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Vikram Bhatt
Vikram Bhatt (born 27 January 1969) is an Indian director, producer, screenwriter and actor. He is best known for directing the Raaz (film series), ''Raaz'' film series, an Indian horror series produced by Mahesh Bhatt and Mukesh Bhatt and for directing ''Ghulam (film), Ghulam'' (1999) starring Aamir Khan and Rani Mukherji, which was also produced by Mukesh Bhatt. For both of these he was nominated for the Filmfare Award for Best Director. Formerly, he was the creative head of ASA Productions and Enterprises until 2014, when he resigned from the company. Early life Bhatt is the grandson of Vijay Bhatt from (Gujarat, Palitana), one of the pioneers of the Indian film industry, and the son of cinematographer Pravin Bhatt. Career At the age of 14, in 1982, Bhatt started his career with director Mukul Anand in Anand's first film, ''Kanoon Kya Karega''. Bhatt also assisted Mukul Anand as the chief assistant on the sets of ''Agneepath (1990 film), Agneepath''. This film turned out to ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mumbai
Mumbai (, ; also known as Bombay — the official name until 1995) is the capital city of the Indian state of Maharashtra and the ''de facto'' financial centre of India. According to the United Nations, as of 2018, Mumbai is the second-most populous city in India after Delhi and the eighth-most populous city in the world with a population of roughly 20 million (2 crore). As per the Indian government population census of 2011, Mumbai was the most populous city in India with an estimated city proper population of 12.5 million (1.25 crore) living under the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation. Mumbai is the centre of the Mumbai Metropolitan Region, the sixth most populous metropolitan area in the world with a population of over 23 million (2.3 crore). Mumbai lies on the Konkan coast on the west coast of India and has a deep natural harbour. In 2008, Mumbai was named an alpha world city. It has the highest number of millionaires and billionaires among all cities i ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shekhar Kapur
Shekhar Kulbhushan Kapur (born 6 December 1945) is an Indian filmmaker and actor. Born into the Anand-Sahni family, Kapur is the recipient of several accolades, including a BAFTA Award, a National Film Award, a National Board of Review Award and three Filmfare Awards, in addition to nomination for a Golden Globe Award. Kapur became known in Bollywood with his recurring role in the television series '' Khandaan''. He then made his directorial debut with cult classic '' Masoom'' in 1983, before gaining widespread acclaim with '' Mr. India'' in 1987. He then gained international recognition and acclaim in 1994 with biographical film '' Bandit Queen'', based on the infamous Indian bandit and politician Phoolan Devi, it was premiered in the directors fortnight section of the 1994 Cannes Film Festival and was screened at the Edinburgh Film Festival. Kapur achieved further international prominence with the 1998 period film ''Elizabeth'', a fictional account of the reign of Briti ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Haunted – 3D
''Haunted – 3D'' is a 2011 Indian supernatural action horror film directed by Vikram Bhatt and starring Mahaakshay Chakraborty, Tia Bajpai, Achint Kaur and Arif Zakaria. It is the first Indian stereoscopic 3D horror film. The promos and first look of the film were released on 7 February 2011. The film was released on 6 May 2011 to mixed reviews but became a commercial success. The 3D Blu-ray was released on 3 August 2011. Plot Rehan travels to Koti, Shimla, to prepare a mansion Glen Manor for sale for his father's real estate company. He learns that the mansion's caretaker died two days ago from a heart attack due to the house being haunted. Although he refuses to believe this at first, he meets a rag picker telling him that only he will be able to stop the haunting. Mysterious things happen over the next few nights, exactly at 3:00 am. Rehan saves himself from a few fatal attacks, hears repeated screams of a woman, sees a girl singing and playing the piano who vanishes ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shaapit
