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Preetika
Preetika Rao is an former Indian actress, model and film-columnist who primarily works in Hindi television and films. She made her acting debut with the Tamil film '' Chikku Bukku'' (2010). Rao is best known for portraying Aaliya Zain Abdullah in her television debut '' Beintehaa'' (2013-14) for which she won several awards including Gold Awards for Best Debut-Female and ITA Awards for GR8! Onscreen Couple with Harshad Arora. In 2017, she played Mohini Ayaan Mehta in ''Love Ka Hai Intezaar'' (2017). Rao was last seen in her Hindi film debut with Zee5 film ''377 Ab Normal'' (2019). Early life Rao was born in Mangalore, Karnataka. She comes from a Konkani-speaking Hindu family. She graduated majoring in history from Sophia College, while also acquiring a diploma in Advertising and Journalism. She wrote for ''Bangalore Mirror'', '' Deccan Chronicle'' and the '' Asian Age''. Her sister, Amrita Rao is a Bollywood actress. After her acting debut, she moved to the USA fo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chikku Bukku
''Chikku Bhukku'' is a 2010 Tamil romance film written and directed by K. Manikandan and produced by Sunanda Murali Manohar, starring Arya, debutante Preetika and Shriya Saran, in the lead roles, with Santhanam and Anoop Kumar in supporting roles. The film was released on 3 December 2010. The movie is based on the 2003 South Korean movie '' The Classic''. The name of the film is based on the song of the same name from ''Gentleman'' (1993). Plot The film is narrated in a nonlinear manner. In the present, Arjun is a London-based DJ, leads a happy life. Also, there is Anu, who is pursuing her MBA in a London university. One day, Arjun is forced to come to his native village in Karaikudi to ensure that his ancestral property is not sold in an auction. Also, Anu too is forced to come to Karaikudi to meet her father, who is injured in an accident. The two strangers meet in a train. There begins their journey towards their respective destinations. Meanwhile, a diary of Arjun's fath ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Beintehaa
''Beintehaa'' ( "Extremity, limitless, without boundaries") (International Title: Endless Love) is an Indian television series that premiered from 30 December 2013 to 21 November 2014 on Colors TV. The series starred Preetika Rao and Harshad Arora as Aaliya and Zain. Plot Charming, flamboyant Zain, and pretty, cultured Aaliya have been rival cousins since childhood. They eventually grow up and meet again, but a series of misunderstandings lead them to marry each other. Zain wants to get rid of his "Maammu Ki Bhanji" aka Aaliya as he calls her, as soon as possible. He does not believe in the institution of marriage. His brother, Fahad has two wives, Nafisa and Shazia who hate each other. Fahad's mom Suraiya wanted a grandson; Nafisa was unable to conceive anymore after having two girls. So, Fahad married Shazia and they had a son. He loves both his wives. Zain Aaliya constantly bickers, but slowly with time, "KitKit and MKB" finally become friends. Zain is injured in an accid ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Priyudu
''Priyudu'' () is a 2011 Indian Telugu-language romantic drama film directed by Shravan and starring Varun Sandesh and Preetika Rao. Cast *Varun Sandesh as Karthika *Preetika as Madhu Latha *Ranadhir Reddy as Vara Prasad *Kota Srinivasa Rao *Thagubothu Ramesh *Vennela Kishore *Nassar as Karthik's father *Vijay Sai *Ali as Kuphli Baba, Hukka Baba and Pungi Baba *Pragathi * Surekha Vani *Y. Kasi Viswanath as Madhu Latha's father *Shweta Basu Prasad (cameo appearance) Production Varun Sandhesh plays the role of a businessman's son. Amrita Rao's sister, Preetika, is the heroine. Danayya named the film. The film was shot in Hyderabad and a couple songs were shot in Bangkok. Preetika took lessons in Mumbai to learn Telugu. Soundtrack Music by Mohan Jona. Reception Jeevi of ''Idlebrain.com'' wrote that "Priyudu is a better film for Varun Sandesh after ''Kotha Bangaru Lokam''. A critic from ''The Hindu'' wrote that "The story gives out an outdated approach to narration and also th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Harshad Arora
