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Ram Sethi
Ram Sethi (born 15 November 1938), also known as Pyaare-laal, is an Indian actor who works in the Bollywood industry. Sethi has worked in many films as a main or supporting character in his long career of 6 decades. Biography Ram Sethi (Pyarelal) entered the Indian film industry in 1969, and started off his career as an assistant to Ravi Tandon (the father of Raveena Tandon). After doing some free-lance work, he joined Prakash Mehra, and was employed as his right-hand man for over 20 years. Here he did many projects with actors like Amitabh Bachchan, Jeetendra, Shashi Kapoor, Vinod Khanna, Raaj Kumar, Anil Kapoor, Sanjay Dutt, Sridevi, Smita Patil, Parveen Babi, Pran, Amjad Khan and many other new actors. He has worked as an actor/writer/director for many movies in the last 46 years. Along with these skills, he also worked as an assistant director, screenplay writer, dialogue writer; and independently directed ''Ghungroo'', starring Shashi Kapoor, Smita Patil, and Waheeda Reh ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Delhi
Delhi, officially the National Capital Territory (NCT) of Delhi, is a city and a union territory of India containing New Delhi, the capital of India. Straddling the Yamuna river, primarily its western or right bank, Delhi shares borders with the state of Uttar Pradesh in the east and with the state of Haryana in the remaining directions. The NCT covers an area of . According to the 2011 census, Delhi's city proper population was over 11 million, while the NCT's population was about 16.8 million. Delhi's urban agglomeration, which includes the satellite cities of Ghaziabad, Faridabad, Gurgaon and Noida in an area known as the National Capital Region (NCR), has an estimated population of over 28 million, making it the largest metropolitan area in India and the second-largest in the world (after Tokyo). The topography of the medieval fort Purana Qila on the banks of the river Yamuna matches the literary description of the citadel Indraprastha in the Sanskrit ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sridevi
Shree Amma Yanger Ayyappan (13 August 1963 – 24 February 2018), professionally credited with her stage name Sridevi, was an Indian actress who worked in Telugu, Tamil, Hindi, Malayalam, and Kannada language films. Cited as the "First Female Superstar" of Indian cinema, she was the recipient of various accolades, including the National Film Award, the Nandi Award, the Tamil Nadu State Film Award, the Kerala State Film Award, four Filmfare Awards, including a Filmfare Lifetime Achievement Award and three Filmfare Awards South. Sridevi's career in Indian cinema spanned over 50 years in a range of genres from slapstick comedy to epic dramas. She was known for her reticent and introverted personality, but headstrong and outspoken screen persona, regularly playing strong-willed, sophisticated women. In 2013, Sridevi was honoured with the Padma Shri, the country's fourth highest civilian honour. She was also voted 'India's Greatest Actress in 100 Years' in a CNN-IBN national pol ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Roop Ki Rani Choron Ka Raja (1993 Film)
''Roop ki Rani Choron Ka Raja'' () is a 1993 Indian Hindi-language action comedy film starring Sridevi, Anil Kapoor, Anupam Kher, Johnny Lever and Jackie Shroff in special extended role. It was the highest-budget Hindi film at that time. The film was directed by Satish Kaushik and written by Javed Akhtar. The project, announced in 1987, was initially directed by Shekhar Kapur, who left the project halfway through; he was subsequently replaced by Satish Kaushik. Plot Jagmohan Laal aka Jugran is a crime lord who wants to climb up the crime ladder. When Customs Officer Verma tries to arrest him, he escapes. To save his skin, Jugran kills his twin brother Manmohan and takes his identity. The world is led to believe that Jugran is still on the run. Jugran kills Mr. Verma and Dr. Ashok, destroying both their families in process. While Verma's orphaned sons Ramesh and Ravi are separated from each other, Dr. Ashok's daughter Seema is left with her distraught mother, who has lost her ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Judwaa
