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Pratighaat
''Pratighaat'' () is a 1987 Hindi feminist drama film directed by N. Chandra, starring Sujata Mehta as lead. It was a remake of the Telugu film ''Pratighatana'' (1985), directed by T. Krishna, with Vijayshanti as the lead. Made on a low-budget, and no big stars, it went on to become a hit, making Rs. 8 crore at the box office. It became part of the hat-trick of hit films by N. Chandra, ''Ankush'' (1986), ''Pratighaat'' and ''Tezaab'' (1988). Plot The film deals with politics-criminal nexus and a college lecturer who takes them on, even after she faces public disrobing. She finally takes law in her hand to take revenge of her insult. Cast * Sujata Mehta as Laxmi S. Joshi * Arvind Kumar as Advocate Satyaprakash Joshi * Charan Raj as Kali Prasad * Rohini Hattangadi as Durga * Gyan Shivpuri as Durga's Husband * Mohan Bhandari as Police Inspector Ajay Srivastav * Ashok Saraf as Lawyer, assistant to Kali * Nana Patekar as Ex-Constable Karamveer * Subbiraj as Laxmi's father * Ush ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pratighatana
''Pratighatana'' () is a 1985 Indian Telugu-language action drama film written and directed by T. Krishna. The film is produced by Ramoji Rao under Ushakiran Movies. The plot follows a woman's fight against corruption and criminalization of politics in India. The film starts Vijayshanti alongside Chandra Mohan, Kota Srinivasa Rao, Sai Kumar, P. L. Narayana, Charan Raj, Suthi Velu, Rajasekhar (actor), Rajasekhar, Narra Venkateswara Rao, and Y. Vijaya who appear in supporting roles. Music is composed by K. Chakravarthy. The film is released on 11 October 1985. It was premiered at International Film Festival of India and has garnered the Filmfare Best Film Award (Telugu). The film won six Nandi Awards and two Filmfare Awards South (including Filmfare Award for Best Film – Telugu, Best Film –Telugu). Later it was remade in Malayalam as ''Pakarathinu Pakaram'' and in Hindi as ''Pratighaat (1987 film), Pratighaat'' while Charan Raj reprise his role in Hindi. Plot Jhansi, wife ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sujata Mehta
Sujata Mehta is an Indian actress of Gujarati origin who has acted in plays and Bollywood films, most known for her lead role in ''Pratighaat'' (1987) supporting roles in ''Yateem'' (1988) and '' Gunaah'' (1993). She also played the lead role in the critically acclaimed and National Award winning Malayalam movie Purushartham (1987). Early career Sujata started her acting career by participating in Gujarati stage plays wherein she played small cameos and, on sheer hard work and perseverance, graduated to playing lead roles. Bollywood career Her first big break came in N. Chandra's social film ''Pratighaat'' (1987) with Nana Patekar, where she played a college teacher who is stripped naked in public by gangsters. The role was originally played by Vijayashanti in the Telugu film ''Pratighatna'' (1986). Sujata was noticed and appreciated for her stellar performance in the film. In her next film ''Yateem'' (1988), directed by J. P. Dutta, she played a lustful step-mother who ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ramoji Rao
Cherukuri Ramoji Rao (born 16 November 1936) is an Indian businessman, media entrepreneur, and film producer. He is head of the Ramoji Group which owns the world's largest film production facility Ramoji Film City, ''Eenadu'' newspaper, ETV Network of TV channels, film production company Usha Kiran Movies. His other business ventures include Margadarsi Chit Fund, Dolphin Group of hotels, Kalanjali shopping mall, Priya pickles, and Mayuri Film Distributors. He has garnered four Filmfare Awards South, five Nandi Awards and the National Film Award for his works in Telugu cinema. In 2016, he was honored with the Padma Vibhushan, India's second-highest civilian honor, for his contributions in journalism, literature and education. Personal life Cherukuri Ramoji Rao was born on 16 November 1936 in Pedaparupudi of Krishna District, Andhra Pradesh, India into an agricultural family. Companies owned by the Ramoji Group include Margadarsi Chit Fund, ''Eenadu'' newspaper, ETV Network, Ramad ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mohan Bhandari
Mohan Bhandari (31 July 1937 – 24 September 2015) was an Indian actor who featured in several popular TV serials such as '' Saat Phere: Saloni Ka Safar''. He died of brain tumor. His son Dhruv Bhandari is also a TV actor. Acting career Mohan Bhandari has been a part of hit TV shows like '' Khandaan'', ''Chunauti'', ''Mujrim Hazir'', Parampara, '' Abhimaan'', '' Babul Ki Duwayen Leti Jaa'', '' Kittie Party'', '' Saat Phere: Saloni Ka Safar''. He was one of the busiest TV actors during the 1980s to 1990s. However, after that, he was completely out from the TV industry until 2005, where he was again noticed in a popular Zee TV show '' Saat Phere: Saloni Ka Safar'', in which he played Narpat Singh, the father of the female protagonist, Saloni Singh. He also appeared in ''Baa Bahoo Aur Baby'' as Mr. Raichura, Leela's father and in ''Rakt Sambandh'' as Purushottam Jagirdar. Early life He worked for The State Bank of India State Bank of India (SBI) is an Indian multination ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rohini Hattangadi
Rohini Hattangadi (''née'' Oak; born 11 April 1955) is an Indian actress, known for her work in Hindi, Telugu, Marathi, Tamil, Kannada, and Gujarati films, and Marathi soap operas and theatre. She has won two Filmfare Awards, one National Film Award, and is the only Indian actress to win the BAFTA Award for Best Actress in a Supporting Role for her performance as Kasturba Gandhi in ''Gandhi'' (1982). An alumna of the National School of Drama of New Delhi, Hattangadi had worked mainly in theatre when she made her movie debut with ''Arvind Desai Ki Ajeeb Dastaan'' in 1978. Some of her noted cinematic roles were in such art films as ''Arth'' (1982), ''Party'' and ''Saaransh'' (1984). Hattangadi was mostly offered character roles in mainstream Hindi cinema after her portrayal in ''Gandhi'', often typecast in mother roles much ahead of her years. Respected for her acting prowess, she has appeared in over 80 feature films, and is active in theatre and television. Early and personal ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ravindra Jain
Ravindra Jain (28 February 1944 – 9 October 2015) was an Indian music composer, lyricist and playback singer. He started his career in the early 1970s by composing for several hit movies. His notable works include '' Chor Machaye Shor'' (1974), ''Geet Gaata Chal'' (1975), ''Chitchor'' (1976) and ''Ankhiyon Ke Jharokhon Se'' (1978), '' Nadiya Ke Paar'' (1982), ''Ram Teri Ganga Maili'' (1985) and ''Vivah'' (2006). He composed music for many films and TV shows including Ramanand Sagar's epic '' Ramayan'' (1987), which became iconic. He was awarded the Padma Shri, the fourth-highest civilian award of the Republic of India in 2015 for his contribution to arts. Early life and education Ravindra Jain was born blind on 28 February 1944 to Pandit Indramani Jain and Kiran Jain as the third child of seven brothers and one sister. He belongs to the Jain community. His father was a Sanskrit pandit and his mother was a homemaker. His father recognised his talent and sent him to stalwar ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ushakiran Movies
Usha Kiron Movies is an Indian film production company founded by Ramoji Rao in 1983. It is a part of Ramoji Group. This film production house has produced over 80 films with the majority of them in Telugu, along with a few in Kannada, Hindi and other languages. History The production house is known for giving opportunity to young talent and produced many content-oriented films under Usha Kiron Movies banner. The production company started with the film ''Srivariki Premalekha ''Srivariki Premalekha'' () is a 1984 Telugu-language romantic comedy film written, and directed by Jandhyala; and produced by Cherukuri Ramoji Rao. The story is based on a Novel titled ''Premalekha'', published in "Chatura" magazine, written ...'' (1984). Partial filmography TV Serials Associated Talent This is a list of notable people introduced by Usha Kiron Movies. Awards References {{Reflist Film production companies based in Hyderabad, India Mass media companies establishe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ravi Patwardhan
Ravi Patwardhan (6 September 1937 – 5 December 2020) was an Indian actor who appeared in Marathi-language and Hindi-language movies and TV serials and theater plays. He started his acting career in Marathi theatre, then pivoted to movies, and in the later part of career worked in TV shows. In the 80s and 90s, he was known for playing towering personalities as public prosecutor, judge, politician, and village Patil in films. This identity was further aided by his strong delivery and trademark handlebar moustache. Patwardhan acted in more than 200 films, 150 plays, and many TV serials. Early life Patwardhan was born on September 6, 1937 during the British Raj. His first acting experience came at an early age of 6.5 years during the 1944 ''Marathi Natya Mahotsav''. Career Patwardhan initially worked at the Reserve Bank in Mumbai and took time off to work in experimental plays. Theater Patwardhan began his career with an experimental Marathi theatre and was a noted personality ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kota Srinivasa Rao
