a derogatory term for low-budget Westerns. BBC Radio's ''The Archers'', first broadcast in 1950, is the world's longest-running radio soap opera. The longest-running current television soap is '' Coronation Street'', which was first broadcast on ITV in 1960, with the record for the longest running soap opera in history being held by '' Guiding Light'', which began on radio in 1937, transitioned to television in 1952, and ended in 2009. A crucial element that defines the soap opera is the open-ended serial nature of the narrative, with stories spanning several episodes. One of the defining features that makes a television program a soap opera, according to Alber ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |