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Shaukeen (2014 Film)
''The Shaukeens'' is a 2014 Indian comedy film directed by Abhishek Sharma (director), Abhishek Sharma. The film features Anupam Kher, Annu Kapoor, Piyush Mishra, and Lisa Haydon in the lead roles, and Akshay Kumar in an extended cameo as a fictionalized version of himself. The project is a remake of the 1982 film ''Shaukeen'' directed by Basu Chatterjee, starring Ashok Kumar, Utpal Dutt, A. K. Hangal, Rati Agnihotri, and Mithun Chakraborty. Partly shot in Mauritius, ''The Shaukeens'' was released on 7 November 2014. Plot The film revolves around 3 old men. Ashok "Lali" Lalwani (Anupam Kher) is not happy with his wife (Rati Agnihotri), who is a staunch believer of God and doesn't spend time with him. Kamaldheer "KD" Sharma (Annu Kapoor) is a bachelor for some unknown reason, while Harishankar "Pinky" Goyal (Piyush Mishra) is secretly in love with a young Chinese woman, who only knows English language, English but he himself being uneducated, is unable to express his feelings. Th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Abhishek Sharma (director)
Abhishek Sharma is an Indian film director and writer known for his works in Hindi films. He has directed comedy films like ''Tere Bin Laden'' (2010), its sequel '' Tere Bin Laden: Dead or Alive'' (2016) and ''The Shaukeens'' (2014). His film '' Parmanu: The Story of Pokhran'' (2018) is based on the nuclear tests named Pokhran-II The Pokhran-II tests were a series of five nuclear bomb test explosions conducted by India at the Indian Army's Pokhran Test Range in May 1998. It was the second instance of nuclear testing conducted by India; the first test, code-named ''Smi .... Filmography References External links * 21st-century Indian film directors Living people Hindi-language film directors Year of birth missing (living people) {{India-film-director-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Basu Chatterjee
Basu Chatterjee ( bn, বাসু চ্যাটার্জ্জী; 10 January 1927 – 4 June 2020) was an Indian film director and screenwriter. Through the 1970s and 1980s, Chatterjee became associated with what came to be known as middle cinema or middle-of-the-road cinema filmmakers, such as Hrishikesh Mukherjee and Basu Bhattacharya, whom he assisted on ''Teesri Kasam'' (1966). Like their films, his films dealt with light-hearted stories of middle-class families often in urban settings, focusing on marital and love relationships, with exceptions such as ''Ek Ruka Hua Faisla'' (1986) and '' Kamla Ki Maut'' (1989), which delved into social and moral issues. He is best known for his films ''Us Paar'', '' Chhoti Si Baat'' (1975), '' Chitchor'' (1976), ''Rajnigandha'' (1974), '' Piya Ka Ghar'' (1972), '' Khatta Meetha'', '' Swami (1977 film)'', ''Baton Baton Mein'' (1979), '' Priyatama'' (1977), '' Man Pasand'', '' Hamari Bahu Alka'', '' Shaukeen'' (1982), and '' Chameli ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Abhishek Bachchan
Abhishek Bachchan (born 5 February 1976) is an Indian actor and film producer known for his work in Hindi films. Part of the Bachchan family, he is the son of actors Amitabh Bachchan and Jaya Bachchan and the grandson of poet Harivansh Rai Bachchan and social activist Teji Bachchan. Bachchan debuted with the war film ''Refugee'' (2000), followed by a dozen of unsuccessful ventures. His career prospects changed with the successful action film ''Dhoom'' (2004) and critical acclaim proved with three consecutive Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor for '' Yuva'' (2004), '' Sarkar'' (2005), and ''Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna'' (2006), making him the only actor after Dilip Kumar to win 3 consecutive Filmfares. His biggest solo critical and commercial success came with a character loosely based on Dhirubhai Ambani in ''Guru'' (2007). Bachchan has starred in the successful films ''Dhoom'' (2004), ''Bunty Aur Babli'' (2005), '' Dus'' (2005), ''Bluffmaster!'' (2005), '' Sarkar'' (2005), ' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vandita Shrivastava
