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Thappad
''Thappad'' () is a 2020 Indian Hindi-language drama film directed by Anubhav Sinha, starring Taapsee Pannu. The film released theatrically on 28 February 2020. At the 66th Filmfare Awards, ''Thappad'' received 15 nominations, including Best Director (Sinha), Best Supporting Actor (Mishra) and Best Supporting Actress (Azmi), and won 7 awards, including Best Film and Best Actress (Pannu), thus becoming the most-awarded film at the ceremony. Plot Amrita Sandhu and Vikram Sabharwal are happily married. Amrita is a sparkling woman and a homemaker, who is shown to spend her days looking after Vikram and the house. They throw a party at home to celebrate Vikram's promotion that would relocate them to London. At the party, Vikram is informed that his promotion contract has been compromised for his inexperienced junior, who is a relative of his boss. Angered, he gets into an argument with his superior, Rajhans, whom he accuses of two-timing him. When Amrita tries to break up the argu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
66th Filmfare Awards
The 66th Filmfare Awards ceremony, presented by The Times Group, honored the best Indian Hindi-language films of 2020. ''Ludo'' led the ceremony with 16 nominations each, followed by ''Thappad'' with 15 nominations, and ''Gulabo Sitabo'' and ''Tanhaji'' with 13 nominations each. ''Thappad'' won 7 awards, including Best Film and Best Actress (for Taapsee Pannu), thus becoming the most-awarded film at the ceremony. Winners and nominees On 27 March 2021, winners were announced. Below is the list of winners: Popular awards Critics' Awards Special Awards Technical awards Nominations for the Technical awards were announced on the same day. Short Film Awards Superlatives See also * Filmfare Awards The Filmfare Awards are annual awards that honour artistic and technical excellence in the Hindi-language film industry of India.Al The Filmfare ceremony is one of the most famous film events in India. The awards were first introduced by th ... * List of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Geetika Vidya Ohlyan
Geetika Vidya Ohlyan is an Indian actress. She starred in the crime drama film '' Soni'' (2018), in which she portrayed a police officer combating crimes against women in Delhi. She also appeared in the critically acclaimed film ''Thappad'' (2020), directed by Anubhav Sinha. Early life Ohlyan's father organized theatre festivals in Haryana. She attended the University of Delhi's Kirori Mal College, where she joined her college's theatre society, and directed and wrote scripts during her studies. Ohlyan graduated in 2012 with a degree in English literature. Gautam Arora, a college friend of Ohlyan's and an assistant director on ''Soni'', was the first to suggest her for the part. Ohlyan had already been familiar with the script prior to that because she had done some work from English to Hindi. She said of the script: "On reading it, I instantly fell in love, knowing exactly what the film was trying to say." Career She made her acting debut in the crime drama film '' Soni'' (201 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Taapsee Pannu
Taapsee Pannu (born 1 August 1987) is an Indian actress who works primarily in Hindi, Telugu and Tamil films. She is the recipient of three Filmfare Awards. After a brief modelling career, Pannu ventured into acting with the Telugu film ''Jhummandi Naadam'' (2010) and then entered Tamil cinema with the critically and commercially acclaimed ''Aadukalam'' (2011). She subsequently appeared in notable Tamil and Telugu films like '' Mr. Perfect'' (2011), '' Sahasam'' (2013), '' Arrambam'' (2013), ''Kanchana 2'' (2015), '' Ghazi'' (2017), and '' Game Over'' (2019). In Hindi films she often works in Women centric films, in which she play lead female character. She debuted in Hindi films in 2013 with the a comedy film called '' Chashme Baddoor''. She later worked in Hindi films such as ''Baby'' (2015), ''Pink'' (2016), ''Naam Shabana'' (2017), ''The Ghazi Attack'' (2017), ''Judwaa 2'' (2017), '' Mulk'' (2018), ''Manmarziyaan'' (2018), '' Badla'' (2019), ''Mission Mangal'' (2019), '' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Anubhav Sinha
