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Road (2002 Film)
''Road'' is a 2002 Indian Hindi-language road thriller film produced by Ram Gopal Varma and directed by Rajat Mukherjee, starring Manoj Bajpayee, Vivek Oberoi and Antara Mali. An eloped couple Arvind (Vivek Oberoi) and Lakshmi (Antara Mali), en route Delhi to Jodhpur on a deserted highway, encounter a mad wayfarer (Vijay Raaz), a Hitchhiker Babu (Manoj Bajpayee) who turns out to be a serial psychopath killer, Inderpal (Makrand Deshpande) a happy go lucky, intelligent, responsible truck driver and an irresponsible, eccentric cop (Sayaji Shinde). Plot Arvind (Vivek Oberoi) and Lakshmi (Antara Mali) are in love and want to get married. However, Lakshmi's dad, a cop, is against their affair. Hence the two decide to elope from Delhi and travel to get married at Arvind's ancestral haveli in Rajgarh, Alwar, Rajasthan, by road, passing by a desert, in a Tata Safari. After an escape from an aggravated assault, by a mad wayfarer, they bump into a smooth-talking hitchhiker Babu (Manoj Ba ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ram Gopal Varma
Penmetsa Ram Gopal Varma (born 7 April 1962), often referred to by his initials RGV, is an Indian film director, screenwriter and producer, known for his works in Telugu cinema in addition to Bollywood, Hindi, Kannada cinema, Kannada language films, and television.** * * Varma has directed films across multiple genres, including parallel cinema and docudrama noted for their gritty realism (arts), realism, technical finesse, and craft. Regarded as one of the pioneers of new age Indian cinema, he was featured in the BBC World News, BBC World series ''Bollywood Bosses'' in 2004.* In 2006, Grady Hendrix of Film Comment, published by the Film Society of Lincoln Center cited Varma as "Bombay's Most Successful Maverick" for his works on experimental films.* * Starting his career as a civil engineer, he made an entry into Telugu cinema with the path-breaking crime thriller, ''Siva (1989 Telugu film), Siva'' (1989) featured at the 13th International Film Festival of India, 13th IFFI' 90 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rajgarh, Alwar
Rajgarh is a town and a tehsil in Alwar district in the Indian state of Rajasthan. Bhangarh, Asia's most haunted place, is also present in Rajgarh, Alwar tehsil. It is a small town set in scenic hills dotted with forts, and features waterfalls, a valley, and the hills of Aravalli. History Rajgarh is a small town on State Highway 25, close to Sariska National Park, in Alwar district of Rajasthan. It lies on the main train route between Delhi and Jaipur. Rajgarh Fort was built by Raja Pratap Singh, the founder of the State of Alwar who is often referred to as the "Bismarck of Alwar". In 1771, Rajgarh Fort was the site of the old capital of Alwar state. Later the new capital was set up at Bala Kila, Alwar and Rajgarh was turned into the summer residence of the Alwar Royal family. Rajgarh boasts of the famous Baghraj Temple, a Step Well, historic fort, palaces and a bustling market. A 19th century British traveler described Rajgarh valley as "A Perfect Earthly Paradise" with the w ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vinod Rathod
Vinod Rathod (born 12 September 1962) is an Indian playback singer who primarily sings in Bollywood films. Rathod is the son of late classical musician, Pandit Chaturbhuj Rathod. Music career His career started when Usha Khanna after listening to his voice in a cassette called him in April 1986, to sing a qawwali, "Mere Dil Main Hai Andhera, Koi Shamma To Jala De" in Do Yaar. Mohammed Aziz was his co-singer. Vinod recorded no less than 40 songs for the composer, and also sang for composers like Ajay Swami and Surinder Kohli in his struggle phase. His TV serial title song, "Yeh Jeevan Hai Akash Ganga" for the serial Akash Ganga proved very successful amongst viewers. He entered the big films league when composers Shiv-Hari called him to record "Baadal Pe Chalke Aa" with Lata Mangeshkar and Suresh Wadekar which proved popular and "Zindagi Har Janam Pyar Ki Dastan" with Lata Mangeshkar in Yash Chopra's Vijay in 1988 proved to be a greater success. Vinod was the voice of Rishi Ka ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sunidhi Chauhan