''Shaapit'' () is a 2010 Indian Hindi-language romantic horror adventure film directed by Vikram Bhatt, starring Aditya Narayan, Rahul Dev, Shweta Agarwal and Shubh Joshi in the lead roles. The film is based on the story of a family whose daughters have been carrying a curse from generation to generation. It also stars Murli Sharma and Nishigandha Wad. This film was shot in Film City and released on 19 March 2010, under the banner of ASA Film Pvt Ltd. Plot Aman, seemingly lifeless, narrates how he and his sweetheart Kaya are doomed to perish together. He remembers happier times when he met and courted and finally proposed to Kaya. No sooner than he had proposed, they had met with a sudden car accident. They are miraculously unhurt, saved with few minor injuries. But when Kaya's parents realise Aman had proposed to her, they become sad and grave, and Kaya's mother earnestly persuades her father to tell them the truth. Kaya's mother reveals the curse upon their family. Kaya's fat ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1920 (film)
''1920'' is a 2008 Indian period drama supernatural horror film written and directed by Vikram Bhatt. Filmed in Hindi, the plot revolves around the events surrounding a married couple living in a haunted house in the year 1920. The film stars debutant actors Rajneesh Duggal and Adah Sharma as the married couple, along with Indraneil Sengupta in a special role. Loosely inspired by the 1973 horror film ''The Exorcist'', it is the first installment of the ''1920'' film series, which was a commercial success. The film was also dubbed into Telugu and Tamil, under the title ''1920 Gayathri''. A sequel, '' 1920: The Evil Returns'', was released in 2012 to mixed reviews and commercial success. Cast *Rajneesh Duggal as Arjun Singh Rathod (dubbed by Viraj Adhav) *Adah Sharma as Lisa Singh Rathod *Bipasha Basu Monlisa Singh Rathod Arjun Lisa Dughter *Anjori Alagh as Gayatri Devi (Cameo Appearance) *Raj Zutshi as Father Thomas (Priest) *Indraneil Sengupta, dubbed by Vikram Bhatt as Sep ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ankahee (2006 Film)
''Ankahee'' () is a 2006 Indian Hindi-language romantic thriller film directed by Vikram Bhatt and starring Aftab Shivdasani, Ameesha Patel and Esha Deol. The film was originally titled ''Aakhir''. It is based upon the life of former Miss Universe Sushmita Sen, who was publicly in a relationship with Indian film director Vikram Bhatt. Plot ''Ankahee'' begins with Sheena (Hrishita Bhatt) arriving at home, when her mother Nandita ( Ameesha Patel) tells her that her father Shekhar (Aftab Shivdasani) has sent her a letter and wants to meet her as he's dying from illness. Sheena refuses to meet her father, as he abandoned her & her mother for sixteen years when Sheena was just six years of age. As her mother persuades her to meet him, she finally agrees to pay her father a visit and she sees him in a bad situation under careful nursing. Unable to express his feelings, Shekhar lends his daughter a diary in which he wrote about all the incidents that led to his break-off. Henceforth, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Deewane Huye Paagal
''Deewane Huye Paagal'' (''Lovers Gone Mad'') is a 2005 romantic action comedy film directed by Vikram Bhatt, and produced by Firoz A. Nadiadwala. It is a stand-alone sequel to 2002 film ''Awara Paagal Deewana''. The film features Akshay Kumar, Shahid Kapoor, Rimi Sen, Suniel Shetty, Paresh Rawal and Johnny Lever. Aftab Shivdasani and Vivek Oberoi make guest appearances. The film was released on 25 November 2005. It performed average at the box office, but is now considered a cult classic. The performance of the cast is widely appreciated in India. It is an unofficial remake of the 1998 American comedy film: ''There's Something About Mary'' with some changes. This film was unofficially remade in Kannada as ''Chamkaisi Chindi Udaysi'' (2009). Plot Karan is in love with Tanya but is too shy to tell her. After he musters some courage and rescues her step-brother from some goons, he catches her attention and is eventually able to invite her to a fake birthday party. On her way t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Aap Mujhe Achche Lagne Lage
Aap Mujhe Achche Lagne Lage () is a 2002 Indian Hindi-language romantic drama directed by Vikram Bhatt, starring Hrithik Roshan and Ameesha Patel. Upon release, it was a critical disaster, receiving overwhelmingly negative reviews. Notably, this is the second and final time the lead pair has worked together after their debut film '' Kaho Naa... Pyaar Hai'' (2000). Plot Sapna is the only daughter of a wealthy underworld Don, Pratap Dholakia. She lives in terror of her father and brother Raman's tyranny, violence, and dangerous gang associations. Due to their numerous enemies, they have kept Sapna confined at home all her life with only her sister-in-law, Nisha, for company and comfort. Highly sheltered, naïve, and lonely, Sapna longs to break free. One night Sapna attends her childhood friend's wedding without Pratap's permission, and on the drive home is attacked by Pratap's rival gang. Rohit, a local college student, witnesses the attack and protects Sapna. They immediatel ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Awara Paagal Deewana
