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Sheela Sharma
Sheela Sharma ( Sheela David) is an Indian film and television actress in Hindi and Gujarati cinema, best known for the films '' Nadiya Ke Paar'' (1982), '' Hum Saath Saath Hain'' and ''Mere Yaar Ki Shaadi Hai''. Born in Valsad district, Gujarat, she now lives in Mumbai. After completing her schooling from St Joseph's Convent School, Valsad, she studied at Siddharth College of Law, Mumbai. She is married to Subhash Sharma, a writer and director, who owns a production house in Mumbai. He is an FTII graduate. Her daughter Madalsa Sharma is also an actress in Indian television. Filmography * ''Sun Sajna'' (1982) * '' Nadiya Ke Paar'' (1982) * '' Abodh'' (1984) * ''Sadaa Suhagan'' (1986) * '' Mai'' (1989, Bhojpuri) * ''Sati Toral'' (1989, Gujarati) * ''Naukar Biwi Ka'' (1993) *'' Daraar'' (1996) as Asha,Nurse *'' Ghatak'' (1996) *'' Yes Boss'' (1997) *''Mann'' (1999) *'' Hum Saath-Saath Hain'' (1999) as Jyoti Anurag Pandey *'' Chori Chori Chupke Chupke'' (2001) *'' Ajnabee' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hindi Cinema
Hindi cinema, popularly known as Bollywood and formerly as Bombay cinema, refers to the film industry based in Mumbai, engaged in production of motion pictures in Hindi language. The popular term Bollywood, is a portmanteau of "Bombay" (former name of Mumbai) and " Hollywood". The industry is a part of the larger Indian cinema, which also includes South Cinema and other smaller film industries. In 2017, Indian cinema produced 1,986 feature films, of which the largest number, 364 have been from Hindi. , Hindi cinema represented 43 percent of Indian net box-office revenue; Tamil and Telugu cinema represented 36 percent, and the remaining regional cinema constituted 21 percent. Hindi cinema has overtaken the U.S. film industry to become the largest centre for film production in the world. In 2001 ticket sales, Indian cinema (including Hindi films) reportedly sold an estimated 3.6 billion tickets worldwide, compared to Hollywood's 2.6 billion tickets sold. Earlier Hindi film ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Daraar (film)
''Daraar'' ( Rift) is a 1996 Indian romantic psychological thriller film directed by Abbas- Mustan starring Juhi Chawla, Rishi Kapoor and Arbaaz Khan in his film debut. Khan received the Filmfare Best Villain Award for his portrayal as a possessive husband. Upon release, the film received mixed to positive reviews, especially for Arbaaz's portrayal as a possessive and abusive husband. Synopsis Vikram is an overly doubting and abusive husband. He can't control his anger and rage and he continuously beats his newly-wed wife, Priya. Even going to the point of murdering a doctor that treated Priya and was trying to help her mother. One day, Vikram and Priya go to celebrate her birthday on a boat. But the boat gets stuck in a storm and Priya escapes during the mayhem. Vikram thinks that she drowned underwater. Instead, she runs away to Shimla by swimming back to shore. There, she meets Raj Malhotra. He falls in love with her, but she always is getting so farther away from him. La ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kaalo
''Kaalo'' is a Hindi horror film, directed by Wilson Louis and produced by Yash Patnaik, Mamta Patnaik and Dhaval Gada. The film was released on 17 December 2010 under the Beyond Dreams Entertainment Ltd. banner. Plot The film features Kaalo, a devilish witch who lived in Kulbhata during the 18th century. She was killed and buried by angry villagers for sacrificing young girl children to satisfy her greed for immortality, but her fear lived on. Years later villagers spoke of Kaalo's sightings yet again. They claimed she was even more angry and dangerous and she was back to finish what she left incomplete. Kulbhata was vacated overnight by scared villagers. All roads leading to Kulbhata were sealed by horrifying tales of Kaalo killing anyone who dared to enter Kulbhata until a bus carrying eleven passengers on its way to Kuldevi had to pass through Kulbhata. The passengers were- newly wed couple who were on the way to kuldevi for blessings, Aged Brahmin couple who were going to ku ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Do Knot Disturb
