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Rakht Charitra 2
''Rakta Charitra 2'' (''Rakht Charitra 2'' in Hindi) is a 2010 Indian political action thriller film based on the life of Paritala Ravindra. The film was directed by Ram Gopal Varma and written by Prashant Pandey. The film is a sequel to '' Rakta Charitra'', which released two months earlier. Shatrughan Sinha, Vivek Oberoi, Sudeepa, and Radhika Apte among several others reprise their roles from the prequel while also featuring Suriya and Priyamani. This film marks the debut of Tamil actor Suriya into the Telugu and Hindi film industries. The film was released in Tamil as ''Ratha Sarithiram'', which was partly dubbed and partly reshot. Plot The first half-hour is a recap of part I, such as the events of how Pratap Ravi (Vivek Oberoi) takes revenge for the murder of his father and brother, as well as how he comes to power. When no one in Andhra has the courage to stand up against Ravi, a man comes into the light to seek revenge on Prathap. Yeturi Suryanarayana Reddy, a ... [...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] |
Action Thriller Film
Action film is a film genre in which the protagonist is thrust into a series of events that typically involve violence and physical feats. The genre tends to feature a mostly resourceful hero struggling against incredible odds, which include life-threatening situations, a dangerous villain, or a pursuit which usually concludes in victory for the hero. Advancements in computer-generated imagery (CGI) have made it cheaper and easier to create action sequences and other visual effects that required the efforts of professional stunt crews in the past. However, reactions to action films containing significant amounts of CGI have been mixed, as some films use CGI to create unrealistic, highly unbelievable events. While action has long been a recurring component in films, the "action film" genre began to develop in the 1970s along with the increase of stunts and special effects. This genre is closely associated with the thriller and adventure genres and may also contain elements of dr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kitty (actor)
Raja Krishnamoorthy, popularly known as Kitty is an Indian director, screenwriter and actor, primarily working in the Tamil film industry with a few films in Telugu, Malayalam, and Hindi cinema. He has directed films like '' Dasarathan'' (1993). He made his acting debut in Mani Ratnam' s ''Nayakan'', released in 1987. Early life He has done his Masters in Management Studies from Jamnalal Bajaj Institute of Management Studies, Mumbai, 1975. He started with Mukund Iron & Steel as Management Trainee and Personnel Officer; he was with ITC Welcome Group as Personnel Manager and Regional Personnel Manager, and subsequently, with Enfield India Limited as General Manager (Human Resources). Between June 2000 and March 2002, he worked actively with Polaris Software Lab Ltd., an organization of 2600 people, as consultant and President of Human Resources. From July 2002 till August 2005, he was leading the Consulting and training Division, as Principal Consultant - at ProLease India Pvt. L ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pragathi (actress)
Pragathi Mahavadi (born April 17, 1975) is Indian film and television actress who has acted in Telugu, Tamil, and Malayalam languages. Personal life Pragathi was born in Ongole, Andhra Pradesh. Career Pragathi started her career as a model for Mysore Silk Palace. Later, she was introduced by Bhagyaraj as a lead actress in ''Veetla Visheshanga''. At the time, she acted in seven Tamil films and one Malayalam film. She got married and three years after she returned to act in television serials. Partial filmography Telugu # ''Shabash Ramu'' (1993) # ''Bobby'' (2002) # ''Nuvve Nuvve'' (2002) # ''Nuvvu Leka Nenu Lenu'' (2002) # '' Gangotri'' (2003) # '' Samba'' (2004) # ''Leela Mahal Center'' (2004) # ''Kushi Kushiga'' (2004) # '' Yamagola Malli Modalayindi'' (2007) # ''Chirutha'' (2007) # '' Lakshyam'' (2007) # ''Athidhi'' (2007) # ''Pourudu'' (2008) # ''Ready'' (2008) # ''Chintakayala Ravi'' (2008) # '' Kurradu'' (2009) # ''Kalavaramaye Madilo'' (2009) # ''Namo Venkatesa'' (201 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ragesh Asthana