''Awara Paagal Deewana'' (English: ''Wayward, Crazy, Insane'') is a 2002 Indian Hindi-language action comedy film directed by Vikram Bhatt. The film's music was composed by Anu Malik, and the lyrics by Sameer. It has a plot loosely inspired by ''The Whole Nine Yards'', and features action scenes choreograph by stunt director Dion Lam, who worked on ''The Matrix'' and Hong Kong action films. It features Akshay Kumar, Sunil Shetty, Aftab Shivdasani, Paresh Rawal, Johnny Lever, Preeti Jhangiani, Aarti Chhabria, Amrita Arora and Rahul Dev. ''Awara Paagal Deewana'' released worldwide on 21 June, 2002, received mixed reviews from critics. The film was notable for lavish and exotic song picturizations, action scenes by Akshay Kumar and performances of Paresh Rawal and Johnny Lever. Plot The story centres on the legacy of a dead Indian underworld don Baba Baldev Prasad, who dies of a heart attack. He leaves diamonds worth $200mn at the New York Bank, to be distributed equally betw ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Raaz (2002 Film)
''Raaz'' () is a 2002 Indian supernatural horror film directed by Vikram Bhatt. The film stars Bipasha Basu in the lead along with Dino Morea and Malini Sharma. Aditya and Sanjana as a couple who have moved to Ooty to save their failing marriage. However, what they find in their new home is more than they expected when a ghost starts haunting the place. The wife, Sanjana, suddenly finds that her husband is part of the ghostly conspiracy, which she must fix to escape. The film is an unofficial adaptation of the Hollywood film ''What Lies Beneath'' (2000). It was the second-highest-grossing film of the year 2002 being the most profitable venture and the first instalment in the '' Raaz''. Basu's performance was highly praised and earned her a Best Actress nomination at the 48th Filmfare Awards. Nadeem-Shravan's music also earned them several Filmfare Award nominations. A sequel to the film was released on 23 January 2009, under the title of '' Raaz: The Mystery Continues'' and the t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kasoor
''Kasoor'' ( en, Fault) is a 2001 Indian Hindi psychological suspense thriller film produced under Mukesh Bhatt's Vishesh Films and directed by Vikram Bhatt. It features Aftab Shivdasani in his second Bollywood appearance and Lisa Ray in her Bollywood debut. Ray's voice was dubbed by Divya Dutta. The film also stars Apoorva Agnihotri, Irrfan Khan and Ashutosh Rana in supporting roles. It was released on 2 February 2001. The film is an unofficial remake of the 1985 Hollywood film '' Jagged Edge'' which stars Jeff Bridges and Glenn Close. The movie was a critical and commercial success. Plot The film starts with the murder of Priti, wife of Shekhar, a wealthy and well-known journalist. Inspector Lokhande investigates the case and accuses Shekhar of the murder, saying he has enough evidence to arrest and convict him. However upon getting bail from the court, Shekhar asks his lawyer to fight his case for him however his lawyer tells him that he will not be able to fight his case ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fareb (1996 Film)
''Fareb'' (English: Deceit) is a 1996 Indian psychological thriller film directed by Vikram Bhatt. The film features newcomers Faraaz Khan and Suman Ranganathan with Milind Gunaji. It was released on 28 June 1996. The film is a remake of the inspired from 1992 film ''Unlawful Entry''. Plot The film opens up in J.S Medical College, Pune, where the principal calls Dr. Rohit Verma and tells him that he has received a gold medal, a bungalow, a car and a chief surgeon post in Bombay. Verma and his wife Suman, a school teacher, both reach their new house in Bombay. One year later, while they are asleep, they hear a voice. Verma starts searching the house when suddenly a burglar attacks him. Suman calls for the police, but the burglar escapes. Two policemen, Inspector Indrajeet Saxena aka Inder and Inspector Sule arrive to investigate and tell them to file a report. While in school, a peon places drugs in Suman's handbag. Inspector Sule tells her that she has to be arrested in a drugs ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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