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Mumtaj
Mumtaz, also credited as Mumtaj, (born Nagma Khan) is an Indian actress and a former item number known primarily for her work in Tamil cinema. Besides Tamil films, She has also appeared in Hindi, Kannada, Malayalam and Telugu films. She entered the film industry through the Tamil film ''Monisha En Monalisa'' (1999) by T. Rajender and subsequently garnered popularity appearing in glamorous roles in films including '' Kushi'' (2000), ''Looty'' (2001) and ''Chocolate'' (2001). Early life Mumtaj completed her schooling at Mount. Mary's Convent School, Bandra in Mumbai. As a teenage ardent film fan, she revealed that her room was full of posters featuring Sridevi, and when the school bus used to cross Filmistan Studios, she used to crane her neck out to catch a glimpse of the artistes. Film career Mumtaz's acting career began after she was spotted by film producer Sudhakar Bokade in a dance programme at Mount Mary School in Mumbai, when he subsequently offered to do a film with h ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Monisha En Monalisa
''Monisha En Monalisa'' () is a 1999 Indian Tamil-language romance film written, directed and produced by T. Rajendar who also composed the music and portrays a supporting role as a philosopher, Kaadhaldasan. The actors Ramankanth (Raman Trikha) and Mumtaj made their debuts in this film. T. Rajendar's sons, Silambarasan and Kuralarasan, appear in the opening song of the film, "Monisha", sung by the former. The film released on 12 April 1999 and became a box-office disaster. Plot Rahul (Ramankanth) lives a miserable existence – he is ill-treated by his superficial step-mother (Sharmila's aunt), and largely ignored by his meek father. His world brightens when he attends pop singer Monisha's (Mumtaj) concert. He falls in love with her and pursues her by wooing her over the phone. Monisha, who hates men and the concept of love itself, initially resists his advances. However, his relentless efforts bear fruit and she agrees to meet him in person. Tragedy strikes when Rahul meets w ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rajadhi Raja (2009 Film)
''Rajadhi Raja'' () is a 2009 Tamil language masala film written and directed by Sakthi Chidambaram and produced by Radha Sakthi Chidambaram. It stars Lawrence Raghavendra, Mumtaj, Snigdha Akolkar, Kamna Jethmalani, Meenakshi, and Karunas. The film was released on 15 May 2009 and received a huge negative response. Plot Raja (Raghava Lawrence) is a native of Coutrallam. Tragedy strikes his adolescent life when his father loses his hand when a doctor in an inebriated condition operates on him. The doctor fearing legal consequences bribes the local police to take care of the issue. Young Raja witnesses police brutality on his father causing his father's death. On his deathbed, his father gets a promise from Raja that he would make his three brothers into a cop, lawyer, and doctor. Raja realises his mission, and stops his studies to earn money to make his brothers into what he promised. The brothers are provided shelter and food by a local elderly woman (Paravai Muniyamma) whom Raj ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Looty
''Looty'' is a 2001 Indian Tamil-language comedy film directed by Parameswar. The film stars Sathyaraj in triple roles, Roja and Mumtaj. The film, produced by V. A. Durai, had musical score by Deva and was released on 14 January 2001 to mixed reviews. Plot Rasappa (Sathyaraj) and Vellaiappa (Vadivelu) were mechanics and good friends. They grew older so they were determined to get married as soon as possible. Vellaiappa was in love with Sona ( Kalpana). Geetha (Roja) left her home after her step-mother's pressures. Geetha was accidentally kidnapped by Rasappa who thought that she was Sona and Rasappa fell in love subsequently with Geetha. Vellaiappa married his lover Sona while Rasappa married Geetha. After a few years, Rasappa became a rich businessman but the couple didn't have children, whereas his friend Vellaiappa and Sona had two children. The doctor revealed that Geetha was unable to become a mother. Then suddenly one day, Rasappa found an abandoned baby in his car. Af ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Malabar Police
