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Shakuntalam Public School Karera
''Shaakuntalam'' is an upcoming Indian Telugu-language historical film written and directed by Gunasekhar. It is produced by Neelima Guna under Gunaa Teamworks and distributed by Sri Venkateswara Creations. Based on a popular play ''Abhigyanam Shakuntalam'' by Kalidasa, the film features Samantha in the titular role of Shakuntala and Dev Mohan as Dushyanta, the king of Puru dynasty along with Mohan Babu, Jisshu Sengupta, Madhoo, Gautami, Aditi Balan and Ananya Nagalla in supporting roles. The project was announced in October 2020 by Gunasekhar. The film's production began in February 2021 at Annapurna Studios in Hyderabad and ended in August 2021. The film was shot extensively around Hyderabad, including Ramoji Film City, Ananthagiri Hills, and Gandipet Lake. ''Shaakuntalam'' is scheduled to be released on 17 February 2023. Cast *Samantha Ruth Prabhu as Shakuntala *Dev Mohan as Dushyanta *Mohan Babu as Durvasa Maharishi * Aditi Balan as Anasuya *Ananya Nagalla a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gunasekhar
Gunasekar (born 2 June 1964) is an Indian film director and screenwriter known for his works in Telugu cinema. He has directed films in action, romance, mythological, and historical drama genres. He has won a National Film Award, multiple Nandi Awards, and a Filmfare Award South. Gunasekhar directed the mythological film ''Ramayanam'' (1997), which won the National Film Award for Best Children's Film and was screened at the International Children's Film Festival of India. His 2003 action film, Okkadu was huge commercial success becoming the highest grossing Telugu film of that year and was remade into various Indian languages. His other notable films include ''Sogasu Chooda Tharamaa'' (1995), ''Choodalani Vundi'' (1998), '' Manoharam'' (2000)'','' and '' Rudhramadevi'' (2015). Career Before venturing into mainstream film direction, Gunasekar worked as an associate director to D. V. Narsaraju, Kranthi Kumar, and Ram Gopal Varma. Gunasekhar made his directorial debut with the s ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jisshu Sengupta
Jisshu Ujjwal Sengupta (born 15 March 1977) is an Indian actor, producer, television presenter. who predominantly works in Bengali, Hindi and Telugu films. Sengupta made his debut through a Bengali TV series, '' Mahaprabhu'' where he portrayed the role of Chaitanya Mahaprabhu; the role gained him much recognition. Subsequently, he made his film debut with ''Priyojon'' (1997), which became a debacle at the box office. In 2002, he played Tagore in Sukanta Roy's ambitious venture ''Chelebela'' alongside Debashree Roy playing Kadambari Devi. following which he appeared in a spate of critically and commercially unsuccessful projects. He made his Bollywood debut with Shyam Benegal's National Award winning film '' Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose: The Forgotten Hero'' (2004). A turning point came in his career when he collaborated with Rituparno Ghosh for the latter's ''Abohomaan'', which earned him critical acclaim. His subsequent collaborations with Ghosh for films which include '' Nouka ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sachin Khedekar
Sachin Khedekar (born 14 May 1965) is an Indian actor and director known for his work in Hindi, Marathi, Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam and Gujarati language films. His well-known films include '' Kaksparsh'', '' Astitva'' and Shyam Benegal's '' Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose: The Forgotten Hero'' in which he portrayed Subhas Chandra Bose. Notable TV series include '' Sailaab'' ''Imtihaan'' and ''Samvidhaan'' in which he played B. R. Ambedkar. Biography Khedekar was born on 14 May 1965 and raised in Vile Parle, Mumbai, in a Marathi Chitpavan Brahminbr>family. He lost his father at the age of 5. He is married to Jalpa Khedekar. Career Khedekar started as a theatre artist before moving to act in movies. He started acting in plays in 1985. His first play was ''Vidhilikhit''. He has also been in a play titled ''Shyam Rang'' in 2000. He got into Hindi television through the show ''Imtihaan'' in 1995. Filmography Films Television *''Samvidhaan'' *''Imtihaan'' (1994) *'' Sailaab'' (1 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Menaka