Anubhav Sinha (born 22 June 1965) is an Indian film director, producer and writer who works in Hindi films. He is notable for movies like ''Ra.One'', ''Tum Bin'', ''Dus'', '' Mulk'', '' Article 15'' and ''Thappad''. Early and personal life Sinha was born in Allahabad, India to Prem Govind Sinha and Sushila Sinha. He went to school in Kalagarh, Garhwal, Government Inter College, Allahabad and Queen's College, Varanasi. Sinha completed his graduation in Mechanical Engineering from The Aligarh Muslim University in 1988. His wife Ratnaa Sinha is also a director who debuted with the 2017 film ''Shaadi Mein Zaroor Aana'' starring Rajkummar Rao and Kriti Kharbanda. His brother Anupam sinha is also a director who is known for his film '' Shukriya'' starring Aftab Shivdasani and Shriya Saran. Career Sinha worked for two years in New Delhi as a theatre artist before moving to Mumbai on 4 December 1990. He worked as an assistant director to Pankaj Parashar until 1994 before branching ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pavail Gulati
Pavail Gulati is an Indian actor who primarily works in Hindi films and web shows. Pavail Gulati is best known for his portrayal in films ''Thappad'' (2020) and '' Dobaaraa ''(2022). He is also known for his role in the television-series '' Yudh'' (2014) and '' Haq Se'' (2018). Early life Gulati was born and brought up in New Delhi. He went to school at Blue Bells while attending summer workshops at the National School Of Drama and also learnt dance with Shiamak Davar. He joined Whistling Woods as one of the first students at the faculty. Career Pavail started his career as an assistant casting director in '' My Name Is Khan'' and made his acting debut with the film ''Hide & Seek'' in 2010. He then made his TV debut with '' Yudh'' in 2014 portraying Amitabh Bachchan's son. He then appeared in the short film ''Queen of Hearts'' in 2016. In 2017, he made his web debut with ''Pyaar on the Rocks'' and also appeared in the film '' Ittefaq'' opposite Sonakshi Sinha. He then appeared ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kumud Mishra
Kumud Mishra is an Indian actor in Hindi cinema. He mainly plays supporting roles in movies, television series, and web series but has also played lead roles in some of them. Career He played Eknath, a trade union leader in the 1995 Doordarshan drama ''Swabhimaan''. In 2011, he progressed to film acting with Rishi Kapoor and Ranbir Kapoor's films '' Patiala House'' and ''Rockstar''. Mishra has played supporting roles in the films ''Filmistaan'', '' Revolver Rani'', ''Jolly LLB 2'', ''Raanjhanaa'', ''Badlapur'', ''Bangistan'', ''Airlift'', '' M. S. Dhoni: The Untold Story'', ''Sultan'', ''Tiger Zinda Hai'', '' Rukh'', ''Aiyaary'', '' Mulk'', ''De De Pyaar De'', '' Article 15'', ''Bharat'', ''Jawaani Jaaneman'', ''Thappad'', ''Sooryavanshi'' and '' Tadap''. In 2020, he starred in the titular role in Sony LIV original ''Ram Singh Charlie'' that follows the life of a circus artist and his subsequent struggle after the circus is shut. Mishra is an alumnus of Rashtriya Military Sc ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nidhi Uttam
Nidhi Uttam Pathak is an Indian television and film actress known for portraying Nandini Singhania in Star Plus's longest-running drama, ''Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai''. She has also acted in '' Kasautii Zindagii Kay'', ''Ek Boond Ishq'', ''Dil Boley Oberoi'' and ''Aghori''. In 2020, she made her film debut with Anubhav Sinha's social film, ''Thappad''. Early and personal life Born in Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, India, Uttam did schooling from St. Mary's Convent High School, Kanpur. She has an identical twin, Nishi. She moved to Mumbai to study Graphic Design and Animation. Uttam married her childhood friend, singer and lyricist, Mohit Pathak, in Lucknow. The wedding was attended by her fellow co-stars from ''Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai''. Career Television career After playing an uncredited small role in Zee TV's ''Maayka'' in 2006, Uttam was set to star as the title character in Star Plus's '' Kasturi'' and make her debut in a leading character, but later Shubhangi Atre replaced h ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Siddhant Karnick
Siddhant Karnick (born 15 March 1983) is an Indian actor. He made his television debut playing Arjun Khanna in romantic teen drama show '' Remix'' (2004-2006) but gained popularity and became a household name with his portrayal of Rana Indravadhan Singh Deo in the award-winning television show '' Ek Tha Raja Ek Thi Rani'' (2015-2016). Karnick's other notable television shows include '' Mahi Way'' (2010), '' Rishta.com'' (2010), ''Pyaar Kii Ye Ek Kahaani'' (2010-2011), '' Kismat'' (2011), ''Aasman Se Aage'' (2012) and '' Mere Sai'' (2018). He also appeared in episodic roles in various shows such as ''Yeh Hai Aashiqui'' (2013), ''Savdhaan India'' (2013), ''MTV Big F'' (2017), '' Kaal Bhairav Rahasya'' (2018). Apart from television shows he has appeared in few films such as ''Fast Forward'' (2009), '' Yeh Mera India'' (2009), '' Blue Oranges'' (2009), '' Lafangey Parindey'' (2010) and '' Listen Amaya'' (2013). In 2020, he appeared in the film ''Thappad'', in the role of Viraj Sabh ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dia Mirza
