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Zaira Wasim
Zaira Wasim (born 23 October 2000) is an Indian former actress who worked in Hindi films. The recipient of numerous accolades, including a Filmfare Award and a National Film Award, Wasim was honoured with the Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar (formerly National Child Award for Exceptional Achievement) in 2017. Wasim made her film debut with the role of young Geeta Phogat in the biographical sports film '' Dangal'' (2016), which emerged as the highest-grossing Indian film, grossing more than () worldwide. She then starred as an aspiring singer in the musical drama ''Secret Superstar'' (2017), which became the highest-grossing Indian film with a female protagonist. Both were backed by Aamir Khan Productions and earned her numerous accolades, including the National Film Award for Best Supporting Actress for the former and the Filmfare Critics Award for Best Actress for the latter. Her latest film appearance was in '' The Sky Is Pink'' (2019), which garnered her a Filmfare A ...
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Filmfare Critics Award For Best Actress
The Filmfare Critics Award for Best Actress is given by '' Filmfare'' as part of its annual Filmfare Awards for Hindi–language films. Superlatives * 2 actresses have won the award in consecutive years; in chronological order, they are Manisha Koirala (1996–97) and Tabu (2000–01). * There have been only 2 ties in 2003 and 2020. In 2003, Manisha Koirala and Rani Mukerji were both given the award for ''Company'' and ''Saathiya''. In 2020, Taapsee Pannu & Bhumi Pednekar won this award for the same film, '' Saand Ki Aankh'' (2019). * Neena Gupta is the eldest recipient, winning the award for ''Badhaai Ho'' (2018) at age 59. * Zaira Wasim is the youngest recipient, winning the award for ''Secret Superstar'' (2017) at age 17. * 9 actresses have won awards in both Best Actress and Best Actress (Critics) categories; in chronological order, they are Dimple Kapadia, Karisma Kapoor, Rani Mukerji, Kareena Kapoor, Vidya Balan, Priyanka Chopra, Kangana Ranaut, Alia Bhatt and Taaps ...
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Aamir Khan
Mohammed Aamir Hussain Khan (; born 14 March 1965) is an Indian actor, film director and producer who works in Hindi films. Through his career spanning over 30 years, Khan has established himself as one of the most notable actors of Indian cinema. Khan is the recipient of numerous awards, including nine Filmfare Awards, four National Film Awards, and an AACTA Award, with one of his film productions also receiving an Academy Award nomination. He was honoured by the Government of India with the Padma Shri in 2003 and the Padma Bhushan in 2010, and received an honorary title from the Government of China in 2017. Khan first appeared on screen as a child actor in his uncle Nasir Hussain's film ''Yaadon Ki Baaraat'' (1973). As an adult, his first feature film role was in ''Holi'' (1984). He began a full-time acting career with a leading role in ''Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak'' (1988). His performance in ''Raakh'' (1989) earned him a National Film Award in the Special Mention category. ...
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Mahavir Singh Phogat
Mahavir Singh Phogat is an Indian amateur wrestler, senior Olympics coach and politician. He is the trainer and father of the Phogat sisters. The Hindi biographical film '' Dangal'' is loosely based on his life. Phogat was awarded the Dronacharya Award by the Government of India in 2016. He is the father and coach of Geeta Phogat, who won India's first gold medal in women's wrestling in the 55 kg freestyle category at the 2010 Commonwealth Games, and the first Indian woman wrestler to have qualified for the Olympics, and Babita Kumari, who won a bronze medal at the 2012 World Wrestling Championships, and won the gold medal in 2014 Commonwealth Games. Phogat's niece, Vinesh Phogat, is also a Commonwealth Games gold medalist and won gold medal at Asian games 2018. Personal life Phogat was born in Bhiwani district of Haryana. and hails from Balali in Charkhi Dadri district. He is married to Daya Shobha Kaur and has four daughters, Geeta, Babita, Ritu, and Sangita resp ...
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Amateur
An amateur () is generally considered a person who pursues an avocation independent from their source of income. Amateurs and their pursuits are also described as popular, informal, autodidacticism, self-taught, user-generated, do it yourself, DIY, and hobbyist. History Historically, the amateur was considered to be the ideal balance between pure intent, open mind, and the interest or passion for a subject. That ideology spanned many different fields of interest. It may have its roots in the ancient Greek philosophy of Amateur sports, amateur athletes competing in the Olympic Games, Olympics. The ancient Greek citizens spent most of their time in other pursuits, but competed according to their natural talents and abilities. The "gentleman amateur" was a phenomenon among the gentry of United Kingdom, Great Britain from the 17th century until the 20th century. With the start of the Age of Enlightenment, Age of Reason, with people thinking more about how the world works around th ...
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Pehlwani
Pehlwani, (पहलवानी) also known as Kushti, is a form of wrestling contested in South Asia. It was developed in the Mughal Empire by combining Persian Koshti pahlevani with influences from native Indian Malla-yuddha. The words ''pehlwani'' and ''kushti'' derive from the Persian terms ''pahlavani'' (heroic) and ''koshti'' (wrestling, lit. killing) respectively, meaning Heroic wrestling. A practitioner of this sport is referred to as a ''pehlwan'' (Persian word for ''hero'') while teachers are known as ustad (Persian word for ''teacher'' or ''master''). One of the most famous practitioners of Pehlwani was The Great Gama (Ghulam Mohammad Baksh Butt), who is considered one of the greatest wrestlers of all time. Kodi Rammurthy Naidu was another example. Brahmdev Mishra was also a great example of Indian wrestler who was known for his technique and physique not only in India but all over the world. Pehlwani is one among the sports that influenced catch wrestling, which i ...