Menaka () is an Apsara (heavenly nymph) in Hindu literature. Legends Menaka was born during the churning of the ocean by the devas and asuras. She is one of the most mesmerising apsaras (celestial nymphs) in the three worlds, with quick intelligence and innate talent, but desired a family. Vishvamitra, one of the most respected and revered sages in ancient India, frightened the devas and even tried to create another heaven - Indra, frightened by his powers, sent Menaka from heaven to earth to lure him and break his meditation. Menaka successfully incited Vishwamitra's lust and passion when he saw her beauty. She succeeded in breaking the meditation of Vishvamitra. However, she fell in genuine love with him and a baby was born to them, who later grew in Sage Kanva's ashram and came to be called Shakuntala. Later, Shakuntala falls in love with King Dushyanta and gives birth to a child called Bharata, who in Hindu tradition, lent his name to the country. When Vishvamitra realiz ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Prakash Raj
Prakash Raj (born Prakash Rai; 26 March 1965) is an Indian actor, film director, producer, television presenter, and politician. Known for his works in Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Hindi, and Malayalam-language films, he is the recipient of several accolades, including five National Film Awards, eight Nandi Awards, eight Tamil Nadu State Film Awards, five Filmfare Awards South, four SIIMA Awards, three CineMAA Awards, and three Vijay Awards. Apart from his mother tongue Kannada, Raj's fluency in Telugu, Tamil, Hindi, Malayalam, English, and Marathi has placed him among the most sought after actors in Indian cinema. After working in stage shows and television in Kannada for a few years, Raj ventured into films. He made his debut in Tamil cinema through ''Duet'' (1994), by K. Balachander, and has since been a commercially successful film star in Tamil. In remembrance, he named his production company Duet Movies. A polyglot, he played a variety of roles, most notably as the antagonis ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Durvasa
In Hindu scriptures, Durvasa ( sa, दुर्वासा, ) also known as Durvasas (Sanskrit: दुर्वासस्), is a legendary rishi (sage). He is the son of Anasuya and Atri. According to some Puranas, Durvasa is a partial avatar of Shiva, known for his short temper. Wherever he goes, he is received with great reverence by humans and devas alike. Curses and boons The rishi Durvasa, being short-tempered, is said to have both cursed and gifted boons to several notable deities and people in the Hindu scriptures. Some of them include: Curses # Indra, whom he cursed to lose all his powers, after Indra's elephant Airavata threw down a rather fragrant garland given by Durvasa to Indra. # Saraswati, whom he cursed to be born as a human because she laughed at his incorrect recitation of the Vedas. # Rukmini, whom he cursed to be separated from her husband, Krishna, because she drank water without seeking Durvasa's permission. # Shakuntala, who avoided Durvasa while at t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gandipet Lake
Osman Sagar is a reservoir in the Indian city of Hyderabad. The lake is around 46 km², and the reservoir is around 29 km², with total level of 1,790 feet and a capacity of 3.9 tmc ft. History Osman Sagar was created by damming the Musi River in 1920, to provide an additional source of drinking water for Hyderabad and to protect the city after the Great Musi Flood of 1908. It was constructed during the reign of the last Nizam of Hyderabad State, Osman Ali Khan, hence the name. A princely guest house called Sagar Mahal, overlooking the lake and now a heritage building, was built as a summer resort of the last Nizam. Its location on the banks of the lake offers wonderful views. Telangana Tourism Departmenoperates a resort in the building. The breeze of the lake is very pleasant and has been popular with the locals since the Nizam's time. When Nizam consulted Sri Sir M.Visheswaraya regarding the twin problems of heavy floods in monsoon and acute shortage of water during ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ananthagiri Hills, Vikarabad District
Ananthagiri Hills is located in Vikarabad district, Telangana, India. The water flows from these hills to Osman Sagar, also known as Gandipet lake, and Himayathsagar. It is one of the dense forests in Telangana. Ananthagiri Temple is located in this forested area. It is the birthplace of Musi river, also called as Muchkunda River, which flows through Hyderabad, 5 km from Vikarabad. It is one of the earliest habitat areas. Ancient caves, medieval fort structures and temple shows the antiquity of this area. Musi River The Musi River, originates in Ananthagiri Hills 90 kilometers to the west of Hyderabad and flowed due east for almost all of its course. It joins the Krishna River at Wadapally in Nalgonda district Nalgonda district is a district in the Telangana state of India. Nalgonda district has the highest number of mandals in the state with 31 mandals. The district shares boundaries with Suryapet, Rangareddy, Yadadri and Nagarkurnool districts ... after ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ramoji Film City