Ragesh Asthana (17 May 1962 – 20 March 2014) was an Indian actor who acted in several Hindi television serials such as ''Agle Janam Mohe Bitiya Hi Kijo'' and ''Palampur Express'', Katputli and was last seen in ''Gumraah'' on Channel V. Personal life Ragesh was born on 17 May 1962 in Uganda. He married Jyothi in 1994 and had two children Nanaki and Yuvaraj. Early career Ragesh debuted as an actor in 1987 in the serial ''Subah'', directed by Bharat Rungachary, where he played the character of "Appu Swami". Ragesh had initially auditioned for the role of another character "Prem", but was rejected. He then tried for the next best role available and during the audition enacted a soliloquy from one of the plays that he had earlier acted in, which helped him bag the role of "Appu Swami". He also featured in a Doordarshan serial called Inkaar, which had an anti-drugs social message. He played the role of the protagonist's best friend, who helped him to come back to normal life after ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ajaz Khan
Ajaz Khan is an Indian actor. He has starred in movies such as ''Rakta Charitra'' and ''Allah Ke Banday'' and acted in several television daily soaps including '' Rahe Tera Aashirwaad'' and ''Kahaani Hamaaray Mahaabhaarat Ki''. In 2013, Khan participated in ''Bigg Boss 7''. He also appeared on the TV show ''Comedy Nights with Kapil''. His other films include Lakeer ka Fakeer and the Indian films ''Dookudu'' and ''Naayak''. He has appeared in an Academy Awards promotion commercial. Khan was in a music video 'Pal Pal' along with Saher Afsha released by Tseries on 26 September 2020. Early life Khan was born in Ahmedabad, India. Career 2003–2009: Acting debut in television Khan started his career with acting in the film ''Patth'' which released in 2003. Later he made his television career debut with Ekta Kapoor's '' Kyaa Hoga Nimmo Kaa'' in 2007. Later in 2008, Khan participated in the reality show ''Bollywood Club'' where he emerged as the winner. Later he appeared in shows ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Subrat Dutta
Subrata Dutta (born 16 November 1975) is an actor who appears in Indian films. He is best known for his role in Bollywood films like Talaash: The Answer Lies Within, ''Talaash'', ''Tango Charlie'', Zameen (2003 film), ''Zameen'', ''The Shaukeens'', Rakta Charitra, ''Rakhcharitra'', Bhoothnath Returns, ''Bhootnath Returns'' and Bengali films ''Chaturanga (film), Chaturanga,'' ''Bibar'' and Jor (film), ''Jor''. Early life and education Subrat Dutta was born in Bankura district of West Bengal. Eldest of three brothers, he completed his schooling from Bankura Christian Collegiate School and bachelor's degree from Bankura Sammilani College with major in Zoology. Hailing from a non-filmy background Subrat Dutta had no planning to join films and he was preparing for his MBA, when suddenly an advertisement about a theatre workshop caught his attention. The 40 day long workshop organised by National School of Drama in Berhampore, West Bengal, Berhampore, West Bengal made him change his ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tanikella Bharani
Tanikella Bharani (born 14 July 1954) is an Indian actor, screenwriter, poet, playwright and director who works predominantly in Telugu cinema. He has worked as an actor in more than 750 films, including some in Tamil and Hindi; while he was also screenwriter for 52 films. He has won three Andhra Pradesh State Nandi Awards. Early life Tanikella Bharani's ancestry includes poets and literary figures of Telugu literature. Diwakarla Venkatavadhani and Viswanatha Satyanarayana were his grand uncles. Divakarla Tirupati Sastry one of the Telugu poet duo Tirupati Venkata Kavulu was his great-grand-uncle. He is born into a Telugu Brahmin family. He is fluent in Telugu, English, Hindi, Tamil. He is a religious Hindu who is known for singing devotional songs in praise of Sri Shiva and Devi Parvati, and propagates to his fellow Hindus to not just read the ''Bhagavad Gita'' but to follow what it teaches. He is also a supporter of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), and has endorsed cur ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vishwajeet Pradhan
