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Smita Patil Memorial Award
The Smita Patil Memorial Award for Best Actress is an honour established in 1986 by the Priyadarshni Academy in memory of actress Smita Patil. It is awarded every other year to an Indian actress for her contribution to Indian cinema in the period prior to the ceremony, irrespective of a particular performance. Recipients Controversy The choice of Katrina Kaif, who is not renowned for her acting abilities, for the award in 2016 met with wide criticism by both the press and the public on social networks. Columnist Sneha Bengani described her selection as "a grave insult to Patil" and further wrote that it "mocks all the previous recipients". Others defended the choice. References {{Reflist External linksOfficial site Indian awards Awards established in 1986 Awards for actresses ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Smita Patil
Smita Patil (17 October 1955 – 13 December 1986) was an Indian actress who worked in films, television series and theatres. She appeared in over 80 Hindi, Bengali, Marathi, Gujarati, Malayalam and Kannada films in a career that spanned just over a decade. During her career, she received two National Film Awards and a Filmfare Award. She was the recipient of the Padma Shri, India's fourth-highest civilian honour in 1985. She made her film debut with Shyam Benegal's ''Charandas Chor'' (1975). She became one of the leading actresses of parallel cinema, a New Wave movement in India cinema, though she also appeared in several mainstream movies throughout her career. Her performances were often acclaimed, and her most notable roles include ''Manthan'' (1977), ''Bhumika'' (1977), ''Jait Re Jait'' (1978), '' Aakrosh'' (1980), ''Chakra'' (1981), ''Namak Halaal'' (1982), ''Bazaar'' (1982), ''Umbartha'' (1982), ''Shakti'' (1982), ''Arth'' (1982), ''Ardh Satya'' (1983), ''Mandi'' (1983), ' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tabu (actress)
Tabassum Fatima Hashmi (born 4 November 1971), credited as Tabu, is an Indian actress who works primarily in Hindi films, alongside Telugu, Tamil and English films. Regarded as one of the most accomplished actresses in Hindi cinema, she has often played troubled women, from fictional to literary, in both mainstream and independent cinema. She is the recipient of numerous accolades, including two National Film Awards, six Filmfare Awards (including a record four Best Actress (Critics)), and two Filmfare Awards South. In 2011, she was awarded the Padma Shri, the fourth highest Indian civilian honour.Padma Awards Announced Ministry of Home Affairs. 25 January 2011 Tabu had her first credited role as a teenager in |
Vidya Balan In 2020 , 8th or 9th century Sanskrit poet, alternatively known as Vidya
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Vidya may refer to: * Vidya (philosophy), a concept in Hindu and Buddhist philosophy * ''Vidya'' (journal), a bimonthly journal published by the Triple Nine Society * ''Vidya'' (film), a 1948 Bollywood film * Vidya Academy of Science and Technology, Thrissur, an engineering college in Kerala locally also known as Vidya * A slang term for video games People *Vijja Vijja, also known as Vidya or Vijjaka, was an 8th or 9th century Sanskrit poet from present-day India. Her verses appear in the major medieval Sanskrit anthologies. Names and identification Vijja (IAST: Vijjā) is known by several alternative ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
DNA India
''Zee Media Corporation Limited'' (abbreviated as ZMCL; formerly Zee News Limited) is the news broadcasting company of the Essel Group which is controlled by Subhash Chandra. The company is engaged mainly in the business of broadcasting of news and current affairs, and regional entertainment uplinked from India via satellite television channels. The network has been involved in several controversies and has broadcast fabricated news stories on multiple occasions.List of sources: * * * * * * * * History Zee Media Corporation Limited (formerly Zee News Ltd.) was founded by Essel Group and it was incorporated on 27 August 1999, as Zee Sports Ltd. It was a subsidiary of the Zee Telefilms Ltd (later renamed to Zee Entertainment Enterprises). The company was reincorporated on 27 May 2004, as Zee News Ltd. It was demerged as a separate company of the Essel Group in 2006. In 2013, Zee News Ltd changed its name to Zee Media Corporation Limited. It was involved in a joint v ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Preity Zinta
Preity G Zinta (pronounced ; born 31 January 1975) is an Indian actress and entrepreneur primarily known for her work in Hindi cinema, Hindi films. After graduating with degrees in English literature, English honours and criminal psychology, Zinta made her acting debut in ''Dil Se..'' in 1998, followed by a role in ''Soldier (1998 Indian film), Soldier'' in the same year. These performances earned her the Filmfare Award for Best Female Debut, and she was later recognised for her role as a teenage single mother in ''Kya Kehna'' (2000). She subsequently established a career as a leading actress of Hindi cinema with a variety of character types. Her roles, often deemed culturally defiant, along with her unconventional screen persona have been credited with contributing to a change in the concept of Indian film heroines, and won her List of awards and nominations received by Preity Zinta, several accolades. Following critically appreciated roles in ''Chori Chori Chupke Chupke'' (20 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