Sunidhi Chauhan (pronounced ; born 14 August 1983) is an Indian playback singer. Born in Delhi, she began performing in local gatherings at the age of 5 and made her career debut at the age of 13, with the film ''Shastra'' (1996). During the year, she won the first singing reality show titled ''Meri Awaz Suno'' and rose to prominence after recording "Ruki Ruki Si Zindagi" from '' Mast'' (1999). It won her Filmfare RD Burman Award for New Music Talent and was nominated for the Best Female Playback Singer. She is known for her versatility as a vocalist. Her second breakthrough was released in 2000, with the song "Mehboob Mere" from ''Fiza'', for which she received another Filmfare nomination. Chauhan received her third Filmfare nomination with the song "Dhoom Machale" from ''Dhoom'' (2004) followed by two more nominations during the next year for "Kaisi Paheli" and "Deedar De" from '' Parineeta'' and ''Dus'' (2005). In 2006, she was bestowed with her first Filmfare award for her ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sonu Nigam
Sonu Nigam (born 30 July 1973) is an Indian singer, music director and actor. He has been described in the media as one of the most popular and successful playback singers of Hindi Cinema and Kannada Cinema. He has been honoured by the Government of India with Padma Shri, the country's fourth-highest civilian honour for his contribution in the field of arts. Nigam sings predominantly in Hindi and Kannada language films but has also sung in Bengali, Marathi, Telugu, Tamil, Odia, Bhojpuri, Gujarati, Malayalam, Nepali, Tulu, Chhattisgarhi and other Indian languages. Nigam has released a number of non-film albums and acted in some Hindi films. He is known as the "Modern Rafi", a title given to him after his musical idol Mohammad Rafi. Life and background Sonu Nigam was born on 30 July 1973 to Agam Kumar Nigam and Shobha Nigam in the city of Faridabad, Haryana. His father was from Agra and his mother was from Garhwal. His sister Teesha Nigam is also a professional singer. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sanjivani (singer)
Sanjeevani Bhelande is an Indian singer. mid-day.com, October 2012. She is known for her songs from movie Kareeb, Nikamma kiya, her English book and album ''Meera and me'' and has given over 2000 live concerts. Personal life Sanjeevani’s is a family of Professors. She is herself a very good teacher. She holds a degree in music (Sangeet Visharad), is trained in Odissi and Kathak classical-dance forms. She holds a Masters in Commerce and a Diploma in Mass Communication.Career Playback singer Sanjeevani Bhelande has to her credit several original Hindi film songs like "Chori chori Nazrein mili" (Kareeb), "Nikamma kiya", "Yara rub russ jane de" (Socha Na Tha, Socha na tha), Uljhanoko de diya (Rules), "Makhmali yeh badan" (Road), "Chidiya tu hoti" Nayak (2001 Hindi film), (Nayak), "Churalo n ...[...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gary Lawyer
Gary Lawyer (born 1959) is an Indian singer-songwriter known for his works predominantly in Western Music & Bollywood. He started his career as a nightclub singer in New York City. Also known as " The man with a golden voice". Career He is the first Indian to be signed for a western album outside India and the first English music video "nights on Fire" to be played on MTV in India. Lawyer has a bass baritone, who sings in the tenor range. During his youth he studied music in New York City, before returning to his roots in Bombay to further build his career, leaving behind the many contracts he was offered in NY. Today he is known in India as "the man with a golden voice". As well as music from his own albums he also sings covers by great rock & jazz musicians such as The doors, Frank Sinatra, Elvis, Freddie Mercury and many more. He has been the opening act for many international musicians such as Bon Jovi, Bryan Adams, Def Leppard, and has even played tributes to "Queen" by pla ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Item Number
In Indian cinema, an item number or item song is a musical number inserted into a film that may or may not have any relevance to the plot. The term is commonly used within Indian films (Malayalam, Telugu, Tamil, Hindi, Kannada, Punjabi, and Bengali cinema) to describe a catchy, upbeat, often provocative dance sequence for a song performed in a movie.Journals : Item number defined The main aim of an item number is to entertain movie-goers and to lend support to the marketability of the film by being featured in . They are favoured by filmmakers as they afford t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Koena Mitra
