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2nd South Indian International Movie Awards
The 2nd South Indian International Movie Awards were presented on 12–13 September 2013 in Sharjah, UAE, to honour the best cinematic achievements of the South Indian film industry in the year 2012. Initially planned for 20–21 June, the date was postponed due to "100 years of Indian cinema" jubilee festivities. The ceremony was hosted by Arya, Shriya Saran, Rana Daggubati and Sonu Sood at the Expo Centre Sharjah, while the "Generation Next Awards Night" was hosted a day before by Parvathy Omanakuttan and Ash Chandler. Differing from the 1st SIIMA Awards, technical Awards were presented on the first day as well. Show performances were delivered by Shruthi Haasan, Hansika Motwani, Shriya Saran, Rima Kallingal, Usha Uthup, Pranitha Subhash, Anirudh Ravichander, Ragini Dwivedi, Aindrita Ray, Andrea Jeremiah, Parul Yadav, Remya Nambeesan, Lakshmi Menon, Regina Cassandra and Meera Nandan. Five new award categories were added for the 2nd SIIMA Awards ceremony: Best De ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Expo Centre Sharjah
Expo Centre Sharjah () is an exhibition and convention centre, located in Sharjah (Al Khan), United Arab Emirates. It is the exhibition wing of the Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI). History and overview Expo Centre Sharjah was established by an Italian American Mr. Frederick Pittera in 1977 – as a first exhibition venue in the United Arab Emirates and the Gulf Cooperative Council (GCC). Initially, the centre was popular for festival style public shows which featured some retail exhibitors, circus shows and concerts for a duration of three weeks each in winter months. Fred imported large marquis from the USA to provide for the exhibition space and a Circus tent with a seating capacity of 1200 in addition to an open air arena for various acrobatic performances. He sold shares to his local partners Sheikh Ahmed and Sheikh Salem Al Qassimi in 1988 and left the UAE. 1988-1991 Sheikh Salem Al Qassimi, the chairman of Al Batha, a conglomerate that owned Expo Centre ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shriya Saran
Shriya Saran Bhatnagar ( born 11 September 1982) is an Indian actress who primarily works in Telugu language, Telugu, Tamil language, Tamil and Hindi films. Although Saran aspired to become a dancer, she became an actress and made her film debut with the Telugu film ''Ishtam (2001 Telugu film), Ishtam'' (2001). She had her first commercial success with Santosham (2002 film), ''Santosham'' (2002). Saran subsequently appeared in several successful Telugu films such as ''Nenunnanu'' (2004) and ''Chatrapathi (2005 film), Chatrapathi'' (2005), alongside Hindi and Tamil films. After marking her Hindi debut with ''Tujhe Meri Kasam'' (2003), she gained critical acclaim for her role in ''Awarapan'' (2007). Saran marked her Tamil debut with ''Enakku 20 Unakku 18'' (2003) and starred in ''Sivaji (film), Sivaji'' (2007), the highest-grossing Tamil film at that time. In 2008, Saran played the lead role in her first English film, ''The Other End of the Line''. Her following projects included ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Andrea Jeremiah
Andrea Maria Jeremiah (born 21 December 1985), known professionally as Andrea Jeremiah, is an Indian actress and singer who works predominantly in Tamil and Malayalam films. She is a recipient of several awards including nominations for Filmfare Awards South. Andrea made her playback singing debut with "Kannum Kannum Nokia" in the Tamil film ''Anniyan'', with music composed by Harris Jayaraj. She made her acting debut in the Tamil film '' Pachaikili Muthucharam'' (2007). She has since appeared in several commercially successful films such as '' Annayum Rasoolum'' (2013), '' Vishwaroopam'' (2013), ''Tadakha'' (2013), '' Endrendrum Punnagai'' (2013), '' Aranmanai'' (2014), '' Loham'' (2015), '' Thoppil Jopaan'' (2016), ''Taramani'' (2017), ''Aval'' (2017), '' Vada Chennai'' (2018), '' Aranmanai 3'' (2021) and '' Anel Meley Pani Thuli'' (2022). Early life and education Andrea Jeremiah was born in an Anglo Indian family, in Arakkonam, Tamil Nadu. Andrea's father is a lawyer ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Aindrita Ray