News18
Network18 Media & Investments Limited, (formerly SGA Finance and Management Service and Network18 Fincap Limited) commonly referred to as the Network18 Group and sometimes as the Network18–Eenadu Group, is an Indian media conglomerate owned by the energy giant Reliance Industries, headed by billionaire Mukesh Ambani. Rahul Joshi is the managing director, chief executive officer and group editor-in-chief of Network18, and Adil Zainulbhai is the chairman of its board of directors. Network18 is the holding company of TV18 Broadcast, Web18 Software Services, Network18 Publishing and Capital18. Through its subsidiaries and franchise licensing agreements, the group owns and operates the news broadcasting networks of News18, and CNBC channels in India, the magazines of ''Forbes India'' and '' Overdrive'', the websites of ''Firstpost'' and ''Moneycontrol,'' and owns various other assets and investments. The broadcasting subsidiary TV18 is the controlling partner in two mass media j ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kareena Kapoor
Kareena Kapoor Khan (; ''née'' Kapoor; born 21 September 1980) is an Indian actress who appears in Bollywood, Hindi films. She is the daughter of actors Randhir Kapoor and Babita, and the younger sister of actress Karisma Kapoor. Noted for playing a variety of characters in a range of film genres—from romantic comedies to crime dramas—Kapoor is the recipient of List of awards and nominations received by Kareena Kapoor, several awards, including six Filmfare Awards, and is one of Bollywood's highest-paid actresses. After making her acting debut in 2000 in ''Refugee (2000 film), Refugee'', Kapoor established herself with roles in the dramas ''Aśoka (2001 film), Aśoka'' and ''Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham...'' (both 2001). This was followed by a series of commercial failures and negative reviews for her repetitive roles. In 2004, a turning point happened in Kapoor's career when she played against typecasting (acting), type as a sex worker in the drama ''Chameli (film), Chameli'' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kareena Kapoor In 2018
Kareena is a female given name. Notable persons with that name include: Notable people * Kareena Cuthbert (born 1987), Scottish field hockey player * Kareena Kapoor (born 1980), Indian film actress * Kareena Lee (born 1993), Australian swimmer Fictional characters * Kareena Ferreira, character from soap opera ''EastEnders ''EastEnders'' is a Television in the United Kingdom, British soap opera created by Julia Smith (producer), Julia Smith and Tony Holland which has been broadcast on BBC One since February 1985. Set in the fictional borough of Walford in the Ea ...'' * Kareena Jones, character from sketch comedy television series '' All That'' See also * '' Kareena Kareena'', Zee TV comedy serial * Karina (other) {{given name Arabic feminine given names Indian feminine given names ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Urmila Matondkar
Urmila Matondkar (born 4 February 1974) is an Indian actress and politician. Known for her work primarily in Hindi films, in addition to Telugu, Malayalam, Marathi and Tamil films, she has received numerous accolades, including the Filmfare Award and the Nandi Award. Having established a distinctive on-screen persona, she is known for her style statements and dancing skills. After making her debut as a child in the 1977 film ''Karm'', Matondkar gained wide recognition with '' Masoom'' (1983), following which she appeared in few other films. Her first lead role came with the Malayalam film ''Chanakyan'' (1989), and her subsequent lead role in Hindi cinema with ''Narsimha'' (1991), both of which were commercial successes. After a brief setback, Matondkar established herself as a leading actress with the romance '' Rangeela'' (1995), the drama '' Judaai'' (1997), the crime film '' Satya'' (1998), the romantic comedy '' Khoobsurat'' (1999), and the thriller ''Jungle'' (2000). She ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Karisma Kapoor
Karisma Kapoor (born 25 June 1974) is an Indian actress, who works in Hindi films. A member of the Kapoor family, she is the recipient of several accolades, including a National Film Award and four Filmfare Awards. Kapoor made her acting debut with the film ''Prem Qaidi'' in 1991 and subsequently played the leading lady in a number of box office hits, including ''Jigar'' (1992), ''Anari'' (1993), '' Raja Babu'' (1994), '' Coolie No. 1'' (1995), ''Saajan Chale Sasural'' (1996), and '' Jeet'' (1996). Starring roles in the top-grossing romances ''Raja Hindustani'' (1996) and ''Dil To Pagal Hai'' (1997), established her as a star. She won the Filmfare Award for Best Actress for the former, and the National Film Award and the Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress for the latter. Kapoor cemented her status by starring in five of David Dhawan's comedies—''Judwaa'' (1997), '' Hero No.1'' (1997), '' Biwi No.1'' (1999), ''Haseena Maan Jaayegi'' (1999) and ''Dulhan Hum Le Jayeng ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
