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Musthaffaa
''Musthaffaa'' is a 1996 Tamil language action drama film directed by R. Aravindraj. The film stars Napoleon and Ranjitha, with Goundamani, Mansoor Ali Khan, K. Prasanna, Lakshmi, Kazan Khan, Alex, Sooriya, Rajeshkumar, Babloo Prithiveeraj, Ganeshkar and Charmila playing supporting roles. The film, produced by P. G. Shrikanth, had musical score by Vidyasagar and was released on 16 February 1996. The film was later remade into Hindi as ''Ghulam-E-Mustafa'' (1997) starring Nana Patekar and Raveena Tandon and into Bangladeshi Bengali as ''Abbajan'' (2001) starring Manna and Sathi and in Bengali as ''Rehmat Ali'' (2010) starring Mithun Chakraborty and Rituparna Sengupta. Plot Musthaffaa is the trusted henchman of the godfather Periyavar. When politicians need help, they notify Periyavar, and Musthaffaa, in turn, solves the problem with his sidekick Chellappa. Musthaffaa considers Periyavar as his own father and he calls him Vappa (father in Tamil Muslim) whilst he considers Chell ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Napoleon (actor)
Kumaresan Duraisamy (born 2 December 1963), known professionally by his stage name Napoleon, is an Indian actor, politician and entrepreneur. He was the Minister of State for Social Justice and Empowerment in Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's cabinet. He has acted in Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Kannada and English movies. Early life He graduated from St. Joseph's College, Trichy. Career Politics After college, he moved to Trichy and became enthused by the ideologies of the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) party. He joined the party in which his uncle K. N. Nehru was already a member and at that time the Public Welfare Minister of the state government. Napoleon contested the State Assembly elections of 2001, winning the Villivakkam constituency contest and thereby becoming a Member of the Legislative Assembly of Tamil Nadu. He lost his membership in the 2006 elections, when he contested from the Mylapore constituency and was defeated by actor S. Ve. Shekhar. Subsequen ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rehmat Ali
''Rehmat Ali'' is a 2010 Indian Bengali-language film directed by Partho Ghosh for producers Raj Behl and Geeta Behl, starring Mithun Chakraborty, Rituparna Sengupta and Roopa Ganguly . It marked the return of Mithun Chakraborty to the Bengali film industry after a long gap. It is a remake of Partho's 1997 Bollywood film ''Ghulam-E-Mustafa'' which itself was remade from 1996 Tamil film ''Musthaffaa''. Cast *Mithun Chakraborty *Rituparna Sengupta *Roopa Ganguly *Biswajit Chakraborty *Rajatava Dutta *Biswanath *Jayanta Dutta Burman *Sanchita Nandi Songs Lyrics have been written by Lipi and Bijoy Bhakat. *"Sundori Sundori" – Shaan *"Moja Dekhabo" – Bappi Lahiri *"Saiyaan Bina Ghar Suna" – Sunidhi Chauhan *"Tumi Amar Ami Tomar" – Shaan, Bappi Lahiri, Alka Yagnik *"Joy Kali Joy Kali" – Sadhana Sargam, Chinton *"Saiyaan Bina Ghar Suna (Remix)" – Madhushree Madhushree (born Sujata Bhattacharya, 2 November 1969) is an Indian playback singer who sings in Hindi, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Abbajan
''Abbajan'' is a 2001 Bangladeshi film directed by Kazi Hayat. It stars Manna and Sathi in lead roles. This movie is a remake of 1997 Tamil film ''Musthaffaa''. Cast *Manna *Sathi *Wasimul Bari Rajib Soundtrack The film's music was written by Ahmed Imtiaz Bulbul. Soundtrack Awards and nominations ;Meril Prothom Alo Awards ;Bachsas Awards Bachsas ( Bangladesh Cholochitra Sangbadik Samity) Awards was introduced in 1972 to encourage the fledgling film industry of the country. Bangladesh Cholochchitra Shangbadik Samity (Bangladesh Cine-Journalists' Association) gave out their most p ... Remakes References {{Reflist Bengali remakes of Tamil films Bengali remakes of Hindi films Films scored by Bappi Lahiri Bengali-language Bangladeshi films Bengali-language Indian films Films directed by Kazi Hayat 2000s Bengali-language films Films scored by Ahmed Imtiaz Bulbul 2001 films ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ghulam-E-Mustafa