Koena Mitra (born 7 January 1984) is an Indian actress and model who appears in Bollywood films. She is mostly known for her item numbers and for her appearance as Julie in the movie ''Apna Sapna Money Money''. Early life Mitra was born in Kolkata, India, in a Bengali family. She attended Lee Strasberg Theatre and Film Institute. Career Modelling Mitra started her modelling career while she was still in school. Acting She was featured in several music videos, including Stereo Nation’s ''Ishq'', ''Aaj Ki Raat'', ''Akh Teri'', and ''Channo'' by Jasbir Jassi. Her first film appearance was a special appearance in Ram Gopal Varma's ''Road''. In 2004, her biggest success came with Sanjay Dutt in '' Musafir'', in the song ''O Saki Saki''. The movie was produced by Sanjay Gupta and Sanjay Dutt. In 2005 she appeared in the film '' Ek Khiladi Ek Haseena'' playing the role of Natasha. In the same year she appeared in her next film, ''Insan'' In 2006, she appeared in the film ''Apn ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Raj Zutshi
Rajendranath Zutshi, more commonly known as Raj Zutshi (born 4 February 1961), is an Indian film and television actor. Personal life Zutshi was born on 4 February 1961 in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, India into a Kashmiri Pandit family. Raj Zutshi is a grandson of Dina Nath Zutshi, who was a radio and theatre artiste, perhaps best known to the public for his role as Halim Mirza, brother of Salim Mirza (Balraj Sahni), in the film ''Garam Hawa'' (1973). Raj Zutshi was formerly married to Nuzhat Hussain, daughter of film-maker Nasir Hussain. He was her second husband and the step-father of actor Imran Khan, who was Nuzhat's son by her first husband, Anil Pal. Nuzhat is the sister of film-maker Mansoor Khan and the first cousin of actor Aamir Khan. Career Raj Zutshi also began his career as a theatre artist. He made the transition from theatre to cinema in 1984 with the film ''Holi''. He was also seen in the TV series ''Yugantar'' in 1990, which was based on the novel of Sunil Gan ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Snehal Dabi
Snehal Dabi (born 24 February 1977) is an Indian actor, writer, director, and producer born into a Gujarati family and brought up in Mumbai. He is a theater performer since his school days. He has performed in Hindi language films, Marathi, Gujarati commercial theatre. Career Dabi studied electronics engineering from B.V.I.T. CBD Belapur. He debuted in Mahanta then Satya during his college, He also assisted in writing of Hera Pheri. He has studied screenplay-writing and direction from London film academy. He debuted as a writer in Darwaza bandh rakho. His characters became popular as Chandar in Satya, Aaj Kapoor in Love Ke Liye Kuch Bhi Karega, Habiba in Ek Chalis Ki Last Local, electric Baba in Wednesday, and more. He has acted in films like excuse me, welcome, mast, Hera Pheri, EMI, Pyare Mohan. Dabi's banner The Outstanding Production, has produced short films, music videos, and commercial. The outstanding production has also produced a Hindi feature film ''Utaavle Baaw ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rajpal Yadav
Rajpal Yadav (born 16 March 1971) is an Indian actor which works in Hindi, Punjabi Marathi, Telugu and one Gujarati and one Bengali and one avadhi, comedian and film maker known for his work in Indian Film industry. His breakthrough came in Ram Gopal Varma's ''Jungle'' (2000), in which he played a negative role. Although he has gained widespread recognition through his comic performances over the years and has been nominated for several awards such as Filmfare and Screen Awards. Some of his most notable work includes '' Ek Aur Ek Gyarah'' (2003), ''Kyaa Kool Hai Hum'' (2004), ''Mujhse Shaadi Karogi'' (2004), '' Waqt: The Race Against Time'' (2005), ''Phir Hera Pheri'' (2006), ''Partner'' (2007), ''Bhoothnath'' (2008), ''Krazzy 4'' (2008), ''Krrish 3'' (2013), ''Judwaa 2'' (2017), ''Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2'' (2022) and in several movies of Priyadarshan such as ''Hungama'' (2003), ''Garam Masala'' (2005), ''Malamaal Weekly'' (2005), ''Chup Chup Ke'' (2006), ''Bhagam Bhag'' (2006), ''D ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