Vandita Shrivastava is an Indian actress and model. She started her acting career in 2011 with Short Films, Television, Commercial Advertisements and Ramp Modelling. She switched to acting in Hindi Films in 2012 and worked in 9 Hindi Films. She stands tall. Her last release was Khajoor Pe Atke , in May 2018 and her upcoming film iNanhe Einsteins under Post Production). She is currently shooting for her first Webseries where she plays the Female Protagonist (TBA). Education Vandita did her Masters in Business Administration (MBA). She also has a Law Degree (LLB). She is a certified Web Designer. Early life Vandita moved to several cities due to her father's postings (Army). She always actively participated in sports and art during her schooling and college days. During school, she took training for a few years in Karate and Kathak Dance. She earned a yellow belt in Karate after which she quit. Her father is a Colonel in the Indian Army The Indian Army is the Land warfa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gaurav Gera
Gaurav Gera (born 23 September 1973) is an Indian comedian and actor who works in Hindi language films and television series. He also worked in Bollywood musical ''Jhumroo''. He is well known for playing the role of Nandu in '' Jassi Jaisi Koi Nahin''. Gaurav has been granted exclusive Snapchat filters on multiple occasions to meet up with his fans’ demands. Career Television Gera started his career with '' Life Nahin Hai Laddoo'' on Star Plus and then he played the supporting role as Nandu in Sony TV's show '' Jassi Jaisi Koi Nahin''. He also appeared in various shows, '' Kohi Apna Sa'', '' Baat Hamari Pakki Hai'', '' Babban Bhai v/s Bimla Tai''. He also played the lead role in Sab TV's show ''Tota Weds Maina'' and Colors TV show '' Mrs. Pammi Pyarelal''. He was last seen in Colors TV's reality show ''Comedy Nights with Kapil'' as Dulari. In 2016, he made a cameo in the series '' Naagin'' as Chutki. He was also a participant on ''Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa''. In 2019 he appeared in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kavin Dave
Kavin Dave (born 12 November 1984) is an Indian film and television actor. He works in Bollywood and Gujarati films. Dave made his big screen debut in the movie ''Mumbai Meri Jaan'' in 2008. This was followed by further successful films including ''My Name Is Khan'', ''I Hate Luv Storys'', '' Crook'', '' Shirin Farhad Ki Toh Nikal Padi'' and ''Kick''. Dave recently played the lead role in the film '' Bumboo''. After featuring in several television commercials for popular brands including Sprite, Vodafone, Dish TV, Fortune oil, Sil jam and Center shock, he landed a series regular role in the television sitcom ''Rishta.com''. Dave made his Tollywood debut with the Telugu film ''Money Money, More Money''. His instagram account is kavindaveofficial. Filmography * '' Scam 1992 - The Harshad Mehta Story'' (2020) - Rakesh Jhunjhunwala * ''Gujarat 11'' - Gujarati Film (2019) * Ishqedarriyaan (2015) *''Siyaasat'' (2014) - Qutubuddin Koka * '' 3 A.M.'' (2014) * '' Bey Yaar'', a Gujar ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Manoj Joshi (actor)
Manoj N. Joshi (born 3 September 1965) is an Indian film and television actor of Gujarati origin. After graduating from Sir J. J. School of Arts, he began his career in Marathi theatre, also putting up performances in Gujarati and Hindi theatre. He has also acted in over 70 films since 1998, many of his roles being comedy. He acted in TV series including ''Chanakya'', '' Ek Mahal Ho Sapno Ka'', ''Rau'' (Marathi), '' Sangdil'', ''Kabhi Souten Kabhi Saheli'', ''Mura Raska Mai La'' (Marathi). He debuted in ''Sarfarosh'' (SI Bajju) alongside his brother who played Bala Thakur in the film. His other works include the film ''Hungama'' followed by '' Hulchul'', '' Dhoom'', '' Bhagam Bhag'', ''Phir Hera Pheri'', '' Chup Chup Ke'', '' Bhool Bhulaiyaa'' and '' Billo Barber''. He played the role of Chanakya in ''Chakravartin Ashoka Samrat''. In 2018, Joshi was awarded with the Padma Shri. He is the vice-president of the Bombay Art Society. Filmography Television serials Persona ... [...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'', '' Tango Charlie'', ''Zameen'', ''The Shaukeens'', ''Rakhcharitra'', ''Bhootnath Returns'' and Bengali films ''Chaturanga,'' ''Bibar'' and ''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 made him change his mind and he decided to join the school. After completing his master's degree from National School of Drama he received a scholarship from ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Facebook
