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Nagin (1976 Film)
''Nagin'' ( ''Female Serpent'') is a 1976 Hindi-language horror film, produced and directed by Rajkumar Kohli, under the Shankar Movies banner. It stars Reena Roy in the titular role alongside an ensemble cast, including Sunil Dutt, Feroz Khan, Sanjay Khan, Rekha, Mumtaz, Vinod Mehra, Yogeeta Bali, Kabir Bedi, Anil Dhawan, and Jeetendra; its music was composed by Laxmikant Pyarelal. Despite being a fantasy type film, it was a blockbuster at the box office and the highest-grossing film of 1976. Following the success of the film, Reena Roy attained star status. It was inspired by François Truffaut's 1968 French film ''The Bride Wore Black'', which was based on Cornell Woolrich's 1940 novel of the same name. The film was later remade in Tamil as ''Neeya?'' (1979), with Sripriya playing Nagin. Plot Prof. Vijay researches snakes. According to a myth, he believes that after a certain age, they take human form. He plans a trip to a forest, along with his friends Raj, Rajesh, Uda ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rajkumar Kohli
Rajkumar Kohli (born 14 September 1930) is an Indian film director. He was famous for directing several popular Bollywood films such as the 1966 ''Dulla Bhatti (film), Dulla Bhatti'' and the 1970s ''Lootera'' starring Dara Singh and Nishi (actress), Nishi (Nishi later married Kohli). Other notable films included films with ensemble cast such as ''Nagin (1976 film), Nagin'' (1976), ''Jaani Dushman'' (1979), Badle Ki Aag, Naukar Biwi Ka and ''Raaj Tilak (1984 film), Raaj Tilak'' (1984). His films frequently featured actors like Sunil Dutt, Dharmendra, Jeetendra, Shatrughan Sinha and actresses Reena Roy and Anita Raj. In the early 1990s, Kohli introduced his son Armaan Kohli in the multi-starrer action film ''Virodhi (1992 film), Virodhi'' (1992). He directed his son again in ''Aulad Ke Dushman'' (1993) and ''Qahar'' (1997). After a hiatus, he returned in 2002 and relaunched his son in another film in the style of his classic 1970s films ''Nagin'' and ''Jaani Dushman'' titled ''Ja ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Bride Wore Black
''The Bride Wore Black'' (french: La Mariée était en noir) is a 1968 French film directed by François Truffaut and based on the novel of the same name by William Irish, a pseudonym for Cornell Woolrich. It stars Jeanne Moreau, Charles Denner, Alexandra Stewart, Michel Bouquet, Michael Lonsdale, Claude Rich and Jean-Claude Brialy. Costumes by Pierre Cardin. It is a revenge film in which a deranged widow murders the man who accidentally shot her husband on her wedding day, as well as his four friends. She wears only white, black or a combination of the two. Plot As the film opens, Julie Kohler ( Jeanne Moreau) tries to throw herself out of an upstairs window, but is stopped by her mother (Luce Fabiole). Julie is dressed in black and is obviously grief-stricken. In the next scene, she is more composed, telling her mother she is going on a long trip, and counting out five piles of money. She gets onto a train, but right afterwards steps down on the opposite side, hidden fro ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Aruna Irani
Aruna Irani (born 3 May 1946) is an Indian actress, who has acted in over 500 films throughout Hindi, Kannada, Marathi and Gujarati cinema, playing mostly supporting and character roles. She has won two Filmfare Awards for Best Supporting Actress, for ''Pet Pyaar Aur Paap'' (1985) and '' Beta'' (1992), and has been nominated for most times, holding a record for the most nominations in the category. In January 2012, Irani was honoured with the Filmfare Lifetime Achievement Award at the 57th Filmfare Awards. Early life Aruna Irani was born in Mumbai, India to an Irani father and a Hindu mother. Her father Faredun Irani ran a drama troupe, and her mother Saguna was an actress. She is the eldest of eight siblings, and gave up studies after sixth standard because her family did not have enough money to educate all the children. She claims to have learnt dancing while working in the films because she could not afford professional training from a master. Her brothers Indra Kumar, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ranjeet