Aindrita Ray (born 19 April) is an Indian actress who primarily works in Cinema of Karnataka, Kannada also appeared in Bengali language, Bengali and Bollywood, Hindi films. Ray is a recipient of two South Indian International Movie Awards, along with nominations for five Filmfare Awards South. Ray made her acting debut in 2007, with ''Meravanige''. She had her breakthrough with ''Manasaare'' (2010), for which she received the Filmfare Award for Best Actress – Kannada nomination. Ray received two more Filmfare Best Actress nomination for her performance in ''Veera Parampare'' (2010) and ''Bhajarangi'' (2013). For the last of these, she won the SIIMA Award for Best Actress – Kannada. Her other successful films include — ''Paramathma'' (2011), ''Mungaru Male 2'' (2016), ''Chowka'' (2017), ''Premam Poojyam'' (2021), ''Kshamisi Nimma Khaatheyalli Hanavilla'' (2022) and ''Thimayya & Thimayya'' (2022). Early life and background Ray was born on 19 April as the youngest daughter i ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ragini Dwivedi
Ragini Dwivedi (born 24 May 1990) is an Indian actress and model who works primarily in Kannada films. She made her debut with '' Ee Shathamaanada Veera Madakari'' (2009). She is a recipient of a SIIMA Award and an Udaya Film Award. Dwivedi rose to fame starring in successful films: ''Kempe Gowda'' (2011), ''Shiva'' (2012), '' Bangari'' (2013) and '' Ragini IPS'' (2014), thus establishing herself as one of the leading actresses in Kannada cinema. She received Filmfare Award for Best Actress – Kannada nomination for ''Kempe Gowda'' and ''Ragini IPS'' and won the SIIMA Critics Award for Best Actress – Kannada for ''Shiva''. Early life Dwivedi was born on 24 May 1990 in Mhow, Madhya Pradesh and was brought up there. However, she has her roots in Rewari, Haryana. Her father Rakesh Kumar Dwivedi, born in Rewari, was a Colonel in the Indian Army and her mother Rohini, a housewife. Her paternal grandfather Pyare Lal Dwivedi was a railway guard in Rewari. She was recognised b ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Anirudh Ravichander
Anirudh Ravichander (born 16 October 1990), also credited mononymously as Anirudh, is an Indian composer and playback singer who works primarily in Tamil cinema, in addition to Telugu and Hindi films. He has won two Filmfare Awards South, ten SIIMA Awards, six Edison Awards and five Vijay awards. His debut song " Why This Kolaveri Di", composed for the 2012 film '' 3'', went viral across the globe and has achieved over 450 million views on YouTube. A.R. Murugadoss signed him to compose music for '' Kaththi'' (2014) starring Vijay & Samantha which included the viral hit " Selfie Pulla". The soundtrack for the film became Anirudh's highest profile soundtrack until he was signed to compose music for Rajinikanth's ''Petta'' in 2019. In 2016, he signed a record deal with Sony Music, which publishes his independent albums and live concerts. In the same year, he featured with Diplo on the remix of Major Lazer's hit single " Cold Water". Personal life Anirudh Ravichander ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pranitha Subhash
Pranitha Subhash (born 17 October 1992) is an Indian actress who appears in Kannada, Telugu, Tamil, Hindi and Malayalam films. She debuted as an actress in the 2010 Kannada film, '' Porki''. In 2012, she starred in the critically acclaimed film '' Bheema Theeradalli''. She went on to appear in several commercially successful Telugu and Tamil films like '' Baava'' (2010), '' Attarintiki Daredi'' (2013), '' Massu Engira Masilamani'' (2015), and '' Enakku Vaaitha Adimaigal'' (2017). Career Pranitha debuted in the 2010 Kannada film '' Porki'' opposite Darshan. After the success of ''Porki'', she refused several offers from Kannada films and became choosy about her projects before signing for the Telugu film '' Baava'', a love story where she starred opposite Siddharth. She was praised unanimously for her portrayal of a Telugu village belle in the film. She then went on to appear in her first Tamil film, ''Udhayan'', starring Arulnithi. She was then signed up for her second Tam ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Usha Uthup
Usha Iyer Uthup (born 8 November 1947) is an Indian singer known for her deep contralto voice and her versatility across genres and languages. A prominent figure in Indian music since the 1970s, she has received a Filmfare Award, and was honoured by the Government of India with the Padma Shri in 2011 and the Padma Bhushan in 2024 for her contribution in the field of arts. Personal life Usha was born on 7 November 1947 into a Tamils, Tamil family in Mumbai. Her father was Vaidyanath Someshwar Sami Iyer. She studied at St. Agnes High School, Byculla. When she was in school she was thrown out of music class because she didn't fit in with a voice like hers. But her music teacher recognized that she had some music in her and would give her clappers or triangles to play. Even though she was not formally trained in music, she grew up in an atmosphere of music. Her parents used to listen to a wide range from Western classical to Hindustani classical music, Hindustani and Carnatic music, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rima Kallingal