Ramoji Film City is an integrated film studio facility located in Hyderabad, India. Spread over 1,666 acres (674 ha), it is the largest film studio complex in the world and as such has been certified by the Guinness World Records. It was established by Telugu media tycoon Ramoji Rao in 1996. ''The Guardian'' described Ramoji Film City as "city within a city." It is also a thematic holiday destination and a popular tourism and recreation centre, containing natural and artificial attractions including an amusement park. Around 1.5 million tourists visit the place every year. History The film city is the brainchild of media tycoon and film producer Ramoji Rao, who wanted to build a studio similar to the ones in Hollywood. On procuring the land, he signed art director Nitish Roy to design the complex. According to an executive, the builders kept the land, which at that time consisted of jungles and mountainous terrain, intact, without removing one tree or mountain. It was bu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hyderabad
Hyderabad ( ; , ) is the capital and largest city of the Indian state of Telangana and the ''de jure'' capital of Andhra Pradesh. It occupies on the Deccan Plateau along the banks of the Musi River (India), Musi River, in the northern part of Southern India. With an average altitude of , much of Hyderabad is situated on hilly terrain around Hyderabad city lakes, artificial lakes, including the Hussain Sagar lake, predating the city's founding, in the north of the city centre. According to the 2011 Census of India, Hyderabad is the List of cities in India by population, fourth-most populous city in India with a population of residents within the city limits, and has a population of residents in the Hyderabad Metropolitan Region, metropolitan region, making it the List of metropolitan areas in India, sixth-most populous metropolitan area in India. With an output of 74 billion, Hyderabad has the fifth-largest urban economy in India. Muhammad Quli Qutb Shah established Hy ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Annapurna Studios
Annapurna Studios is an Indian film production company, founded in 1976 by the actor Akkineni Nageswara Rao (ANR). Located in the heart of Hyderabad, India the studio mainly provides services for films including sound stages for set construction, outdoor sets, floors, back-lots, data storage, editing, dubbing, foley/SFX, visual effects, digital intermediate, Dolby Vision/HDR, stereo and near field mixing, Dolby Atmos sound mixing, 5.1/7.1/9.1 sound mixing, conforming and mastering, HD/UHD/DCP mastering, screening theatres among other amenities. In 2011, the Akkineni Family launched a non-profitable educational institute called the Annapurna International School of Film and Media. ANR's family serve as directors on the company board. Foundation The studio was inaugurated by the then President of India Fakhruddin Ali Ahmed on 14 January 1976. Studio floors and backlots Annapurna Studios built its first studio floor in 1976 which spans an area of . The second studio was built ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ananya Nagalla
Ananya Nagalla (born Anusha Nagalla) is an Indian actress who appears in Telugu films. She made her debut in the 2019 film ''Mallesham'' and went onto appear in films such as '' Play Back'' (2021) and '' Vakeel Saab'' (2021). She was nominated for SIIMA Award for Best Female Debut – Telugu. Early life Nagalla was born in a Telugu family in Sathupalli of Khammam district in Telangana (then in Andhra Pradesh) to Venkateswara Rao and Vishnu Priya. Her father is a businessman and her family moved to Hyderabad for her studies. She completed her B. Tech in Raja Mahendra College of Engineering, Ibrahimpatnam and worked in Infosys before pursuing a career in the film industry. Career While working, Nagalla appeared in the short film ''Shaadi'' and was nominated as Best Actress at the SIIMA Short Film Awards. She was later auditioned and selected for the 2019 biographical ''Mallesham'' co-starring Priyadarshi. She was credited with her birth name Anusha Nagalla in the fi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