Vishwajeet Pradhan (born 11 September 1965) is an Indian and television actor who has worked in Hindi films and television. Incidents on sets A major fire broke out on the sets of ''No Problem'' while the unit was shooting in the middle of the sea for a vital action sequence. Pradhan was in a scene where he is supposed to raise panic over the fire and try to save himself. While he caught fire, hurting his leg, everyone thought it was a part of his act and complimented his acting skills! But as soon as everyone realized what was happening, Pradhan was saved from any further injury by prompt action. Sunil Shetty also suffered burns on his hands. The fire extinguishers on the sets proved to be very handy. Suniel Shetty and Vishwajeet Pradhan almost became victims of severe burns. A hurt Pradhan said, "These things happen and despite all the precautions, the fire was just uncontrollable because of the sea breeze. My trousers were very thin. I guess it’s part of the game, but I am ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Anupam Shyam
Anupam Shyam Ojha (20 September 1957 – 8 August 2021) was an Indian film and television actor, who usually played villainous roles. He appeared as ''Thakur Sajjan Singh'' in the STAR Plus TV series ''Mann Kee Awaaz Pratigya'' (2009 and 2021). Apart from that, he worked in films like ''Lajja'', ''Nayak'', ''Dubai Return'', ''Parzania'', ''Hazaaron Khwaishein Aisi'' (2005), ''Shakti: The Power'', '' Bandit Queen'', in the internationally acclaimed movie ''Slumdog Millionaire'' (2008) and acted in numerous international films set in India. He last appeared in Star Bharat' s popular series Mann Kee Awaaz Pratigya 2. Personal life Anupam Shyam Ojha was a native of Pratapgarh in Uttar Pradesh, and an alumnus of Bhartendu Academy of Dramatic Arts, Lucknow, where he studied from 1983 to 1985. He also supported Anna Hazare's movement held on 27 December 2011. Death He died aged 63 on 8 August 2021, at Life Line Hospital due to kidney failure, approximately 45 days before his 64th bi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sushmita Mukherjee
Sushmita Mukherjee is an Indian actress and author. She has starred in several Hindi movies and television shows. She studied at Jesus and Mary College of the University of Delhi. She is an alumnus of National School of Drama passing out in 1983. Sushmita was married to the director Sudhir Mishra. After her divorce, she married the actor, producer, and civil activist Raja Bundela Raj Rajeshwar Pratap Singh Judev also known as Raja Bundela is an Indian actor, producer, politician and civil activist.Presently He is the Vice President of Bundelkhand Vikas Board,Uttar Pradesh. In films, he is notable for appearances in Swa ... and has two children. Her book 'Baanjh: Incomplete Lives of Complete Women' which is a collection of 11 short stories released in January 2021. Currently, she is portraying the role of Kusum Mishra in Jagannath Aur Purvi Ki Dosti Anokhi at Sony TV. Filmography Films TV serials References External links * {{DEFAULTSORT:Mukherjee, Sushmita ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Zarina Wahab
Zarina Wahab is an Indian actress who predominantly worked in Hindi and Malayalam films. Known for critically acclaimed roles in ''Chitchor'' and '' Gopal Krishna'' in Hindi and Malayalam cinema with films like ''Madanolsavam'', ''Chamaram'', ''Palangal'' and ''Adaminte Makan Abu''. Early life Wahab was born in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh into a Muslim family. She is fluent in her mother tongue Urdu, in addition to Telugu, Hindi and English. She was trained at Film and Television Institute of India (FTII), Pune. Wahab has three sisters and one brother. Career After receiving negative feedback about her appearance from film producer Raj Kapoor, Wahab worked on her appearance and attended film parties and events. She eventually got noticed and was cast in films. She was usually cast as the middle-class girl after her first leading role in Basu Chatterjee's ''Chit Chor'' (1976) in movies like ''Agar'', ''Jazbaat'', ''Sawan Ko Aane Do'', and ''Raees Zada''. She was nominated for ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