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Principal Photography
Principal photography is the phase of producing a film or television show in which the bulk of shooting takes place, as distinct from the phases of pre-production and post-production. Personnel Besides the main film personnel, such as actors, director, cinematographer or sound engineer and their respective assistants ( assistant director, camera assistant, boom operator), the unit production manager plays a decisive role in principal photography. They are responsible for the daily implementation of the shoot, managing the daily call sheet, the location barriers, transportation, and catering. In addition, there are numerous roles that serve the organization and the orderly sequence of the production, such as grips or gaffers. Other roles are related with the preparation of a daily production report, which shows the progress of the production compared to the schedule and contains further reports. This includes the storyboard with instructions for the copier and the editing ...
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Nitesh Tiwari
Nitesh Tiwari is an Indian film director, screenwriter, and lyricist known for his works in Bollywood. He debuted as a co-director in '' Chillar Party'' (2011) which won the National Film Award for Best Children's Film for that year. He then helmed the supernatural political drama ''Bhoothnath Returns'' (2014). In 2016, Tiwari scripted and directed '' Dangal'' which was screened at the Beijing International Film Festival in April 2017 and second BRICS festival in June 2017. The film is the highest-grossing Indian film and the fifth highest grossing non-English film, having collected over of which more than 1,200 crore was earned in China, where it has emerged as one of the top 20 highest-grossers of all time. Tiwari has garnered the Filmfare Award for Best Director at the 62nd Filmfare Awards, and the Telstra People's Choice Award at the 2017 Indian Film Festival of Melbourne. His next was the blockbuster comedy-drama film ''Chhichhore'' (2019), earning him wider critical acc ...
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Geeta Phogat And Babita Kumari At The Special Screening Of ‘Dangal’
The Gita, or the ''Bhagavad Gita'', is a Sanskrit text, part of the ''Mahabharata''. Gita or Geeta may also refer to: Music * ''Gita'' (album), an album by Raul Seixas * ''Geeta'' (album), an album by Charles Lloyd * Mahāgīta, the complete corpus of Burmese classical songs Places * Gita, Stara Zagora Province, a village in Stara Zagora Province, Bulgaria * Gita, Israel, a village People with the surname * Oshri Gita (born 1985), Israeli footballer Other uses * GITA, Global Innovation & Technology Alliance, established by the Technology Development Board of India * Gita (given name) or Geeta, an Indian feminine given name (including a list of persons with the name) * Gita (elephant), an Asian elephant at the Los Angeles Zoo whose death ired animal rights activists *Gita (mobile carrier), a cargo-carrying robot * Gita Press, a publisher of Hindu religious texts * Cyclone Gita, 2018 South Pacific cyclone * ''Geeta'' (1940 film), an Indian Bollywood film See also * Avad ...
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Sonwar Bagh
Sonwar Bagh, sometimes referred to as Sonwar, is a residential area in Badami Bagh Cantonment on the outskirts of Srinagar city, in Srinagar district, Jammu and Kashmir, India. It is gradually becoming more commercial, as many schools, hotels and restaurants have been established there. It is home to many politicians like the ex-Chief Minister, Omar Abdullah who became the 11th, and youngest, Chief Minister of the Indian Administered state Jammu and Kashmir. Sonwar Bagh was one of the worst affected areas from the 2014 India–Pakistan floods in Jammu and Kashmir. It is surrounded by Takht-i-Sulaiman Hill on top of which is Shankaracharya Temple Location Sonwar Bagh lies parallel to the Jhelum river and National Highway road near Sonwar Bazaar (market). It is about from Lal Chowk, the commercial hub of the union territory of Jammu and Kashmir. Languages The official language of this area is Urdu. English, Hindi and Kashmiri languages are also spoken. Subdivisions Du ...
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Jammu & Kashmir Bank
Jammu & Kashmir Bank Limited (J&K Bank) is an Indian public sector bank headquartered in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir. J&K Bank was incorporated on October 1, 1938, by then ruler of princely state of Jammu and Kashmir Maharaja Hari Singh with initial paid up capital of ₹ 5.00 Lakh. The bank registered a total business turnover of over Rs.1750 billion as on March 31, 2021. History J&K Bank was founded on October 1, 1938, under letters patent issued by then Maharaja of Jammu & Kashmir, Maharaja Hari Singh. The Maharaja had invited eminent investors to become the founding directors and shareholders of the bank. The bank commenced banking business on July 4, 1939, and was considered the first of its nature and composition as a state-owned bank in the country. The bank was established as a semi-state bank with participation in capital by state and the public under the control of state government. Post-independence, the two branches of the Bank out of 10 branches viz. Muzaffar ...
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Kashmiri Muslim
Kashmiri Muslims are ethnic Kashmiris who practice Islam and are native to the Kashmir Valley in Indian-administered Kashmir. Quote: "Jammu and Kashmir: Territory in northwestern India, subject to a dispute between India and Pakistan. It has borders with Pakistan and China." The majority of Kashmiri Muslims are Sunni. They refer to themselves as "Koshur" in their mother language. Presently, the Kashmiri Muslim population is predominantly found in Kashmir Valley. Smaller Kashmiri Muslim communities also live in other regions of Jammu and Kashmir. Kashmiri Muslims are of the same stock as the Kashmiri Hindu community and are also commonly known as 'Sheikhs'. Both the Kashmiri Hindus and Muslim society reckons descent patrilineally. Certain property and titles may be inherited through the male line, but certain inheritances may accrue through the female line. After Kashmiri Hindus had converted to Islam they largely retained their family names (''kram'') which indicated their ori ...
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