Ranjeet Bedi (born 13 September 1942 as Gopal Bedi) popularly known as Ranjeet, is an Indian actor and film director born in Jandiala Guru near Amritsar (Punjab), best known for his work in Bollywood.Singh, Nonika (1999)Ranjeet's triple love", ''Tribune India'', 26 March 1999, retrieved 2010-08-24Sharma, Vinay S. (2006)Skeletons in the cupboard?", ''Times of India'', 13 March 2006, retrieved 2010-08-24Down memory lane with screen baddie Ranjeet ", , 11 June 2009, retrieved 2010-08-24 He has mostly played villain roles in over 200 Hindi films. Ranjeet has also played a positive character in the TV series '' [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Komilla Wirk
Comilla (; bn, কুমিল্লা, Kumillā, ), officially spelled Cumilla, is the fifth largest city of Bangladesh and second largest in Chittagong division. It is the administrative centre of the Comilla District. The name Comilla was derived from ''Komolangko'' (কমলাঙ্ক), meaning the pond of lotus. History Ancient era The Comilla region was once under ancient Samatata and was joined with Tripura State. This district came under the reign of the kings of the Harikela in the ninth century AD. Lalmai Mainamati was ruled by the Deva dynasty (eighth century AD), and (during the 10th and mid-11th century AD). In 1732, it became the centre of the Bengal-backed domain of Jagat Manikya. The Peasants' Movement against the king of Tripura in 1764, which originally formed under the leadership of Shamsher Gazi is a notable historical event in Comilla. It came under the rule of East India Company in 1765. This district was established as the Tripura district in 179 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Roopesh Kumar
Roopesh Kumar (16 January 1946 – 29 January 1995) was a character actor in Bollywood films, especially known for his role as a villain in over 100 Hindi films from 1965 to 1995. He is widely remembered for his comic negative roles in the films like ''Seeta Aur Geeta'' and ''The Great Gambler''. He was the cousin of actress Mumtaz. Personal life Kumar was born in Mumbai as Abbas Farashahi. He was the oldest child of Ali Asgar Farashahi (Asgar Seth of Pune City, Mandai) and Mariam. He was a student of Dastur School in Pune. From his early childhood he was interested in acting. His family were in the restaurant and bakery business in Pune but he chose to be an actor. Kumar was fondly known as Dadash (meaning brother in Persian). He was very close to his cousins actress Mumtaz and Malika. His oldest daughter is married to Dilip Kumar's nephew Zahid Khan and they have two children. On 29 January 1995, Kumar suffered a heart attack while attending an awards ceremony and was rushed ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Prema Narayan
Prema Narayan (born 4 April 1955) is a former Model and Bollywood actress-dancer. She has acted in Hindi and Bengali cinema. She was the Femina Miss India World 1971, and represented India at Miss World 1971. Early life Prema Narayan was born in Kalimpong, West Bengal. She is the niece of actor Anita Guha. Career Prema Narayan was an English teacher in a convent school. Later she opted for modelling. In 1971, she participated in Femina Miss India contest and was crowned Femina Miss India World 1971. She represented India at Miss World 1971 but did not win. The same year she was appointed to represent India at Queen of the Pacific pageant held in Australia where she was crowned 1st runner-up. Acting career She chose Bollywood after offers started coming her way after winning the Femina Miss India contest. Her performance in films such as '' Manzilein Aur Bhi Hain'' (1973) and '' Maa Bahen Aur Biwi'' (1973) were noticed. She did not restrict herself as a leading lady as she was m ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yogita Bali
Yogeeta Bali Chakraborty (born 13 August 1952) is a former Indian Bollywood actress. She was active in the late 1970s and through the 1980s. Biography Yogeeta Bali was born on 13 August 1952. She is the niece of actress Geeta Bali. Bali married Kishore Kumar in 1976 and divorced him in 1978. She then married Mithun Chakraborty Mithun Chakraborty (born Gouranga Chakraborty; 16 June 1950) is an Indian actor, producer and politician who predominantly worked in Hindi and Bengali language films. He is a former Rajya Sabha Member of Parliament. He is the recipient of three ... in 1979. They have three sons- Mahaakshay, Ushmey, Namashi and a daughter- Dishani. Mahaakshay, "Mimoh" is an actor, while Namashi is going to debut in the film ''Bad Boy''. Filmography References External links * 1952 births Living people Indian film actresses Actresses in Hindi cinema Actresses from Kolkata 20th-century Indian actresses {{India-film-actor-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Neelam Mehra