Kota Srinivasa Rao (born 10 July 1942) is an Indian character actor known for his work primarily in Telugu cinema and Telugu theatre. He has also starred in a few films in Tamil, Hindi, Kannada and Malayalam. As a former politician, Rao has served as the MLA from Vijayawada East in Andhra Pradesh, India from 1999 to 2004. He made his debut with the Telugu film ''Pranam Khareedu'' in 1978. He starred in over 750 feature films. He has received nine state Nandi Awards in various categories of villain, character actor, and supporting actor. In 2012, he has garnered the SIIMA Award for his work in ''Krishnam Vande Jagadgurum''. In 2015, he received India's fourth highest civilian honour Padma Shri for his contribution to Indian cinema. He received wide critical acclaim for his diverse roles in films such as ''S/O Satyamurthy'' (2015)'','' ''Attarintiki Daredi'' (2013), ''Rakta Charitra'' (2010), ''Leader'' (2010), ''Ready'' (2008), ''Pellaina Kothalo'' (2006), '' Sarkar'' (2006) ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Usha Nadkarni
Usha Nadkarni (born 13 September 1946) is an Indian actress who predominantly works in Hindi and Marathi films and television who is best known for her role of Savita Deshmukh in the popular show ''Pavitra Rishta'', for which she was nominated in Zee Rishtey Awards as "Best Evil Mother-in-Law". She participated as a contestant on the Marathi version of ''Bigg Boss'' in 2018 and became one of the oldest contestant to participate in Bigg Boss. She is best known for her evil roles in Marathi and Hindi films. In 2015, she starred in a stage show, ''Londoncharya Aajibai'' by Rajiv Joshi, playing the community leader Aajibai Banarase. Filmography Television Awards See also * List of Indian film actresses This is an alphabetical list of notable Indian film actresses. A * Aaditi Pohankar * Aahana Kumra * Aakanksha Singh * Aamna Sharif * Aanchal Munjal * Aarathi * Aarti Agarwal * Aarti Chhabria * Aashka Goradia * Abhirami * Adah Shar ... References ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nana Patekar
Vishwanath Patekar (born 1 January 1951), better known as Nana Patekar, is an Indian actor, screenwriter, film maker, and a former Indian Territorial Army officer, mainly working in Hindi and Marathi cinema. He is regarded as one of the finest and influential actors in Indian Cinema, Patekar is recipient of three National Film Awards and four Filmfare Awards for his acting performances. He was bestowed with the Padma Shri award in 2013 for his contribution in cinema and arts. After making his acting debut in Bollywood with the 1978 drama ''Gaman'', Patekar acted in a few Marathi films and some Bollywood films. After acting in the Academy Award-nominated ''Salaam Bombay'' in 1988, he won the National Film Award for Best Supporting Actor and the Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor for his role in ''Parinda'' (1989), following with another negative role in '' Angaar'' (1992). He acted in and made his directorial debut with '' Prahaar: The Final Attack'' (1991). Patekar subseque ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ashok Saraf
Ashok Saraf (Hindii pronunciation: ʃoːk səɾaːf born 4 June 1947) is an Indian film and stage actor and comedian. He has appeared in many Marathi language films and stage plays in lead roles and in Hindi language films and TV serials in supporting roles. He received five Filmfare Awards, Maharashtra government award for the film ''Pandu Havaldar'', Screen Award for ''Sawai Havaldar'', Bhojpuri Film Award for ''Maika Bitua'', ten state government awards for Marathi films and Best Comedian in '' Maharashtracha Favorite Kon''. From the early 1980s, Saraf started getting cast as the leading hero in Marathi films. The combination of Ashok Saraf, Laxmikant Berde, Sachin Pilgaonkar and Mahesh Kothare created the "comedy films wave" in Marathi cinema from 1985 that lasted for more than a decade. His successful Marathi films as the lead hero include '' Ek Daav Bhutacha'', ''Dhoom Dhadaka'', ''Gammat Jammat'', '' Ashi hi Banawa Banavi'' and ''Vazir''. Saraf has also starred in te ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