Rima Kallingal is an Indian actress and film producer who primarily works in Malayalam cinema, Malayalam films. Early life and work Born in Thrissur, Kerala, Kallingal began practising dancing when she was three years old. A dancer by profession, she has been a part of a dance company called Nritarutya and has had performances on national and international stages. She studied at Stanes Schools, Coonoor up to Fifth grade. She completed her schooling at Chinmaya Vidyalayas, Thrissur, graduating in 2001. She holds a bachelor's degree in Journalism from the Christ University, Bangalore, Bengaluru. She is also skilled in Taekwondo (Korean martial art), Chao (Manipuri martial art) and Kalari. She was a semi-finalist of the Asianet (TV channel), Asianet reality show ''Vodafone Idea, Vodafone Thakadhimi''. She moved to Bangalore, Bengaluru to pursue a modelling career and later participated in the Miss Kerala beauty pageant, in which she became the first runner-up, losing to Shree Thu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hansika Motwani
Hansika Motwani (born 9 August 1991) is an Indian actress who predominantly appears in Tamil and Telugu films. Motwani began her career as a child actor in Hindi films, and later went on to appear in lead roles in Telugu films, including '' Desamuduru'' (2007), '' Kantri'' (2008) and '' Maska'' (2009). She started her career in Tamil cinema with '' Mappillai'' (2011) and then appeared in several commercially successful Tamil films such as '' Engeyum Kadhal'' (2011), ''Velayudham'' (2011), '' Oru Kal Oru Kannadi'' (2012), (2013), '' Singam II'' (2013) and (2014). She has also acted in the Malayalam film ''Villain'' (2017). Early life Hansika Motwani, hailing from a Sindhi Hindu family, was born in Mumbai, Maharashtra. Her father, Pradeep Motwani, is a businessman, while her mother, Mona Motwani, is a dermatologist. She received her education at the Podar International School and the International Curriculum School, Santacruz both located in Mumbai. Career 2001–2010 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shruthi Haasan
Shruti Haasan (born 28 January 1986) is an Indian actress and singer who predominantly works in Telugu, Tamil and Hindi films. One of the highest paid actresses in South Indian cinema, Haasan is the recipient of various accolades, including two Filmfare Awards South and seven SIIMA Awards. She has appeared in ''Forbes India'' Celebrity 100 list of 2015 and 2016. Born to actor-filmmaker Kamal Haasan and actress Sarika Thakur, she worked briefly as a child artist. She made her acting debut as an adult with the Hindi film ''Luck'' (2009). In 2011, she made her Telugu debut with ''Anaganaga O Dheerudu'' and Tamil debut with ''7aum Arivu'', winning the Filmfare Award for Best Female Debut – South for both these films. Following a career breakthrough with the Tamil film '' 3'' (2012), Haasan established herself as a leading South Indian actress with the successful Telugu films '' Gabbar Singh'' (2012), ''Balupu'' (2013), ''Yevadu'' (2014), ''Race Gurram'' (2014), ''Srimanthudu'' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ash Chandler
Ash Chandler is an Indian actor, comedian, and singer who has appeared in English, Hindi and Tamil-language films. He is known for his stand-up comedy. Career Ash came to India in 1999 and eventually became known for his stand-up comedy. Selected filmography ;Dubbing artist *''Mitr, My Friend'' (2002) ;Television *''Premi'' (1997) (Tamil) as Inspector Ashwin *''The Man's World Show'' (2006) as host *''2nd South Indian International Movie Awards The 2nd South Indian International Movie Awards were presented on 12–13 September 2013 in Sharjah, UAE, to honour the best cinematic achievements of the South Indian film industry in the year 2012. Initially planned for 20–21 June, the date ...'' (2013) as host References External links * English male television actors Male actors in Hindi cinema Male actors in Tamil cinema Indian stand-up comedians Indian male film actors Year of birth missing (living people) Living people 21st-century Indian male actor ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