Harshad Arora (born 3 September 1987) is an Indian actor who appears in Hindi television. He made his acting debut in 2014 with Colors TV's popular show ''Beintehaa'' portraying male protagonist Zain Abdullah opposite Preetika Rao which earned him ITA Award for Best Actor Popular. In 2016 he was seen as an IAS officer Adarsh Sinha in Star Plus's finite show '' Dahleez''. In 2015, Arora participated in Colors TV's stunt-based reality show Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi 6. He was last seen portraying the role of Arjun Chatterjee in Colors TV's show ''Thoda sa Baadal Thoda sa Paani'' (2021–22). Career Harshad Arora made his television debut as a male lead in 2014, when he played Zain Abdullah in Colors TV's popular romantic drama show ''Beintehaa'' opposite Preetika Rao. Their onscreen chemistry became an instant hit and is still loved by the masses. ''Beintehaa'' also earned him several awards including the Indian Television Academy Award, Indian Telly Award and Kalakar ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Love Ka Hai Intezaar
''Love Ka Hai Intezaar'' ( Waiting for love) is an Indian Hindi-language television romantic drama series, produced by Siddharth P. Malhotra. It was broadcasting worldwide on Star Plus, Mondays through Saturdays in an afternoon programming block called ''Star Dopahar''. Sanjeeda Sheikh, Keith Sequeira and Sara Arfeen Khan. The show took a twenty-year leap after which Preetika Rao and Mohit Sehgal joined the cast. The series ended on 30 September 2017 when the ''Star Dopahar'' block was discontinued. Summary Talented actress Kamini Mathur is at the peak of her career. Although assumed as a Bollywood diva, she is simple in her personal lives. Born to an IAS officer father Naman and artist mother Ragini, she has her middle-class values firmly in place. Hardworking towards her values and talent, Kamini meets the righteous and ideal Madhav Ranawat, the king of Rajgarh who fulfills his duties well and is surrounded by luxuries. He is married and has a three-year-old girl, Madhavi. P ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Amrita Rao
Amrita Rao (born 7 June 1981), is an Indian actress who is known primarily for her work in Hindi films. Rao made her acting debut in ''Ab Ke Baras'' (2002), which earned her a nomination for Filmfare Award for Best Female Debut in 2003. She subsequently appeared in several successful films including the romantic dramas ''Ishq Vishk'' (2003), ''Main Hoon Na'' (2004), ''Vivah'' (2006) and comedy thriller '' Masti'' (2004) eventually being "Bollywood's quintessential girl-next-door". She is the recipient of IIFA Award and two Stardust Awards. She made her debut in the Telugu film industry with the film ''Athidhi'' (2007). In 2008, she appeared in the successful film ''Welcome to Sajjanpur'', which won her Stardust Award for Best Actress. Post this, most of her films turned out to be commercial failures. She then appeared in the National Award winning film ''Jolly LLB'' (2013). Following this, she appeared in films including ''Singh Saab the Great'' (2013), ''Satyagraha'' (2013) an ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Arya (actor)
Jamshad Cethirakath (born 11 December 1980), known by his stage name Arya, is an Indian actor and producer who predominantly appears in Tamil cinema. Arya has won the Filmfare Award for Best Male Debut – South and received two nominations each for Filmfare Awards and Vijay Awards. He was included on the 2015 edition of the '' Forbes India'' Celebrity 100, a list based on the top earning Indian celebrities. He made his breakthrough portraying rogue characters in Vishnuvardhan's ''Arinthum Ariyamalum'' (2005) and ''Pattiyal'' (2006). He later won critical acclaim for playing an Aghori in Bala's ''Naan Kadavul'' (2009). Arya gained further commercial success with the release of the period drama ''Madrasapattinam'' (2010), the comedy film ''Boss Engira Bhaskaran'' (2010), family action film ''Vettai'' (2012) and Atlee's family film '' Raja Rani'' (2013). In 2013, he appeared in three more Tamil films: R. Kannan's comedy film '' Settai'', Vishnuvardhan's action thriller '' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gold Award For Debut In A Lead Role (Female)
Gold Award for Best Debut Actor in a Lead Role - Female is an award given as part of its annual Gold Awards for TV serials, to recognize a debut actress who has delivered an outstanding performance in a leading role. List of winners 2000s *2007 Divyanka Tripathi - '' Banoo Main Teri Dulhann'' as Vidya Sagar Singh ** Twinkle Bajpai - ''Ghar Ki Lakshmi Betiyaan'' as Lakshmi **Pallavi Subhash - ''Karam Apnaa Apnaa'' as Gauri Shiv Kapoor **Shalini Chandran - ''Kahaani Ghar Ghar Ki'' as Maithili ** Suhasi Goradia Dhami - ''Aek Chabhi Hai Padoss Mein'' as Urmi ** Shubhangi Atre Poorey - '' Kasturi'' as Kasturi *2008 Parul Chauhan - '' Sapna Babul Ka...Bidaai'' as Ragini ** Sara Khan - '' Sapna Babul Ka...Bidaai'' as Sadhna **Parul Chauhan - '' Sapna Babul Ka...Bidaai'' as Ragini **Additi Gupta - ''Kis Desh Mein Hai Meraa Dil'' as Heer **Abigail Jain - ''Kya Dill Mein Hai'' as Kakoon **Avika Gor - '' Balika Vadhu'' as Anandi *2009 Not Awarded 2010s *2010 Ankita Lokhande - ''Pavitra R ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sophia College For Women