''Do Knot Disturb'' is a 2009 Indian comedy film directed by David Dhawan. The film is a remake of the 2006 French film ''The Valet'' (French: ''La Doublure''). The film stars Govinda, Riteish Deshmukh, Lara Dutta, Sushmita Sen, Ranvir Shorey, Sohail Khan and Rajpal Yadav. It released on 2 October 2009, and received generally positive reviews upon release, though failed to make an impact at the box office. It was an inspiration for the 2014 Punjabi comedy ''Disco Singh'' which was also remade in Bengali as ''Haripada Bandwala''. Plot The film is based on Raj (Govinda) who has a girlfriend, supermodel Dolly (Lara Dutta), and a wife, Kiran (Sushmita Sen). Raj fires Mangu (Rajpal Yadav), a cook, because of attempting to seduce the female staff. To take revenge, Mangu takes a picture of Raj with Dolly and gives it to Kiran. Kiran gets suspicious but then Raj says that Dolly is not his girlfriend. He says that there are three people in the picture, Raj, Dolly and Govardhan (Ritesh Des ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sarhad Paar
''Sarhad Paar'' is a 2006 Indian Hindi-language action drama film directed by Raman Kumar and produced by Goldie Tucker. The film stars Sanjay Dutt, Tabu, and Mahima Chaudhry as main characters, with Rahul Dev portraying the main villain. The script was co-written by veteran actor Akash Khurana, who also plays a pivotal supporting character in the film. Story This story is about Ranjit Singh (Sanjay Dutt) who is a major in the Indian Army. One day Bakhtawar and his men attack the Indian Army. Ranjit Singh and some army men cross the Indian border to kill them. But in a blast all of them are killed but Ranjit is saved. Ranjit is tortured to reveal classified information, but he does not succumb, In the process Ranjit loses his memory. After that 'Bade Miya' (Father of Bakhtawar) saves Ranjit. When Ranjit come out of his illness he decides to send Ranjit back to India. But on the other side, in Ranjit's home, Pummy (Tabu), Simran (Mahima Chaudhry) and his father wait for Ranjit. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bhoot Unkle
''Bhoot Unkle'' is a 2006 Indian Hindi-language supernatural comedy film which released on 6 October 2006. The film was directed by Mukesh Saigal, starring Jackie Shroff and Dev K. Kantawall. Cast * Jackie Shroff as Bhoot Unkle * Dev K. Kantawall as Shyam * Akhilendra Mishra as Makhan Lal Akela (MLA) * Sheela David as Mrs. Akela, MLA's wife * Anurag Prapanna as Mama * Rasika Joshi as Mami * Dinesh Kaushik as Principal * Shallu Singh as Principal's wife * Shehzad Khan as Robert * Massheuddin Qureshi as MLA's man * K. K. Goswami as Tingu * Sheena Bajaj as Geeta * Jai Kanani as Satish Kumar Akela aka S. K. * Mandar Degvekar as Shunty * Rajesh Vivek as Tangewaala (Friendly Appearance) Music #Mil Gaya Saathi Koi Apna, Bhoot Unkle - Baba Sehgal Harjeet Singh "Baba" Sehgal, is an Indian rapper. He was widely acclaimed to be the first Indian rapper. He is also involved in various other areas of the entertainment industry, and works in several different languages' media. He was a co ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Raja Bhaiya (film)
''Raja Bhaiya'' () is a 2003 Indian Hindi-language comedy film produced by Kalyaani Singh and directed by Raman Kumar. It stars Govinda and Aarti Chhabria in the lead roles. Plot Saved from committing suicide under a train, a girl with amnesia is taken care of by Raja Bhaiya and his mom. As she cannot remember her name, they name her Radha. The girl suffers from mental instability, and is unable to live the life of a mature girl. Raja's mom thinks that she will make a suitable wife for her son. Raja has taken on a life of celibacy and refuses to marry anyone. When Radha saves Raja's mom's life during a fire, and Raja is indebted to her, and decides to marry her, and the marriage takes place. Radha's relatives are looking all over for her, and they eventually find her, and bring her back home. She undergoes treatment, and resumes her earlier life, and has no recollection of Raja nor her marriage to him. When Raja goes to ask her to come with him, she turns him down. Will Raja r ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Humraaz (2002 Film)
''Humraaz'' () is a 2002 Indian Hindi-language musical romantic thriller film directed by the duo Abbas–Mustan. It stars Bobby Deol, Akshaye Khanna and Amisha Patel. This film marks the third collaboration between Deol and Abbas–Mustan. The film is inspired from the 1998 movie ''A Perfect Murder''. It was remade in Tamil as ''Girivalam''. Plot While leading a dance troupe, Karan and Priya fall in love and participate in a dance audition and the winner would get the chance of performing on the luxurious Singhania cruise owned by rich businessman Raj Singhania. Jojo Fernandes leader of another troupe wins by cheating in the competition. Soon Karan beats up Jojo and accidentally kills him and is selected to perform. Raj meets Priya at the deck and eventually falls in love with her and proposes to her. It is revealed that Priya and Karan have been scheming to have Raj wed her to get his money. Meanwhile, another dancer named Harry from the troupe gets wind of their plot an ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chalo Ishq Ladaaye