Dia Mirza Rekhi (born Dia Handrich; 9 December 1981) is an Indian model, actress, producer, and social worker who predominantly works in Hindi films. Mirza won the title of Miss Asia Pacific International in 2000 after being crowned Femina Miss India Asia Pacific 2000. She made her acting debut with '' Rehnaa Hai Terre Dil Mein'' (2001). She subsequently featured in films including ''Dus'' (2005), ''Lage Raho Munna Bhai'' (2006) and ''Sanju'' (2018). She co-owned a production house, Born Free Entertainment, with her ex-husband Sahil Sangha. Their first film, '' Love Breakups Zindagi'', was released on 7 October 2011. After their divorce she launched her own production house, "One India Stories" in December 2019. She also appeared in the web series ''Kaafir'' in 2019. Early life Mirza was born in Hyderabad, India. Her father, Frank Handrich, is a German graphics and industrial fair designer, architect, artist and interior designer based in Munich, while her mother, Deepa, is a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gracy Goswami
Gracy Goswami is an Indian actress who mainly works in Hindi television and films. She made her acting debut in 2014 portraying Pinky Patil in '' Bandhan''. Goswami is best known for her portrayal of Nandini Shekhar in '' Balika Vadhu'' and Amrit Sahani in '' Kyun Utthe Dil Chhod Aaye''. She made her film debut with '' Begum Jaan'' in 2017 and portrayed Young Khanzada Begum in the 2021 web series '' The Empire''. Early life Goswami was born on 31 May 2003 in Vadodara, Gujarat. Career At the age of 11 in 2014, Goswami landed her first television series '' Bandhan'' on Sony Entertainment Television as Pinky Patil but was replaced by Priyanka Purohit in January 2015. Additionally, she was next selected to play the character of young Nandini Shekhar in Colors TV's one of longest-running series '' Balika Vadhu'' and quit in April 2016 to participate in the same channel's dance reality show '' Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 8''. In 2017, she made her film debut with Srijit Mukherji's period ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ankur Rathee
Ankur Rathee (born 24 March 1991) is an Indo-American actor. He is best known for his role in the Amazon Prime Video show ''Four More Shots Please'' (2019-2020). Early life Ankur was born in Hisar, Haryana. He graduated from Princeton University where he trained under Tony Award winner John Rando, Tony Award nominee Leigh Silverman, and Academy Award nominee Christina Lazaridi. He also briefly studied filmmaking at USC School of Cinematic Arts. After graduation, Ankur worked in New York City for an advertising technology firm before quitting his job and pursuing acting full-time. Career As a student, Ankur was an active member of musical theater productions, a cappella groups, and dance companies. He began his professional acting career in New York City with short films and off-Broadway theater. In 2018, he found his way back to the stage, alongside Ila Arun and K. K. Raina, as the lead in Tammy Ryan's, Baby's Blues which premiered at the National Centre for the Perform ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tanvi Azmi
Tanvi Azmi is an Indian film and television actress. Early life and career She was born to Marathi-Hindi actress Usha Kiran and Manohar Kher. Azmi portrayed a troubled doctor in the tele-series, ''Jeevanrekha'' and as a young widow in telefilm ''Rao Saheb'' (1986) directed by Vijaya Mehta. She also acted in the Malayalam language film ''Vidheyan'' (1993), directed by Adoor Gopalakrishnan. She received a nomination for Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress for her role in film ''Akele Hum Akele Tum'' (1995). In 2014, she appeared in Sanjay Leela Bhansali's film ''Bajirao Mastani'' playing the role of Radhabai, mother of Bajirao I. She had to go bald for her role in the movie. She got the National Film Award for Best Supporting Actress for her outstanding performance in the film Bajirao Mastani. In 2017, she acted in And TV’s Vani Rani Tanvi Azmi in her upcoming project 'Tribhanga: Tedhi Medhi Crazy' a Netflix original film directed by Renuka Shahane. The movie also ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