''Judwaa'' () is a 1997 Indian Hindi-language action comedy film, directed by David Dhawan, produced by Sajid Nadiadwala and starring Salman Khan, Karishma Kapoor and Rambha (actress), Rambha with Kader Khan, Dalip Tahil, Shakti Kapoor, Deepak Shirke, Anupam Kher, Satish Shah and Mukesh Rishi in supporting roles. Released on 7 February 1997, the film was successful at the box office. The film is a remake of the Telugu film ''Hello Brother (1994 film), Hello Brother'' (1994), which in turn is inspired from the Hong Kong action comedy film ''Twin Dragons'' (1992) starring Jackie Chan. Plot Jayantilal "Ratan" Pandey (Deepak Shirke) is a ruthless criminal. Assistant Commissioner of Police, ACP Sanjay Path "S. P." Malhotra (Dalip Tahil) arrests him. Ratan wounds himself and is taken to the hospital, where ACP Malhotra is waiting for his wife Geeta Malhotra (Reema Lagoo), who is in labor. She gives birth to twins. The doctor explains that both babies have a reflection mentality, which ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Khelein Hum Jee Jaan Sey
''Khelein Hum Jee Jaan Sey'' () is an Indian Hindi-language historical action-adventure film directed by Ashutosh Gowariker and released on 3 December 2010. Starring Abhishek Bachchan, Deepika Padukone and Sikandar Kher, it was based on Manini Chatterjee's '' Do and Die'', an account of the 1930 Chittagong armoury raid. Although the film was set in Chittagong (in present-day Bangladesh), it was primarily shot in Goa; portions were filmed in Mumbai. Its first promo was posted on 12 October 2010 on the film's Facebook page. The film depicts the Chittagong Uprising from its beginning to its aftermath, an 18 April 1930 attempt to raid the armoury of police and auxiliary forces in Chittagong (then part of the British Raj's Bengal Presidency) by armed Indian independence fighters led by Surya Sen. Asin was first offered Deepika's role in the film but due to several commitments she opted out. Plot Sixteen young people are playing football in an open field when an army convoy arrives ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mumbai
Mumbai (, ; also known as Bombay — the official name until 1995) is the capital city of the Indian state of Maharashtra and the ''de facto'' financial centre of India. According to the United Nations, as of 2018, Mumbai is the second-most populous city in India after Delhi and the eighth-most populous city in the world with a population of roughly 20 million (2 crore). As per the Indian government population census of 2011, Mumbai was the most populous city in India with an estimated city proper population of 12.5 million (1.25 crore) living under the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation. Mumbai is the centre of the Mumbai Metropolitan Region, the sixth most populous metropolitan area in the world with a population of over 23 million (2.3 crore). Mumbai lies on the Konkan coast on the west coast of India and has a deep natural harbour. In 2008, Mumbai was named an alpha world city. It has the highest number of millionaires and billionaires among all cities i ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Versova (Mumbai)
Versova (IAST: ''Varsovā'', pronunciation: əɾsoːʋaː is an upmarket neighbourhood in north-western Mumbai. It is known for its beach and the Versova Fort. The beach of Versova recently undertook a massive clean-up effort, labelled as the largest ever beach clean-up. History Versova, originally named Vesave, is a small fishing village of the Kolis, situated to the north of the old Mumbai city. Britain used to call this vis-a-vis and locals gave it the name Visava. The original name of the village is "Visava", which derives from the Marathi word for "rest" (as in resting place). Later, it was pronounced as "Vesava". The village is mentioned in the writings of Gemelli Careri in 1695. Versova came under the Portuguese rule in the late medieval period. The Portuguese constructed the Our Lady of Health Church in Versova, and a number of Kolis converted to Christianity during this period. By 1720, it had emerged as a small town, with a small fort and a growing trade in dry ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kaalia
''Kaalia'' is a 1981 Indian Hindi-language action thriller film, written and directed by Tinnu Anand, and produced by Iqbal Singh. The film stars Amitabh Bachchan (in the title role), Parveen Babi, Asha Parekh, Kader Khan, Pran, Amjad Khan, K.N. Singh and Jagdeep. The music is by R.D. Burman, while the lyrics are by Majrooh Sultanpuri. The film was the 8th highest grossing Indian film of 1981. It was later remade in Kannada in 1984 as ''Huliyaada Kaala'' starring Tiger Prabhakar and in Tamil in 1987 as ''Cooliekkaran'' starring Vijayakanth. The film was another classic from Bachchan's "angry young man" era and helped cement his status as a superstar. The film is also remembered for having the classic upbeat song "Jahan Teri Yeh Nazar Hai" (sung by Kishore Kumar). It continues to be played at parties and nightclubs, along with being considered one of the most iconic songs of the 1980s. This was the only film that featured Amitabh Bachchan and Asha Parekh together, although t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Zanjeer (1973 Film)