''Malabar Police'' is a 1999 Indian Tamil language crime comedy film directed by P. Vasu. The film stars Sathyaraj, Khushbu, Abbas and Mumtaj. The film, produced by Shanthi Vasudevan, had musical score by S. A. Rajkumar and was released on 6 August 1999. Despite negative reviews from the critics, the film turned out to be one of the blockbusters of the year. Plot Raja ( Abbas) and Julie ( Mumtaj) are lovers and they plan to elope to get married. On the way, they spot a murder of a minister which was committed by Varadappan ( Anandaraj ). Varadappan tries to kill Raja and Julie as well, fearing them to be witness for the murder; however, they both escape and reaches Chennai. Chinnasamy ( Sathyaraj) is a CBI officer who is appointed to investigate the murder of the minister. He comes to Chennai in search of Raja and Julie, knowing them to the only witnesses for the murder. Meanwhile, Nagarajan ( Sivakumar) and Sivashankar (Jaiganesh) are leading businessmen in Chennai but are ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chocolate (2001 Film)
''Chocklet'' (sometimes ''Chocolate'') is a 2001 Indian Tamil-language action romance film directed by A. Venkatesh the story penned by R. Madhesh and produced by R. Madhesh. Starring Prashanth and debutant Jaya Re, the film also has Livingston, Suhasini, Mumtaj (dual role) and Nagendra Prasad in supporting roles, while the score and soundtrack are composed by Deva. The film opened on 7 September 2001 to a positive response and was successful at the box office. Plot Aravind meets Anjali and falls in love at first sight without knowing her background. When they meet, Anjali tells Aravind she would like to go for a trial-romance for a week, which might lead to a long-term romance, for which he agrees. Anjali is the daughter of assistant Commissioner Jayachandran and Saradha. Aravind maintains a cordial acquaintance with both of them, not knowing Anjali is their daughter. Anjali acknowledges them as her parents. Jayachandran convinces Anjali to dispense with this trial romanc ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jerry (film)
''Jerry'' is a 2006 Indian Tamil romantic comedy film directed by S. B. Khanthan, produced by V. Vishwanathan, and written by Crazy Mohan. The film stars Jithan Ramesh as the titular character, while Shruthi Raj, Mumtaj, and Meera Vasudevan play the female leads. The music was composed by Ramesh Vinayagam with editing done by Krishnakumar. The film released on 19 May 2006. Plot Jayaram alias Jerry (Jithan Ramesh) is a man who takes risks and hates love. He is challenged by his friends to make three women love him. He makes his classmate Janaki (Shruthi Raj), an actress Janani (Mumtaj), and a police officer Jeeva (Meera Vasudevan) fall in love with him. Whether the three girls find out and whom he unites with forms the crux of the story. Cast *Jithan Ramesh as Jayaram alias Jerry *Shruthi Raj as Janaki *Mumtaj as Janani *Meera Vasudevan as Jeeva * Santhana Bharathi as Jerry's father *Madhan Bob as Janaki's father *Raaghav as Gausik *Crazy Mohan as Rukku *Maadhu Balaji as Master ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Atharintiki Daaredi
''Attarintiki Daredi'' () is a 2013 Indian Telugu-language action comedy film written and directed by Trivikram Srinivas. Produced by Sri Venkateswara Cine Chitra and Reliance Entertainment, the film stars Pawan Kalyan, Samantha and Pranitha Subhash. Nadhiya, Boman Irani and Brahmanandam feature in supporting roles. The film score and soundtrack album were composed by Devi Sri Prasad. Prasad Murella was the cinematographer. The film focuses on Gautham Nanda, a business heir who acts as a driver in his estranged aunt Sunanda's house to mend her strained relationship with his grandfather Raghunandan who expelled her for marrying against his wishes years before. ''Attarintiki Daredi'' was made on a budget of . Principal photography began in January 2013 and ended in July 2013, with the film being primarily shot in and around Hyderabad. Significant portions were shot in Pollachi and Europe. The film was released on 27 September 2013 and received positive critical reception. It b ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Veerasamy
''Veerasamy'' is a 2007 Indian Tamil-language masala film written, produced, and directed by T. Rajendar who also stars alongside Mumtaj and Meghna Naidu. Plot Veerasamy is a lawyer, party leader and MLA in Chennai. He tries to do good things for people. His sister Senthamizh falls in love with a pimp's brother, and a neighbour Sarasu falls in love with Veerasamy. Even though Sarasu's family background and the job she does like selling black ticket in the theatre is against his ideology, he still accepts her to work in his house which she wishfully volunteers but she constantly flirts with him. In one confrontation she confesses her love towards him which he refuses and on anger she tells him that she cannot live without him, fearing she would go to some extreme measures he gets her to promise not to attempt suicide which she agrees. Later Veerasamy learns that his sister is in love with his arche nemesis brother and does not agree with their love and he doesn't speak to he ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Thathi Thavadhu Manasu