''Chalo Ishq Ladaaye'' ( ''Come, Let's Fall In Love'') is a 2002 Indian comedy film directed by Aziz Sejawal, starring Govinda, Rani Mukerji, Zohra Sehgal and Kader Khan. Plot Popular but lonely Bollywood actress, Sapna, lives a fairly isolated life, though publicly she is thronged by fans, and has taken to drinking to ease her loneliness. Intoxicated, she runs her vehicle into a young man named Pappu, who suffers minor injuries. He recognizes her and tells her that he is her number-one fan and will do anything for her. She wants him to kill her double-timing boyfriend, Rahul (Sanjay Suri). He agrees to do so, provided she kills his overbearing grandmother, to which she agrees. After Pappu completes his gruesome task, he meets with Sapna, only to be told that she does not recognize him, but when presented with proof, she relents and agrees to fulfill her part of this trade. She, along with Kokibhai, arrive at the palatial home of Pappu's grandmother and set out to kill her. A ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ajnabee (2001 Film)
''Ajnabee'' () is a 2001 Indian Hindi-language mystery thriller film directed by Abbas–Mustan and produced by Vijay Galani. It stars Akshay Kumar, Bobby Deol, Kareena Kapoor Khan and Bipasha Basu, with Johnny Lever, Dalip Tahil, Narendra Bedi and Sharat Saxena in supporting roles. The story involves arround Raj and Priya befriend their new neighbours Vicky and Sonia. One day, Raj wakes up in Vicky's house and finds out that Sonia is killed and he is framed for it. He goes on the run in order to prove himself innocent. The film is an adaptation of the 1992 American thriller ''Consenting Adults''. The film marked second collaboration between Kumar and Abbas–Mustan after '' Khiladi'' (1992) as well as the second collaboration between Deol and Abbas–Mustan after ''Soldier'' (1998). The music was composed by Anu Malik. The film was released on 21 September 2001 and received mixed reviews from the critics with praise for the performances of Kumar and Basu but was a moderate su ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chori Chori Chupke Chupke
''Chori Chori Chupke Chupke'' () is a 2001 Indian Hindi-language romantic drama film directed by Abbas–Mustan, with screenplay and story from Javed Siddiqui and Neeraj Vora respectively. Starring Salman Khan, Rani Mukerji and Preity Zinta, the film's music is composed by Anu Malik and lyrics are penned by Sameer. Telling the story of a married couple hiring a young prostitute as a surrogate mother, the film generated controversy during its release for dealing with the taboo issue of surrogate childbirth in India. ''Chori Chori Chupke Chupke'' was to premiere in December 2000 but was delayed several months when producer Nazim Rizvi and financier Bharat Shah were arrested and the Central Bureau of Investigation seized the film's prints on the suspicion that the production had been funded by Chhota Shakeel of the Mumbai underworld. The film was released in March 2001 to a wide audience and emerged a commercial success, becoming one of the highest-grossing films of 2001 in In ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hum Saath-Saath Hain
''Hum Saath-Saath Hain'' () is a 1999 Indian Hindi-language family drama film written and directed by Sooraj Barjatya under the production and distribution of Rajshri Productions. The film stars Salman Khan, Karisma Kapoor, Saif Ali Khan, Tabu, Sonali Bendre, Mohnish Bahl, Mahesh Thakur, and Neelam. The story centers on a joint family and its values and togetherness, who grow apart after a misunderstanding. ''Hum Saath Saath Hain'' is the third film to feature Salman Khan with Rajshri Productions. Raamlaxman composed its music while Dev Kohli wrote the lyrics. Principal photography took place in Mumbai and various locations in Rajasthan. The film was released on 5 November 1999, and became the highest grossing film of the year and one of biggest blockbuster of the decade, With a worldwide gross of . It received predominantly positive reviews from critics. It was also the first Bollywood film to be played in Canadian theatres, with six screenings in Toronto. Khan's performance ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