''Ghulam-E-Mustafa'' () is a 1997 Hindi-language crime drama film directed by Partho Ghosh, Starring Nana Patekar and Raveena Tandon, it was produced by P.G. Shrikanth and Dinesh Gandhi under the S.G.S. Cinearts International and Eros International banners. Set in early 1996, ''Ghulam-e-Mustafa'' is an action, crime and sad-love story centering on the turbulent and tragic relationship between Gangster Mustafa and Dancer Kavita, a relationship which come to an end with the death of Kavita due to his field. The film was a remake of the Tamil film ''Musthaffaa'' (1996). This film was also remade in Bangladesh as ''Abbajan'' (Father). Plot The film revolves around a gangster named Mustafa (Nana Patekar), who is a contract killer, can go to any length to satisfy his superiors and offers 5 times Namaz (obeisance). He was adopted by a powerful don Shanta Prasad ( Paresh Rawal) when he was a child. He calls Shanta as Abba (an Urdu term for father). Abba taught him the crime tactics an ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ranjitha
Ranjitha (born Sri Valli) is an Indian actress. She has acted in a number of Tamil, Malayalam, Telugu and Kannada films. Career In 1991, Ranjita, did her first Telugu film, under the screen name Madhu Bala ''Kadapa Reddemma''. It was written by Parchuri Brothers. She did her second film that year, Prema Panjaram. Both the films didn't do too well commercially, but after that she did the film ''Nadodi Thendral'', directed by Bharathiraja, which provided her a good platform. Personal life She got married in 2000 to an Indian Army Major and retired from acting after her wedding. The couple got divorced in 2002. She made a comeback in 2003, and had acted in supporting roles in films and lead roles in television shows until 2010. In 2013, she took up ''sannyasa'' under Swami Nithyananda. Controversy In 2010, Sun TV telecasted a video recordings that claimed to show Ranjitha and Nithyananda in a bedroom. The story became viral among news media in Tamil Nadu. They both claime ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Suryakanth
Suryakanth (born 7 July 1960) is a Tamil film actor known for his works predominantly in Tamil films. He has acted more than 300 films so far, and has made his mark as a villain, comedian, in many characters. Suriyakanth has acted in many films, such as Indru Poi Naalai Vaa, Thooral Ninnu pochu, Mann Vasanai, Kizhakku Cheemayile. He made his debut film M. A. Kaja's Vasantha Kaalam released in 1981. Early life Suryakanth's birth name was Pakkiri. He was born in Poondi, Thanjavur district, Tamil Nadu. While studying in the fifth grade, the song footage of a film starring "Kuladeivam" Rajagopal was taken in the Poondi Dam area, which aroused his interest in acting in films. After discontinuing his BA degree, Suryakanth was rechristened by Sandow M. M. A. Chinnappa Thevar to act in films. Film career Initially, he struggled to get an offer in high-profile films, but director K. Bhagyaraj gave Suryakanth a big opportunity to act in ''Thooral Ninnu Pochchu'' (1982), where he ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Charmila (actress)
Charmila (born 2 October 1974) is an Indian actress who predominantly works in Malayalam cinema. Apart from movies in Malayalam, she acted in Tamil, Telugu and Kannada movies. She completed almost 38 films in the Malayalam film industry. Early life Charmila was born to veterinary doctor Manoharan, who was also working in S.B.I., and Haise, a homemaker, in a Tamil Catholic family in Chennai. She studied in Holy Angels Convent and Ethiraj College for Women. She has a younger sister Angelina. Personal life She married Kishor Satya in 1995 and was later divorced in 1999. Later, she married Rajesh in 2006, an engineer working in Nokia and got divorced in 2014. The couple have one son. Film career Charmila made her debut on the silver screen with ''Oyilattam'' and went on to act in a couple of movies including ''Kizhakke Varum Pattu''. She was recommended in Tamil movies by veteran actor S.S.Rajendran . She made her debut in the Malayalam film '' Dhanam'', directed by Sibi Malayil ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ganeshkar