''Zanjeer'' () is a 1973 Indian Hindi-language action crime film directed and produced by Prakash Mehra, written by Salim–Javed and starring Amitabh Bachchan, Jaya Bachchan, Pran, Ajit Khan and Bindu.At a time when India was suffering from corruption and low economic growth, and the common man was left with frustration and anger over the system, ''Zanjeer'' began shifting Hindi cinema in a violent and aggressive direction. This film also ended the struggling period for Bachchan, and turned him into a rising star. The film was a blockbuster success, domestically in India and overseas in the Soviet Union. It was the first of many collaborations between the screenwriter duo Salim–Javed and Bachchan. Ever since ''Zanjeer'', Salim–Javed wrote many of their subsequent scripts with Bachchan in mind for the lead role, and insisted on him being cast for their later films, including blockbusters such as ''Deewaar'' (1975) and ''Sholay'' (1975), establishing Bachchan as a super ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Namak Halaal
''Namak Halaal'' () is a 30 April 1982 Indian masala film, directed by Prakash Mehra and written by Kader Khan. The film stars Shashi Kapoor, Amitabh Bachchan, Smita Patil, Parveen Babi, Waheeda Rehman, Om Prakash, Ranjeet, Satyen Kappu in pivotal roles. It features music composed by Bappi Lahiri, with lyrics written by Anjaan (lyricist), Anjaan. The film went on to be the third List of highest-grossing Indian films, highest-grossing Indian film of 1982, grossing . It is the biggest comedy blockbuster of all time in India, where it sold more than tickets, with an inflation-adjusted net income equivalent to nearly . It was remade in Telugu language, Telugu as ''Bhale Ramudu'' (1984) and in Tamil language, Tamil as ''Velaikkaran (1987 film), Velaikaran'' (1987). The song "Raat Baaki" has been recreated by Tanishk Bagchi for the movie ''Ittefaq (2017 film), Ittefaq''. The movie is most famous for the dialogue 'I can talk English, I can walk English, I can laugh English because En ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Waheeda Rehman
Waheeda Rehman (born 3 February 1938) is an Indian actress and dancer. Regarded as one of Hindi cinema's finest actresses, Rehman's accolades include a National Film Awards, National Film Award and three Filmfare Awards. Rehman was honoured with the Padma Shri by Government of India in 1972, later receiving the Padma Bhushan in 2011. She has received significant media coverage across her film career. Rehman made her acting debut with the Telugu film ''Rojulu Marayi'' (1955), and rose to prominence with her collaborations with filmmaker Guru Dutt: the romantic dramas ''Pyaasa'' (1957) and ''Kaagaz Ke Phool'' (1959), the Muslims, Muslim social film ''Chaudhvin Ka Chand'' (1960) and the romantic drama ''Sahib Bibi Aur Ghulam'' (1962). Rehman had her breakthrough with the romantic drama Guide (film), ''Guide'' (1965), for which she received widespread critical acclaim and received the Filmfare Award for Best Actress. She won the award again for her performance in the romantic thril ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Amjad Khan (actor)
Amjad Khan (12 November 1940 — 27 July 1992) was an Indian actor and film director. He worked in over 132 films in a career spanning nearly twenty years. He was the son of the actor Jayant. He gained popularity for villainous roles in mostly Hindi films, the most famous being Gabbar Singh in the 1975 classic ''Sholay'' and of Dilawar in ''Muqaddar Ka Sikandar'' (1978). Early life Amjad Khan was born in Bombay City, Bombay Presidency, British India on 12 November 1940 into a Muslim family of Pashtun descent to actor Jayant; who was originally from Peshawar, North-West Frontier Province. His younger brother was actor Imtiaz Khan. Amjad Khan was educated at St. Andrew's High School in Bandra. He attended R. D. National College where he held the position of general secretary, the highest elected student body representative. During his college and school days, he worked as a theater artist and performed in his college with his brother. Career Before Amjad Khan came to films ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