''Thathi Thavadhu Manasu'' () is a 2003 Indian Tamil-language drama film written and directed by Azhagu Rajasundaram. The film stars Sona, Urvasi Patel and Sindhuri, while Mumtaj, Vadivelu and Kalabhavan Mani also appear in supporting roles. The film was released on 19 December 2003. Cast *Sona as Mahalakshmi *Urvasi Patel as Poonkodi *Sindhuri as Amudha * Mumtaj as police assistant commissioner, Aarthi *Abhinayashree *Kalabhavan Mani *Vadivelu as Inspector Vaigaivel * Nizhalgal Ravi *Subhashini *Fatima Babu *Kalidaas as IGP Production The film marked the directorial debut of Azhagu Rajasundaram, who had previously apprenticed under directors Pandiarajan and Vikraman Vikraman is an Indian film director primarily working in Tamil cinema. Career 1990–1994 He worked as an assistant to actor and director R. Parthiban in '' Puthiya Pathai'' (1989), which was the latter's debut film as a director and an act ... for fifteen years. Produced by . K. Riaz Ahmed the film's sto ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bigg Boss Tamil 2
''Bigg Boss 2'' was the second season of the reality television series, ''Bigg Boss'', and was hosted by Kamal Haasan. The season had 17 housemates (including wildcard entries), and was filmed with 60 cameras. It ran for 15 weeks (from 17 June to 30 September 2018), and aired on Star Vijay weekdays from 9–10:30 am and 9–11:00 pm on weekends. Hotstar provided content not aired on television and provided ''Fun Unlimited'', a parallel weekly programme. Hosted by Rio Raj, it humorously described events in the house. The first season's lavish house set, on the outskirts of Chennai at EVP Film City in Chembarambakkam, was renovated just before the start of this season. The renovated house included a "jail room" to increase the severity of punishment for contestant mistakes. The winner of ''Bigg Boss Tamil 2'' was Riythvika, who won a trophy and a cash prize of 50 lakhs (5 million). Aishwarya Dutta was the runner-up, and the other finalists were Vijayalakshmi Agathiyan and Janani ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Maanada Mayilada
''Maanada Mayilada'' is an Indian dance competition show airing from 2007 till 2015 on Kalaignar TV. The show was conceived, produced and directed by noted choreographer Kala Master. She is also one of the judges and the only constant judge throughout the show. Other judges have been Brinda, Khushbu, Rambha, Namitha, Simran (actress), Simran, Mumtaj, Sudha Chandran , Meena (actress), Meena. Prashanth and Srikanth (Tamil actor, born 1979), Srikanth. Sanjeev Venkat, Sanjeev and Kiki Vijay have been the hosts for all seasons. The choreographers for this dance show include Prem Master, Anthony Master, Rajesh Master, RameklkMaster, Chandru Master, Raghu Master, Sandy (Indian choreographer), Sandy, Mani Master, Tamil Master, Bala Master, Nantha. ''Maanada Mayilada'' has alternative choreographers and sometimes the choreographers help each other during the seasons. Series overview Season 1 The judges were originally Kala Master, Brindha Master, and Simran (actress), Simran. Simr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kushi (2000 Film)
''Kushi'' () is a 2000 Indian Tamil-language romantic comedy film written and directed by S. J. Suryah and produced by A. M. Rathnam. The film featured Vijay and Jyothika in the prominent roles, while Vijayakumar, Shilpa Shetty, Mumtaj, Vivek and Nizhalgal Ravi and others in the supporting roles. The film's cinematography was done by Jeeva, while music was composed by Deva. The film was released on 19 May 2000. Kushi was remade in Telugu as '' Kushi,'' in Hindi as '' Khushi'', and in Kannada as '' Eno Onthara''. Jyothika went on to win the Filmfare Best Actress Award in Tamil and Cinema Express Award for Best Sensational Actress at the Cinema Express Awards, for her performance. Plot The movie begins with the birth of the protagonists, Shiva and Jennifer "Jenny" aka Selvi, in Calcutta and Kuttralam in Tirunelveli district of Tamil Nadu respectively. During the course of their childhood, they encounter each other a couple a times, though both don't know each other. When S ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