Ganapathi credited as Ganeshkar is a Tamil comedian actor who prominently plays supporting roles. Appearing in many Tamil films (Kollywood), he is also a host for ''Super 10'' on Sun TV in Chennai. He took part in Kalaignar TV's dance show, ''Maanada Mayilada'', with Aarthi whom he married. They won 500,000 Indian Rupees as a 2nd prize. Partial filmography *''Karimedu Karuvayan'' (1986) *'' Manadhil Urudhi Vendum'' (1987) *''Pudhu Pudhu Arthangal'' (1989) *'' Siva'' (1989) *''En Thangai Kalyani'' (1989) *''Nee Pathi Naan Pathi'' (1991) *''Thaiyalkaran'' (1991) *'' Sundara Kandam'' (1992) *''Moondravadhu Kann'' (1993) *''Parvathi Ennai Paradi'' (1993) *''Thottil Kuzhandhai'' (1995) *'' Avathara Purushan'' (1996) *''Musthaffaa'' (1996) *'' Koodi Vazhnthal Kodi Nanmai'' (2000) *'' Kovil'' (2004) *'' Selvam'' (2005) *''Pori'' (2007) *'' Pandhayam'' (2008) *'' Nepali'' (2008) *'' Nenjathai Killadhe'' (2008) *'' Padikkathavan'' (2009) *''Pinju Manasu'' (2009) *''Mambattiyan'' (2 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Babloo Prithiveeraj
Babloo Prithiveeraj (born 29 November 1965) is an Indian actor, who has appeared in Tamil, Telugu and Kannada language films. Career Prithveeraj made his acting debut as a child artiste and featured in films including ''Naan Vazhavaippen'' (1979), under the stage name of Babloo. He made a comeback as an actor in the 1980s by acting in some low budget Malayalam movies before starring in ''Vaaname Ellai'' directed by K.Balachander. He then started acting in negative roles in movies like ''Aval Varuvaala'' before entering tele serials. In the 2000s, he played crucial roles in the serials ''Ramany vs Ramany'' and the supernatural thriller ''Marma Desam'', both directed by Naga. These serials gained him a breakthrough, while he also hosted the show ''Savaal'' in Jaya TV. He then appeared as transgender goon Ganga in Raadhika’s serial ''Arasi'', before continuing to act further in the serials ''Raja Rajeshwari'' and ''Vani Rani''. As film offers became less frequent, Prithveeraj s ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Alex (actor)
Alex (1959 – 1 May 2011) was an Indian actor and magician. He appeared in over 100 Tamil films after making his debut in Rajinikanth's production ''Valli'' (1993) and won awards for his portrayal of characters in ''Mitta Miraasu'' and ''Kovilpatti Veeralakshmi''. Career The state government had conferred the Kalaimamani award on the actor, who also received the state award for the best character award for his performance in ''Mitta Miraasu'' (2001). Alex had also worked as an office-bearer of the South Indian Film Artistes' Association. He was in ''The Guinness Book of World Records'' and the ''Limca Book of Records The ''Limca Book of Records'' is an annual reference book published in India documenting world records held by Indians. The records are further categorized into education, literature, agriculture, medical science, business, sports, nature, advent ...'' for performing magic non-stop for 24 hours. He died at a private hospital in Chennai on 1 May 2011 following ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kazan Khan
Kazan Khan is an Indian actor who has predominantly appeared in Malayalam and Tamil Tamil may refer to: * Tamils, an ethnic group native to India and some other parts of Asia **Sri Lankan Tamils, Tamil people native to Sri Lanka also called ilankai tamils **Tamil Malaysians, Tamil people native to Malaysia * Tamil language, nativ ... films. He is best known for his villain roles. Filmography References External links * Living people Indian male film actors Male actors in Tamil cinema Male actors in Malayalam cinema Year of birth missing (living people) {{India-actor-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lakshmi (actress)
Mahalakshmi (born 13 December 1952), known professionally as Lakshmi, is an Indian actress known for her works primarily in the southern film industry (distributing her acting career in almost each Dravidian language equally), along with some Hindi films. She made her film debut through a Tamil film '' Sri Valli'' in 1961. Her debut as an actress happened with the Tamil film '' Jeevanaamsam'' in 1968. In the same year, she also debuted in Kannada and Telugu films with ''Goa Dalli CID 999'' and '' Bandhavyalu'', respectively. In 1974, her debut Malayalam film, '' Chattakari'' went on to become a blockbuster throughout India. Her performance in '' Mithunam'' (2012) is regarded as one of the ''100 Greatest Performances of the Decade'' by ''Film Companion.'' Lakshmi then went on to appear in a number of commercially successful films in various languages without a hesitation or diction. She dubs her voice for all of her movies, irrespective of the language and remains one of the very ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