Sophia College (Autonomous) is an undergraduate women's college established in 1941 by Society of the Sacred Heart of Jesus. It is affiliated to the University of Mumbai. The governing body of The Society for the Higher Education of Women in India runs the college. The Religious Sisters of the Sacred Heart of Jesus and lay staff form the staff of the college. Sophia, as the name suggests, stands for Wisdom in Greek Σοφία. History The Society of the Sacred Heart, a Roman Catholic religious order was founded in France in 1800, by St. Madeleine Sophie Barat, a young Frenchwoman. Mother Catherine Andersson from South Shields brought the Society to India in 1939. The Sophia College campus area and the land in the vicinity belonged to the British East India Company, and was later subdivided and sold. The property changed several hands before it was acquired by the Society of the Sacred Heart in 1940 from the Maharaja of Bhavnagar. A part of the property was given to the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sophia College
Sophia College (Autonomous) is an undergraduate women's college established in 1941 by Society of the Sacred Heart of Jesus. It is affiliated to the University of Mumbai. The governing body of The Society for the Higher Education of Women in India runs the college. The Religious Sisters of the Sacred Heart of Jesus and lay staff form the staff of the college. Sophia, as the name suggests, stands for Wisdom in Greek Σοφία. History The Society of the Sacred Heart, a Roman Catholic religious order was founded in France in 1800, by St. Madeleine Sophie Barat, a young Frenchwoman. Mother Catherine Andersson from South Shields brought the Society to India in 1939. The Sophia College campus area and the land in the vicinity belonged to the British East India Company, and was later subdivided and sold. The property changed several hands before it was acquired by the Society of the Sacred Heart in 1940 from the Maharaja of Bhavnagar. A part of the property was given to the Parsi f ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Varun Sandesh
Jeedigunta Varun Sandesh (born 21 July 1989) is an Indian American actor known primarily for his works in Telugu cinema. He made his debut with Sekhar Kammula's coming-of-age drama ''Happy Days (2007 film), Happy Days'' (2007), and went on to appear in films such as ''Kotha Bangaru Lokam'' (2008), ''Kurradu'' (2009), ''Yemaindi Ee Vela'' (2010), ''D for Dopidi'' (2013), ''Pandavulu Pandavulu Thummeda'' (2014) and ''Mama Manchu Alludu Kanchu'' (2015). In 2019, Sandesh appeared in Telugu reality TV show Bigg Boss (Telugu season 3), ''Bigg Boss 3'' as a contestant and finished at fourth place. Personal life Varun Sandesh was born in Rayagada, Orissa, India, Orissa and later lived in Hyderabad, India, Hyderabad for four years. His family then moved to Bridgewater Township, New Jersey, Bridgewater Township, New Jersey, in the United States, where he was educated. Varun Sandesh is the grandson of noted Telugu people, Telugu writer Jeedigunta Ramachandra Murthy, who worked for All Ind ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Telugu Cinema
Telugu cinema, also known as Tollywood, is the segment of Indian cinema dedicated to the production of motion pictures in the Telugu language, widely spoken in the states of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. Telugu cinema is based in Film Nagar, Hyderabad, India. The nickname ''Tollywood'' is a portmanteau of the words Telugu and Hollywood. By 2021, it has emerged as the largest film industry in India in terms of box-office. Since 1909, filmmaker Raghupathi Venkaiah Naidu was involved in producing short films and travelling to different regions in Asia to promote film work. In 1921, he produced the silent film, '' Bhishma Pratigna'', generally considered to be the first Telugu feature film, and hence, regarded as the ''Father of Telugu cinema''. In 1933, '' Sati Savitri'' directed by Chittajallu Pullayya received an honorary diploma at the 2nd Venice. Known for its big-ticket, and popular film genre catering to wider audience, works such as ''Pathala Bhairavi'' (1951) (only South ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