Neelam Mehra is an Indian television and film actress. She presently is playing Karan, Rishabh, Sameer, and Kritika's grandmother, Bani Luthra in the television series ''Kundali Bhagya''. Filmography * '' Nagin'' * ''Dulha Bikta Hai'' * '' Zamane Ko Dikhana Hai'' * ''Kabhii Sautan Kabhii Sahelii'' * '' Kayaamat'' * Cheekh (1985) * ''Aadamkhor'' * ''Purani Haveli'' * ''Shaitani Ilaaka'' * ''Kohi Apna Sa'' / *''Woh Apna Sa''... Nisha * ''Tumhare Liye'' * '' Mukti'' * ''Shaktimaan'' * '' Mr. India'' (1987) * ''Rakhwala'' (1989 film) as Menaka *''Meet Mere Man Ke'' (1991) as Vidya * '' 100 Days'' (1991) * Insaan Bana Shaitan (1992) * ''15 August'' (1993 film) as Neelam * Zee Horror Show 'Gudiya' (1995) * Zee Horror Show 'Darwaza' (1996) * Kaala Mandir (2000) Television * ''Kasamm'' * ''Saas v/s Bahu'' as Herself * '' Kitani Mohabbat Hai (season 2)'' as Teji Singhania * ''Woh Rehne Waali Mehlon Ki'' as Mrs.Kumar * ''Kahaani Ghar Ghar Kii'' as Vandana Agrawal * ''Kasamh Se' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ichchadhari Naags
Ichchadhari naag (female: ichchadhari naagin) are mythical shape-shifting cobras in Indian folklore. They are great devotees of Lord Shiva. Legend A common male cobra will become an ichchadhari naag (male shape-shifting cobra) and a common female cobra will become an ichchadhari naagin (female shape-shifting cobra) after 100 years of tapasya (penance). After being blessed by Lord Shiva, they attain a human form of their own, have the ability to shape-shifting into any living creatures and could live for more than a hundred years without getting old. Ichchadhari naags and naagins possess the gem called Naagmani, considered much more valuable than any precious stone, it has the power to revive. Legends tell of many people dying through snake bites when they try to steal the Naagmani. When a naag or a naagin is killed, the image of theirs killer will be imprinted in their eyes. The partner or family of that naag/naagin will identify the killers by this image and take revenge. Naa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sripriya
Sripriya is an Indian actress, film director and politician from Tamil Nadu. She has acted in over 300 films in Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam and Hindi languages. She has also directed films in Tamil, Kannada and Telugu languages, including the 2014 film ''Drushyam''. She is a Core Committee Member of Makkal Needhi Maiam, a political party founded by Kamal Haasan. Career Acting She first faced the camera for ''Murugan Kaattiya Vazhi'', directed by P. Madhavan in 1974. Following that, she acted with Rajinikanth, Kamal Haasan, Sivaji Ganesan, and Jaishankar among others. Sripriya had a string of successful movies in the late 70s and early 80s. She played the lead character in C Rudraiya's 1977 film Aval Appadithan and her portrayal of Manju in the film won her a Tamil Nadu State Award that year. Her other hits include ''Aattukara Alamelu'', ''Billa'' and ''Annai Oru Alayam''. She was awarded the Kalaimamani award in the early 1980s. She was in the jury of the National Aw ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Neeya?
''Neeya?'' () is a 1979 Indian Tamil-language horror thriller film, directed by Durai and written by P. Kalaimani. A remake of the 1976 Hindi film '' Nagin'', it has an ensemble cast that includes Kamal Haasan, Jai Ganesh, Vijayakumar, Ravichandran, Srikanth, M. N. Nambiar, Sripriya, Manjula, Deepa, Latha and Chandra Mohan. The film revolves around an Ichchadhari Naag who seeks to kill six people she holds responsible for the death of her lover. ''Neeya'' was released on 13 January 1979, the week of Pongal. The film was a commercial success, running for over 100 days in theatres. It was followed by two spiritual successors: '' Naane Varuven'' (1992) and ''Neeya 2'' (2019). Plot Naga Rani is an Ichchadhari Naag – an elusive snake which can assume human form. She is in love with another Ichchadhari Naag named Naga Raja. One day Naga Raja is attacked by a vulture and he is saved by Kamal, a researcher who shoots the vulture. Naga Raja thanks him for saving his life ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