Facebook is an online social media and social networking service owned by American company Meta Platforms. Founded in 2004 by Mark Zuckerberg with fellow Harvard College students and roommates Eduardo Saverin, Andrew McCollum, Dustin Moskovitz, and Chris Hughes, its name comes from the face book directories often given to American university students. Membership was initially limited to Harvard students, gradually expanding to other North American universities and, since 2006, anyone over 13 years old. As of July 2022, Facebook claimed 2.93 billion monthly active users, and ranked third worldwide among the most visited websites as of July 2022. It was the most downloaded mobile app of the 2010s. Facebook can be accessed from devices with Internet connectivity, such as personal computers, tablet computer, tablets and smartphones. After registering, users can create a profile revealing information about themselves. They can post text, photos and multimedia which are sha ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
English Language
English is a West Germanic language of the Indo-European language family, with its earliest forms spoken by the inhabitants of early medieval England. It is named after the Angles, one of the ancient Germanic peoples that migrated to the island of Great Britain. Existing on a dialect continuum with Scots, and then closest related to the Low Saxon and Frisian languages, English is genealogically West Germanic. However, its vocabulary is also distinctively influenced by dialects of France (about 29% of Modern English words) and Latin (also about 29%), plus some grammar and a small amount of core vocabulary influenced by Old Norse (a North Germanic language). Speakers of English are called Anglophones. The earliest forms of English, collectively known as Old English, evolved from a group of West Germanic (Ingvaeonic) dialects brought to Great Britain by Anglo-Saxon settlers in the 5th century and further mutated by Norse-speaking Viking settlers starting in the 8 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mauritius
Mauritius ( ; french: Maurice, link=no ; mfe, label= Mauritian Creole, Moris ), officially the Republic of Mauritius, is an island nation in the Indian Ocean about off the southeast coast of the African continent, east of Madagascar. It includes the main island (also called Mauritius), as well as Rodrigues, Agaléga and St. Brandon. The islands of Mauritius and Rodrigues, along with nearby Réunion (a French overseas department), are part of the Mascarene Islands. The main island of Mauritius, where most of the population is concentrated, hosts the capital and largest city, Port Louis. The country spans and has an exclusive economic zone covering . Arab sailors were the first to discover the uninhabited island, around 975, and they called it ''Dina Arobi''. The earliest discovery was in 1507 by Portuguese sailors, who otherwise took little interest in the islands. The Dutch took possession in 1598, establishing a succession of short-lived settlements over a peri ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mithun Chakraborty
Mithun Chakraborty (born Gouranga Chakraborty; 16 June 1950) is an Indian actor, producer and politician who predominantly worked in Hindi and Bengali language films. He is a former Rajya Sabha Member of Parliament. He is the recipient of three National Film Awards and two Filmfare Awards for his acting performance. Chakraborty made his acting debut with the art house drama '' Mrigayaa'' (1976), for which he won his first National Film Award for Best Actor. Chakraborty played Jimmy in the 1982 film ''Disco Dancer'', which was commercially successful in India and the Soviet Union, the first film in India to gross Rs.100 crore. Besides ''Disco Dancer'', Chakraborty is also remembered for his performance in films such as '' Surakksha'', ''Sahhas'', ''Wardat'', ''Wanted'', '' Boxer'', ''Pyar Jhukta Nahin'', '' Pyari Behna'', ''Avinash'', '' Dance Dance'', ''Prem Pratigyaa'', '' Mujrim'', '' Agneepath'', ''Yugandhar'', '' The Don'', and '' Jallaad''. In 1991, he won the Filmfare Award ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
